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May 2014, Issue 5

Announcements

Sally Bench
Retirement Reception


May 30, 11:30am-2:30pm

Registrar Conference Rm
JPL 1.01.14

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Orientation Leader Graduation

May 29
2:30-4:00pm

UC North - Retama

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Introduction to Service-Learning

June 4, 9:00am - 12 noon

Faculty Center
JPL 4.04.12C

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Roadrunner Camp
Facilitators Needed

August 19 (Training)
August 21-22 (Camp)

Sign Up Here

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Please join Student Affairs in welcoming our newest staff members


  • April Felan, Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
  • Ashleigh Dinkins, Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
  • Bernice Ramirez, Campus Recreation
  • Brittny Johnson, Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
  • Diana Carter, University Center
  • Juan Bautista, Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
  • Marquis Mosely, Athletics
  • Megan Bittle, Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
  • Rose Ndegwa, Campus Recreation
  • Sara Bixenman, Counseling Services
  • Ventura Castillo, Housing and Residence Life
  • Victoria Lopez-Herrera, Campus Recreation

Welcome to UTSA! We are glad you are here!



Join the Staff Development Team


Staff Development Team outside ballroom

Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved outside your department, network with colleagues and contribute back to your vibrant division? If so, we have an opportunity for you!

The Staff Development Team is looking for new members for 2014-2015. Joining the Staff Development Team is an excellent way to grow as a student affairs professional and learn more in regards to programming, interdepartmental connections and staff development opportunities.

If you think you would be interested in joining the Staff Development Team, please fill out the New Member Interest form. Please confer with your supervisor about the time commitment it would take to be a contributing member. The deadline to submit this form is June 9, 2014.

Feel free to contact Staff Development for further questions regarding membership. Thank you!



The Standard In Wilderness Medicine Education


Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course from May 26 – June 3.

This 80 hour WFR course is designed to provide you with the tools to make important medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. The course includes classroom lectures and demonstrations combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning.

Courses are taught by seasoned instructors, with learning taking place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings, regardless of weather conditions. Course fee: $650.

Contact Dave Denny for more information, or call him at 458-6565.



New System Allows Online Ordering of Transcripts


Transcript Ordering Logo

In collaboration with Enrollment Services and the Office of Information Technology, the Registrar’s Office proudly announces the new online Transcript Ordering System.

Students and alumni can create a Transcript Account and order their transcripts anytime, anywhere.

For more information about this new process, visit http://utsa.edu/registrar/transcripts/.



Financial Aid and Enrollment Services Offers Rowdy Cents Workshops


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!



Community Engagement & Inclusion Center Volunteer Services Highlights

Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service (VOICES)

  • Meetings every Wednesday at 5pm in UC Retama

We highlight volunteer activities each month in our downloadable UTSA Volunteers Upcoming Events Newsletter. 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.



Student Activities E-Newsletter


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

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

Complete Your Education...Get Involved!



New Edition of Community Engagement & Inclusion Newsletter


The latest issue of Expressions, a newsletter publication of the Community Engagement & Inclusion Center, is now available for download.



Let Us Show You Around


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.

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



HireRoadrunner.com Can Help UTSA Departments Fill Student Job Positions


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.



RowdyLink Reminder


Get Connected. Get Involved. Get Rowdy.

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UTSA begins move to tobacco-free and smoke-free campuses


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.



Important Newsletter Deadlines


  • Newsletter is distributed during the 3rd week of every month
  • Newsletter submissions are due by 5pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.
  • Thank You Rowdy message for new recipient and photo are due by 5 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month.

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