Mark your calendar: 11th annual UTSA Reflections Alumni Gala is Aug. 28
(July 22, 2010)--Join alumni and friends for the eleventh annual UTSA Reflections Alumni Gala on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade grand ballroom.
The cocktail reception will feature music and a silent auction starting at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 8:20 p.m. Following the dinner program, Henry Brun and the Latin Playerz will entertain guests who want dance the night away. Dress for the evening is black tie optional for men and cocktail attire for women.
Reflecting upon the past, present and future of UTSA is a central theme of the Reflections Gala, and this year Ingrid Barth Faris'83 and Barbara Gentry will be recognized for their contributions and service to the university. Faris will be honored as Alumnus of the Year and Gentry will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award.
Raising scholarship funds for UTSA students also is fundamental to the success of the gala, and this year's goal is to raise $100,000. Scholarship funds come from the table sponsorships, seat reservations, power drawing ticket sales and personal donations.
For more information, to make gala reservations or to donate to the UTSA Alumni Scholarship Fund, visit the UTSA Alumni webite or call 210-458-4133.
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.