UTSA honors its veterans, military community with November events
Share this Story(Nov. 3, 2015) -- The University of Texas at San Antonio will honor active and veteran members of the U.S. military with free, public events across its campuses scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and other events throughout the month. This year, UTSA has partnered with the San Antonio Chamber‘s Celebrate America’s Military initiative, an annual two-week tribute to the U.S. military.
Scheduled events include:
Nov. 11
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Wreath laying ceremony and National Roll Call: UTSA campuses will observe a moment of silence and wreath laying ceremony to honor military service members who have fallen in the line of duty. UTSA and community volunteers will read the names of fallen military service members as part of the Remembrance Day National Roll Call.
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Veterans Day Resource Fair: Veterans and military-affiliated students are invited to learn about the many resources offered to them at UTSA. Representatives from both UTSA and the community will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
- U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force ROTC Pass in Review Ceremony: The UTSA U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force ROTC units will conduct a pass in review ceremony. Pass in review ceremonies are a long-standing military tradition that began as ways for newly assigned commanders to inspect their troops.
- Veterans Admission and Certification Information Session: The San Antonio community is invited to learn about admission to UTSA and the services it offers its student veterans and military-affiliated students. A panel discussion titled “Challenges in Transition from Active Duty to Higher Education” will take place at noon.
- “Honoring Texas Military Members:” The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will host an opening reception for an exhibit by Brandeis High School students titled “Honoring Texas Military Members.” To register, visit https://giving.utsa.edu/ITCrsvp.
- World War II Era Swing Dance: Dancers from San Antonio Swing Dance Society will perform as well as conduct a 30-minute swing dance class.
- Military Appreciation Reception: The University Center invites the campus community to a reception in honor of the military men and women at UTSA. Light refreshments provided.
Main Campus
Location: Central Plaza | Time: 9:30 a.m. (Military Time (MT): 0930)
Downtown Campus
Location: Buena Vista Building (BV 1.338)| Time: 11 a.m. (MT: 1100)
Main Campus
Location: The Sombrilla | Time: 10 a.m. (MT: 1000)
Downtown Campus
Location: Buena Vista Building, outside (BV 1.338) | Time: 11 a.m. (MT: 1100)
Location: Main Campus Central Plaza | Time: 11 a.m. (MT: 1100)
Location: UTSA Downtown Campus Buena Vista Building (BV 1.338) | Time: 11:30 a.m. (1130)
Location: UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures | Time: 6 p.m. (1800)
Location: Main Campus, The Sombrilla | Time: 11:30 a.m. (MT: 1130)
Location: Main Campus, UC Window Room | Time: 12:00 p.m. (MT: 1200)
Nov. 21
- Military Appreciation Football Game: UTSA vs. Rice: Veterans and active military service members will be honored during the UTSA football game against Rice University.
Location: Alamodome | Time: 6 p.m. (1800) | For tickets, call the UTSA Athletics Ticket Office at 210-458-UTSA (8872). For game day information, visit the UTSA Game Day website.
Nov. through Dec. 7, 2016
- “Our Part of Victory: Texans in World War II:” In honor of the 70th anniversary of World War II, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures’ exhibit “Our Part of Victory” explores the role of Texans during the war effort and the impact that these efforts had on life in Texas. Free and open to the public.
Location: UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
About UTSA’s dedication to supporting its military-affiliated community
About 10 percent of UTSA’s enrollment is military affiliated. These include military veterans, active duty military or military dependents. The university provides numerous services and programs for its military community, including the Veterans Certification Office, the VetSuccess on Campus program, which provides two full-time vocational counselors from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Student Veterans Association and the Veteran Services Advisory Committee.
UTSA has been recognized consistently for its veterans outreach services. In 2014, the university was designated one of the nation’s top Military Friendly Schools for the fifth consecutive year by G.I. Jobs Magazine. That same year, Military Advanced Education awarded UTSA the designation of a Top School in its 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities.
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Events
The UTSA University Career Center invites you to attend the STEM Career Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feburary 1. Meet, connect and recruit UTSA students and alumni.
H-E-B Student Union BallroomThe UTSA University Career Center invites you to attend the All Majors Career Expo from 2 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feburary 8. Meet, connect and recruit UTSA students.
H-E-B Student Union BallroomTo coincide with the annual observance of Black History Month, the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures will unveil new content in the African American Texans exhibit including the "Fabric of a People" quilt and the "You Take It From Here" oral history project.
UTSA Institute of Texan CulturesTexan fiber artist Taylor Barnes will share her experiences: where she was introduced to the personal and oral histories that influenced her artistic practice, as well as the significance of quilting and textile art in Black American history. A Q&A session will follow.
Virtual eventPresented by the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio, attendees will learn basic sewing and quilting skills. RSVP required.
UTSA Institute of Texan CulturesMembers of the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio will be at the JPL to discuss their works in the new ITC exhibition "Fabric of a People." Chat about the heritage of African American story quilts or ask questions about quilting.
John Peace Library, GroupSpot BUTSA and 13 of the leading Hispanic Serving Institutions will come together to provide students and alumni an opportunity to network and interview with more than 250 companies from around the country.
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