Newsletter

Family Weekend

Make memories with your Roadrunner and be part of UTSA Family Weekend on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. Parents, siblings, grandparents and friends are invited to join the Family Association for a weekend of fun on the Main Campus and the Alamodome.

The weekend will begin on Friday with a tour of the Roadrunner Athletic Center of Excellence (RACE) facility and the Family Association Dinner which will include the announcement of the Family of the Year. Events for Saturday include the Student Indoor Tailgate and the UTSA Football game against WKU. This is your opportunity to spend quality time with your students and to meet other Roadrunner Families.

Complete details and where to purchase tickets are on our Family Weekend page. We hope to see you there!

Who will be the 2022-2023 Family of the Year?

The 2022-2023 Family of the Year Contest is now accepting applications. The Family Association encourages your student to share the reasons why your Roadrunner family should be the UTSA Family of the Year! Students should brag about how their family has supported their academic successes and personal growth. Submit your nominations by Friday, September 23.

The announcement for who will be named the next Family of the Year will take place during the Family Association Dinner and includes special recognition at Saturday’s Football game.

Family Association Virtual Social

The Family Association is kicking off our first virtual social on Thursday, September 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Chat with our team about what type of events and social you would like to be a part of, meet fellow Roadrunner families and talk about how things have been for you now classes have started, and play UTSA trivia for a chance to win prizes. Get better connected to the Family Association and register for this virtual social.

Suicide Prevention Information

The month of September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. UTSA offers a number of opportunities for students to learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide and how to approach someone about a suicide-related crisis. Students can sign up for Campus Connect training, Mental Health First Aid training, and more through the UTSA Wellbeing Services RowdyLink page. 

UTSA Football Watch Party

Students can come out and watch the UTSA Football team take on the UT Austin Longhorns on Saturday, September 17 in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom. Doors open at 6:00 pm while the game starts at 7:00 pm! Free food and drinks will be provided while they last. This student-only event is a chance to make new connections and win prizes while showing up in their Roadrunner spirit!

Has your student explored RowdyLink?

Involvement outside of the classroom is incredibly beneficial to the student experience while at UTSA. RowdyLink is an engagement platform where students can find information about upcoming events on campus hosted by student organizations, departments, and colleges. By logging in with their UTSAID and passphrase, students can even connect directly with the over 300 student organizations on campus. RowdyLink even has an Experiential Learning Transcript that serves as a record of a student’s involvement at UTSA.

Camp Camp Alternative Weekend Break 

Spend the weekend giving back with the Non-Profit organization Camp Camp located just outside of San Antonio. This is a no-cost program! Simply apply on RowdyLink: Camp Camp Alternative Break Application. Emphasize the Abilities in Disabilities with Leadership and Volunteer Services! Applications are now open for two Weekend Alternative Breaks this fall. 

• Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6

Art Gallery Opening: South Texas Life and Visual Culture 

South Texas Life and Visual Culture features artists whose works reflect the diverse character of shared San Antonio and regional narratives and the artists’ own personal experiences, their understanding of cultural and creative legacies, as well as their commitments to challenging discrimination and marginalization and to encouraging appreciation of heritage, difference, and personal and group experience and activism. Be sure to visit the opening reception on Wednesday, Saturday 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Main Art Gallery located in the Art building. This exhibit will run through October 29.

MySSP Support Program App  

College is an exciting life experience, but it can also place a lot of pressure on students. You want to know your student is supported every step of the way. UTSA provides counseling opportunities, but we know students may need support outside of business hours. With the free My SSP app, support is right at your student’s fingertips – available now!

How will My SSP support your student’s success?

• 24/7 real-time, single session support
• Free, confidential access to a professional counselor
• Availability by text, phone, or video
• Self-directed digital wellness resources

Students may speak with a professional counselor for a variety of concerns

• Adapting to a new learning environment
• Worry about upcoming exams or disappointment with academic performance
• Procrastination and building time management skills
• Tensions with friends, roommates, or dating
• Loneliness, self-care, and much more!

It’s Been a Few Weeks, Time for a Check In

UTSA students are in full swing for the fall semester. Between classes, work or internships, and new friendships, your Roadrunner may have plenty to update you on for your next call or video chat. Here are some suggested topics to discuss and questions you can ask.

Conversation Starters:

• Tell me about your roommate. Do you spend time hanging out together?
• What is the work load like for your classes? Are you learning what you expected to learn?
• Have you joined any student organizations or research groups?
• How are you meeting people?
• Have you checked out Campus Link or Resident Report email?