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Spirit, History, and Traditions:
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UTSA was founded on June 5, 1969 by Governor Preston Smith.
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Orange, Navy Blue, and White.
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- UTSA
was first located at HemisFair Park in 1970.
- John
Peace Library was named after a University of Texas System
regent who donated his personal collection of Texas and
Mexico history books for our first books.
- Student
Government was first formed in 1976 as the Student Representative
Assembly.
- Wayne
Terry and Patricia DeBerry were the first Mr. and Ms. UTSA
in 1977.
- The
first doctoral program, Biology, was established in 1992.
- The
Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS) was the first
building on campus.
- Sigma
Kappa was the first sorority on campus in 1981.
- Sigma
Phi Epsilon was the first fraternity on campus in 1979.
- The
Campus Recreation Center opened in 2003.
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Started in the early 1980’s. Fraternities and sororities compete
in friendly, healthy competition.
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The place for lovers to meet. The tradition started more than
20 years ago during the Vietnam War. Located near the Arts Building.
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Make
by opening your hand with your palm facing away from you,
as if you were telling someone to stop. Then, curl your first
three fingers toward the center of your palm, leaving your
thumb and little finger upright.
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It is said by many that touching the fountain under the Sombrilla
will bring good luck on your final exams. It is only good
to touch it during finals and not any other time because then
it will give you bad luck.
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Tomás Riverá was a scholar and author. At UTSA, he served
as associate dean and Vice President for Administration.
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UTSA’s
oldest tradition. Started in 1978,UTSA strives to recognize
the strong efforts students, faculty, and staff make to improve
the UTSA and San Antonio communities. The ULA ceremony recognizes
outstanding students, student organizations, staff, and faculty
for their contributions to the quality of student life at
UTSA. These awards, coordinated by the Student Government
Association, are presented annually in the spring semester.
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The latest craze sweeping UTSA is the Blue Crew Spirit Club. Open
to all UTSA students, faculty, staff, and community. Supports
all UTSA athletic events, extends Roadrunner pride and tradition.
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This is the plaza in front of the John Peace Library where students go to lunch,
study, or enjoy entertainment during university festivals.
Spanish word for parasol or umbrella.
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Can you name the current member of the
San Antonio Spurs who completed his college education
at UTSA? Do you know what national championship
UTSA will host in the Alamodome during 2008? Do
you know which New Orleans Hornets player is UTSA's
all-time leading scorer for UTSA men's basketball?
Catch up on all of UTSA's sports
trivia by clicking
here.
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Go Roadrunners Go
Go, Roadrunners, Go!
On to vict’ry with all your might.
Fight, Roadrunners, Fight!
For the Blue and the Orange and the White.
We fight for U-T-S-A
Alma Mater proud and strong.
Win, Roadrunners, Win!
And unite in our battle song.
(Repeat for second verse)
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Near the Arts Building is Stonehenge. It has been on campus longer
than any building. O’Neil Ford, the architect who designed
UTSA, wanted to know how the building material he chose would
look against the backdrop of the Hill Country. Stonehenge
is that sample.
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The Roadrunner has been the UTSA mascot since 1977 when it was
decided in a 2-1 victory. It is of special note that
Roadrunner was a write-in option. If not for the dedication
of a group of students, UTSA’s mascot may have been
the armadillo. Luckily for us, we’ve been Roadrunners
ever since! Our mascot’s name is Rowdy the Roadrunner.
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The roadrunner, a bird representative of the Texas Hill Country
and the Southwest, was voted the UTSA mascot in 1977. Look
for Rowdy at UTSA athletic events, Roadrunner Days, Homecoming,
and other University programs.
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1970–1973 Arleigh B. Templeton
1973–1977 Peter T. Flawn
1977–1990 James W. Wagener
1990–1999 Samuel A. Kirkpatrick
1999-Present Ricardo Romo
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From the hills of oak and cedar
To the Alamo
Voices raised will echo
As, in song, our praises flow
Hail Alma Mater!
Through the years our loyalty will grow
The University of Texas
San Antonio
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Annual
Welcome To and Welcome Back to UTSA party, started in 1995. This tradition
occurs each year during the first week of school and usually on the
first Thursday night. It has featured a Video Dance Celebration, Step
Demonstrations, and always a lot of fun. The event is sponsored by the
Campus Activities Board.
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UTSA’s
Homecoming began in 1985 to allow students and alumni to share in the
excitement of supporting the Roadrunners. Homecoming occurs in the spring
during the UTSA Basketball season. The golf cart parade and the selection
of Mr. and Ms. UTSA and family weekend are just some of the activities
that take place during this week. It also features the newest tradition
at UTSA, the Rowdy Rampage Fireworks Spectacular. The Rowdy Rampage
is a concert, sprit rally, and fireworks display.
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The numbering system we use at UTSA is a standard architectural system used
in new buildings. For example, a room number may be listed like this:
UC 1.02.08
- The first letters stand for the building name. (University Center)
- The first number is the floor number of the building.
- The second number is the corridor.
- The third number is the actual room number.
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Seal of the University of Texas at San Antonio
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The
seal features the University's colors, orange and white. The motto on
the seal, Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, is a terse Latin translation
of a quotation by past president of the Republic of Texas, Mirabeau
B. Lamar: "A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy."
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Texas State University in San Marcos is our main rival. Each year, UTSA fights
for the right to keep an I-35 sign that is passed between the schools
based on the winner of the men's basketball game. UTSA currently has
the sign and will strive to keep it in 2006.
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Roadrunner
Camp is a two-day leadership and social retreat for freshmen held the
week before the fall semester begins. Students sign up for Camp during
their Roadrunner Roundup Program. The camp has grown from 65 students
in 1993 to over 250 students to date. Roadrunner Camp is one of UTSA’s
strongest traditions for new students.
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This Festival has been held as part of FIESTA for over 25 years and been
a part of the traditions at UTSA for more than 27 years. The event features
food and activities in booths sponsored by student organizations, a
visit by the Fiesta Royalty, and several musical performances. This
event is always one of the first official events on the San Antonio
FIESTA Calendar and was the first FIESTA event held north of the city.
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This event is held on the downtown campus and is a pre-event for San Antonio's
FIESTA. It is always a lot of fun, activity, and music for a great evening
just before FIESTA kicks off.
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Rowdy Rampage Fireworks Spectacular
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This is one of the newest traditions at UTSA. This event is a spirit rally and fireworks
display that is held in conjunction with Homecoming. There is also a
popular band selected to play. The event brings together over 1,000
Roadrunner fans. The event was started in response to student requests
for a bonfire. Instead of a bonfire, it was decided that fireworks are
more unique and thus a tradition was born.
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This festival occurs around Halloween each fall. There is a costume
contest, band, and many booths of food and activities sponsored by our
student organizations. The event is always very popular.
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Each fall, UTSA works to give back to its community. The Babcock Road Clean-Up
is sponsored by the VOICES organization and brings together hundreds
of volunteers to clean up Babcock Road from 1604 to De Zavala. It's
a great way to meet others and give back to the community.
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One of the only schools in the United States to do one, UTSA hosts a parade of
Golf Carts during Homecoming Week. Each year a new theme is selected,
and students get involved by decorating carts and participating in the parade itself.
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One of the newest traditions on the Downtown Campus held during Homecoming. It features
a coffeehouse atmosphere and great jazz music.
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Sponsored by the UTSA Alumni Association since 1996, the Official UTSA
Ring serves as a symbol of pride and accomplishment. The ring represents
a lifelong link with fellow classmates and alumni. Students who have
achieved junior or senior status are eligible to wear the ring. Students
receive their Official UTSA Rings in the presence of friends, family
and university dignitaries at the Official Ring Presentation Ceremony
held each fall and spring semester.
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