President's Fall Celebration: (from left to right) Rowdy Roadrunner and a
prospective UTSA student, President Romo greets UTSA community members and
a young woman keeps a long table filled with glasses of iced tea.
Week of Welcome opens with President's Fall Celebration
(Aug. 26, 2002)--UTSA President Ricardo Romo greeted students, faculty, staff and their families Mon. on the east lawn of the Convocation Center on the 1604 Campus. The event was the President's Fall Celebration which featured Rowdy Roadrunner, the Austin band Honey Brown, cool beverages, grilled hot dogs and a drawing for prizes. Despite the 100-degree temperature, a crowd filled the shaded lawn east of the Convocation Center.
UTSA's Week of Welcome continues through Aug. 29. with events including the Roadrunner Spirit Rally (Aug. 27) the first annual Fall Convocation (Aug. 28) and MTV "Real World" cast at the Howdy Rowdy Bash (Aug. 29). 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.
MTV "Real World" cast members are coming to the UTSA 1604 Campus
at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Convocation Center. Sponsored by CAB and the Learning
Communities program, the group will discuss a variety of issues including
diversity, multiculturalism and relationships. Former cast members will also
answer questions from the audience about themselves and the show, followed
by the Howdy Rowdy Bash. VOICES is sponsoring a school supplies drive, so
remember to bring school supplies to the event that you would like to donate.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Show your Roadrunner Spirit this week by wearing an Orange Crush T-shirt. The T-shirts are available now for $8 at the 1604 Campus bookstore. The shirts will be available Wed. at the Downtown Campus bookstore.
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Week of Welcome Events
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 in Distance Learning)
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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TODAY'S HEADLINES:
Frances
Colpitt named UTSA art and art history chair
Week of Welcome opens with President's Fall Celebration
College
of Business graduate faculty welcome new students
UTSA
works overtime to maximize student parking
UTSA
appoints interim dean of liberal and fine arts
UTSA
system development team demonstrates 'can-do' approach
Institute
of Texan Cultures presents fantasy-images exhibit
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