By David Gabler
Associate Vice President for Communications

(April 26, 2011)--The San Antonio chapter of Executive Women International recently recognized UTSA President Ricardo Romo with its Executive Excellence Award at a luncheon gala. Bobbi Lutz, a senior administrator with Graves Interests Ltd., presented Romo with the award in honor of his leadership as president of UTSA.

"Dr. Romo is responsible for opening the door to education for so many students in San Antonio and Texas, and thereby changing their lives for the better," said Lutz. "He is an outstanding example of a CEO of a large organization, but he is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work necessary to improve our community for everyone who lives here."

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A casual gathering in the JPL near Starbucks.

YOU are invited, will you come?
We all know that networking is beneficial to both our professional and personal lives.
Often the structure of our jobs doesn’t allow for networking between 8 to 5.
Wednesday May 11th.
Drop by beginning at 7:15 am
We are currently meeting the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month
Future Dates and Times TBD by participants

Organizer: Christine Bachman X6207 Student Affairs Staff Networking Team

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On Monday, May 16, 2011, the Awards & Recognition Team is hosting an Awards ceremony for all members of the Division of Student Affairs. To have this program run seamlessly, we need volunteers! To set up decorations, usher and clean up after the ceremony. If you are interested in being a part of this great event as a volunteer - either before, after, or during - contact Michael Zucker at ext. 7487 or by email at Michael.zucker@utsa.edu no later than May 10th. Thank you for your willingness to support the excellent work being done by our division!

Pictured is the first ever virtual interview training workshop conducted by the University Career Center at the UTSA campus in Second Life! Seated (clockwise from slide screen) are UTSA students Tomas Garza, Tammi Perez, Jasmine Rodriguez, Danielle Jackson and Theodora Huynh. Presenting (standing ) is UCC Program Manager Morris Ellington.

For more information on the UTSA Second Life campus and the virtual career services, get in touch with Morris Ellington at extension 6844 or morris.ellington@utsa.edu in Real Life or DylanSpringfied in Second Life.

The Student Affairs Awards and Recognition Team is now accepting photos and three department statistics for the 2010-2011 academic year. These photos and statistics will appear in the slideshow during the Student Affairs Awards Ceremony.

An example of a statistic is as follows:

“3,943 graduates participated in the 10 December 2009 and May 2010 commencement ceremonies.”

Please send all photos and statistics to Tiffani Hoot at tiffani.hoot@utsa.edu by Tuesday, May 10th at 5:00pm to ensure that your department is recognized.

Dear UTSA Community,

Orientation and Family Programs is now accepting table reservation forms for both Summer School and Fall 2011 Roadrunner Roundup Information Fairs (Main Campus). Please see the attached information sheets for all of the details and deadlines for requesting a table. The reservation forms are also attached.

Here is some information at a glance:

Summer Roundup (Freshmen, Transfer and Family) Programs:
May 10th and 17th

Fall Programs:
Transfer Roundup (Transfers and Family):
June 6th and 13th

Roadrunner Roundup (Freshmen & Family):
Every Tuesday
First- May 31
Last-Aug 2
*There is a program the week of the 4th of July

Reservation Forms:
2011 Summer Information Fair Reservation Form
2011 Summer Information Fair Info Sheet
2011 Fall Information Fair Reservation Form
2011 Fall Information Fair Info Sheet

The Inclusion and Community Engagement Center is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Outstanding Black Student Leadership Award winner, Ayodeji “DJ” Daramola! DJ is a Senior Mechanical Engineering major with a 2.84 cumulative grade point average. He is the Past President of the UTSA chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Past Vice President and President of the UTSA chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Past Leadership Development Chair of the UTSA chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, and former parliamentarian of the African Student Association. When DJ was asked what leadership meant to him, he replied “I believe that leadership is about leading; not only when you have a leadership position, but to be able to lead in every aspect of your life, in your community, between your peers, family, and even people you meet daily”.

The Outstanding Black Student Leadership Award was created to honor those senior African American/Black students who have excelled in the classroom and who have worked to create community on campus across cultural and ethnic lines through their campus involvement and leadership activities. DJ’s picture will be displayed prominently on the UTSA Legacy of Leadership Wall located in the University Center Ballroom Galleria.

One night. One cause. Our campus.
4th Annual Up ‘til Dawn at UTSA raises over $15,000!!
 
Congratulations to the Greek Life community and the UTSA community for their efforts in raising money for Up ‘til Dawn.  This year a total of $15, 854 was the largest total in the four year UTSA history.  In total the event has raised $51,280.
 
Up ‘til Dawn is a student-led, student-run philanthropic program hosted by many colleges and universities nationwide. UTSA is lucky to be one of those campuses that give back to a cause that affects children nationwide but also in our local San Antonio community. The students that are involved in hosting this event have become personally committed to supporting the children of St. Jude seeing that their members and community give back to such a worthy cause. The UTSA Up ‘til Dawn event has been hosted for the past four years. This event was a Greek Life community initiated program that opened its event to the UTSA community two years ago. Weeks of planning and preparation culminate when the student organization hosts its Up ‘til Dawn event, where they ask friends and family to donate to St. Jude and participate in games and activities to celebrate their efforts. Students honor the patients of St. Jude who bravely fight cancer. With the money the campus raises, these students help advance the mission of finding cures and saving children ... so that patients can grow up and go to college, too.
 
The 5th Annual Up ‘til Dawn will be held November 12, 2011 where the students hope to continue to raise the bar for themselves and the UTSA community.
 
Any further question email UptilDawnUTSA@gmail.com. Up ‘til Dawn is currently recruiting new members.

Be A Responsible Roadrunner celebrated the Spring Semester with their Dinner and Awards on Wednesday, April 27.

The group reflected on their favorite memories of the semester and wished our Graduates best wishes.
Awards were also given to honor those who had gone above and beyond in the organization with their leadership and enthusiasm.
Rising Star Award: R.J. Rangel
Outstanding Consultant: Jessica Beemer
Founder’s Award: Yesenia Villegas

Be A Responsible Roadrunner Consultants for the Spring 2011 Semester are:
Jessica Beemer
Nicole Cascia
Monica Ceja
Nick Cioci
Jami Delgadillo
R.J. Rangel
Alex Rivera
Yesenia Villegas

(April 29, 2011)--During the annual United to Serve volunteer event on Saturday, April 2, UTSA Honors Alliance members spent the day with the Littles, who are 12-14-year-old participants in the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program. The event was co-sponsored by the UTSA Inclusion and Community Engagement Center and VOICES (Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service).

Melinda Higgins, outreach and recruitment coordinator of Big Brothers Big Sisters, said she was very impressed with the members of UTSA Honors Alliance and all they did for the Littles....

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By Omar Hernandez
Public Affairs Specialist

(April 29, 2011)--UTSA's For the Kids (FTK) student organization hosted a 12-hour, no-sitting dance marathon Saturday, April 23 on the UTSA Main Campus. The marathon raised more than $10,600 to benefit children with cancer and their families.

The FTK dance marathon featured a group of marathoners, the FTK Dancers, who participated by standing for 12 hours while interacting and performing with the children and their families. The goal of the event was to raise awareness while providing financial and emotional support to the children and their families affected by childhood cancer. The event was a metaphoric way to show the children that they have friends who will stand for them against cancer...

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Courtesy: UTSA Athletics Communications
Release: 04/20/2011

CORPUS CHRISTI — The UTSA women's golf team won its first-ever Southland Conference Championship on Wednesday at Corpus Christi Country Club.

The Roadrunners, who defeated Lamar by seven strokes, shot a final-round 297 and not only captured their first title in just their sixth year of competition, but they also picked up the athletics department's record fifth championship of 2010-11 (men's basketball, soccer, men's indoor track & field, volleyball are the others). UTSA finished the three-day event with a final scorecard of 900 (306-297-297).

"This was the result of a lot of hard work and it was a team effort all three days," third-year head coach Carrie Parnaby said. "These ladies played their hearts out and I'm so proud of each of them. They completely deserve it and it's a great day for UTSA Golf."

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UTSA rallies in ninth and 10th at Wolff Stadium.
By Dan McCarney
dmccarney@express-news.net
Updated 09:27 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Extra innings, Wolff Stadium, a superior opponent against whom they'd had little success — virtually every circumstance stood against UTSA on Tuesday against No. 9 Texas A&M.

The Roadrunners persevered through it all, rallying to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth and winning 3-2 in the 10th on Matthew James' RBI single.

Riley Good sped home from second, beating the throw to the plate with a split-second to spare.


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