AUGUST 20, 2021 — Hours after the sun goes down this Saturday night, the UTSA Main Campus will be filled with lights, color and music for UTSA Midnight Light. One of UTSA's most exciting traditions brings students, faculty and staff together to show their Roadrunner spirit as the university lights up the Monuments, signifying the start of the 2021-2022 academic year. The late-night pep rally also features music, fireworks and fellowship.
Midnight Light begins at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, at the John Peace Blvd. entrance of Main Campus. President Taylor Eighmy, Rowdy, UTSA Cheer and the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band will lead the excitement. Follow the lighting of the Monuments at midnight, 'Runners will enjoy fireworks, music and a special presentation of the Monument light sequences and their meanings.
This gathering at the Monuments on the night before classes has been a UTSA tradition since 2014. The UTSA Monuments are an award-winning architectural element unique to campus; they are lit up nightly throughout the year with various color patterns to recognize academic achievements, athletic victories and special occasions.
To prepare for Midnight Light, the John Peace Blvd. entrance to campus will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Drivers may enter campus through the Brenan Ave. entrance.
There will be free parking available at Tobin Ave. Garade for the duration of the event.
Guests are encouraged to wear masks and follow instructions and signage to promote social distancing.
Roadrunner Days events will run from August 20 to September 16 and will include in-person and virtual offerings. Measures will be put in place to reduce density and opportunities for transmission, and masks will be encouraged. View the Roadrunner Roadmap website for most information.
Throughout Roadrunner Days, members of the university community are encouraged to wear their UTSA gear (hats, shirts, and masks) and psot selfies on social media with the hashtag #UTSARRDays.
Students should download and use Event Pass on their mobile device to check into Roadrunner Days events and to claim event giveaways.
To set up Event Pass, students may log into RowdyLink, click on "Profile" and download the app using Apple Wallet or Google Play.
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