Newsletter

The Family Association Newsletter provides you with insight into UTSA events, resources, opportunities, and talking points for supporting your student.

Highlights

Spring Family Day

Mark your calendars to visit your Roadrunner for Spring Family Day on Saturday, March 23! The UTSA Family Association invites Roadrunners and their families to visit the Main Campus for Spring Family Day.

This growing event offers students and their families an opportunity to explore campus, enjoy a meal together, and cheer on the UTSA Men’s Baseball Team and the UTSA Women’s Tennis Team.

Spring Family Day 2023

 

Rowdy Wing Fling

Safe Spring Break

Be part of Safe Spring Break Awareness Week at events from Monday, March 4 to Thursday, March 7. Get yourself prepared for a fun and safe spring break with your friends!

  • Drive Sober. No Regrets - Join UTSA Police on Monday, March 4, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the Student Union Paseo and experience the interactive drunk driving simulator, which allows you to try on drunk goggles and get “behind the wheel” for a two-minute drive experience. Visit the Drive Sober website for tips on finding a sober ride.
  • Rowdy Wing Fling - Join UTSA Wellbeing Services on the Student Union Lawn on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for activities on alcohol and drug education. Be sure to get there early for free food, mocktails and giveaways!
  • Car Care Clinic - The UTSA Police Department and Campus Services are partnering with Valvoline to host a Car Care Clinic on Thursday, March 7, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop by the Ximenes Lot, near Tito’s Bike Shop, and get your vehicle’s fluid levels, headlights, tire pressure and windshield wipers, among other things, checked for free.

Roadrunner Remembrance

Each spring semester, UTSA recognizes the students, faculty, staff and alumni who passed away within the previous calendar year. Honorees will be remembered at the Roadrunner Remembrance Ceremony held on the Main Campus on Friday, March 22 at 3:00 pm. The ceremony features readings and music to honor each individual’s contributions to UTSA. A feather is placed in a nest to symbolize and honor each Roadrunner’s legacy.

Roadrunner Remembrance Feathers

New Music Festival

New Music Festival


UTSA School of Music is hosting the New Music Festival in the UTSA Recital Hall from March 04-07 to enjoy a week of new music composition by contemporary composers!

This year's distinguished composer is Indian-American artist, Reena Esmail. NuMu 2024 will also showcase works by the winners of the UTSA Call for Scores composition contest, featuring works by Jackson Bosenbark, Zachary Cook, Brandon Davis, Klint Fabian, Manuel Flores, Tom Hardaway, Aidan Ramos, and Jared Worman.

New Music Festival 2024 Schedule

Sunday, March 03, 3:00 p.m. – Vocal Arts Series

Monday, March 04, 7:30 p.m. – Maestría Faculty Concert: Oswaldo Zapata and Kassandra Keeling

Tuesday, March 05, 7:30 p.m. – UTSA Chamber Music Concert

Wednesday, March 06, 7:30 p.m. – UTSA Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band

Thursday, March 07, 7:30 p.m. – UTSA Choirs


Upcoming Events

Spring Break Hours

Whatburger Resource Room

UTSA offices remain open during the week of Spring Break. Students can still visit the Student Union, Campus Rec, or other departments through campus. The Whataburger Resource Room will have an adjusted schedule during this time.

UTSA Giving Day

Day of Giving Logo

Save the date for UTSA Giving Day on April 4 and 5. This event is a celebration of all things UTSA and the impact giving can have on our roadrunners. For 1969 minutes, help us to #BuildTheNest by donating to the UTSA Family Fund.

Dia En La Sombrilla

Dia-En-La-Sombrilla

Fiesta time in San Antonio is fast approaching and UTSA joins in on the fun. Enjoy the festivities on campus for Día en la Sombrilla, a family friendly festival that supports student organizations. The event takes place on Friday, April 21 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.


Resources and Opportunities

GradFest

Families of graduating students, Grad Fest is happening this week! Grad Fest is an event where your student can order their regalia, save the dates, and take pictures in the caps and gowns that are available. Representatives from graduate schools will also be available if they’re interested in furthering your education. There will also be prize giveaways from a diploma frame, a set of regalia, and more!

These events will take place on the following days:

 

 

Students in Graduation Regalia

 

 Day of Service

Register Now for UTSA Day of Service!

UTSA Day of Service is an annual campus tradition and a volunteer opportunity hosted by Volunteer Services. In April of each year, Roadrunners come together as a community and give back to our San Antonio community through service.

Families are welcome to join your Roadrunner on Saturday, April 13, to clean up a garden at Gardopia Gardens, stock food at the San Antonio Food Bank or pick from the more than 20 projects planned. The full list of projects and more details can be the Day of Service website. Sign up today to be one of the #BirdsWhoServe at UTSA Day of Service!

From 7:30 am to 10:00 am, families can also volunteer to serve as event staff for check-in at the Day of Service event. Volunteers will distribute shirts, assist with set up and take down, and interact with the volunteers. Hope to see some of you there!  

Study Abroad 101

Attend Study Abroad 101 on Wednesday, March 13 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm to learn more about the programs offered by UTSA, how to start an application, and scholarships available to study abroad! Start pursuing your global academic experience!

 

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internship

Career Lab: Job/Internship Search Strategies 

The University Career Center assists all Roadrunners and Alumni in discovering, pursuing, and achieving their career goals. Does your student not know where to start in looking for a job or internship? Roadrunner can virtually join in a live job/internship search navigation lab-style workshop.

  • March 5, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • March 19, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • March 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Financially Fit Workshop Series- Budgeting and Saving

 Join the Alvarez Student Success Center and Wells Fargo for our tips on how to start budgeting and saving workshop. Learn how to get started managing your money and planning for future goals. Topics we'll cover include:

  1. Understanding you budget and gaining a better understanding of how you're spending your money.
  2. Setting financial goals. How to identify what you'd like to save for.
  3. Improving your financial health. Tips to help you spend less and save more.
Financially Fit

Conversation Starters With Your Roadrunner

February conversations

Conversation Starters

  • What are your plans for Spring Break?
  • Where are you planning to live next year? Are you ready for the additional responsibilities of living off-campus?
  • How are you staying active?

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