(Aug. 26, 2019) – School is back in session at UTSA. Besides going to class and studying, the campus experience includes tons of fun and engaging events as part of Roadrunner Days, a 16-day celebration to guide new and returning students into a successful academic year.
>> Experience Roadrunner Days.
This year, UTSA welcomes new freshman and transfer students to Roadrunner Nation. They will take part in time-honored UTSA traditions, learn about valuable UTSA resources, meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime, all important foundations to enhance the exceptional student experience UTSA fosters.
Here’s what’s going on during Roadrunner Days today:
UTSA Spirit Day
All students, faculty, staff, alumni and Roadrunner families are encouraged to show their Roadrunner pride by wearing UTSA gear. Share photos in your blue and orange by using #UTSA and #UTSARRDays on social media.
Howdy Rowdy Bash Ticket and T-Shirt Pick up
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Student Union Paseo, Main Campus
Students who purchased a ticket to Howdy Rowdy Bash can pick up their ticket and a t-shirt. They must show their UTSA ID.
VIA U-Pass Launch
9 a.m., UTSA Oval, Main Campus
UTSA kicks off its partnership with VIA. Students, faculty and staff will learn about the new way they can ride the VIA bus for free.
Free First Day of Classes Pic
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Union Paseo, Main Campus
Bring your smile and Birds Up! to the Paseo and take a photo to signify the first day of classes. Share photos with family and friends via social media using #UTSA and #UTSARRDays. UTSA Involvement Ambassadors will also be handing out goodie bags and students can learn about ways to get involved on campus.
Open House: College of Public Policy
12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Durango Building Riverwalk Room (DBB 1.124), Downtown Campus
Students majoring in criminal justice, social work, demography and public administration will meet key faculty and staff in the college, learn about research opportunities and connect with other student in the college and its organizations.
University Peer Mentorship (UPM) Meet and Greet
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Student Union Denman Room (SU 2.01.28), Main Campus
First year students enrolled in UPM will meet their First-Year Experience UPM Peer Mentor who will support and guide students academically and socially through the first year of college. At the Meet and Greet, student will connect with their peer mentor, schedule their first meeting and have their questions about college life answered.
Open House: College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA)
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., McKinney Humanities Building Foyer, 2nd floor, Main Campus
COLFA students will meet key faculty and staff in the college, learn about research opportunities and connect with other student in the college and its organizations.
Get involved during Roadrunner Days and find other fall 2019 information for all Roadrunners.
Share your UTSA journey on social media using the hashtags #UTSA and #UTSARRDays.
Celebrate UTSA’s 50th Anniversary and share social media posts about the 50th using the hashtag #UTSA50.
Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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This community event is hosted by the UTSA Mexican American Studies Program. It is a lecture/performance that examines the contributions of Tejana musicians to the evolution of Mexican American music.
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center, 922 San Pedro Ave.This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of text analysis using Python and Jupyter Notebook on the Constellate Lab platform. We will create datasets in Constellate to analyze patterns, trends, and relationships of contents and more.
John Peace Library (JPL 3.02.32), Main CampusWhat would award-winning writing professor Diane Abdo say if it were her last lecture? Join us for our annual Last Lecture series on Wednesday April 17.
Multipurpose Room (BSE 2.102), Main CampusDía 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 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.
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