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Dreamers Resource Center

History 

The Dreamers Resource Center (DRC) at The University of Texas at San Antonio opened in January of 2018 to provide support for students.  The DRC was the result of passionate efforts by students, faculty, and staff over the last eight years and the vivacious support of President Taylor Eighmy and then Chancellor William McRaven.  The current UT System Chancellor, James Milliken, has also vocalized support for Dreamers.

“The UTSA Dreamers Resource Center was envisioned over a decade ago by a bright group of student activists who had a vision of hope and resilience for future undocumented students at UTSA,” said Andrea Ramos Fernandez ’18. “One year after the opening of the Dreamer Center, I wish to admire the legacy of the students whose hard work and dedication brought a legacy of inclusion to our university. Thanks to their efforts, many students will have more opportunities to excel in their academic goals...”

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Our Goal

We are committed to assisting Dreamers in accessing services, resources, and support needed to be successful at UTSA and beyond. The opportunity for on-campus employment, internships, and participation in undergraduate research on campus is an incredibly valuable experiential-learning opportunity all students.  UTSA Dreamers face substantial challenges in finding resources to participate in these types of on-campus opportunities. Additionally, additional financial support will allow for continued enhancement of programming including workshops, Dreamer ALLY training, and other programmatic initiatives can be expanded and benefit the entire UTSA community.

Community Impact 

The UTSA Dreamers Resource Center is the first of its type in the state of Texas.  As a leader in the state and in the San Antonio community, UTSA seeks to fully bolster support of Dreamers by making available the same opportunities that other Roadrunners engage in during their time at UTSA.

What your gifts will do

Your gift will allow the UTSA Dreamers Resource Center (DRC) to offer support for on-campus employment, internships, and participation in undergraduate research as well as improved workshops for students, more comprehensive ALLY training, and other programmatic initiatives.

Your support shows commitment to supporting Dreamers at UTSA. Your donation will make an otherwise unavailable opportunity or service possible.  

Thank you for your support! Please share our story with members of your social network and encourage them to do the same.

If you are interested in donating to more inclusion, equity and justice programs and initiatives, consider Multicultural Events, Black Student Initiatives, or GLBTQ Endowed Scholarship also included in Giving Day.

Success!
Turn the Map Orange Challenge
Roadrunners stepped up and turned the map orange! $5,000 has been unlocked for the Roadrunner Pantry!
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UTSA Giving Day Challenge: Dollars
Thanks to John Richardson and Jan Puckett, an additional $5,000 will be awarded to the UTSA Giving Day project that raises the most money during UTSA Giving Day. 2nd place will be awarded an additional $2,500. 3rd place will be awarded an additional $1,000.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $5,000 UTSA Athletics $57,371.10
2 $2,500 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design $43,101.22
3 $1,000 College of Sciences $29,565.00
4 Carlos Alvarez College of Business $26,632.91
5 College for Health, Community and Policy $15,388.00
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Student Program Challenge: Donors
Prizes will be awarded to the student programs that secure the 1st, 2nd and 3rd most donors during UTSA Giving Day. Prize funds are courtesy of Heather '07 and Ron Green!
Rank Prize Programs Donors
1 $500 Roadrunner Pantry and Whataburger Resource Room 86
2 $250 Well-Being Initiatives (Mental & Physical Health) 61
3 $250 Fostering Educational Success Center 46
4 Dreamers Resource Center 36
5 Black Student Initiatives 33
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Power Hour: Late Night 'Runners
The project with the most donors between 11 p.m. CDT on April 19 and 1 a.m. CDT on April 20 wins an additional $1,000 for their cause thanks to Genevieve '05, '12 and Nicholas Tobias!
Rank Prize Project Donors
1 $1,000 Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band 52
2 Fostering Educational Success Center 12
3 Southwest School of Art Programs 5
4 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 2
5 UTSA Fund - Areas of Greatest Need 2
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Power Hour: Finish Strong, 'Runners
Last chance to hit those goals! The project with the most donors between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CDT on April 20 wins an additional $1,000 for their cause.
Rank Prize Project Donors
1 $1,000 UTSA Athletics 102
2 Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band 77
3 UTSA Libraries & Institute of Texan Cultures 23
4 College for Health, Community and Policy 21
5 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 19
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UTSA Giving Day Challenge: Donors
Thanks to April Ancira '03, an additional $5,000 will be awarded to the UTSA Giving Day project that acquires the highest number of unique donors during UTSA Giving Day. 2nd place will be awarded an additional $2,500. 3rd place will be awarded an additional $1,000.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 UTSA Athletics 335
2 $2,500 Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band 320
3 $1,000 UTSA Libraries & Institute of Texan Cultures 273
4 College of Liberal & Fine Arts 188
5 Carlos Alvarez College of Business 174
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Student Program Challenge: Dollars
Prizes will be awarded to the student organizations that raise the 1st, 2nd and 3rd most amount of dollars during UTSA Giving Day. 2nd place prize will be awarded courtesy of Cece Griffin!
Rank Prize Programs Raised
1 $500 Roadrunner Pantry and Whataburger Resource Room $7,761.90
2 $250 Fostering Educational Success Center $3,200.00
3 $250 Dreamers Resource Center $3,050.00
4 First Generation & Transfer Student Support $2,585.00
5 Student Emergency Fund $2,427.50
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Power Hour: UTSA Giving Day 2022 Kick-Off sponsored by Cavender Cares
The project with the most donors between 10:11 a.m. and 12 p.m. CDT on April 19 wins an additional $1,000 courtesy of Cavender Cares!
Rank Prize Project Donors
1 $1,000 Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band 62
2 UTSA Athletics 47
3 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 40
4 UTSA Libraries & Institute of Texan Cultures 39
5 Carlos Alvarez College of Business 28
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Power Hour: Early Birds
The early Roadrunner gets the worm! The project with the most donors between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. CDT on April 20 wins an additional $1,000 for their cause thanks to Karl Miller-Lugo!
Rank Prize Project Donors
1 $1,000 Alpha Sigma Alpha Scholarship 14
2 UTSA Athletics 7
3 Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band 7
4 Carlos Alvarez College of Business 5
5 Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design 4
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