UTSA President's BBQs kick off first day of classes and fall 2013
(Aug. 28, 2013) -- Marking the first day of classes for the fall 2013 semester at UTSA, President Ricardo Romo is hosting two annual barbecues at the Downtown and Main campuses.
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The festivities began at the UTSA Downtown Campus for the President's BBQ on the Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a free lunch, t-shirts and music for UTSA community members at Bill Miller Plaza. Romo chatted and dined with students, faculty and staff to welcome them to UTSA and bring in the new academic year.
From 5-7 p.m., Romo invites UTSA students, faculty and staff to the President's BBQ on the Lawn at the Main Campus for a dinner at the Convocation Center east lawn. Campus Recreation staff will provide games and recording artist and top 12 "American Idol" contestant Tim Halperin will perform a free concert.
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.