UTSA gets ready for fall semester just in time for Roadrunner Days Aug. 14-22

UTSA University Center, Main Campus

(Aug. 11, 2015) -- The UTSA community is hard at work readying the university’s campuses for the arrival of students. Thousands of students are expected to arrive for residence hall move-in, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15.

Move-in day kicks off Roadrunner Days, the official start to the new academic year, which takes place from Friday, Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 22. The first day of classes is Wednesday, Aug. 18.

The UTSA Office of Facilities spent the waning days of the summer focusing on completing final preparations for the fall 2015 semester. They’ve spent countless man-hours waxing floors, washing windows and buildings, renovating spaces and will be on-hand to provide services through Roadrunner Days. When students set foot on the UTSA campuses later this month, they’ll find several improvements and additions made possible by this hard work.

“I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication from the UTSA Office of Facilities team in completing their summer projects in preparation for the fall semester,” said Dave Riker, associate vice president for facilities.

In preparation for the start of residence hall move-in this Friday, the UTSA Office of Residence and Housing Life staff has spent the summer months developing a top-tier residential living experience at each of the university’s three residence facilities: the Carlos and Malú Alvarez Hall, Chaparral Village and Laurel Village. Improvements include new common area furniture and bedroom and kitchen flooring in Chaparral Village, and improved wi-fi service across all facilities.

As of this week, UTSA’s many resident assistants (RAs) have moved in and are also preparing their halls for residents: getting accommodations and schedules in order, decorating their halls and communities, and assisting in move-in day coordination efforts. RAs and other volunteers from a variety of student organizations will be on hand on Aug. 14 to help residents move into their accommodations.

Other UTSA students are also getting in on the preparation fun. Student leaders from registered student organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life have been meeting regularly throughout the summer to plan for the many events and volunteer efforts that will take place this fall, including “What’s Up Wednesday” and “Fraternity/Sorority Life Mix & Mingle” on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

The Main Campus also has some new and revamped options for hungry students this fall. For more information, visit UTSA Dining.

The nationally recognized Taco Taco Café has taken up residence in the University Center (UC) cafeteria and, along with its classic Mexican Cuisine, has brought with it new kitchen equipment, light fixtures, painted walls and countertops.
Chili’s Too, also located in the UC, has a new look: a revamped color scheme, new lighting and artwork, and new menu items.
Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Building has a new look and more seating when it opens this fall.
Finally, the Market Place, an innovative dining experience featuring made-to-order burgers, fries, salads, wraps and frozen yogurt, will open in the Business Building this fall.

------------------------------
For more information about residence hall move-in, visit UTSA Housing.

The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days, runs Aug. 14-22 with themed events 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.

Connect online with UTSA on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.

Events

April 15-19, various times

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Showcase

The UTSA Office of Undergraduate is proud to celebrate National Undergraduate Research with an annual event sponsored by the (OUR) featuring students will showcase undergraduate student research and creative endeavors from all disciplines across campus.

Various Locations

Friday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.

Día en la Sombrilla

Día en la Sombrilla, formerly Fiesta UTSA, is a festival hosted each spring as a part of Fiesta® San Antonio events. Sponsored by Roadrunner Productions, the event features music, food, confetti, games, event t-shirts, and more.

Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza, Main Campus

April 20-21

Fiesta Arts Fair

Fiesta Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists from across the U.S., Fiesta favorite foods, drinks, live music by local and regional performers, and a Young Artists Garden providing opportunities for budding artists to learn, explore and express their creativity.

UTSA Southwest Campus

Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m.

Denim Day

Join the PEACE Center and Wellbeing Services for Denim Day, a day of learning about the importance of consent and why we wear denim on the last Wednesday of the month each April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Stop by our Denim Day display to take a photo in front of our Denim Wall, spin the "Is It Consent?" Wheel, and get a Concha or goodie.

Student Union Window Lounge, Main Campus

Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 p.m.

Simplifying Citations With Zotero

Learn to use Zotero®, a citation manager that can help you store and organize citations you find during your research. Zotero can generate bibliographies in various styles, insert in-text citations and allow you to share sources with collaborators.

Virtual Event

Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

McNair Scholar's Spring Celebration

This event is to achnowlege the graduating seniors and induct the new cohart of scholars to our program.

North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140,) Main Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome

Submit an Event

Spotlight

UTSA’s Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA’s Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA’s Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA’S Destinations

UTSA is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education .

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Hispanic Serving Institution situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to promoting access for all. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.