Roadrunner Days: Event schedule for Thursday, Aug. 20
(Aug. 20, 2015) – Roadrunner Days continues this evening with the Howdy Rowdy Bash, an annual tradition that allows new and returning UTSA students to meet the university's student-athletes. Now in its 20th year, the celebration provides an opportunity for UTSA roadrunners get connected to UTSA athletics schedules.
Hang out with the Rowdy Crew, dance with the POM Squad and chant with UTSA cheerleaders. Listen to the Spirit of San Antonio, shout the UTSA fight song and get crazy with Rowdy the Roadrunner. The celebration includes music, free food, t-shirts and other giveaways while supplies last.
This year, the Howdy Rowdy Bash will feature a performance by We The Kings. The Florida-based, five-member band has three albums to its credit: its self-titled debut album (2007), Smile Kid (2009) and Sunshine State of Mind (2011).
Since 2007, We The Kings has garnered notable honors. Its single, "Check Yes Juliet," went platinum, and three singles on its second record – "Heaven Can Wait," "We'll Be a Dream" featuring Demi Lovato, and "She Takes Me High" – hit the top 40. The band is also received an MTV Video Music Award for Most Innovative Music Video of the Year for "Say You Like Me."
The Howdy Rowdy Bash is scheduled at 8 p.m. in the Convocation Center on the Main Campus.
The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days features a series of themed events running through Saturday, Aug. 22 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.
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Events
At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.
Buena Vista Building, Buena Vista Theater, Downtown CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.