JUNE 5 2020 — UTSA is committed to supporting the university community during remote learning and operations. Here is your latest digest of university news and tips.
COMMUNITY NEWS
GET GOOD EATS: The Roadrunner Pantry is currently stocked with a shipment of fresh produce. Anyone with a UTSA ID can visit the Main Campus location weekdays from noon to 4 p.m. to pick up food items. Use the north entrance of the Student Union building (near the circle driveway and tennis courts). Email roadrunnerpantry@utsa.edu with any questions.
HONORING ’RUNNERS: The Staff Senate’s new #RoadrunnersOnCampus campaign wants to recognize staff members who are providing essential services to keep UTSA’s campuses running. To acknowledge one of these staff members or a team, email Matt Keneson, Staff Senate vice chair, with the following:
Check out the employees who have already been recognized for their hard work and devotion to UTSA on the #RoadrunnersOnCampus page.
RETURNING TO RESEARCH: Keep up with plans to restart in-person research and lab activities while safeguarding public health on the Research Excellence and Doctoral Education Recovery tactical team page. You can read the Research Recovery Plan as well as link to compliance training.
UTSA SUPPORTS YOU
As images of racial violence in our communities across the nation are repeatedly portrayed in the media, they can be personally distressing—even if you or anyone you know hasn’t been a direct target. As Melissa Hernandez, director of Counseling and Mental Health Services at UTSA, says, your emotional responses are real and are about real events. It’s important that we all make use of the support resources that the university has to offer.
FOR FACULTY & STAFF
FOR GUIDING STUDENTS: If you think you know a student in distress, review the guidance provided by Counseling and Mental Health Services and check out these resources that support students:
Reaching Out: Counseling and Mental Health Services has multiple ways to access services, including individual, group and relationship counseling; referral services; and veteran-specific resources. Have the student call 210-458-4140 or email counseling.services@utsa.edu.
Survivors’ Resource: Images of violence can impact survivors of interpersonal violence. If a student is experiencing distress, the PEACE Center can assist. Have them call (210) 458-4077 or email peace.center@utsa.edu.
Finding Like Minds: The Center for Collegiate Recovery offers weekly virtual support meetings. Students can check out events like All Recovery (Mondays at 1 p.m.), SMART Recovery (Thursdays at 6 p.m.) and Alcoholics Anonymous (Fridays at 6 p.m.). They can get more details for @UTSARecovery on Instagram or Twitter or via RowdyLink.
Exploring First: If a student prefers to start out with a self-guided approach, the Therapy Assistance Online program provides strategies for coping.
POWERFUL, MEANINGFUL: The community gathering earlier this week—held in response to acts of racial violence across the nation—generated feedback about it being a powerful, meaningful and healing experience. Roadrunners have since expressed a need for such gatherings to continue so that people can process and heal. The Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice at UTSA is now planning for additional gatherings. Follow @UTSA_MSCEJ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date news about forthcoming events.
Plus: Read President Eighmy’s statement from earlier this week about standing together for social justice.
HEALTH
YOU CAN KEEP ACTIVE: 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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