Birds up! Get rowdy with some Roadrunner traditions
Share this Story(Aug. 6, 2015) — Roadrunner Days are almost upon us, and what better way to bring upperclassmen and freshmen together than embracing UTSA’s traditions? Let’s take a little tour.
If you’re new to campus, you might be a bit nervous. In fact even if you’re not new to campus you’re likely anxious to start the school year off right. If that’s the case, keep your hands off the Sombrilla fountain wall until finals. It’s bad luck, unless it’s finals week, then go for it.
The bridge that connects the Arts and Flawn Sciences buildings has come to be known as the Bridge of Love since, according to Roadrunner legend, two UTSA students fell in love there in the 1970s. According to the story, the students, Julie and Jason, fell for each other but were separated when Jason was drafted. They later reunited on the bridge.
Every spring, Fiesta is hard to miss almost anywhere in San Antonio and UTSA is no exception. The weeks-long celebration has been a part of the university’s vibrant tradition since 1978. Every April, Fiesta royalty visit UTSA, which celebrates with musical performances and lots and lots of cascarones. And don’t forget to check out NIUTSA, the pre-Fiesta event at the Downtown Campus that features jazz performances, novelty items, crafts, food and games.
One of the downtown campus’s hidden gems is the art project Milagros by alumna Diana Rodriguez Gil MFA ’86. Thirty-one unique bronze hearts are scattered across the grounds, representing the love and dedication UTSA’s community is known for. Students rub them for good luck.
A newer UTSA tradition are wooden castanets, which when clicked together resemble the sound of a roadrunner call. In recent years students have brought them to athletic games to distract visiting teams during scoring opportunities, or just to show their Roadrunner spirit and make some noise.
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Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt 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 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.
