MAY 29, 2020 — UTSA is committed to supporting the university community during remote learning and operations. Here is your latest digest of university news and tips.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
| RETURN TO RESEARCH: UTSA’s Research Excellence and Doctoral Education Recovery tactical team—charged with restarting in-person research and lab activities while safeguarding public health—will present Research Recovery, a town hall on its reopening plans. Monday, June 1, 2 p.m. |
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LEARN FROM EXPERTS: If you missed UTSA’s popular Community Conversations event this week, Reimagining the Future of the Arts in San Antonio and Beyond, you can view the recorded stream. Our expert panel explored the ways in which arts organizations and educators can present, perform and teach music and visual arts in a time when we are unable to gather together.
UTSA panelists on reimagining the arts: Tracy Crowden, Libby Rowe, William McCrary, Troy Peters and Costanza Roeder.
COMMUNITY NEWS
LIBRARY RETURNS EXTENDED: If you still need to return books and other materials, the UTSA Libraries have extended the special returns process at the second-floor entrance to the John Peace Library for this weekend, May 30–31.
ANSWERS YOU NEED: The Student Activities Front Desk is available virtually to answer questions for everyone—including faculty and staff—weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
STUDENTS WITH TALENT: Greeks Got Talent is a virtual take on the traditional lip sync event that lets UTSA chapters submit TikTok-style videos to go head-to-head with other chapters. Anyone can cast a vote for their favorites in Instagram stories on the UTSA Fraternity and Sorority Life page. Voting starts Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.
HEALTH
LET’S GET PHYSICAL: Campus Recreation’s live virtual group exercise classes are back all summer long with your favorite instructors delivering workouts directly to you via Zoom. And there’s no equipment needed to get you the workout you need. For a full list of classes—20 each week—visit Stay Well with Campus Rec or follow the @UTSARec team on social.
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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 PlazaJoin us for an intimate evening of cocktails, conversation, and culinary inspiration with Pati Jinich, Emmy-nominated chef and James Beard Award-winning author. Enjoy light bites and signature drinks in the warm, modern setting of Mezquite as Pati connects with guests over her passion for Mexican cuisine and storytelling.
Mezquite Restaurant in Pullman Market, 221 Newell Ave., San Antonio 78215From inspired courses to thoughtful pairings and a rich sense of community, the Ven a Comer Signature Dinner is a night of shared meals, shared stories, and unforgettable flavor.
Stable Hall (Pear Brewery), 307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio 78215Come 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!
Bill Miller PlazaThe University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.
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