(Aug. 20, 2018) -- Roadrunners have a big week ahead of them. Before they step into their first class tomorrow, they will engage in several fun and meaningful activities during Roadrunner Days.
Today’s big events give students opportunities to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions, explore their majors, meet new friends, gain valuable lessons from current students and celebrate the start of the new academic year, all important foundations of the exceptional student experience UTSA fosters.
Here’s what’s going on today:
Honors College Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Student Union Denman Room (SU 2.01.28), Main Campus
Roadrunners in the Honors College are invited to have a free breakfast and meet Honors College students, administrators, faculty and staff to learn more about all the amazing opportunities and experiences to help them succeed at UTSA.
Convocation
10 a.m., (doors open at 9:30 a.m.) Convocation Center, Main Campus
Overflow seating with simulcast in Recreation and Wellness Center
Convocation is a UTSA tradition for all new Roadrunners. The Class of 2022 will get a lesson in several UTSA staples including the Roadrunner Creed, UTSA Alma Mater and UTSA Fight Song. President Taylor Eighmy and Provost Kimberly Andrews Espy will deliver an inspirational speech to get students excited for their academic journey at UTSA. Representative from faculty and the student body will also get students pumped for the fall semester.
Explore Your Major
11:15 a.m. to 12:30p.m., Various locations, Main and Downtown Campuses
Immediately following Convocation, students branch out around campus to explore their major. They will meet with professors, advisors and create an academic plan specific to their degree goals. Shuttles will be provided for students going to the Downtown Campus.
University Peer Mentorship (UPM) Experience – Meet Your Mentor Mixer
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Recreation & Wellness Center Texas Room (RWC 2.214) and San Antonio Room (RWC 2.218), Main Campus
Students who enrolled in UMP 1000 course this fall will meet their First-Year Experience (FYE) UMP Peer Mentor during this fun social event. The mentors will support and guide the new students academically and socially throughout their first year at UTSA.
UTSA Midnight Light
11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., John Peace Blvd. entrance, Main Campus
The entire Roadrunner community will want to be a part of this explosive celebration that includes President Eighmy, Rowdy and the Spirit of San Antonio marching band. Everyone gathers together near the Monuments when they’re lit at midnight, marking the start of a new academic year. There will also be a fireworks show, dance party and special presentation of the various Monument light sequences and their meanings.
Students will need to check into all Roadrunner Days events using Event Pass on their mobile device. To do so, simply log in to RowdyLink, click on profile and download event pass using Apple Wallet, Google Play or screenshot. Saving the event pass makes checking into campus events quick and easy. In many cases, students will need their event pass or abc123 to get free swag, food and shirts at events.
Learn more about UTSA Roadrunner Days and view the schedule of events.
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Join us on your lunch or 30 minute wellness break and "Lego" of your stress with fun activities like Legos, PlayDoh, coloring pages, puzzles and more!
Mesquite Room (SU 2.01.24,) Student Union, Main CampusMove 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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