Updates for April 24, 2020

UTSA is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with a commitment to supporting the safety of the university community while enabling the academic progress of students. Here is your digest of university news and tips.

BIRDS UP, SPIRITS UP: We might be apart from each other, ’Runners, but you can still show off your Roadrunner pride on Spirit Fridays. Take a selfie in your UTSA gear today—and every Friday—and post on social media with the hashtag #UTSASpiritFriday. Everyone should join in, so encourage your fellow students or a faculty and staff member to participate. And if you’re feeling especially inspired and creative, challenge one or two to find the most creative way to selfie for Spirit Fridays!

VIRTUAL EVENTS

COMING UP LIVE: Social distancing doesn’t have to mean an antisocial, boring life. UTSA’s student-led Roadrunner Productions is delivering the events directly to you. Trivia Stream: Put your random knowledge to good use and join UTSA’s virtual trivia quiz for a chance to win a prize. Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m. Transforming Fear into Power with Dima Ghawi: When the H1N1 virus hit in 2009, Ghawi was affected by it and had to be hospitalized for a month and a half. In that time she went through a lot of self-reflection and decided to make changes in her life. Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP. Tuesday, April 28, noon.

MAKE YOUR SUCCESS: For those of you who are teaching or graduate assistants, Academic Innovation’s series of webinars for instructors continues next week with resources and best practices for quality online teaching. If you miss a live broadcast, they’re saved for later viewing. Build Your Course Orientation and Module Outline, Tuesday, April 28, 8:15 a.m. College Q&A Webinar, Thursday, April 30, 8:15 a.m.

CUTTING EDGE OF RESEARCH: The next Community Conversations series virtual town hall will take a look at efforts to end the coronavirus pandemic. Beating COVID-19: How Close Are We?: Many of our nation’s top scientific minds are focused on developing solutions to combat COVID-19, including several UTSA faculty who are actively working to develop predictive models, drug therapies and vaccines. A Q&A session with panel experts will be included. Wednesday, April 29, noon.

WHO WON?: If you didn’t get a chance to watch the 44th Annual University Life Awards livestream to honor Roadrunners being recognized for contributions to the university and community, you can catch the recorded stream at your own pace. These awards are UTSA’s oldest tradition and recognize efforts of students, organizations, faculty and staff for contributions to the quality of student life.

COMMUNITY NEWS

A COMMUNITY SERVICE: Driven by effects of the pandemic, the Roadrunner Pantry has expanded its services to faculty and staff as well as students in need. The pantry could use additional support in the form of financial gifts or food donations. A pantry student manager, Adam Zuniga explains the important role the pantry plays.

HEALTH

STAY WELL: The university’s Student Health Services is offering telemedicine appointments via the MyMed Patient Portal to all currently enrolled students. Services are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

YOU CAN KEEP ACTIVE: Campus Rec’s virtual group exercise classes let you join your favorite instructors on Zoom as they deliver the workout directly to your living room. No equipment required. Arrive promptly to reserve your spot. For a full list of classes and Zoom meeting codes, visit Stay Well with Campus Rec.

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