UTSA Roadrunner Days kicks off fall semester with events, fun and food
(Aug. 18, 2014) -- The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days, begins this week with students moving in Friday, Aug. 22. A series of themed events will run through Friday, Aug. 29 at the Main and Downtown campuses.
The events and activities give students an opportunity to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions and connect with UTSA resources.
Major themes will be:
- "Arrival" on Friday, Aug. 22
- "Assemble" on Monday, Aug. 25 with two Fall Convocation ceremonies
- "Discover" on Tuesday, Aug. 26 with open houses across the campuses
- "Connect" on Wednesday, Aug. 27 with a President's BBQ at both campuses
- "Celebrate and Join" on Thursday, Aug. 28 with Pachanga on the Plaza at the Downtown Campus and a Welcome Back Party at the Main Campus
Events will include:
- Late Night at the Rec
- UTSA Marketplace open houses
- PlayFair at Campus Rec
- Inclusion Block Party
- Midnight lighting of the Main Campus entrance monument sign
- University Center Tours
- UTSA Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band performance
- Spiritual and Religious Fair
- Student Government Association information meetings
- UTSA Traditions
- Pizza Party
- Rowdy Rush
- Student Leadership Center ribbon cutting
- Roadrunner statue dedication
- Howdy Rowdy Bash
- Wear Your College Colors Day
- UTSA vs. University of Houston football watch party
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For more information and the event schedule, visit the UTSA Roadrunner Days website.
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