Celebrate Teaching Week
Join us February 17–21, 2025 for UTSA's Celebrate Teaching Week! Throughout the week, we'll host multiple events to celebrate and recognize innovative teaching while providing tools to help faculty hone their craft. Show your pride on social media this week using the hashtag #UTSACelebratesTeaching.
MONDAY, February 17
Swag and Snacks
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Faculty Center Casual Seating Area (JPL 4.04.16) and Frio Street Building (FS 4.450A)
Faculty are invited to come by and grab some swag, snacks and socialize.
Co-sponsored by Faculty Success.
Additionally, two colleges will kick off the week with their college celebrations:
- Education & Human Development: SSC pop-up and cake with light refreshments; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in FS 3.412
- Honors: sushi social; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Experiential Learning Lab (GSR 1.204F)
TUESDAY, February 18
Shaping the Future: A Student Panel Discussion on Transformative Teaching
4:30 – 6 p.m. | University Room (BB 2.06.04)
Faculty are invited for refreshments at 4:30, followed by a panel of UTSA students discussing what helps them to thrive in the classroom.
Co-sponsored by Student Success.
WEDNESDAY, February 19
Teaching Showcase
12 – 2 p.m. | Denman Room (SU 2.01.28)
Faculty are invited for refreshments and to browse the poster presentations of fellow faculty who will be sharing their latest teaching innovations and techniques.
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Co-sponsored by Academic Innovation.
THURSDAY, February 20
Faculty Conversation on Diabetes, Education, and South Texas: Imagining a Healthier Future
4 - 5 p.m. | Large Lecture Hall (BB 2.01.06)
Romo Endowed Professor Kirsten Gardner will host a workshop and discussion featuring guest speaker Dr. Roberto Treviño, MD, Executive Director of the Social and Health Research Center Inc. The conversation will explore diabetes through the lens of science, history, and ways of knowing. The program will be interactive with the goal of inviting the audience to engage with knowledge and challenges in treating diabetes. Attendees will also gain practical tools and strategies for effectively teaching students, colleagues, and their communities about the complexities and impact of this devastating disease.
Co-sponsored by the Honors College.
Additionally, the College of Education & Human Development will host its college celebration at the Main Campus with donuts and coffee, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Student Success Center (MB 0.330)
FRIDAY, February 21
College Celebrations
Colleges will host the following celebration events for their faculty throughout the day:
- Business: grab-n-go sandwiches and snacks; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room (BB 4.02.10)
- Education & Human Development: see events on Monday and Thursday
- Liberal and Fine Arts: breakfast club; 8:30 – 11 a.m. in the Dean's Office (MH 4.01.23)
- Sciences: a grab-and-go or grab-and-stay breakfast lounge (coffee, breakfast tacos, sweets); 9 - 11 a.m. in the Student Success Center (FLN 2.03.02)
- Health, Community & Policy: grab-and-go breakfast tacos and coffee; 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. in the Dean's Conference Room (Main and Downtown campuses)
- Honors: see event on Monday
- Klesse: coffee and breakfast tacos; 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in conference rooms BSE 2.106M and DB 2.112
- University College: build-your-own snack packs; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Writing Program Workroom (GSR 1.118A)
"Proud To Be a Teacher" Video Series
In honor of Celebrate Teaching Week, a few of UTSA's top teachers and members of the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars share insight into what fuels their pedagogical practices.
