UTSA Fall Convocation 2008
(Photos by Mark McClendon)

UTSA Fall Convocation opens new academic year Aug. 24

By Patricia Graham
Executive Director, Special Events Center

(Aug. 14, 2009)--The 2009 UTSA Fall Convocation will be 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 24 in the Convocation Center with the theme "Your Journey Begins." San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will be the keynote speaker.

>> View a live videostream of the ceremony.

Faculty and staff marching in the procession will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the University Center Ballroom foyer. Procession participants are encouraged to wear academic regalia, but may wear UTSA colors.

Procession marchers are invited to the Faculty and Staff Convocation Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the University Center Ballroom (1.104). Advance reservations are required. To make a breakfast reservation, call (210) 458-4770 or e-mail engaged@utsa.edu by Friday, Aug. 21 with name and college or department.

College orientations and lunch will follow the ceremony at various locations on the Main Campus; students from the College of Architecture and the College of Public Policy will be bused to the Downtown Campus for their college orientations and lunch.