Resident Report connects you to the UTSA Campus Community. |
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Navigating Conversations with Roommates/Conflict Management |
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To help ease the difficult transition of living with others who may have different standards of living, here are a few tips for navigating conflict with your roommate(s): |
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- Get familiar with your roommate. Conflict can often be resolved when you understand each other.
- Listen and acknowledge the other person’s concerns.
- Be aware of your tone and body language when speaking with others.
- Complete a roommate agreement form.
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Living in a community and sharing a laundry room with your neighbors can come with some challenges. Here are some dos and don'ts for laundry room courtesy. |
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Do’s
- Buy laundry detergent or the correct laundry cleaning products, and not dish soap. Dish soap will cause the machines to overflow and flood the laundry room.
- Set a timer to move over or pick up your laundry on time in order to avoid taking up the machines for others.
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Don’ts
- Be courteous of your neighbors’ clothes and property. Don’t remove clothes from the machine and instead wait for the owner.
- Message the GroupMe of your floor to ask for the owner to move or come get their clothes.
- Don’t leave negative or hurtful notes around the laundry room.
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Resource Where You Live – Print Spots |
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Need to print out a paper or assignment for class? Want to print out inspirational quotes or photos to decorate your room? Check out the list below to see where the nearest print spot is located.
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- Chaparral Village: Neighborhood Center 16
- Laurel Village: Neighborhood Center 12
- Alvarez Hall: Lobby by the front desk
- Chisholm Hall: Activity Center next to vending machines
- Guadalupe Hall: Coming soon!
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First Roadrunner Football Home Game of the Season |
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Coming off a season that saw UTSA advance to the second bowl game in program history – Roadrunner Football will open its 2021 season at home with a matchup this Saturday, September 11 versus Lamar. Be sure to get your free student ticket online and carpool with your fellow residents to the game! Use your preferred UTSA email when you create your Ticketmaster account. Kick-off is at 5:00 pm.
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Finding Your Classes Tours |
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Need help finding your upcoming in-person classes? Head on over to the Paseo outside the SGA office on September 12 at 5:00 pm for a campus tour. The UTSA Ambassadors are excited to show you around campus by helping you understand how to read your schedule, identify different UTSA buildings, and find your classrooms.
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Walk on over to relax and "kickback" in the Student Union. Enjoy free food, live music, then head over to the Roost Game Room for more fun! On September 12 at 6:00 pm, snap a photo in the photo booth and get to know what the Student Union has to offer. Arrive early for free t-shirts!
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Hang out at Campus Rec all night long on Thursday, September 16 from 9:00 pm to midnight for Late Night at the Rec. There will be inflatables, a live DJ, and representatives from over 20 clubs and departments across campus while participating in live Group Exercise classes, fitness competitions, climbing at the rock wall, an inflatable obstacle course in the Aquatic Center, and all the other great fitness activities and facilities the Rec has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to receive an exclusive Late Night at the Rec shirt!
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The LeaderU Conference is scheduled for Friday, September 24 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm with the theme of Self-Discovery. Formally known as Leadership Takeover, this conference is the major gathering of aspiring and active student leaders on campus each year. We are also excited to share our notable keynote speaker, Alex Quian, Dallas Texas native and author of Better Together: How 30 Days of Service Changed My Life. LeaderU is free, but you must RSVP in advance, to receive a copy of the book – but hurry, only a limited quantity are available!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Begins |
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Each year across the U.S., people observe National Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA will showcase community leaders, faculty, staff, and students around significant themes in Latinx culture. UTSA’s celebration will focus on hope and resilience mirroring the national theme for this year.
Roadrunners will celebrate the month with this guiding theme: “Esperanza: A Celebration of Our Heritage and Bold Future.” It’s an encouragement not just to look back and celebrate the past, but to honor the journey that now paves the path to an exciting and bold future.
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Sombrilla Plaza Information Tent
As in-person classes resume next week, you may have questions about building locations, study spots, and more. Look for volunteers in the Sombrilla Plaza outside the JPL who will be helping with questions throughout the week.
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Explore RowdyLink
Be sure to check out RowdyLink for upcoming events happening on campus. You will also find information for some of the following event series:
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Tell Us About Your Incredible Roadrunner Family |
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Celebrate the loved ones who support you! The Family of the Year Contest is a chance for you to brag about the ways your parents, friends, or mentors enhance and support your efforts as a UTSA student. From helping you move to campus, keeping you warm during the freeze, caffeine and snacks to help you study, to helping you celebrate your academic success, share stories with us about your family. Submit your nomination on RowdyLink by Friday, September 24!
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UTSA Housing and Residence Life |
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Last Week for Temporary Card
Last chance! Bring your UTSA ID to your respective housing office to get your ID programmed as your permanent room key. Be sure to visit Campus Services to obtain your UTSA student ID.
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Lockout Charges
Starting Wednesday September 8, residents will be charged $25 for lockouts. Contact your RA with questions.
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Managing your Air Condition
Fall may be approaching but there are still a few more high-temperature days to come. Consider the following tips when setting a temperature on your air conditioner.
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Use a medium-high setting – If the temperature is set too low and the AC is running on high for too long, it can cause the unit to freeze up and quit running.
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Close the blinds – Heat can greatly be reduced by having closed blinds to limit extra heat from the sun through glass, especially windows facing the south and west.
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Close the doors – Rooms that do not need to cool, like closets, should have the door closed. This will make it easier to cool your room.
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Consider a supplemental fan – An oscillating fan can help circulate cool air in your apartment.
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