EVENTS
Parents and family members are encouraged to visit the UTSA campus any time of the year. The Family Association has developed a series of events to celebrate the supportive role that families play in the lives of their college students. Events are held at the UTSA campus and all over the state. We encourage you to attend or volunteer at our next function! 
Family Weekend
Please visit the Family Weekend website for a listing of events. You may also register to attend Family Weekend through the Family Weekend website. Hope to see you October 23-24 for Family Weekend. Go Roadrunners!
Homecoming
Mark your calendars... Homecoming 2010 will be in fifth gear as "Tradition-Spirit-Pride" takes over UTSA! Events will be held Thursday, February 18th through Saturday, February 20th, 2010. The Roadrunners take on the Sam Houston Bearkats, who are early season favorites to win the conference. We invite all UTSA family members to join us during this exciting time of the basketball year.
Listed below are contests that typically take place Homecoming. Check out www.utsa.edu/homecoming for an updated schedule of all events! Let's go Runners!
Mr. and Ms. UTSA, sponsored by Alumni Programs: This award is held to recognize two students who embody the spirit of UTSA through academic achievement, campus involvement and community service. Six candidates are selected by committee. Of the six chosen, two students are selected through a student vote to represent UTSA as ambassadors at various university sponsored events.
Family of the Year Award, sponsored by Orientation and Family Programs: All students are encouraged to participate and write an essay describing why they have a great UTSA family! Nominations for the 2010 Family of the Year will be accepted at the beginning of the spring 2010 semester.
Window Wars, sponsored by Student Activities: Student organizations are encouraged to decorate University Center windows based on the 2010 Homecoming theme. Creativity, artistic quality and overall use of spirit and theme will be judged.
Homecoming Art Contest, sponsored by the CAB Homecoming Committee: Winners of this art contest will have their design used on posters and other promotional materials for this year's homecoming celebration.
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Mr. and Ms. UTSA, sponsored by Alumni Programs: This award is held to recognize two students who embody the spirit of UTSA through academic achievement, campus involvement and community service. Six candidates are selected by committee. Of the six chosen, two students are selected through a student vote to represent UTSA as ambassadors at various university sponsored events.
Family of the Year Award, sponsored by Orientation and Family Programs: All students are encouraged to participate and write an essay describing why they have a great UTSA family! Nominations for the 2010 Family of the Year will be accepted at the beginning of the spring 2010 semester.
Window Wars, sponsored by Student Activities: Student organizations are encouraged to decorate University Center windows based on the 2010 Homecoming theme. Creativity, artistic quality and overall use of spirit and theme will be judged.
Homecoming Art Contest, sponsored by the CAB Homecoming Committee: Winners of this art contest will have their design used on posters and other promotional materials for this year's homecoming celebration.
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Family of the Year Award
The Family of the Year Essay Contest winner is honored at the Homecoming game. Congratulations to the Rowland Family, from Antioch, California! They were chosen as the 2009 UTSA Family of the Year, as nominated by UTSA student-athlete Kendra Rowland. Pictured with Kendra are President Romo and his wife, Dr. Harriet Romo.
Contest Guidlines
The essay contest is open to all UTSA students and their families. Entries must be in the form of an essay, explaining why you have the ultimate UTSA family! The 2009 contest is now closed, but to view guidelines visit the 2009 Family of the Year site.
Past Winners
2005 - The Callan Family
nominated by Janel Callan
2006 - The Sloan Family
nominated by Regina Sloan
2007 - The Griffith Family
nominated by Caitlyn, Candace and Justin Griffith
2008 - The B.A.C.K. Family
nominated by Kyle Roberts
Student Send Offs
Held in conjunction with the UTSA Admissions Office and Alumni Association, these events are meant to celebrate our newest students, and their decision to attend UTSA! "Send Offs" are held in different cities, as area alumni, UTSA officials and parents come together to wish new students the best of luck at their new university. We are always seeking current UTSA parents attendance and support at these important events. Send offs are typically held during the summer months.
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