UTSA Roadrunner Days Schedule: August 19-21
(August 19, 2016) -- It's our favorite time of the year. The official kick-off of UTSA's new academic year, Roadrunner Days, runs Aug. 19-28 at the Main and Downtown campuses.
Roadrunner Days events and activities give students an opportunity to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions and connect students with UTSA resources.
Here's what's going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
Residence Hall Move-In
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., various Residence Halls, Main Campus
Students start the school year by making themselves at home in their residence hall. UTSA staff and student leaders will be on hand to help new Roadrunners move in their belongings. And Move-in Day goes high tech this year; the app Guidebook helps students navigate where to go when they arrive on campus.
Welcome Back Reception
Friday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., University Center Paseo, Main Campus
Roadrunners, their parents and guests are invited to come see what UTSA life is all about during this free event. A big thanks to H-E-B and AT&T for sponsoring this year's exciting event, which includes giveaways for the first 1,000 guests.
Spirit of San Antonio Premiere Performance
Friday, 8:30 p.m., University Center Paseo, Main Campus
Get jazzed up for a UTSA tradition like no other. The Spirit of San Antonio (SOSA), UTSA's Marching Band, will offer a debut performance to get everyone on the Paseo pumped for the new school year. UTSA's top-tier musicians will play a few songs. Then get your #BirdsUp as they lead the crowd in some Rowdy football cheers.
Volleyball Alumni Match
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Convocation Center, Main Campus
Come meet your UTSA Volleyball team as they gear up for the 2016 season. Then stick around after the game for an autograph and photo session.
Library Survival Adventure
Saturday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., John Peace Library, Main Campus
Can you survive the library wilderness? Join the mobile adventure to find out. Finish the game for a chance to win a t-shirt and other prizes while you learn more about the John Peace Library. Ice cream will be served while supplies last.
Late Night at the Rec
Saturday, 9 p.m. – midnight, Recreation Wellness Center, Main Campus
Campus Recreation's 13th Annual Late Night at the Rec is a UTSA tradition that transforms a standard information session into an exciting night of fun. In addition to games, bouncy castles, rock-climbing walls and free food, students learn about UTSA facilities, recreation and wellness programs, and club sports offered at the Main and Downtown Campuses.
Yoga with the UC
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., University Center Denman Room, Main Campus
Relieve some stress before school starts with a free yoga class.
Spiritual and Religious Fair
Sunday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., H-E-B University Center Ballroom, Main Campus
Get connected with people who have similar beliefs or learn about new religions at the Spiritual and Religious Fair. Registered student organizations on campus that have a spiritual or religious focus will be on hand with information.
Kickback at the UC
Sunday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., University Center Paseo, Main Campus
Kickback at the UC is a chance to find out about all the cool amenities in the UTSA University Center. Students can meet the University Center staff and offices that provide resources and services to help them succeed at UTSA, using fun and interactive games, contests and activities.
Live on the Lawn
Sunday, 9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., University Center Lawn, Main Campus
Stick around after Kickback at the UC to kick off the UC's live music series. R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani will be performing during this free concert exclusively for the UTSA community.
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Events
The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.
Various LocationsDía en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.
Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main CampusFiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.
UTSA Southwest CampusJoin the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.
Student Union Window Lounge, Main CampusLearn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.
Virtual EventCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
AlamodomeCelebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
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