(Aug. 23, 2017) -- Classes began yesterday for nearly 31,000 Roadrunners, including a record number of incoming freshmen and transfer students. Before the assignments pile up, make time for Roadrunner Days, a series of fun events that offer ’Runners the opportunity to connect to the UTSA community.
Here’s what’s going on today:
Student Success Series
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., University Center, Retama Auditorium (UC 2.02.02), Main Campus
This new series promotes this achievement by offering workshops on the common concerns and questions first-year students have during their transition to university life.
President’s BBQ on the Plaza
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bill Miller Plaza, Downtown Campus
Join fellow Roadrunners on the beautiful Downtown Campus overlooking the San Antonio skyline for a free BBQ dinner.
Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bill Miller Plaza, Downtown Campus
As you enjoy BBQ, new and returning graduate students are encouraged to stop by this fair to learn more about what UTSA has to offer, participate in fun activities, listen to music and connect with other Roadrunners.
Fraternity/Sorority Life Mix & Mingle
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., H-E-B University Center, Travis and Harris Rooms (HUC 2.202 and HUC 2.212) and University Center Lawn, Main Campus
Students are invited to this information session and meet and greet with members of the UTSA Fraternity and Sorority Life community to see if Greek Life is right for them.
Roadrunner Days is a 10-day celebration on the Main and Downtown Campuses where new and current Roadrunners take part in time-honored UTSA traditions, learn about valuable UTSA resources, meet new friends and make lasting memories.
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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.
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We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.
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