(Jan. 14, 2019) -- To launch the university's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration and to kick off the first day of classes, UTSA students, faculty and staff are invited to the inaugural Roadrunner Days: Spring Edition, a fresh new series of exciting and engaging activities including the signature Spring Welcome and UTSA 50th Anniversary Kickoff.
Traditionally, Roadrunner Days are held in August, at the beginning of the fall semester. They are designed to prepare students for the new academic year and help connect them to UTSA resources.
Now, students will get the same opportunity at the start of the spring semester. During Spring Roadrunner Days, which runs through Jan. 26, students can explore more than two dozen activities that reinforce student success, student involvement and community service. This week’s events focus on news classes and student success.
>> Experience Roadrunner Days: Spring Edition
Here’s a list of activities happening Jan. 11-19:
UTSA Swag Day
Monday, Jan. 14
On the first day of classes, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are encouraged to wear their favorite UTSA gear to show their Roadrunner spirit.
Spring Welcome and UTSA 50th Anniversary Kickoff
Monday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Union Paseo, Main Campus
Dozens of UTSA departments hosting information tables will line the heart of campus with details on UTSA’s 50th celebration plans and other ways to get pumped for the spring semester.
Roadrunner Success Walk
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Multidisciplinary Studies Building and John Peace Library, Main Campus
The Tomás Rivera Center and UTSA Library will showcase student support services during informal come-and-go sessions.
A New Year, A Better You
Thursday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sombrilla and Central Plaza, Main Campus
Representatives from Campus Recreation, UTSA Student Health Services and Counseling Services and Dining Services will help students stay healthy – physically and mentally – to get the most out of their UTSA career.
UTSA Women’s Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee
Thursday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Convocation Center, Main Campus
Cheer on the Women’s Hoops as they host the Blue Raiders. Remember, students who bring their UTSA ID get in free.
Huge Networking Social
Friday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., H-E-B Student Union Ballrooms (HSU 1.104/1.106), Main Campus
Celebrate the end of the first week of classes with the entire UTSA community during this social hosted by the Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion. The event is a terrific opportunity to celebrate the diverse identities of Roadrunners, meet students, faculty and staff, and connect to services, resources and organizations on campus. A light lunch also will be served.
UCinema: Selma
Friday, Jan. 18, 6 and 9 p.m., Student Union Retama Auditorium (SU 2.02.02), Main Campus
The UCinema spring season launches with free screenings of the movie Selma.
Rowdy Crew Tailgate
Saturday, Jan. 19, 12 p.m., outside the Convocation Center, Main Campus
Join fellow Roadrunners as they share their UTSA spirit before the Women’s Basketball game tips off.
UTSA Women’s Basketball vs. Alabama Birmingham
Saturday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m., Convocation Center, Main Campus
Put on your orange and blue and grab your pom poms for this conference battle on the court.
UCinema: Selma
Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Student Union Retama Auditorium (SU 2.02.02), Main Campus
In case you missed it, enjoy another screening of the film that’s a powerful selection as we mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and prepare for Monday’s march.
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