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Programming and Events

In alignment with our mission, the MSC builds programs and events in collaboration with student organizations that reflect the cultural backgrounds and needs of our student populations. We are intentional about creating programs and events that foster compassion, understanding, and courage. These programs are anchored by our signature events which are traditions on our campus that authentically highlight our culturally rich UTSA community.

Signature Events

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Celebrate UTSA

All Different. All Roadrunners. Celebrate UTSA is a Fall Roadrunner Days event that celebrates and recognizes UTSA’s rich and diverse cultures and community. Celebrate UTSA is a street fair style event that features food from around the world, performances by various Student Organizations, and information booths to learn about UTSA’s cultural identity.

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Calle UTSA

Calle UTSA is a part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Open to all UTSA students, faculty, and staff, Calle UTSA is typically held in the Paseo. The event includes information booths, activities, performances, and refreshments. Student organizations can have an information table at Calle UTSA to connect and educate the UTSA population about their organization.

Structured Dialogue Series

Structured dialogues are an opportunity to have a small group discussion in a format that allows for experiences to be shared and everyone to be heard. The format is not a debate, it is not meant to persuade anyone to any viewpoint; only to share your experiences.

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Multicultural Student Open House

A Spring Roadrunner Days event that connects new and returning students, faculty, and staff to our office. Student organizations, and faculty/staff affinity groups can sign up to have an info table. It's a great opportunity to network and meet new people in a fun and welcoming environment. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

Cultural and Heritage Book Club

The Cultural and Heritage Book Club (CHBC) is coordinated in partnership with the UTSA Libraries and is open to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. A book or collection is selected for reading, weekly discussions are held virtually to discuss the book and the concepts therein. The goal is to educate ourselves and share that education forward to create positive change in our community and the world around us. Communications to the membership of the CHBC takes place primarily through email. If you would like to be added to the membership list, please email multicultural@utsa.edu.

Conversations and Gatherings

Community Conversations

Community Conversations are a series of conversations to explore important topics as a UTSA community. Some conversations are planned and some are in response to events happening on and off campus that impact our Roadrunner community. Together, we can help foster an inclusive and socially just campus through listening, learning, and understanding.

Community Gatherings

Sometimes things happen that impact our community in these times, Community Gatherings are planned to come together to talk, process, and heal from these incidents. Similar to the Community Conversations, we can foster community and compassion through listening, learning, and understanding.

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