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UTSA International Trade Center reports great results in 2011 annual report


UTSA is among 642 schools named to national community service honor roll


UTSA International Trade Center reports $210 million in global sales


Security Service Federal Credit Union membership opens to UTSA


UTSA increases water conservation through SAWS fixture retrofit program


Leadership honor: UTSA student Eliana Briceno named Roadrunner of the Month


Temporary sidewalk: From lot 8 to Key Road, UTSA Main Campus


UTSA Institute for Economic Development signs agreement with Honduras


UTSA kinesiology professor needs subjects for soy supplement study


UTSA Libraries offers survey to meet needs of students, faculty and staff


Read videoconferencing tips for more effective meetings


Bring it to the blue bins: Single-stream recycling comes to UTSA


Rivard Report: President with a camera and passion for art and San Antonio


Honor society Phi Kappa Phi installs 317th chapter at UTSA


Chase gives $100,000 to UTSA Institute for Economic Development


Texas Contemporary Artist Series presents 'Sublime Reality'


UTSA junior in languages awarded national scholarship to study in Japan


Bed bug incident detected and resolved at UTSA residence facility


President Romo says support of UTSA is taking university to new heights


Institute of Texan Cultures, P-20 Initiatives host 'Read Across America'


Construction science prof Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu named outstanding educator


UTSA Student Leadership Center hosts Men in Leadership luncheon


UTSA's Kimberley Cuero receives Fulbright grant for research in Colombia


UTSA hosts March 20 workshop on importance of sociology study, careers


Risk of severe weather to last through early Tuesday, March 20


UTSA fundraisers honored at University of Texas System conference


UTSA to release in April a full study on Eagle Ford Shale housing needs


Transportation choices: Shuttles, VIA, carpooling, bikes, permits


UTSA road closure: Peace Roundabout, Campus Oval construction begins


UTSA finance students place first in global research contest


UTSA community: Submit nominations by March 9 for University Life Awards


UTSA art major constructs tech totem artwork, surprises professor


UTSA Institute for Economic Development helps launch small business model


UTSA releases Eagle Ford Shale housing study results Feb. 29


UTSA's Jaime Martinez named marketing agent in Ex-Im Bank partnership


Roadrunner Remembrance honors those who died in 2010, 2011


UTSA and community: Bring sensitive documents for recycling March 8-9


UTSA hosts 22nd annual Health Professions Day on Thursday, March 1


UTSA students, faculty, staff: Log volunteer time and be recognized


African American Reading Room dedicated in UTSA's John Peace Library


UTSA research: Does rejection increase charitable behavior?


Twenty-four UTSA faculty enroll in Voluntary Separation Incentive Program


UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures welcomes new executive director


UTSA Main Building evacuated and temporarily closed at Main Campus


UTSA, Alamo Colleges develop streamlined path for engineering students


UTSA names James David Oliver assistant vice president for facilities


UTSA sciences dean George Perry honored by Portugal Academy of Sciences


UTSA physicists honored by peers for advances in energy-efficient lighting


Free for students: UTSA Student Health Services offers flu, Tdap shots


UTSA vice president for student affairs recognized nationally by peers


UTSA students tour sites in four states to learn about The Movement


Eight of San Antonio Business Journal's '40 Under 40' hail from UTSA


UTSA tularemia researchers granted U.S. patent for work on bacterium


Applications accepted now for UTSA Summer Law School Preparation Academy


UTSA Roadrunner of the Month is psychology major Torrie Jackson


Flu shots are now free for UTSA students, $3 for faculty, staff


Buffalo Soldier Day is Saturday, Feb. 11 at Institute of Texan Cultures


UTSA hosts Feb. 8-9 meeting of UT System Board of Regents


University Center celebrates 25th anniversary at UTSA Main Campus


University Center at UTSA Main Campus tests text-message feedback system


S.A. Metro Health honors UTSA Roadrunner Cafe for healthy food choices


UT System Research Cyberinfrastructure Initiative to bring analysis growth


Easier recycling: UTSA adopts new single-stream recycling process


Free or low-cost workshops: Learn from UTSA's small business experts


Coordinating Board approves UTSA psychology doctorate in military health


UTSA hosts distinguished urban planner Alexander Garvin for Feb. 2 lecture


Improved technical support: Services consolidated in new OITConnect


Roadrunners complete season sweep of Sam Houston State, 78-66


UTSA hosts UT System Chancellor's Council Executive Committee Jan. 27-28


Seven UTSA master's programs recognized by Eduniversal international group


Student organization Be A Responsible Roadrunner presents fall awards


Students, faculty, staff: Flu shot prices cut at Student Health Services


Columnist Cary Clack speaks Jan. 27 at UTSA Retired Faculty Association


UTSA College of Business dean steps down to return to teaching


UTSA employees: Activate UT EID to access personal information online


UTSA reports $56.8 million in research spending in fiscal year 2011


UTSA students participate in national peer education group's annual meeting


UTSA Libraries opens new website with features aligned with gateway site


UTSA faculty and staff: Rowdy New U can help with healthy resolutions


UTSA's Robert Gracy elected vice chair of BioMed SA executive committee


Do paid advocates prevent juvenile delinquency better than volunteers?


UTSA establishes Center for Research and Policy in Education


P-20 Initiatives hosts mentor recognition luncheon, seminar Jan. 20


UTSA Creative Writing program presents poet Jessica Helen Lopez on Jan. 27


Quarri Technologies Executive Chairman Bill Morrow donates to UTSA


Changing face of UTSA Main Campus: Roundabout to be built at north side


HUB program recognition ceremony recognizes staff and departments


Staff Council hosts second 'Strikes for Scholarships' bowling fundraiser


UTSA graduate students complete clothing drive for Haven for Hope


UTSA Creative Writing Program welcomes poet Jessica Helen Lopez on Jan. 27


UTSA Professor Andrew Tsin honored by peers as AAAS fellow


UTSA interior design students participate in mentoring program


UTSA employees: Payroll tax cut is extended for two months


UTSA hosts volunteer training for Jan. 28 Student Aid Saturdays event


UTSA student veteran rebuilds life as college student after serving in Iraq


UTSA races past Nicholls in Southland Conference opener, 91-50


UTSA Center for Community and Business Research names director


UTSA Procard Office now functions under Office of the Controller


Institute of Texan Cultures' Ramiro Nino named guard supervisor of year


UTSA Employees: Social Security tax increasing in 2012


Abraham DeLeon receives Critics Choice Award from education association


UTSA education scholar Anne-Marie Nunez receives award for scholarship


UTSA, UTHSCSA begin seed grant program to support new health research


Start New Year's resolution: UTSA Wellness Program offers Weight Watchers


Tradition of giving: Student Affairs staff adopt families and seniors


Six UTSA students selected for prestigious Advanced Leadership Institute


UTSA credit card payment convenience fee to increase Jan. 1, 2012


UTSA's Andrew Tsin receives presidential award for excellence in mentoring
(Dec. 15, 2011) -- Andrew Tsin, UTSA professor of biochemistry and physiology, traveled to the White House Monday, Dec. 12 to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from President Barack Obama. Tsin was the only Texan and one of nine individuals to receive the honor this year.Administered by the National Science Foundation and awarded by the White House, the presidential award recognizes the crucial role that mentoring plays in the academic and personal development of students studying science and engineering, particularly those who belong to groups underrepresented in these fields. By offering their expertise and encouragement, mentors help prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers while ensuring that tomorrow's innovators reflect and benefit from the diverse talent of the United States."Through their commitment to education and innovation, these individuals and organizations are playing a crucial role in the development of our 21st century workforce," said Obama. "Our nation owes them a debt of gratitude for helping ensure that America remains the global leader in science and engineering for years to come."Candidates for the award are nominated by colleagues, administrators and students in their home institutions. The mentoring can involve students at any grade level from elementary through graduate school. In addition to being honored at the White House, recipients receive awards of $25,000 from the National Science Foundation to advance their mentoring efforts. The mentors and organizations represent the winners for 2010 and 2011.Tsin's nomination for the award was submitted by George Perry, dean of the UTSA College of Sciences, and Terri Krakower, associate director of research initiatives in the UTSA Center for Research and Training in the Sciences (CRTS)."The White House award recognizes Dr. Tsin's 30-year commitment to effective education and mentoring of underrepresented students," said Perry. "UTSA, specifically the College of Sciences, is fortunate to have his leadership."Tsin is a nationally recognized biochemist with a 30-year record of mentoring minorities and other underrepresented groups of students. Under his leadership, more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students completed their degrees and either continued their educational journeys or took positions as scientific researchers, medical physicians or educators. Additionally, as founding director for CRTS, Tsin helped secure more than $52 million in grant funding to support research and training programs for underrepresented minorities."I am elated to learn of this honor for UTSA," said Tsin. "It speaks highly of the outstanding quality of our STEM education and training programs in the College of Sciences."


$100K gift provides scholarships for UTSA computer security students


UTSA introduces President's Distinguished Diversity Award


A Message from UTSA President Ricardo Romo: Transitions and new worlds


Share your expertise at UTSA professional development conferences
(Nov. 22, 2011) -- This spring, the UTSA Student Affairs staff members will host a professional development conference to be presented March 28 and April 17. The conference development team invites UTSA faculty and staff to be presenters and moderators at the conference, with the theme New Traditions, New Successes. The conference is an opportunity to share expertise with Student Affairs staff members.The conference is divided into two sessions, Wednesday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 17 at the UTSA Main Campus. Participants must commit to present on both days.To be considered for one of the presenter slots, download the application form and submit it via email by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Those selected to present will be notified in February.The goal of the conference is to provide guidance on leadership approaches, management and supervision styles, career enhancement, and numerous other professionally related categories. For more information regarding the conference's purpose, audience and scope, contact Keri Shiplet at 210-458-7299 or Erica Cox at 210-458-7295, or visit the Student Affairs Staff Development Team website.


New website offers unprecedented look at UT System productivity


UTSA celebrates Employee Learning Week: Expert presenters make it possible


Parent Council fundraising for UTSA Family Fund brings in more than $50,000


Call for volunteers: Institute of Texan Cultures Asian Festival is Jan. 28


UTSA biologist awarded $1.3 million NIH grant for brain research


UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures presents 'Timeless Texas Toys' exhibit


Logicorp team wins UTSA $100,000 Student Technology Venture Competition


UTSA College of Business partners with Raytheon for cybersecurity solutions


UTSA, UTHSC, UT Austin to offer Ph.D. in translational science
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- It takes 24 years, on average, to translate a scientific discovery into an application that improves people's health. Today, a new breed of scientists is needed to lead research teams in labs and communities to speed up this noble endeavor.That's why The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA), the University of Texas at Austin and the UT School of Public Health, Houston, San Antonio Regional Campus, have announced the establishment of a Ph.D. degree program in translational science. The new program, which welcomes its first cohort of students in fall 2012, joins fewer than 20 translational science Ph.D. programs across the country.It is the first new Ph.D. program involving the Health Science Center in eight years, said Michael Lichtenstein, M.D., M.Sc., a geriatrician in the UTHSCSA School of Medicine. He is director of research education, training and career development for the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science at the Health Science Center. This institute is funded by a major National Institutes of Health grant -- a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) presented in 2008.For more information about the program, contact Lisa Palacios, UTSA director of graduate recruiting at 210-458-6406 or Susan Stappenbeck, UTHSCSA senior project coordinator, at 210-567-4304.


Prefreshman Engineering Program accepting applications for summer 2012
(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The University of Texas at San Antonio announced the San Antonio Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP) is accepting applications for summer 2012 enrollment. The program serves high-achieving students in grades six through 11 with an interest in math, science and engineering.PREP 2012 is scheduled for June 13-July 31, 2012, and tentatively will be at the UTSA Main and Downtown campuses, St. Philip's College, Palo Alto College, Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College, San Antonio College, University of the Incarnate Word-Dual Enrollment Center, Our Lady of the Lake University and St. Mary's University.PREP began in 1979 at one venue with 50 students, said Rudy Reyna, PREP executive director. Since that time, many organizations have offered their support, allowing us to expand the program to serve more students. Last summer, 1,198 students completed the program at nine San Antonio locations. PREP had an additional 2,286 students in other Texas cities and 500 in other states.PREP was founded at UTSA by mathematics professor Manuel Berriozabal to provide high-achieving students (particularly minorities and females) excelling in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with instruction to prepare them for careers in those areas. The academically intense curriculum stresses the hands-on applications of abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills.The seven-week, STEM-based program is presented over four summers. PREP I focuses on mathematical logic and introductory engineering principles. PREP II focuses on algebraic structures and physics. PREP III offers students an introduction to technical writing and probability and statistics. PREP IV introduces students to computer science and advanced engineering projects.Applications for the summer 2012 PREP must be postmarked by Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, to be eligible for consideration. The program cost is $300 per student, although many San Antonio schools and school districts provide funding for a select number of students to participate in the summer program. Students should see their school career counselors to determine if they qualify for financial support.To learn more about PREP 2012 or to apply, visit the PREPUSA website (click on Students in the upper left corner, then choose San Antonio PREP) or contact the PREP Central Office at 210-458-2060.


Order for campus delivery: Calendar sales benefit Student Affairs program


Roadrunner of the Month: Martha Wright exemplifies leadership, motivates


UTSA accounting students give back to small-business community


UTSA College of Business recognizes 100 Best Business Students
(Dec. 7, 2011) -- The College of Business recognized the 100 Best business students during a reception Tuesday night attended by university administrators, alumni and business and community leaders. With over 5,000 undergraduate students in the College of Business, the 100 Best Business Students epitomize the top two percent of all business students in the college.The College of Business has placed a renewed focus on academic, professional development and career services for our students, said Dean Lynda de la Viña. We are transforming business students into business professionals. And, as this event showcases tonight, this has been a success.Honorees were junior and senior business majors who were nominated by faculty and staff. The students were chosen based on their record of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and professional development. Each student received a lapel pin that denoted their honor and will serve as ambassadors for the college.Tonight we celebrate excellence in our student body and recognize the top business students and perhaps the top students at UTSA, said President Ricardo Romo. UTSA is providing enriching educational experiences for our students that result in student success.As a group, the 100 Best have an average grade point average of 3.7. One third of the students are members of the Honors College and participated in the college international immersion program. Ten percent of the students are veterans or serve in the Reserve Officer Training Corps and 70 percent of the students completed an internship or held a professional position while also being active in a student organization.Representing this distinguished class of students four of the honorees shared their personal stories. Student speakers were Andrea de la Garza, a junior majoring in finance; Lakecia Pitts, a senior majoring in small business and entrepreneurship; Mario Telles, a senior majoring in economics; and Derek Trimm, a senior majoring in real estate finance and development.Attending UTSA as a second generation Roadrunner has proven to be the best decision that I could have possibly made, said de la Garza. UTSA is more than just a university. For me, UTSA represents pride in one's city, home and culture.Telles shared how the college's Center for Student Professional Development prepared him for a recent grueling interview with the FDIC in Washington, D.C. Following a three-day interview, Telles was one of 23 individuals nationwide selected for a position as a financial institution specialist with the FDIC. This experience was a good measure of everything I had learned as a student at UTSA. The assessments were difficult, but since I had performed similar tasks as a student I felt comfortable, confident and prepared, said Telles.The UTSA College of Business has been an unbelievable home and resource for me, said Trimm, the former president of the student body. From the staff in the CSPD to the awesome counseling and professional coaching to the great professors in the Real Estate Finance and Development program, my educational experience has truly been an unmatched investment. Trimm, who will graduate next spring, will participate in the Bill Archer Fellowship program in Washington, D.C. this spring and has already accepted a job offer to work at Marathon oil company.This is the inaugural year for the college's 100 Best business student recognition.


UTSA students create Citizens' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
(Dec. 7, 2011) -- Social work graduate students in the UTSA College of Public Policy will present a newly drafted Citizens' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities at the Great Cities Dialogue on Saturday, Dec. 10. The My City, My Voice project supports Mayor Julian Castro's SA 2020 initiative to transform San Antonio into a world-class city by 2020, while maintaining its traditional, small-town feel.The Citizens' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities emerged from two public meetings hosted this year by the UTSA College of Public Policy as the Government Accountability/Civic Engagement element of the SA 2020 plan in which citizens endorsed the concept as an effective means of building public engagement and trust."Generally, the citizens of a community have a good idea of what they expect their local government to do for them, but they are often not afforded the opportunity to share that information with government officials," said Robert Ambrosino, senior lecturer in the UTSA College of Public Policy. Ambrosino teaches the Advanced Communities course in which the students are conducting the Bill of Rights research. "The Citizens' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities provides that opportunity," he said.During the fall 2011 semester, UTSA social work graduate students spoke with area citizens and groups to gain an understanding of how people articulate their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Following the discussions, the students reviewed their findings, whittling down the information into a series of key messages. Using those overarching messages, they drafted the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities representing the voices from a broad cross-section of San Antonio citizens."In the Department of Social Work, we are equipping our students with the tools they need to improve society," said Ambrosino. "With an SA 2020 vision area focused on improving citizen-government relations, this project was a great opportunity. It offered our students a transformative learning experience outside the classroom."Free and open to the public, the next Great Cities Dialogue is 8:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 in Buena Vista Street Building Room 1.338 at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Registration is 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., followed by a presentation/panel discussion from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.>> To learn more about UTSA's My City, My Voice project, contact Robert Ambrosino at 210-458-2026 or mycitymyvoice@gmail.com.


UTSA, UT Dallas, Purdue share $3 million National Science Foundation grant


Submit nominations: University Excellence Awards 2012 ceremony is April 10