• Bennett Grey, University Career Center
• Cecilia Esquivel, University Center
• Florissa Noteware, Athletics
• Heather Thibodeaux, Child Development Center
• Heidi Sawyer, University Career Center
• Larry Ovalle, Housing and Residence Life
• Luis Guerra, Campus Recreation
• Marshall Uhlig, University Career Center
• Placido Lopez, Housing and Residence Life
• Rebecca Arriaga, University Center
• Sergio Cazares, Housing and Residence Life

Welcome to UTSA! We are glad you are here!

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a special all-campus event, Celebrate International! on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the University Center Paseo on Main Campus.

This year marks the second consecutive year that the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center and the College of Business International Office have collaborated on this great cultural experience.

The event includes a showcase of performances, information tables and interactive and educational activities with valuable information about UTSA student organizations and departments. Special ethnic foods will be served, and after completing a survey about the event, you will get a free t-shirt. Food and t-shirts are free and available while supplies last.

For more information about the event and to request an accommodation, please contact the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center UC 2.01.04 or 210.458.4770.

The Student Leadership Center recognizes UTSA students each month for their leadership contributions and qualities by honoring them as the Roadrunner of the Month. The monthly recipients will be highlighted in UTSA Today and the Vice President of Student Affairs Newsletter. In addition, they will be featured on a plaque displayed on the UTSA Legacy of Leadership wall in the University Center, outside of the ballroom.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit nominations for students, and the nominees must meet the following criteria to be considered as a recipient of the award:

• Must be a full-time UTSA undergraduate or graduate student
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher at the time of nomination
• Must have demonstrated excellence in leadership above and beyond typical expectations
• Nominations should be for actions that positively impact the UTSA community

Place your nomination(s) through http://utsa.edu/slc/nomination-form.html

Show your appreciation for your fellow coworker and nominate them for the Staff Council Appreciation Award!

The appreciation award recognizes a UTSA Staff member who:

• Provides excellent service
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Has made a significant contribution or improvement within their department, team or the UTSA community

Nominations are due by the first Thursday of each month. Click here to download complete instructions.

The Graduation Rate Improvement Plan (G.R.I.P.) affects the University at many levels. Join us for "Get Your Grip on G.R.I.P.” and learn not only how the GRIP could impact your area, but also how it may affect the way you plan your programs and interact with students. We all want to see our students succeed and graduate. Join us and find out more about the GRIP and your role in ensuring its success.

Rowdy Cents had a blast at Best Fest 2013! It was great to find out what UTSA students are saving their money for! Encourage students to contact Rowdy Cents because financial literacy and money management topics apply to every student, regardless of where their income comes from or if they are recipients of financial aid.

If you would like to request a presentation, collaborate or learn more about Rowdy Cents, please contact Financial Aid Outreach Specialist, Lara Crouch at 210-458-2803. Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook and check out our other resources and upcoming Fall workshops at www.utsa.edu/moneymatters!

Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service (VOICES)

• Meetings every Wednesday at 5pm in UC Retama

If you have any volunteer opportunities you would like highlighted for next month, send them to Cristina Dominguez by the last Monday of the month.

There are many events on the calendar for the Student Leadership Center:

• Texas Conference for Women
  • November 19, 2013
  • Application deadline: October 28th
• 2014 Civil Rights Exploration Trip
  • January 7-11, 2014 & MLK March, January 20th
  • Application deadline: September 27th
  • Student Facilitators Application deadline: September 27th
• Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference
  • January 16-19, 2014
  • Application deadline: November 6th
• Roadrunner of the Month
  • Nominations due by 4 p.m. on the last Monday of every month

For more information contact the UTSA SLC at 210-458-7967.

The 14th Annual Texas Conference for Women is being held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at the Austin Convention Center.

For more information contact the UTSA SLC at 210-458-7967.

It’s that time of year again! Graduation Coordination is calling for volunteers to work the graduate line-up before the commencement ceremonies. It’s a great opportunity to be a part of the graduation experience.

Graduation Coordination will confirm volunteers and continue to provide updates on logistics as the date draws near. Attached you will find a PDF to print for sharing in your workspace and a memorandum from Sam Gonzales regarding commencement staffing. It is important that all our available spots are filled with dedicated staff.

Let us know when you would like to volunteer:

• Friday, December 20, 2013
  4:00 p.m. Ceremony
  Volunteer Time 1:30-4:00 p.m.
  COE
  COLFA
  
  Snacks & water will be provided in Rm. F-G
  
  
• Saturday, December 21, 2013
  10:00 a.m. Ceremony
  Volunteer Time 7:30-10:00 a.m.
  COEHD
  COS
  UG Studies
  
  Snacks & water will be provided in Rm. F-G
  
  4:00 p.m. Ceremony
  Volunteer Time 1:30-4:00 p.m.
  COA
  COB
  COPP
  
  Snacks & water will be provided in Rm. F-G
  

Please note:
Parking passes will be available for UTSA staff volunteers for December 2013 commencement. Carpooling to the dome is encouraged. Thanks in advance for your assistance as we continue to keep the cost of commencement down.

Volunteer duties will include checking in students by college and directing students where to go. If you have a preference on what you would like to do, who you would like to sit at a check-in table with or which college you would like to work with, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Please contact Kayla Larsen at x7554, Alex Perez at x4603, or Cié Gee at x7552.

Thank you all for your help during this exciting time for our students!

Chris Goldsberry, Chair of the UTSA Parking and Traffic Committee (and Assistant Director of Student Enrollment Services), wants to spread the word about the upcoming UTSA Boulevard road construction project. This project is currently expected to commence sometime between February and May 2014, and is projected to continue for 18 months.

There is more information available in this UTSA article.

Take a moment to view our new e-newsletter In the Loop to learn about some of our Student Organizations, upcoming events and an introduction to RowdyLink.

"In the Loop" will be a regular publication from the Office of Student Activities with information regarding your connection to campus life and involvement!

Complete Your Education...Get Involved!

Prospective students and their parents, guardians and families can take a tour of our Main and Downtown campuses to feel the energy at UTSA. Talk to students, grab a bite to eat and learn what it's really like to wear the orange and blue. Also, be sure to save time after your tour to explore our beautiful city of San Antonio.

• Main Campus Daily Tours
  • Weekdays 10am and 2pm
  • Select Saturdays at 10am and 12pm
  • For tour availability and to register, please visit utsa.edu/welcome.
• Downtown Campus Daily Tours
  • Weekdays at 10am
  • For tour availability and to register, please visit utsa.edu/welcome.
• 2014 Springbreak Tours
  • Special tours are available, register at utsa.edu/springbreaktours.

For more information, contact the Welcome Center at 210-458-5145.

UTSA departments in need of student employees have an excellent resource in the HireRoadrunners.com website, hosted by the University Career Center.

At HireRoadrunners.com, UTSA faculty, staff and departments can post job openings. Both work-study and non-work study positions on campus should be posted there for all eligible students to view and apply for.

Posting your on-campus student job position is simple, fast and flexible. To post a job:

• Log on to HireRoadrunners.com
• Click on the "Employer" tab at the top.
• Log on or create a new account.
• Select "My Jobs" to post a new position or repost an existing, vacated job.

Career center staff can assist in creating new positions or in recruiting eligible students. The University Career Center has other excellent online resources for students and employers. For more information on University Career Center services, visit HireRoadrunners.com or contact Victoria Tesillo at 210-458-4588.

Do you know a student that will be perfect for the Resident Assistant position?   The Office of Housing and Residence Life is searching for students to apply to be a Resident Assistant for the 2014-2015 academic year!  More information to come later.  Any questions, please contact Susanna Knouse.

Get Connected. Get Involved. Get Rowdy.

• Visit RowdyLink
• Sign in with your abc123 (students and staff)

RowdyLink Brochure (Front) RowdyLink Brochure (Back)

The transition of the UTSA campuses to tobacco-free and smoke-free status began June 1, 2013. Through this one-year transition period, smoking and the use of tobacco products will be restricted to designated areas on campus.

UTSA is committed to supporting students and employees who wish to stop using tobacco products. For students, resources are available through Student Health Services. For employees, resources are available through the Employee Assistance Program.

For the full article, visit UTSA Today.

• Newsletter is distributed during the 2^nd week of every month
• Newsletter submissions are due by 5pm on the 2^nd Monday of each month.
• Thank You Rowdy message for new recipient and photo are due by 5 pm on the 2^nd Monday of each month.

Please email VPSAmedia@utsa.edu with your articles and photographs, or if you have questions.