Meet a Roadrunner: Santa Claus '98 spreads Christmas cheer across the globe
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(Dec. 21, 2016) -- Meet Santa Claus '98. This UTSA alum knows when you've been studying and when you're napping in JPL.
"I was delighted to see how many current students and alums at UTSA were on my nice list every year," Claus said. "So I started doing some research about the university. I was excited by what I found."
Claus had always pondered going back to school, but worried that at age 1,746 he might not fit in with the student population. He was happy to discover that UTSA's campus is diverse, welcoming and open to anyone seeking a top-tier education. He enrolled to earn his master's degree in mechanical engineering.
"The faculty was so incredibly helpful. I was very moved by the way the UTSA community works together to make sure everyone succeeds," he said. "Needless to say, I sleigh'd every one of my courses."
Claus graduated from UTSA in 1998 and has since used his degree to revolutionize his toy shop, which he calls the NPB (that's the North Pole Building). He still looks back on his time at UTSA fondly, and tries to visit at least once a year, though his schedule is often hectic.
"I thought visiting every house in the world in a single night would be hard, before I tried balancing my work as Father Christmas with my Ho-Ho-Homework!"
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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