May 2015, Issue 5
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New Veteran Certification Officers Join Registrar Team
Please join us in welcoming our two new Veteran Certification Officers:
- Randy De La Rosa Cruz, Veterans Benefits Asst. I
- Matthew Patterson, Veterans Benefits Asst. I
Welcome to UTSA!
Main Campus Event Requests Are Going 25Live
On June 1, University Center Events Management & Conference Services will launch a new online event request form for Main Campus spaces scheduled by that office. The new form, which functions directly through the 25Live reservation system, will offer registered student organization and university department planners a more user-friendly, streamlined method for submitting requests for event space. Student and staff test requestors have described the form as “more intuitive,” “straightforward” and “clear and easy.”
Requestors will log in to the system by using the standard university account and passphrase combination, allowing 25Live to recognize user contact information and organization or department affiliations. Availability will show in real-time as the location is selected so that users may choose an alternate if the preferred space is not available. A bonus for those who schedule numerous events is the ability to log in and see past and future reservations.
There will be plenty of help for requestors on learning to navigate the new process. An online tutorial is coming to the EMCS website at utsa.edu/events, and trainings will be scheduled throughout the summer. Later this month, Main Campus event requestors who are interested in “test driving” the new form will have the option of selecting the new form or the current one when submitting a request.
For more information on the new event request form, contact Events Management & Conference Services at 210.458.4155.
Gallery 23 Hosts New Works by Dr. Mauli Agrawal
The UTSA University Center (UC) will host the opening reception of its newest exhibit, New Works by Dr. Mauli Agrawal, Vice President of Research at UTSA, from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 23rd in the UC Window Lounge and Gallery 23 (UC 1.02.23). The reception is free and open to the campus community. The exhibit will run through September 30th.
Curated by Jana Schwartz, associate director of University Center communications and programs, the exhibit will showcase paintings created by Dr. Agrawal.
“It is my honor to share this selection of my art work with our UTSA community”, Dr. Agrawal.
University President Ricardo Romo will introduce the exhibit and Dr. Agrawal at the reception. Light snacks will be available to guests.
Gallery 23 offers cultural enrichment, enhances diversity on campus and provides educational opportunities to explore the arts. The gallery showcases artwork by UTSA students, staff, faculty, alumni and local artists.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday. The gallery takes its name from its room number, University Center Room 1.02.23.
Collegiate Link App Now Available
CollegiateLink now has an app for android and iphone devices! The app is called Corq and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple Store!.
Corq helps college and university students discover and locate engaging co-curricular opportunities on and around their campus. Taking advantage of the vast library of events and organizations from the CollegiateLink co-curricular management system, Corq also helps institutions of higher education clearly tell their outside-of-the classroom story in an interactive way to prospective students, family members, and community stakeholders. Corq and CollegiateLink are proudly produced by Campus Labs in Buffalo, NY.
Expanded After-Hours Counseling Services Program
The UTSA community can contact Counseling Services at 210-458-4140 for support both during and after office hours. UTSA Counseling Services has offered after-hours on-call services since 2003, utilizing existing staff members. On-call services were previously accessed through UTSA Police Dispatch and so were limited to client crisis/emergency or police consultation.
Going forward, UTSA Counseling Services has contracted with ProtoCall, a leading provider of third-party telephone behavioral services, to provide after office hour counseling services. By contracting with ProtoCall, the entire UTSA Community will have immediate access to a qualified mental health professional 24/7. Protocall professionals are experienced with college student mental health and will have access to UTSA and San Antonio-specific information and resources. ProtoCall will alert UTSA Counseling Services of over-night calls so that staff members can provide timely follow-up.
Announcing the NEW UTSA Career Fair App!
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The UTSA University Career Center is pleased to announce our new Career Fair Mobile App which was rolled out on February 11th for the STEM and All-Majors Career Fair. This easy to download and use app provides an extensive amount of information which makes preparing for, navigating and working the career fair much easier for students.
The app, available free at both the Apple and Google app store, provides the following information on each Career Fair:
- Company list – Every employer attending is shown, along with detailed information on the organization, majors recruited for, positions available, career fair booth number, a link to the employer’s recruiting website and much more.
- Fair map – A detailed floor plan is shown with booth numbers. Additionally, if a student “favorites” an employer on the company page, that employer’s booth is highlighted on the floor plan.
- Announcements – Activities and events related to the career fair are shown with details, including workshops, information sessions and networking events.
- “Career Fair 101” – Provides detailed tips on preparing for and participating in the career fair including company research, dress and appearance, resume preparation, greeting/elevator speech, follow up and much more.
With 927 active users the app was highly successful and extensively used by students throughout both the STEM and All-Majors Career Fairs. There were 12,530 total screen views of the company listing, over 32,000 total screen views and over 24,000 individual sessions.
The University Career Center is committed to using technology and other resources to help UTSA students better prepare themselves in their career search and present themselves to employers in a highly professional manner. To download the app, go to your app store and do a search for “UTSA Career Fair”.
New Way to Connect with Us: Text Your Good News
Have something to share with Student Affairs Communications? Want to see your information highlighted in social media. Text good news to 210-667-8137 and you will reach the VPSA Media Team.
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, Chris Goldsberry at 210-458-6937. Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook and check out our other resources and upcoming Fall workshops at www.utsa.edu/moneymatters!
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.
- Visit RowdyLink
- Sign in with your abc123 (students and staff)
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.
Please email VPSAmedia@utsa.edu with your articles and photographs, or if you have questions.