Week of Welcome 2001, 1604 and Downtown campuses
UTSA kicks off new year with Week of Welcome events
(Aug. 23, 2002)--The University of Texas at San Antonio will greet students, faculty and staff and bring in the new school year with Week of Welcome Aug. 26-29. Featured events include Fall Celebration, the Roadrunner Spirit Rally and the first annual Fall Convocation.
The newest event, the Fall Convocation, will feature a procession of faculty in academic regalia and staff in regalia or the orange and blue UTSA colors. The ceremony will be followed by receptions at the various UTSA colleges.
Show your Roadrunner Spirit by wearing an Orange Crush T-shirt. The T-shirts are available for $8 at the 1604 Campus bookstore. The shirts will be available Wed. at the Downtown Campus bookstore.
The schedule of Week of Welcome events follows.
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Week of Welcome Schedule
Monday, August 26, 2002--Roadrunners Hit the Books
The President's Fall Celebration
Co-sponsored by Chisholm Hall, BBQ and live music
Wacky Olympics
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
All faculty, staff, students and their family members are invited to attend
Convocation Center East Lawn
5-7:30 p.m.
Campus Recreation Extravaganza
South Park Lounge, University Center, 1604 Campus
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Roadrunner Parking Perks
1604 Campus
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Roadrunner Parking Perks
Downtown Campus
7:30-9:30 a.m.; 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Roadrunner Information Tables
HSS/JPL/Downtown Commons/Downtown Student Center
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5-6 p.m.
Rowdy Says “Mark Your Book”
Office of Student Life, University Center, 1604 Campus
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 2002--Blue Crew Spirit Day
Roadrunner Spirit Rally with the President
Show your spirit by wearing blue and orange
Light lunch and entertainment provided
Sombrilla (1604 Campus), Bill Miller Plaza (Downtown Campus)
12:15-1 p.m.
Campus Recreation Extravaganza
South Park Lounge, University Center, 1604 Campus
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Roadrunner Parking Perks
1604 Campus
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Roadrunner Parking Perks
Downtown Campus
7:30-9:30 a.m.; 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Roadrunner Information Tables
HSS/JPL/Downtown Commons/Downtown Student Center
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5-6 p.m.
BBQ & Wacky Olympics
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
University Oaks, 1604 Campus
6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28, 2002--It's All Academic
Fall Convocation
A new tradition at UTSA, President Romo, faculty and current students offer
formal welcome
1604 Campus Convocation Center (simulcast at Downtown Campus)
12-1 p.m.
Following the event, colleges at the 1604 Campus will hold receptions from
1-2 p.m. Students attending the convocation will proceed in groups to the
reception for their major. At the Downtown Campus, there will be a combined
reception for all majors.
Roadrunner Information Tables
HSS/JPL/Downtown Commons/Downtown Student Center
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5-6 p.m.
Campus Recreation Extravaganza
South Park Lounge, University Center, 1604 Campus
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Downtown Campus Open House
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Undergraduate Advising Centers Welcome Day
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
College of Business, BB 2.02.04
College of Education and Human Development, MS 4.01.76
College of Engineering, EB 3.04.09
College of Liberal and Fine Arts, HSS 4.05.32
College of Sciences, SB 2.01.08
College of Public Policy, BV 1.302
Honors College, HSS 4.20.20
Downtown Academic Advising Center, BV 1.302
Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success, UC 1.01.02
Tomas Rivera Center for Student Success, Downtown Campus, DB 2.114
Thursday, August 29, 2002--Roadrunner Tradition
Roadrunners Meet MTV Real World cast members & Howdy Rowdy Bash
Convocation Center & PE Building, 1604 Campus
7 p.m. (Convocation Center) 8:30 p.m. (PE Building)
Roadrunner Information Tables
HSS/JPL/Downtown Commons/Downtown Student Center
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5-6 p.m.
Tailgate Party featuring 5¢ Drinks and Dogs
Bill Miller Plaza, Downtown Campus
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Office of Disability Services Open House
MS 2.03.18, 1604 Campus
2-4 p.m.
Come Meet the Greeks
Laurel Room, University Center, 1604 Campus
5 p.m.
VOICES School Supplies Drive
Convocation Center, 1604 Campus
7 p.m.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FOR FREE BOOKS
Sponsored by UTSA Bookstore
1604 Campus--During Howdy Rowdy Bash
Downtown Campus--During Tailgate Party
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Communities director guides a growing program
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© The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2002