MARCH 8, 2021 — Editor’s note: The following message was sent today via email from President Taylor Eighmy to all faculty, staff and students:
As we have stated since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our students, staff and faculty is our very highest priority. As such, we will continue all campus COVID-19 protocols—including our face coverings requirement—after Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 about masking requirements and business openings takes effect on Wednesday, March 10. Management of the pandemic using masking and other public health measures has served our Roadrunner educational community well, and we wish to continue these practices.
As part of our ongoing planning process, I will provide a new charge for UTSA’s Public Health Task Force to assess and address evolving public health conditions, vaccination developments and changes in state and federal guidelines. The Task Force will have their initial framework drafted by April, and further refined by early June, to advise our public health practices for summer and fall operations. These recommendations will form the basis of the town hall discussions that we will hold in April and early June.
Coming soon, we will be releasing more information regarding modified in-person commencement ceremonies for our May 2021 graduates, as well as for those students who graduated in May 2020 and December 2020.
Finally, we will continue to inform you all about our vaccination programs through UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. The vaccines are safe and effective, and I encourage all interested and eligible Roadrunners to take advantage of these clinic opportunities.
As always, we will update you as our plans evolve.
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At 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.
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