Staff News 

April 3, 2008

Inclusion & Community Engagement Center News

Kudos:

The Alternative Spring Break trips this spring break were a huge success and many staff members from across the university are to thank for that:

Charlin Jones, Special Events Center: ASB Big Bend Advisor

Mario Carvajal, P-20 Initiatives: ASB Big Bend Advisor

Eric Arellano, Career Services: ASB Mexico Advisor

Sheri Amos, TRC: ASB Mexico Advisor

Announcements:

UTSA United to Serve!

United to Serve, UTSA’s annual day of service, will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at various agencies throughout the San Antonio area. This event is a part of the UT System’s annual United to Serve initiative at UT campuses throughout the state.

Students, Faculty, Staff, and Friends can register to participate online at www.utsa.edu/sa/vs. Volunteer events include the Cibolo Creek Earth Day Clean-Up, The Autism Awareness Walk, a mini-graffiti wipe-out, painting picnic tables at the San Antonio State School, and many more! Most shifts are 4 hours and begin in the morning.

All participants will get a United to Serve t-shirt and will be invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social April 16, 2008 in the UC Denman Room at 2:30pm. The event is sponsored by the Office of the President, The Inclusion & Community Engagement Center, and VOICES (Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education & Service). Be a part of the tradition!

New Graduate Assistant!

Migel Angel Navarro is the new Graduate Assistant for the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center. He has a B.A. in Psychology from Texas State University and is pursuing his Masters in Community Counseling here at UTSA. After graduating, he wants to continue working in the local community with non-profit and “grass-roots” organizations. He is originally from Houston, TX.

April is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month!