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UTSA provides April 22 digest of remote-operations news and tips

UTSA provides April 22 digest of remote-operations news and tips

APRIL 22, 2020 — UTSA is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with a commitment to supporting the safety of the university community while enabling the academic progress of students. Here is your digest of university news and tips.


VIRTUAL EVENTS

EXPERTS TALK RECOVERY: This week’s virtual town hall meeting takes a look at prospects for financial recovery of our region. And stay on top of Training, Webinars and Town Halls and watch previous broadcasts by UTSA experts. 

  • The Pandemic’s Economic Impact on San Antonio: Part of the Community Conversations Series, this event will give particular focus to San Antonio’s recovery and implications for our city’s future. Q&A session with panel experts will be included. Wednesday, April 22, noon–1 p.m.

Pandemic’s Impact on San Antonio


IT’S AWARDS WEEK:
Get ready to honor faculty, staff and students who are being recognized for contributions to other Roadrunners and the university community. 

  • Who’s Who Awards: Celebrate and honor the 2020 Who’s Who at UTSA winners. Two hundred freshmen through doctoral students will be recognized at the 17th annual ceremony via recorded video. Wednesday, April 22, 4 p.m.
  • 44th Annual University Life Awards: UTSA’s oldest tradition recognizes efforts of students, organizations, faculty and staff for contributions to the quality of student life. Categories include Registered Student Organization of the Year, Outstanding Student Organization President, Outstanding Students by College and the prestigious Golden Feather Award. Highest honors will go to recipients of the Jane Findling Award, recognizing individual achievement over the academic year, and the Golden Feather Award, recognizing students who have crafted a powerful legacy at UTSA. Livestreamed ceremony: Thursday, April 23, 4–5 p.m.

SHOW OF SUPPORT: On April 29 millions of people across the world will wear denim with a purpose, and the PEACE Center at UTSA will host the Denim Day campaign on social media to virtually support survivors of—and educate the community about all forms of—sexual violence. Wear denim with a purpose to help raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


HEALTH

STAYING ACTIVE: Campus Rec’s virtual group exercise classes let you join your favorite instructors on Zoom as they deliver the workout directly to your home. No equipment required. Arrive promptly to reserve your spot. For a full list of classes and Zoom meeting codes, visit Stay Well with Campus Rec.

’RUNNERS CARE: Roadrunners are always ready to show that they care about each other. The multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Team will respond to reports of distressed and concerning behavior from students, faculty and staff. UTSA’s Behavioral Concerns Assistance page has more info and will allow you to submit a report online. Both the EOS/Title IX Office and Student Conduct and Community Standards are available for consultation if you have questions or concerns prior to submitting a report. To reach SCCS during remote operations, email them.



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UTSA’s Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA’s Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA’s Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA’S Destinations

UTSA is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education .

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.