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UTSA lands $20 million gift and renames its business school after the donor

In recognition, one of the university's dorms was named the Carlos andMalú Alvarez Residence Hall in 2015.click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / UTSAThe Gambrinus Company, founded by Carlos Alvarez, became the main American importer for the Grupo Modelo beer brands. “The Alvarezes’ generous gift will have a profound impact on the university, our students and our community, because it truly is an investment in the future entrepreneurs and business leaders of San Antonio and Texas,” said Kimberly Andrews Espy, UTSA provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. The company also markets Shiner Beers. In 2010, Alvarez was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and received theEllis Island Medal of Honor the following year, which honors immigrants who contribute philanthropically to improve communities. “We are very proud to support UTSA and its outstanding students, many of whom — like me — are first-generation Mexican Americans,” said Carlos Alvarez, who also co-chairs UTSA’s Campaign Leadership Council.

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In-person graduations will return for UTSA students this year

The university announced that both current graduates and students who missed out on walking the stage last spring and fall will have the chance to enjoy semi-traditional, in-person ceremonies in May. UTSA has also arranged family involvement opportunities to give guests the chance to celebrate the memory with their graduates. UTSA said it took feedback from students on must-have traditions when planning the modified event. Graduating students will have the opportunity to walk the stage and have their name announced. UTSA is also planning on accommodating graduates who wish to walk the stage at a later date, when guests are allowed to attend.

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San Antonio officials condemn racist tagging incident at Noodle Tree, vow to prosecute offenders

Courtesy photo / Mike NguyenUTSA-area business Noodle Tree was vandalized last weekend. That someone would take such offense and use racist language to protest is not going to be tolerated," Gonzales said in a news release. "Last week, vandals spray-painted racist graffiti on Noodle Tree’s front windows. The police chief said his department is working diligently to find whoever was responsible.Anwar Tahir, the president of the Asian American Alliance of San Antonio, noted that Asian Americans have families and contribute to the strength of the local economy. "We don't have to prove it every time, we are American too," Tahir said, according to the TV station.

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Racist Graffiti, XTC Cabaret: San Antonio's biggest food stories of the week

click to enlarge Instagram / @noodletreetxNoodle Tree owner Mike Nguyen surveys the vandalism to his restaurant on Sunday. There was plenty of breaking food news during the week, and some of it left a bitter taste in our mouths — namely the racist graffiti scrawled on chef Mike Nguyen's Noodle Tree restaurant. Nguyen has faced insults and death threats for speaking out on CNN about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate while only a fraction of Texans have been vaccinated. Fortunately, though, community leaders have rallied around him and sent a clear message that SA has no place for hate.Catch up on that and other easier-to-digest news by perusing the's most-read food stories of the week.

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WHO cites UTSA assistant professor's research on COVID protein

When the coronavirus pandemic was set into motion this time last year, shuttering the UTSA campus, an assistant professor of chemistry at UTSA, Francis Yoshimoto, lent his skills and newfound free-time to the global community, by diving into SARS-CoV-2 research. As shared on Tuesday, March 16, in UTSA Today, Yoshimoto’s research was twice cited by the World Health Organization (WHO), a centralizing leader in assessing and combating the global pandemic. “I wasn’t expecting to be cited by the WHO, and I am glad that my research was able to make a positive impact,” Yoshimoto told UTSA Today. The San Antonio-based chemistry professor’s published work featured in The Protein Journal, which publishes groundbreaking original research in scientific fields, brought his work to a global stage. “Little was known about SARS-CoV-2 at the time, and I felt compelled to making a useful tool to aid in global research efforts,” Yoshimoto said.

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City of San Antonio, banks host job fair

For the San Antonio Express-NewsIf you're on the hunt for a job, today may be your lucky day. Workforce Solutions is hosting a Business and Finance Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, Mar. The job event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.No experience is necessary for some entry level jobs. READ ALSO: City's parks and recreation department opens new trail near UTSASome of the employers participating include Broadway Bank, City of San Antonio, First Convenience Bank, Spectrum and Kohl's Call Center as well as others. Those attending the virtual event can ask employers questions, submit resumes and even potentially get an interview on the spot.

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School closures in San Antonio due to winter weather

This story is frequently updated as new school closures are reported in San Antonio. As San Antonio and the surrounding areas endure subfreezing temperatures and rolling blackouts, local schools are adjusting class days. RELATED: San Antonio forecast to see up to 2 inches of snowThese are the school districts and university campuses that have already announced changes do to inclement weather. The Arc of San Antonio : The Arc of San Antonio Adult Life Enrichment program will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. South San ISD: South San ISD will operate virtually Monday, February 15.

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Northwest San Antonio nightspot Sand Box cited twice in two days for violating COVID-19 orders

click image Instagram / thesandboxsaAuthorities issued popular UTSA-area hangout the Sand Box two citations in as many days for alleged violation of the city's emergency declaration, MySA reports City enforcement officials conducted proactive inspections of the nightspot Thursday and Friday of last week and wrote it a citation on each visit, according to the news site. "Observed multiple groups not wearing masks where required and not practicing social distancing," a city inspector reported in a report on the Thursday review. "Social distancing features not enforced. Observed customers not wearing masks where required," read the report for the following day.Public Health Emergency Declaration data shows that the bar was last issued a citation on August 22 for not enforcing social distancing, according toA city representative told the news site that the bar isn't in danger of losing its certificate of occupancy. However, the city's Code Enforcement Department is "tracking" the violations.The Sand Box is located at 7280 UTSA Blvd.

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San Antonio ramen shop Noodle Tree to reopen for takeout service while it expands patio footprint

click image Instagram / noodletreetxAfter closing his UTSA-area restaurant in early May to focus on cancer treatments, Noodle Tree chef-owner Mike Nyugen dreamed of serving customers again one day.That day has now come. The popular noodle shop will reopen for takeout on Thursday.“When I first shut down, I focused on getting healthy and getting treatment. But I always had the restaurant at the back of my mind,” Nguyen told the. Think grocery store-style curbside service.Though Texas has cleared restaurants to open at 75% capacity, Nguyen says socially distanced seating isn't feasible inside Noodle Tree. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen the Texas economy in April, even as COVID-19 cases were on the uptick.

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UTSA Extends Spring Break in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic, Will Move Classes Online

"The university recognizes, however, that campus housing is...home to many students and they are welcome to return. "Shortly after UTSA posted its announcement, Trinity University President Danny Anderson circulated an email to students on that campus announcing it would close all residential halls and conduct classes online for the rest of the spring semester. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

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Where I Live: The 68

When I moved away for college, I didnt think I would ever come back to live in San Antonio. The 68 is a beautiful, brand new apartment building right in the middle of Hemisfair. San Antonio is such a car-oriented city, and its easy to live in your own little bubble, which is why spaces like this are so important. Now young professionals dont want to live in the suburbs, they want to live in urban areas, so these urban cores are becoming more valuable. And The 68 offers the unique opportunity to live in the middle of a public park in a top U.S. city.

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Witnesses: Man fatally shot at frat party was killed by party crashers

A fistfight broke out, prosecutor Jessica Schultz told the jury Monday in her opening statement to the jury, then a single gunshot rang out. Randall Perkins, a guest at the party, was shot once in the back. During his opening statement to the jury defense attorney James Tocci said "They've got the wrong guy." Gesturing toward Hill, he said "This is not the guy that shot Randall Perkins." Tocci said that the shooter was a man known only as "Lil' D."READ MORE: Man, 20, shot, killed at partyHill was initially indicted in Perkins' murder in 2012, but the case was dropped because of missing witnesses.

Spiller runs for 217 yards, 3 TDs as Aggies beat UTSA 45-14

Spiller set season highs with 217 yards rushing and three touchdowns to lead the Aggies to their third straight victory and make them bowl eligible for the 11th straight season. The Aggies (6-3) were up by 14 when a 50-yard touchdown run by Spiller made it 28-7 early in the third quarter. Narcisse put UTSA (3-5) on top in the first with a 2-yard touchdown run that made it 7-0. The Aggies tied it when Spiller ran 60 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the next possession. Cordarrian Richardson put Texas A&M on top 14-7 later in the first quarter with a 19-yard touchdown run.