![]() ![]() ![]() This year the Bodenstedts became the first private donors to donate one million dollars to the UTSA football program, although football was not the only program at UTSA to benefit from the Bodenstedt’s generosity. Both are alums and proud supporters of the university. Jim (BBA ’96) and Cathy Bodenstedt (BA ’11) are no strangers to UTSA. The company also has a 19-screen IMAX theater in Houston. ![]() Local Santikos Theatres include the Palladium IMAX, Silverado 16, Mayan, Northwest, Embassy, Bijou Cinema Bistro and the Rialto. Santikos remains the only locally-owned and operated theatre circuit in South Texas. Because of this generous gift, fifty COLFA freshmen will receive support as they continue their education and pursue their dreams at UTSA.įrom humble beginnings in 1911, the Santikos Theatres have continued to bring the latest innovations in cinema technology to San Antonio. Thousands of young people have worked their first jobs in Santikos Theatres, many pursuing their education at colleges in the community like UTSA. Mary’s University, his alma mater.Īs an active arts supporter and community leader, John is proud of the positive impact his family’s theatres have had in San Antonio. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Santikos Theatres, John chose to fund $100,000 in scholarships to students at UTSA and St. Fifty incoming freshmen in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts received $1,000 scholarships this year, thanks to the generosity of John Santikos and the John L. ![]()
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