Fiesta UTSA celebration to continue as planned April 16 at Sombrilla Plaza
(April 15, 2010)--The annual Fiesta UTSA celebration will continue as scheduled with modifications in consideration of possible inclement weather. The event is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, April 16. Come enjoy the food, fun and entertainment at Sombrilla Plaza on the Main Campus. UTSA's annual official Fiesta San Antonio event is not just for UTSA students -- the family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Fiesta royalty including King Antonio and El Rey Feo (The Ugly King) will arrive at 1 p.m. Student organizations will sponsor food and activity booths at Sombrilla Plaza. Proceeds from the booths benefit UTSA student organizations.
This year's celebration features music by Loomis and the Lust, who recently won MTVu's best "Freshman" video in December for their "Bright Red Cords" video, now on rotation on MTVu. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to enjoy lunch at Sombrilla Plaza.
One of the nation's premier festivals, Fiesta San Antonio is April 15-25. The 10-day, citywide, fun-filled, multicultural, family-oriented celebration includes more than 100 events and is the biggest party and greatest community benefit in Texas.
For more information, contact the UTSA Office of Student Activities at 210-458-4160.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.