Programs and Events
Signature Events
The Student Union hosts multiple signature events each year that have become tradition for the UTSA community including Light Up the Lawn, Rowdy Gras, and Juneteenth.
Each semester the Student Union also organizes series events such as Live at the Lounge. Keep up with our calendar of events on RowdyLink.
View all upcoming events on RowdyLink.
Come together as a Roadrunner family and celebrate the season at Light Up the Lawn, an evening of festive illumination and campus spirit. The event features beautiful holiday lights, seasonal treats, and captivating performances from UT San Antonio student organizations showcasing their talents and traditions. As the lights glow across the lawn, enjoy music and community connection culminating in an energetic DJ set that brings the night to life. Join us for a memorable celebration of togetherness, tradition, and holiday cheer with the Student Union.
Event Details:
- Thursday, November 20, 2025
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- SU Paseo
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler! Let The Good Times Roll the Rowdy Gras way!
Every spring, the Student Union hosts Rowdy Gras, a UTSA Tradition. This event serves as our own unique Student Union version of Mardi Gras, hosted the Roadrunner Way! The goal of this cultural event is to educate our campus about the rich culture of Mardi Gras and bring together the UTSA community for a fun and memorable experience.
Students will get to enjoy traditional Mardi Gras food, free t-shirts (while supplies last), and music! Rowdy Gras will also provide entertainment through airbrush tattoos, caricatures, face painting, a photo booth, and a stilt walker! The crowning ceremony will reveal the next Rowdy Gras Royalty!
If you need accommodations to fully participate in the program/event, please contact the Student Union at (210) 458-4735. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Event Details:
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- 7:00 - 10:00 pm
- SU Lawn
The annual Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the day the Emancipation Proclamation was finally enacted in Texas and acknowledges the freedoms we often take for granted as we continue to fight for liberation from racial injustice.
The entire UTSA community is invited to attend the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration. The event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Mario Salas, UTSA Assistant Professor for Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies, a special poetry reading by award-winning San Antonio spoken-word artist Diamond LaRae, music by 34K, food, and an opportunity to meet and connect with the UTSA community.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is often cited as African-American Independence Day. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, an estimated 250,000 persons were still enslaved in Texas for 2 ½ additional years until Major General Granger landed in Galveston, TX on June 19th, 1865 with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were now free.
Event Details:
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
- SU First Floor Window Lounge
This event is in the past
All students are invited to relax and "kickback" in the Student Union. Enjoy free food and live music! The Student Union is a place where all 'Runners belong. Learn about all the services we offer including the Whataburger Resource Room, Info Desk, retail stores, and more! Arrive early for free t-shirts!
Event Details:
- Thursday, September 4, 2025
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- SU Paseo & First Floor
