APRIL 15, 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS: If you know a current UTSA student faced with financial hardship due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the university has created a Financial Assistance Resources web page that lists several resources available to help.
SPRING COMMENCEMENT PLANS: To ensure everyone’s well-being while honoring graduating students, the university will hold virtual Spring Commencement ceremonies the weekend of May 23–24. A plan is being developed for an in-person celebration to honor graduating students once large public gatherings are allowed. Check out the details on UTSA’s Commencement page.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
SUMMER SUCCESS STRATEGIES: Academic Innovation is hosting a new series of webinars to prepare instructional faculty to properly transition summer courses online. Beginning tomorrow, the webinars will focus on resources and best practices for quality online teaching to ensure accessibility, student engagement and effective course management. The webinars are open to anyone who supports student learning, including teaching assistants, graduate assistants and academic support staff. You can also explore the Remote Teaching Resources page for additional help.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: It’s National Collegiate Recovery Day. Take a picture of yourself wearing purple and post it on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and tag @UTSArecovery to show your fellow Roadrunners who are in recovery your support.
ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS: This week’s virtual town hall meeting for employees will help you stay connected with fellow Roadrunners.
HEALTH
ACCESS HEALTH SOLUTIONS: Rowdy New U is offering four webinars this week by our Blue Cross Blue Shield UT SELECT medical health insurance vendors. Click a link below to register for a webinar or visit UT System’s Living Well Webinars page to see all four. All UTSA employees, retirees, spouses and dependents age 18 and above who are covered by the UT SELECT Medical Plan are eligible to participate.
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Move In To COLFA is strongly recommended for new students in COLFA. It gives you the chance to learn about the Student Success Center, campus resources and meet new friends!
Academic Classroom: Lecture Hall (MH 2.01.10,) McKinney Humanities BldgWe invite you to join us for Birds Up! Downtown, an exciting welcome back event designed to connect students with the different departments at the Downtown Campus. Students will have the opportunity to learn about some of the departments on campus, gain access to different resources, and collect some giveaways!
Bill Miller PlazaCome and celebrate this year's homecoming at the Downtown Campus with food, games, giveaways, music, and more. We look forward to seeing your Roadrunner Spirit!
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