UTSA and S.A. Express-News to host series of town hall discussions
(Feb. 25, 2013) -- The San Antonio Express-News and UTSA are joining together to host a series of town hall discussions on important issues of the day.
The first event, a panel discussion on school choice and vouchers, will be 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 in the Buena Vista Street Building Aula Canaria (1.328) at the UTSA Downtown Campus.
>> The panel discussion is free and open to the public; parking will be available in lot D3. To reserve a seat, email letters@express-news.net.
The panel will include Allan Parker, president of The Justice Foundation; former state Rep. Kent Grusendorf, former chairman of the House Education Committee; Shelley Potter, president of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel; and John Folks, former superintendent of the Northside ISD and UTSA faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development. San Antonio Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia will moderate the discussion.
Events
Archaeology 201 will briefly go over the foundations of archaeology and related skills, followed by a different topic over the course of this week (like skeletal analysis, global cultures, and more).
Center for Archaeological Research, UTSA Main CampusCraft a comic to create your own narrative and find your voice through storytelling. Participants will learn to create characters that are self-reflective and through a community lens.
REGSS Community Room (DB 3.202,) UTSA Downtown CampusJoin the Student Involvement Center and the Whataburger Resource Room (Food-Pantry) for a service project! Help us prepare for the Roadrunner Days Move-In Market on Thursday, July 25 from 11 AM - 2 PM by assisting us with the following volunteer needs. We are preparing for UTSA's largest garage sale, but everything is free for our students!
BK Lot 5 Building (Next to Campus Garden), Main CampusCome enjoy a discussion on art as a self expression in the age of moving technology and telling your story with a community.
REGSS Community Room (DB 3.202,) UTSA Downtown CampusThe UTSA Veteran and Military Office will be holding a social event for our new military-affiliated students to come out and meet our office, staff, and other students.
MB 0.100, Ground Floor Lobby, Main BuildingThe Student Union invites you to join us for Kickback at the Union, a fun event designed to get you acquainted with all of the services available in the Student Union!
Student UnionInterested in learning more about the different fraternities and sororities in the Multicultural Greek Council? Come meet our organizations and enjoy free food and music.
Retama Galleria (SU 2.02,) Main Campus