Dec. 3, 2019 — Whether you prefer to run or walk, the UTSA Alumni Association 36th annual Diploma Dash City Championship 5K is a great opportunity to get your department, family and friends together for a great cause.
Sponsored in part by Credit Human, Diploma Dash brings alumni, faculty, staff, students, community members and even some canine runners together to participate in a certified 5K race around Main Campus.
The race, schedule for Feb. 29, 2020, will begin at the Convocation Center, and participants are also invited to a postrace celebration, with sponsors offering food and drinks.
Diploma Dash began in 1985 and is now one of San Antonio’s largest chip-timed racing events. It all benefits the worthy cause of helping UTSA students.
—STEVE WOODALL, Interim Executive Director of the UTSA Alumni Association
“Supporting scholarships for incoming and current UTSA undergraduate and graduate students has been the purpose of Diploma Dash from the very beginning,” said Steve Woodall ’11, interim executive director of the Alumni Association. “Students benefit greatly from the scholarships, and it wouldn’t be possible without everyone who comes out for this competitive, yet family-friendly event.”
The UTSA Alumni Association awarded $150,000 in scholarships this year, rewarding top students who need financial support to continue their education and ultimately graduate. Most recent figures indicate that 75% of UTSA undergraduates are eligible for financial aid, so scholarships are crucial to student success.
⇒ Register for the Diploma Dash City Championship 5K.
Diploma Dash 5K is open to all individuals, friends, families and teams with 14 age categories, including Masters, Team Challenges, UTSA Students, UTSA Departments and ROTC Students. Even the top dog is recognized. Individual winners receive medals, and team winners receive a plaque.
“The more participants we have sign up,” Woodall said, “the more we can give back to our present and future Roadrunners.”
Celebrate UTSA’s 50th Anniversary and share social media posts about the 50th using the hashtag #UTSA50.
Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
UTSA Today is produced by University Communications and Marketing, the official news source of The University of Texas at San Antonio. Send your feedback to news@utsa.edu. Keep up-to-date on UTSA news by visiting UTSA Today. Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram.
Enjoy snacks while connecting with Adobe reps and student ambassadors. Download or log into the Adobe Express app to snag swag and unlock exclusive back-to-school templates. It’s a fun, fast way to get creative and start the school year with bold moves.
Central Plaza, Main CampusCelebrate the merger of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio with a pop-up featuring free t-shirts, exclusive swag, and interactive photo opportunities. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Supplies are limited!
Sombrilla Plaza, Main CampusHuddle Against Hunger is a fundraising competition with Texas State that benefits our Roadrunner Pantry. Donations this week will help UTSA earn additional prize monies provided by RBFCU.
In-Person and VirtualJoin UTSA Libraries for an update on federal public access policies and how the library can assist with compliance.
Virtual EventWe 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 PlazaThere are many citation managers. Which one is right for you? This workshop will explain what a citation manager is and how it can help you organize your citations, insert citations as you write your paper, and generate your bibliography.
Virtual EventPubMed is an essential database for anyone conducting biomedical or health-related research. This workshop will teach attendees how to effectively navigate this free resource and locate peer-reviewed articles using advanced search features, MeSH subject headings, and Boolean operators.
Virtual EventThe University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation and the world.
To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.
We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.
