(Aug. 15, 2017) -- The University Center is a top spot for students who want to connect with their friends outside of class. This year, the popular hangout will feature new programs and services for UTSA students focused on wellness, social justice, and art and culture.
Gallery 23, the student-run art gallery located on the first floor of UC North, will offer two exhibits this fall. The first, by UTSA marketing major Taylor Wise, will depict San Antonio icons in vibrant colors through paint and photography. It opens on August 28.
In November, the gallery will serve as a bridge between digital and print media by hosting an Instagram photography challenge. The exhibit, which aims to share the student perspective through art, will feature the Instagram photography of 10 ’Runners.
The UC will also introduce new programs to the fall event schedule. A student-driven music series, called Paseo Invites, will bring three up-and-coming local artists to the UC Paseo for performances.
Faiz Patel, a junior majoring in cybersecurity, works in the UC as a programming assistant and is helping plan the upcoming performances.
“This music series will help to develop the music community in San Antonio,” Patel said. “By bringing local artists, we’re giving them an incentive to make music and do what they love in front of an audience.”
The UC will also collaborate with the Student Leadership Center and the Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion to offer an inaugural Civil Rights and Social Justice Movie Series. Films scheduled in September, October and November will explore Latino heritage and international borders, mental health, and environmental and Native American rights.
To promote wellness, guided meditation sessions and yoga instruction will take place on the UC Rowdy Lawn this fall. These monthly events will be free for UTSA students and will offer an opportunity to promote relaxation and mental balance.
The UC will also expand its services at its UC North Information Desk. The Information Desk will begin hosting special themed days each week, including popcorn days and spirit days, with free UTSA buttons. Combined with existing services such as complimentary beverages, courtesy phone, lost and found, campus maps and general information, the Information Desk serves the UTSA community and fosters a sense of belonging among ’Runners and visitors.
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