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 and Rowdy Gras.
Each semester the Student Union also organizes series events such as Live at the Lounge and UCinema Nights. Keep up with our calendar of events on RowdyLink.
View all upcoming events on RowdyLink.
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 and resources available in the Student Union including the Info Desk, Roadrunner Pantry, retail stores, and more during the information fair. Arrive early for free t-shirts!
Then enjoy our first UCinema Night film screening of the semester beginning at 6:00 pm. Admission and popcorn are free!
Event Details:
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Info Fair | SU Paseo, 1st and 2nd Floors
- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | UCinema Film Screening | Retama Auditorium SU 2.02.02
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
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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
