A Message from UTSA President Ricardo Romo, June 2014
June 16, 2014
Dear Friends,
This has been a year of milestones for The University of Texas at San Antonio. Just one month after our May Commencement, where we reached the remarkable threshold of 100,000 graduates, we are now celebrating our 45th anniversary.
The legislation that created UTSA was signed by Gov. Preston Smith in front of the Alamo on June 5, 1969. It was the first bill signed by a governor outside of the capital. That means UTSA has been blazing new trails since its very first day.
State lawmakers initially envisioned UTSA as a university of access for underserved students, but it has unquestionably become a destination for excellence. Our focus on academics and research attracts top-tier faculty and students from San Antonio and around the world.
Over the last four-and-a-half decades, UTSA has produced thousands of teachers, scientists, architects, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs and other professionals. Most of those graduates stay right here and are helping transform San Antonio into a world-class city.
UTSA's reputation has grown along with its steady advance to Tier One recognition. We are among the top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old and have the No. 1 cybersecurity program in the nation.
Such recognition shows that we have made tremendous strides in our 45 years. We have changed the lives of students, transformed the community and helped shape the world. And yet we are still a young university, with many more milestones ahead.
Go 'Runners!
Ricardo Romo
President
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Events
The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.
Various LocationsAsian Fanfair is an event that highlights our APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) identities on campus. The event will feature performances from our AAPI interest Student Organizations, a tabling fair, and some cultural cuisine.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a day dedicated to supporting and empowering our UTSA veterans! We're excited to announce our upcoming resource fair, designed specifically to ensure that our veteran students have access to the resources and networking opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and post-military lives.
Student Union Lawn, Main CampusThis workshop will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis using Python and Jupyter Notebook on the Constellate Lab platform. We will create datasets in Constellate to analyze patterns, trends, and relationships of contents and more.
John Peace Library (JPL 3.02.32), Main CampusWhat would award-winning writing professor Diane Abdo say if it were her last lecture? Join us for our annual Last Lecture series on Wednesday April 17.
Multipurpose Room (BSE 2.102), Main CampusDía en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main CampusFiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest Campus