Newsletter
The Family Association Newsletter provides you with insight into UTSA events, resources, opportunities, and talking points for supporting your student.
Highlights
Homecoming / Family Weekend
Homecoming and Family Weekend is almost here. Homecoming Week 2025 will bring our community together for a celebration of UTSA spirit, tradition, and pride from Sunday, October 5, through Saturday, October 11. Check out the Homecoming and Family Weekend page to discover opportunities to get involved with the Roadrunner community.
- Cosmic Bingo - Families are invited to participate in the out-of-this-world fun Cosmic Bingo on Friday, October 10, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the HEB Student Union Ballroom.
- BestFest - Friday, October 10, from 4:00 to 10:00 pm. Families are invited to attend this family-friendly festival that supports student organizations on campus. There will be a special Family zone with games.
- Game Day Indoor Tailgate – Join us for the Indoor Tailgate with your student on Saturday, October 11, at the Alamodome, followed by the Homecoming game against the Rice Owls. Tailgate doors open at 5:00 pm. Kickoff at 6:30 pm. Use this link for discount tickets.
Family of the Year Nominations - Now Open
The 2025-2026 Family of the Year contest is accepting nominations. The Family Association invites students, staff, and faculty to share why the nominated Roadrunner family should be the next UTSA Family of the Year! Submit nominations by Tuesday, September 30.
The announcement will be during Homecoming Football on October 11 at the Alamodome.
Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, UTSA is featuring engagement opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and the San Antonio community.
- Mariachi Concert by Mariachi Los Paisanos at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 24 at the UTSA Recital Hall.
- Postcards from South America: Chaski will perform at the UTSA Recital Hall on Monday, September 29 at 7:30 pm.
- Homecoming and Family Weekend Football Game will honor Hispanic Heritage Month during halftime on Saturday, October 11 with Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio and Mariachi Los Paisanos performing with the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band.
Take Back the Night
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is every October. This year's theme is "With Survivors, Always", emphasizing unity, safety, and support for survivors. PEACE invites the community for an evening of empowerment and healing to Take Back the Night.
Connect with campus and community partners during a resource fair, a march in support of survivors, a candlelight vigil, and Speak Out. The event is on October 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Sombrilla Plaza.
Student Housing Fair
Student Affairs, in conjunction with College Pads, is hosting a Student Housing Fair on Wednesday, October 29, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the Student Union Paseo. This event brings together housing options around the Main Campus, allowing students to research options for the upcoming semester. See Rowdy Link for more information.
Resources and Opportunities
The job search can be a daunting task. University Career Center is offering a resume class for students called: Build as you Learn: Resume & Cover Letter Career Lab on Monday, September 29, at 11 am at the UTSA Career Center inside the Student Union. If your Roadrunner needs to polish that resume, this is where they can get the help they need to create a stand-out resume.
The Roadrunner Pantry is dedicated to combating the challenges of food insecurity by providing services to address students' nutritional needs and support their overall well-being. The last Friday of each month, the Roadrunner Pantry / Whataburger Resource Room, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, supported by the Najim Foundation, hosts a mobile food distribution. Distribution is located by the Roadrunner Cafe in the Guadalupe Hall parking lot from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on September 26 and October 31.
Fall Commencement is Monday, December 15. Grad Fest gives graduating Roadrunners help preparing for the upcoming event by offering opportunities to order cap and gown, save the dates, or invitations, as well as getting a picture in your cap and gown; all in one place. Grad Fest is September 29, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in the HEB Ballroom.
Make sure your student is prepared if an emergency arises. Students can receive quick updates through the UTSA Alerts System. To ensure these notifications reach your student, encourage them to make sure their current cell phone number is current in the UTSA Alerts System so they can receive emergency texts or voice messages.
Families and other campus visitors can also stay informed about any emergencies by following the UT San Antonio or UTSA Family social media channels or signing up for the Emergency Notification System Alerts guest notifications. Visit the Emergency Notifications for Guests website for more details. For questions, please contact the Office of Risk and Emergency Management.
The Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement is hosting an opportunity to teach budding entrepreneurs how to launch a scalable venture while pursuing their degree. The Big Rowdy Idea workshop is open to all UT San Antonio students. It will be on Thursday, October 16, from 9;00 am to 2:00 pm at Coates Chapel 120.
UTSA Department of English and the UTSA Friends of Shakespeare, with the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts, bring the London Stage’s production of The Tempest to the Buena Vista Theater on the Downtown Campus. The curtain goes up on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now.
Conversation Starters With Your Roadrunner
Conversation Starters:
Supporting Your Roadrunner from Afar.
Now that the academic year is in full swing, your Roadrunner might start feeling the stress and chaos of college life. For the first time, UT San Antonio has a fall break for our students to help them rest, recharge or catch up. Monday and Tuesday, October 13-14 are days off to give your students a well-being break.
Here are some questions for you to consider AFTER they have recharged.
- What did you do during your fall break?
- What organizations have you tried so far?
- Do you have a favorite class? What do you like about it?
Not Yet a Member?
Join the UTSA Family Association Today!
Family Association Membership is free, and members receive:
- Priority notice to register for Family Association events
- Access to members-only student scholarships
- Networking opportunities with Roadrunner families and staff
- Email copy of the Family Association Newsletter
