UTSA Office of Civic & Community-Engaged Leadership

09/01/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Month! Make sure you are ready for the upcoming November 3 Election by double-checking that your voter registration information is accurate and up to date at VoteTexas.gov. Here, you can also learn how to register to vote ahead of the October 5 deadline.

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

Roadrunners, we’re here for you! 🚌
To help you get to and from Main Campus for the Pop-Up Tech Café and passphrase reset assistance, The Runner will offer extended off-campus shuttle service this weekend:
Friday: Off-campus routes extended until 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Off-campus routes will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday’s on-campus routes will end at their regular time of 5:15 p.m.

08/21/2026

Calling all teenagers and young adults in Bexar County! The League of Women Voters’ 2026 Youth Contest is now open. Submit your original art or writing for the chance to win a $500 scholarship. This cash prize can be used to fund your college, vocational school, or other educational expenses.

Want to learn more about the Youth Contest? Click this link for more detailed information and to submit your entry: https://lwvsa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=571900&module_id=520966

Not eligible for the contest? We invite you to share this post with a friend, family member, mentee, or other creative-minded young adult in your life!

08/21/2026

UPDATE (8/22, 4 p.m.): Get ready for Monday! Our Tech Cafe has extended assistance through the weekend to support students, faculty and staff who need help resetting their passphrases. Find times and on-campus locations here: https://bit.ly/4gESkzN

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Students, it's time to begin resetting your passphrase. This will be done on a staggered schedule starting at 6 p.m. today. See https://bit.ly/4gESkzN to find your time for a reset.

08/20/2026

*Deadline to vote: Sunday, August 23rd*

We are excited to support UT San Antonio students Nathaniel Galvan, Ellison Morgan, Fatima Atif, and Susana Pulido-Figueira as they present their session proposal, “Building Connected Pathways to Career Readiness.”

We invite you to support this student-led conversation by voting for “Building Connected Pathways to Career Readiness” for SXSW EDU. Submit your vote at https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw27/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1782410142395001U2lO

This panel explores how connected experiences across campus, community, and industry help students develop leadership skills, gain real-world experience, and build meaningful connections that support career success.

Career-ready graduates are developed through an ecosystem of opportunities, mentors, and partnerships. This conversation highlights the power of connecting students with experiences that help them grow, lead, and make an impact.

08/20/2026

UPDATE (8/19/26, 3:15 p.m.): Students, faculty and staff, see https://bit.ly/4gESkzN for updated information and resources from Provost Heather Shipley as we prepare for the start of fall classes on Monday.

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We are delaying the start of fall semester classes until Monday, August 24. Check here for important information on steps we’re taking to ensure that students, faculty and staff are adequately prepared: https://bit.ly/4gESkzN.

08/19/2026

Happy Wednesday, 'Runners! 📚

Although classes are delayed until Monday, August 24 we will continue our 24/5 schedule at JPL for the remainder of the week, and our front desks will operate as normal. We will also continue circulating our regular items, including technology.

A few circulation updates:
📌 Semester iClickers and calculators will begin circulating on Monday, August 24.
💻 Semester laptops and 24-hour laptops are paused until further notice.

Any service that involves a laptop or desktop computer is currently unavailable until further notice. This includes KIC scanners, guest computers, public printers, microfilm readers, computer labs, and engineering computers. Patrons can still check out computer-related accessories and equipment such as mice, keyboards, lights, etc at our front desks.

Thank you for your understanding, and please reach out to our front desk staff if you have any questions!

08/18/2026

Start of semester is now Monday, Aug 24th!

UPDATE (8/19/26, 3:15 p.m.): Students, faculty and staff, see https://bit.ly/4gESkzN for updated information and resources from Provost Heather Shipley as we prepare for the start of fall classes on Monday.

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We are delaying the start of fall semester classes until Monday, August 24. Check here for important information on steps we’re taking to ensure that students, faculty and staff are adequately prepared: https://bit.ly/4gESkzN.