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Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies’ schedule announced
from Vol. 65, Issue 5
by The Paisano
By Gauri Raje News Editor
Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies will occur on Saturday, May 20, at the Alamo-
The first ceremony for HCAP, COEHD, COS and the University College will take place at 2:30 p.m., followed by another ceremony at 7 p.m. for COLFA, the Alvarez College of Business and the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. The doctoral hooding ceremony will
Utsa
The UTSA Alumni Association will be hosting the 39th Annual Diploma Dash City Championship 5K on Saturday, Feb. 25. The race, which supports student scholarships, will begin at 8 a.m. at the Convocation Center and will include categories such as teams, UTSA students, UTSA departments and alumni chapter challenges. The event is open to everyone including students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends and even dogs.
Texas
On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott delivered the 2023 State Of The State Address in San Marcos. The speech included topics such as a proposed $15 billion to help cut property taxes, a $100 billion plan to build transportation infrastructure, a school choice program that would fund every public school for every student and potential pay increases for nursing home staff. Furthermore, Gov. Abbott introduced two emergency items — one to end COVID-19 restrictions and another for “education freedom.”
U.S.
After previously refusing to reach out for government backing, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has been advised by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Ohio is not currently eligible for federal assistance. ABC News reports that in addition to FEMA, DeWine has reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health & Emergency Response Team and the CDC for support regarding the train derailments reported in East Palestine, Ohio in early February.
World
It has been more than 12 days since a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the countries of Turkey and Syria. As time goes on, the official death toll has continued to rise and has surpassed 46,000. More than 85,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed thus far.
