Happy first day of classes, Roadrunners!
New classes, opportunities begin today for UTSA students, faculty and staff
(Aug. 23, 2016) — Welcome back, ‘Runners! The new academic year is officially in session today as classes begin on the Main and Downtown Campuses.
This fall, UTSA welcomes 40 new members to its quickly growing faculty. These top-tier researchers are among the best in their fields and specialize in a variety of expertise. This year, experts in everything from hard science fields such as biology, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental science, information and cybersecurity to social sciences such as art and art history, psychology, philosophy and classics, and anthropology will join students in the classrooms. These new faculty come from such prestigious universities as Stanford University, New York University and Vanderbilt University and from all over the world.
UTSA undergrads and graduate students will have the chance to work alongside these exciting new world-renowned researchers this fall to study some of the most pressing global issues of the 21st century.
These types of opportunities are why UTSA continues to be a destination for top ranked students across Texas and abroad. The UTSA Top Scholar program has entered its fourth year with a fresh class of highly talented new students. The merit-based scholarship gives these students the resources necessary to grow into tomorrow’s leaders, both here in San Antonio and across the globe.
The Top Scholars aren’t the only high quality students joining UTSA this year. Nearly 60 percent of incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their class, and 89 percent graduated in the top half of their graduating class.
Beginning today, Roadrunners will notice a few changes to Main Campus. Walk around campus and you might notice some of the fruits of UTSA’s summer labors. The John Peace Library food court has been given an overhaul, with new furniture and food options, including a built-in P.O.D. market and healthy dining restaurant Greens to Go. Some laboratories and classrooms have also been updated, and landscaping projects have been happening all summer long.
New students might want to check out some of the top-tier academic and support services that UTSA offers. For academic support, students can count on the Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success and the San Antonio Writing Project. UTSA’s Campus Recreation facilities and Student Health Services are also open to help students stay fit and healthy.
Finally, remember that Roadrunner Days continues this week. From now through Sunday, Aug. 28, UTSA is hosting a variety of back-to-school activities and events designed to start the new academic year off right. Join the UTSA community in celebrating all that it means to be a Roadrunner.
Go, ‘Runners!
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About UTSA Roadrunner Days
The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days, runs Aug. 19-28 with themed events at the Main and Downtown campuses. The events and activities give students an opportunity to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions and connect with UTSA resources.
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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 EventThis event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
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