A Message from UTSA President Ricardo Romo, September 2014
September 30, 2014
Dear Friends,
Each September, I provide our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters with an update on UTSA's march toward Tier One recognition. We have made significant progress in our journey since being designated as an emerging research institution, but there is much more to be done. That is why I am excited to tell you about an announcement I am making at this year's State of the University address.
Today, I am announcing a $40 million initiative that will strengthen our research commitment by bringing 60 new top-tier researchers to UTSA over the next four years. These researchers will join the top-tier faculty that we recruit to UTSA on a regular basis to support academic excellence.
In just the first year, the GoldStar Initiative, as it is known, will recruit experts in advanced materials, open-cloud computing and cybersecurity, big data, biomedicine, social and educational transformation, and sustainable communities. These are areas aligned to San Antonio's economic strengths.
If San Antonio is to remain a leader in a global economy, it must have the high caliber of research that we conduct at UTSA. These researchers will make new discoveries, create new knowledge, and address some of the world's most pressing issues.
Through the GoldStar Initiative, we will also increase our annual research expenditures from $50 million to $75 million in the next five years, then soon after to $100 million, a critical threshold for Tier One designation.
Initially, we will rely on institutional resources to support the hiring of these researchers. We will also pursue funding from the UT System's Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention program to help with start-up costs. But we will continue to count on the generosity of the San Antonio community to support the ongoing work of these scholars.
By investing in UTSA, you help quicken the pace of discovery, create new opportunities for our students, and keep San Antonio at the forefront of innovation.
This is such an exciting time for our university. Thank you for all you do for UTSA.
Go 'Runners!
Ricardo Romo
President
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Events
Aproduction of the Gudalupe Cultural Arts Center, Rio Bravo showcases the vibrant music and dance traditions of the Texas-Mexico border region. Featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company and Mariachi Azteca de América, the performances will be filmed live both nights, courtesy of UTSA's College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
UTSA Downtown CampusCheer on our Roadrunners as they face Houston Christian University. Featuring a special halftime show with Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio and Mariachi Los Paisanos performing with the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band.
AlamodomePubMed is an essential database for anyone conducting biomedical or health-related research. This workshop will teach attendees how to navigate this free resource effectively and locate peer-reviewed articles using basic & advanced search features, MeSH subject headings, and Boolean operators.
Virtual EventIn this workshop, we will review the basic concept of metadata and how it can influence digital projects, particularly those that include images like exhibits and mapping. Through the lens of preserving cultural heritage, you will learn about some of the more popular types of metadata schema and participate in a hands-on Dublin Core cataloging exercise.
CEDISH Co-Lab 3.02.38, 3rd Floor, John Peace LibraryMariachi Los Paisanos & Mariachi Juviniles will perform. Free and open to the public.
UTSA Recital HallAre you looking for a job/internship? Connect with over 60+ employers to learn more about their job/internship opportunities. All students and classifications are welcome to attend.
HEB BallroomsJoin UTSA Libraries and Museums to learn more about the publishing discounts available for UTSA researchers. Current agreements include Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, Springer Open, and more. Please bring your questions and feedback for the library as we continue to pursue partnerships with publishers to reduce costs for our researchers.
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