News

UTSA Libraries’ Services Series: Renewing Library Materials

2012-05-15T19:48:53+00:00

Most, but not all, materials can be renewed online, over the phone or through mail

John Peace Library Holds Open Houses During Commencement Days

2012-04-16T16:12:18+00:00

The open house events are an opportunity for family of graduating students to relax and see the recently renovated library.

UTSA Libraries Offer Survey to Determine the Needs of Students, Faculty and Staff

2012-04-13T21:11:47+00:00

Through April 18, the entire UTSA community will be able to share their thoughts about the Libraries in a five-minute, eight question survey. The questionnaire will be sent to students, faculty and staff.

Library/HR Group to Receive the 2012 UTSA Team Spirit Award

2012-04-03T14:28:09+00:00

President Ricardo Romo’s prize patrol surprised the team March 23 during a meeting setup to announce the award.

UTSA Libraries to Celebrate Library Week with Photo Booth, Scavenger Challenge

2012-04-02T19:42:38+00:00

The weeklong festivities will kick off Monday with the UTSA Libraries SCVNGR Challenge, a game that will continue through Friday. There also will be a photo booth with props activity, which will include a Facebook contest, Wednesday at the Downtown and John Peace libraries

UTSA Students Continue to Explore the Mexican Cookbook Collection

2012-03-02T19:13:00+00:00

A nutrition class of more than 30 students uses the UTSA Libraries’ popular Mexican cookbook collection to prepare dishes.

Language Learning Software Trial

2012-02-27T16:08:10+00:00

During the month of February, the UTSA Libraries is offering free trials for three language learning products, and need your feedback on which software you like best. After trying out the products please take a short survey.

African American Reading Room Dedicated in John Peace Library

2012-02-20T21:54:58+00:00

UTSA officials on Feb. 8 held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the African American Reading Room in the John Peace Library. The room, which is located on the third floor of the John Peace Library and serves as a group study room for UTSA graduate students, was redecorated with funds from Sue E. Denman endowment.

Best Selling Author to Speak on ‘Why We Get Fat’ Feb. 8

2012-01-24T19:16:25+00:00

The UTSA Libraries welcomes Gary Taubes, the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It, as the speaker for the 2012 Provost’s Distinguished Lecture. Taubes’ talk, “Why We Get Fat: Adiposity 101 and the Alternative Hypothesis of Obesity” is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Retama Auditorium, University Center on the UTSA Main Campus. A book signing will follow.

Travel to Colima, Mexico with Your Palate on Jan 23

2012-01-17T20:27:42+00:00

The next stop on the Culinary Tour of Mexico, a cooking demonstration series, will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Rec Center’s Demo Kitchen. This free event is open to students, faculty and staff, and Recreation Center membership is not required.