(Aug. 23, 2017) -- Classes began yesterday for nearly 31,000 Roadrunners, including a record number of incoming freshmen and transfer students. Before the assignments pile up, make time for Roadrunner Days, a series of fun events that offer ’Runners the opportunity to connect to the UTSA community.
Here’s what’s going on today:
Student Success Series
2 p.m. – 5 p.m., University Center, Retama Auditorium (UC 2.02.02), Main Campus
This new series promotes this achievement by offering workshops on the common concerns and questions first-year students have during their transition to university life.
President’s BBQ on the Plaza
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bill Miller Plaza, Downtown Campus
Join fellow Roadrunners on the beautiful Downtown Campus overlooking the San Antonio skyline for a free BBQ dinner.
Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair
4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Bill Miller Plaza, Downtown Campus
As you enjoy BBQ, new and returning graduate students are encouraged to stop by this fair to learn more about what UTSA has to offer, participate in fun activities, listen to music and connect with other Roadrunners.
Fraternity/Sorority Life Mix & Mingle
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., H-E-B University Center, Travis and Harris Rooms (HUC 2.202 and HUC 2.212) and University Center Lawn, Main Campus
Students are invited to this information session and meet and greet with members of the UTSA Fraternity and Sorority Life community to see if Greek Life is right for them.
Roadrunner Days is a 10-day celebration on the Main and Downtown Campuses where new and current Roadrunners take part in time-honored UTSA traditions, learn about valuable UTSA resources, meet new friends and make lasting memories.
Learn more about UTSA Roadrunner Days and view the schedule of events.
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Move In To COLFA is strongly recommended for new students in COLFA. It gives you the chance to learn about the Student Success Center, campus resources and meet new friends!
Academic Classroom: Lecture Hall (MH 2.01.10,) McKinney Humanities BldgWe invite you to join us for Birds Up! Downtown, an exciting welcome back event designed to connect students with the different departments at the Downtown Campus. Students will have the opportunity to learn about some of the departments on campus, gain access to different resources, and collect some giveaways!
Bill Miller PlazaCome and celebrate this year's homecoming at the Downtown Campus with food, games, giveaways, music, and more. We look forward to seeing your Roadrunner Spirit!
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