JUNE 19, 2020 — UTSA is committed to supporting the university community during remote learning and operations. Here is your latest digest of university news and tips.
We’ll reach the longest day of the year this weekend on Saturday—with about 14 hours of sunlight. Intense Texas sunlight. So stay in, beat the heat and take in one of our cool virtual events over the week ahead. You’ll boost your brainpower, bask in culture and gain some knowledge to impress your friends and family with for your virtual chats and game nights. You’ll be the coolest virtual you that you’ve ever been.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH: UTSA’s annual Juneteenth celebration is today and will include special messages from UTSA students and staff, a live poetry reading and a panel discussion. Hosted by the Student Union in collaboration with the African American Studies program and the Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice, UTSA’s event, which commemorates the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, is open to the community. Friday, June 19, 11a.m. via Zoom. (Note: If attendance reaches capacity, Zoom will redirect you to a simultaneous livestream on the Student Union’s YouTube channel.)
FEED YOUR BRAIN: Grab your grub and drop in for a lively lunchtime conversation on our new Food for Thought series. With predictions that the pandemic will wipe out 25% to 30% of independent restaurants in Texas, what does this mean for the Alamo City? In The Future of Local Cuisine and San Antonio Culinary Identity restaurateurs and small business experts will discuss local cuisine and tourism—and where they’re headed. Be sure to register for a spot. Tuesday, June 23, noon via Zoom.
THE MEANING OF PRIDE: The Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice, the Spectrum student organization and the Pride Faculty and Staff Association at UTSA will celebrate Pride Month with the livestreamed Pride Forum: What Pride Means. Roadrunner students, faculty, staff and alumni will be on the panel to answer questions about what pride means to them and other questions from the moderator and the viewing audience. Tuesday, June 30, noon via Zoom.
COMMUNITY NEWS
FALL SEMESTER PREP: If you missed this week’s town halls about planning for the new academic year, including info on the recently released report from the university’s Public Health Task Force, the sessions are available for on-demand viewing. There’s also a new Fall Planning FAQ with topics about our return to campus.
DON’T BE SCAMMED: University Technology Solutions is warning everyone that phishing and other email scams are becoming more frequent, sophisticated and compelling. Recent attacks include attempts to impersonate university faculty or staff using Gmail instead of the utsa.edu domain; however, UTSA business should never be conducted via personal email accounts.
Review all emails with caution. Diligence from UTSA email users is key to reducing this problem. To help prevent these attacks, email messages not originating from official UTSA email servers or services now include [EXTERNAL] in the subject line as well as a disclaimer at the top of the email body: “This email originated outside of The University of Texas at San Antonio. Please exercise caution when clicking on links or opening attachments.”
If you have questions about the legitimacy of an email or suspect that you have entered your information on a fake UTSA log-in page, notify UTS immediately at 210-458-5555.
ACCREDITATION UPDATE: The on-site visit for UTSA’s reaffirmation of accreditation has been rescheduled for August 3–6. The visit by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges previously had been planned for March but was postponed due to the pandemic. For the safety and comfort of participants, all meetings will be available virtually. More information will be shared as plans are finalized.
HEALTH
FITNESS ASSIST: Campus Rec is offering a free 15-minute one-on-one online personal training consultation to the first 100 students, faculty and staff who sign up. Work with nationally certified trainers to help you start your new workout plan, work on your sticking points or learn how to hit your goals. Click here to reserve your session.
FIND HEALTH SOLUTIONS: UT System’s Living Well Webinars resume next week. All UTSA employees, retirees, spouses and dependents age 18 and over who are covered by the UT SELECT Medical Plan are eligible to participate.
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This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.
Buena Vista Building, Gregory Luna Room, Downtown CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.The 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.
To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.
UTSA is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education .
The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
