2019 Updates

December 9, 2019

Dec. 9: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

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December 3, 2019

Dec. 3: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

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November 21, 2019

UTSA Winter Break Reduced Operations Schedule 2019-2020

UTSA will operate under a reduced operations schedule this winter break beginning Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. Read more  
November 18, 2019

Nov. 18: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

Nov. 18: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners Read more  
November 14, 2019

UTSA Police Lend San Antonio Children a Holiday Helping Hand

UTSA Police Lend San Antonio Children a Holiday Helping Hand Read more  
November 11, 2019

Nov. 11: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

Nov. 11: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners Read more  
November 1, 2019

Nov. 1: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

Nov. 1: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners Read more  
October 30, 2019

Department of Labor Announced Changes to Exempt Status

On September 25, 2019, the Department of Labor announced the anticipated final rule change to the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). Read more  
October 15, 2019

Wanda Boller Executive Director, Human Resources Business Partner

We are excited to announce Wanda Boller, as HR’s new Executive Director, Human Resources Business Partner. Read more  
October 14, 2019

Organizational Changes to EHSRM

In a continuing effort to advance and align operations and services with the university’s administrative efficiency initiative, Business Affairs is making organizational changes to its Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management (EHSRM) department. Read more  
October 14, 2019

Oct. 14: UTSA Welcomes our Newest Runners

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October 7, 2019

Oct. 7: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners

Oct. 7: UTSA Welcomes Our Newest Runners Read more  
October 4, 2019

Facilities Savor Their Selfie Booth Victory

Facilities employees enjoyed a taco breakfast this week to celebrate their victory during the Business Affairs Celebration this summer. Read more  
October 4, 2019

National Night Out

UTSA National Night Out Increases Awareness of Crime Prevention Programs Read more  
August 5, 2019

Welcome Mary G. Hernandez to Business Affairs

We are proud to welcome Mary G. Hernandez, MBA, as the new Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs — Administration and Operations, effective August 1. Read more  
July 12, 2019

Veronica Mendez Keynotes the CCIM Institute June Luncheon

The San Antonio Chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute welcomed Veronica Mendez, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Business Affairs, as their keynote luncheon speaker in June. Read more  
May 10, 2019

UTSA's Recycling Program Scores Gold from ReWorksSA

UTSA’s commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable campus community has earned it a gold score from the City of San Antonio’s ReWorksSA certification. UTSA is the first university in San Antonio to receive the program’s highest designation, which recognizes businesses for their waste reduction and recycling efforts Read more  
May 10, 2019

UTSA Brings Home the Win for the Environment

UTSA placed first among nine Texas universities participating in Recyclemania’s waste diversion category. Recyclemania is an annual eight-week intercollegiate competition that started this year on February 3 and ended March 31. Read more  
May 8, 2019

A Little Luck and a Lot of Hard Work

Financial Affairs' Elisabeth Cuadros Earns Her PH.D. We congratulate Cuadros and salute her many achievements and her contributions to UTSA. Read more  
May 6, 2019

UTSA Police Salute Fallen Officers

Members of the UT San Antonio Police Dept. Honor Guard participated in the 2019 Police Memorial Parade in Austin on May 6. Read more  
April 22, 2019

Financial Affairs’ Debra Villanueva Wins Second Quarter Celebrating Excellence Award

Debra Villanueva, Financial Affairs’ Administrative Services Officer III, earned the Business Affairs Celebrating Excellence Award for the second quarter of FY19. Read more  
April 18, 2019

Sgt. Heather Walleck Recognized by UTSA Staff Council

Congratulations to Sergeant Heather Walleck, of UTSA Police, recipient of the UTSA Staff Appreciation Award for March 2019. Read more  
April 18, 2019

UTSA PD Leads Second Annual Safety Walk

The UTSA Department of Public Safety partnered with various members of the university community to conduct the Second Annual UTSA Safety Walk of the Main Campus on April 16, 2019. Read more  
April 16, 2019

Business Affairs’ Kathleen Carter-Stiggers Earns President’s Distinguished Diversity Award

Kathleen Carter-Stiggers will receive the President’s Distinguished Diversity Award at the 2018-2019 UTSA University Excellence Awards Ceremony Read more  
April 16, 2019

Jessica Hodgson of EHSRM is UTSA's 2019 Rising Star

Wellness Assistant Jessica Hodgson earned the Rising Star Award, to be presented at the April 18 University Excellence Awards ceremony. Read more  
April 15, 2019

Business Affairs’ Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez Wins Order of the Roadrunner Award

Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez will be presented the Order of the Roadrunner Award on April 18 at the 2018-2019 University Excellence Award Ceremony . Read more  
April 1, 2019

Roadrunner Pantry Needs our Help

The UTSA Student Union Food Pantry Initiative supports students to reach their full academic and personal potential, by providing access to healthy and nutritious foods. Read more  
April 1, 2019

National Poetry Month

Marcella Duran, Facilities Day Porter, penned Ol' Holy Lady, which we present to begin National Poetry Month. Read more  
March 25, 2019

Sexual Assault Awareness Month—Call to Action Day April 2

During It’s On Us-Call to Action Day, attendees will be asked to make the It’s On Us pledge, a personal commitment to keep women and men safe from sexual violence. Read more  
February 27, 2019

Brian Flores Helping to Construct UTSA’s Future: Wins First Quarter Celebrating Excellence Award

Congratulations to Brian Flores, maintenance leader for the Facilities Construction Team (FCT), for winning the first quarter 2019 Celebrating Excellence Award. Read more  
February 20, 2019

Scott Swetnam Snags Staff Appreciation Award for January '19

Scott Swetnam, Safety Specialist II, received the UTSA Staff Appreciation Award for January 2019. Read more  
February 4, 2019

Facilities Names Michael Merada Director of Operations & Maintenance

The Office of Facilities announced the selection of Michael Merada, P.E., as the new Director of Operations and Maintenance for the UTSA Main Campus, effective February 1, 2019. Read more  
January 22, 2019

Join the Basura Bash Clean-Up Project

Welcome Basura Bashers! Basura Bash is a one-day, all-volunteer event to clean the San Antonio Watershed. For the past 24 years, volunteers have cleaned area waterways. Join us for the 25th Annual Basura Bash Waterways Cleanup. Read more  
January 19, 2019

In Memoriam: UTSA Alumnus and Staff Member Bradley Jones

Business Affairs and the Office of Financial Affairs are mourning the death of one of our own—Bradley Jones, Training Coordinator. Read more  
January 15, 2019

Spotlight on Veronica Mendez

If you’re a visionary who wants to grow your university, while ensuring that students succeed, who do you call? Read more  
January 7, 2019

Announcing the Arrival of VPBA Veronica Mendez

Veronica Mendez has been appointed UTSA Vice President for Business Affairs. Read more  
January 2, 2019

UTSA welcomes three new vice presidents

As UTSA prepares to begin a new semester, it welcomes three new vice presidents to its Senior Leadership Team. Read more