Black History Month at UTSA

UTSA will be recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to our university, our city, our state, and our nation by hosting, sponsoring, coordinating, and/or facilitating informative, fun, and educational activities and events for the month of February. The theme for this year’s UTSA Celebration is “Honor the Past, Be the Present, Create the Future.” Visit the UTSA Black History Month Website for more details on some of our upcoming events:

• Radical Justice Book Club: Black History Month Discussion Series – The UTSA Racial Justice Book Club will be reading Nic Stone's Dear Martin during Black History Month. Discussions take place every Wednesday.
• Civil Rights and Social Justice Experience - This year’s two-day experience will take students deep into the heart of San Antonio to learn about different civil rights and social justice movements. Day one will be Saturday, February 12 and day two will be Friday, March 4.
• A Conversation on Amplifying the Black Immigrant Voices – On Thursday, February 17 this panel discussion centers around the experience of being a black immigrant, and/or being part of a black immigrant family.

Outstanding Black Student Leadership Award Applications Are Open - Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Black Student Leadership Award. This award, given during Black History Month, recognizes the outstanding leadership and contributions of a Black Student Leader to the UTSA community. Students can be nominated by faculty, staff, and students or a self-nomination. The nomination form will be open until Monday, February 14, and can be found on RowdyLink.

Spring Family Day on Saturday, March 5

Spend time making memories and sharing experiences with your Roadrunner. Join the Family Association for lunch at our Spring Family Day on Saturday, March 5 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Located in the Student Union Ski Lodge, this Spring Family Day will allow you to visit campus and have a chance to attend a basketball or baseball game.

Tickets are on sale now and availabiltiy is limited. Make sure to purchase your tickets today!

Purchase $10 tickets to the Family Association Spring Family Day

Congratulations to the Parent Council Endowed Scholarship Recipients

The Parent Council Endowed Scholarship goes to deserving, current, full-time UTSA students with a family member who has joined the UTSA Family Association. The 2022 Parent Council Scholarship Recipients are Ethan Apawan and Christina Zhang. 

Ethan Apawan, from San Antonio, Texas, is a Sophomore majoring in Psychology. He is the President of the College of Science Dean’s Student Board. Ethan hopes to become a doctor to allow him to be a positive influence in the lives of so many others. 

Students can Get Involved in and around the Student Union

This February brings several opportunities for students to find out more about the departments, student organizations, and services housed inside the Student Union on the Main Campus. The following events are a part of our extended Spring Roadrunner Days calendar.

• Kickback at the Union - Students can come enjoy free food, live DJ music, and a chance to get a t-shirt on Sunday, February 6. Students can also learn about all the services we offer including the Whataburger Resource Room, Study Rooms, the Roost Game Room, and more. Join in on the fun!
• Sponsored Student Organizations (SSO) Open House – SSOs are created by a University department or division to support ongoing interests of the UTSA community and are highly involved in many campus traditions. On Monday, February 14, the SSOs will be hosting an Open House to learn more about SSOs and interact with student leaders.
• Get Involved Fair – On Tuesday, February 15, over 100 organizations, non-profit partners, and various UTSA departments will be available to speak with students on getting involved on campus.
• Multicultural Student Welcome & Dreamer Resource Center Anniversary – Students can meet some of UTSA's cultural and identity-based student organizations and celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Dreamers Resource Center within the Multicultural Student Center for Equity and Justice on Tuesday, February 15.

We Want to Hear From UTSA Families

The UTSA Family Association offers a variety of ways for you to support your student through involvement with campus events and traditions. We want to know about your interest level to invite you to upcoming opportunities. Only want to stay up to date with information? Excited to engage with other UTSA Families? Share with us how you would like to get involved by completing our Family Association Engagement Form.

I want to be involved with the UTSA Family Association!

Did you attend any events during Family Weekend this past October? Let us know about your Family Association Dinner, Game Day, and Indoor Tailgate experience. Your feedback will help us as we begin planning for this year's fall event.

Tell us what you think!

Get to know our team by setting up a virtual meeting to chat. It would be great to get to know our Roadrunner families and how we can better assist you in supporting your Roadrunner.

Schedule a 30-minute appointment.

Emails to Students About Events and Services

In an effort to keep our Roadrunners informed, UTSA sends two regular emails to students throughout the semester. Campus Link is a weekly email sent to all currently enrolled students on Sundays. The Resident Report email is sent every other week on Wednesdays to all students living within UTSA Housing or Campus Living Villages. Both emails highlight events, opportunities for involvement, and services offered to students throughout the year. Encourage your students to check their email and learn about upcoming events!

Spring 2022 Career Expos

The University Career Center will be hosting two Career Expos this month. All students can sign up for group sessions to learn about career paths and jobs. Juniors and seniors should take advantage of the 10-minute, one-on-one sessions to speak with employers about internships and jobs. Encourage your student to RSVP for one of these career fairs through Handshake.

• T.E.M. Career Expo - Wednesday, February 2 from 2:00 and 6:00 pm
• All Majors Career Expo - Wednesday, February 9 from 2:00 and 6:00 pm

Support Groups Available for UTSA Students

Wellness 360 Counseling and the Collegiate Recovery Center are offering support groups this semester that are supportive, confidential, and tailored to meet student needs. Groups are a unique place where students can see they are not alone and together wellbeing is possible. Students do not have to deal with feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, or trauma by themselves. Sign-ups for a group happen through RowdyLink. The My SSP app is also available for students to access free, 24/7, real-time, single session support.

• Mondays
  • All Recovery - 4:00 – 5:00 pm
• Tuesdays
  • Anxiety and Depression Toolkit - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Anonymous Birds - 2:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Tolerance Break - 4:00 – 5:00 pm
  • SMART Recovery - 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Wednesdays
  • Skills and Feels - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Eating Recovery Group - 6:00 – 7:00 pm
• Thursdays
  • Survivors of Trauma - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • Cannabis Recovery Group - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
• Fridays
  • Service Member Support Group - 12:00 – 1:00 pm
  • Restore - 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Is Your Student Interested in the Student Government Association?

UTSA Student Government Association (SGA) encourages students to be a candidate in the spring elections for the 2022-2023 student body president, vice president, treasurer, and all senator positions.

The purpose of the SGA is to serve as the primary voice and advocate for student interests at UTSA. Through initiatives, programs, meetings with external entities, and annual projects, the SGA promotes student wellbeing and success.

Students wanting to make a difference at UTSA are encouraged to learn more and submit a filing form on RowdyLink by the deadline on Monday, February 14 at 5:00 pm.

Fraternity|Sorority Life Membership Recruitment

UTSA Fraternity|Sorority Life chapters conduct membership recruitment in both the fall and spring semesters. Men can join chapters in the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, and National Pan-Hellenic chapter through an informal recruitment structure during various times of the Spring Semester. Women can join chapters in the Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council through an informal recruitment structure during various times of the Spring Semester.

Recruitment and invitations into membership will be conducted by individual chapters so students should make sure to get to know them and follow the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council on social media.

Getting Involved this Spring

An email was sent to students at the end of January about returning to in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester. Chat with your students about how they will be engaging and getting involved this semester.

Conversation Starters:

• How are you reconnecting with your friends on campus?
• What classes are you most excited about for this semester?
• What new organizations will you get involved with this semester?
• For parents of graduating students, what events or campus traditions do you hope to attend or participate in during your final semester on campus?
• What are your plans for Spring Break?