External News
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Preventing
Teen Suicide In The Age Of ‘13 Reasons Why’ |
by JAN
ROSS PIEDAD - TPR | Pub: 05/18
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19. The Netflix adaptation of the book "13 Reasons
Why" depicts the aftermath of a teen girl's suicide and the reaction of those who influenced her decision. The controversial nature of the story, plus news of the show's renewal for a second season, has drawn criticism about copycat deaths and misguided models
for risky behavior, prompting a warning from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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SUMMER
CHANGES AT THE JOHN PEACE AND AET LIBRARIES |
by BIANCA
REUTER - UTSA Libraries | Pub: 05/18
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Renovations will be taking place in both the John Peace Library and AET Library this summer, which will provide returning students with
more modernized study spaces in the fall.
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Do
Fidget Spinners Belong in the Classroom? Teachers Are Divided |
by KRISTINE
KIM - Education Week Teacher | Pub: 05/16
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Fidgets spinners are supposed to help students sit still and focus. But many teachers are saying it's having the exact opposite effect.
Meant to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, anxiety, or other conditions relieve tension and focus better, fidget spinners have become a popular toy among children. But some teachers say they have been causing classroom disruptions,
prompting bans and confiscations.
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Parking:
The Only Constant is Change |
by CLAY
HAVERLAND - Campus Services | Pub: 05/16
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Changes are afoot for parking at UTSA. This summer brings the addition of new spaces and parking lots, and the not-so-temporary loss of
others. During this process, we will also reallocate various space types to best serve the campus community. Add it all up, and you can expect a different UTSA parking landscape at the start of the 2017-18 academic year.
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Spotlight
on…April Saenz |
by MELISSA
MAY - UTSA Business Horizons Newsletter | Pub: 05/16
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April Saenz is a San Antonio native, the eldest of one brother and five step brothers and sisters. She has three teenage children, one
daughter and two sons, who keep her busy especially during football season. April graduated from John Jay High School then attended Northwest Vista College. She continues to work on getting her bachelors degree in education from UTSA.
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First-Generation
Grads Prove that Higher Education ‘Changes Lives’ |
by PEDRO
REYES - The Rivard Report | Pub: 05/15
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Dear Friends, During my 30-plus years in higher education, I’ve witnessed many milestones. I’ve celebrated the academic and research successes
of my students and peers, and I’ve celebrated the success of collaborative initiatives to make education more affordable and accessible for Texans. I must confess, though, that nothing compares to the excitement I’m feeling as I get ready for UTSA Commencement
this weekend. Our students have accomplished so much and I am so proud of them. You should be, too.
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Dr.
Richard Diem, dean emeritus from the UTSA Honors College and the College of Education and Human Development, recently co-edited a book that features the works of international educational scholars. 
For
the next three months, the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Nutrition will be hosting international visiting scholar Maaike Esselaar from Bielefeld University in Germany at UTSA. 
The
College of Education and Human Development’s Office of Teacher Education Services and UTSA Libraries have teamed up to bring children’s books to life through Augmented Reality. 
The
UTSA College of Education and Human Development recently launched and reopened the TEAM Autism Research Center, formerly known as the TEAM Center, as the college’s newest Organized Research Unit in late April. 
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