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UTSA invites students to celebrate spring Roadrunner Days

JANUARY 16, 2024 — As spring semester classes begin, UTSA is immersing new and returning students in its culture, traditions and values during Roadrunner Days.

The university-wide celebration features a line-up of events, seminars and socials that will help students develop a sense of belonging at the university, encourage them to meet new people and introduce them to resources to help them succeed on campus and in the classroom. Events will run through Sunday, January 21.

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to:

Take a first day of school picture at Smile 4 Rowdy on January 16
Meet colleges and peers at open house events hosted by the Carlos Alvarez Student Success Center, University College and College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Attend the Multicultural Open House, an opportunity for Roadrunners to meet students from cultural and identity-based organizations while enjoying churros, hot chocolate and giveaways on Wednesday, January 17
Socialize at Kickback at the Union, an entertaining experience to learn about everything the Student Union has to offer on January 17
Attend this year’s MLK Lecture Series, where associate professor Jasmine Harris will share thoughts and insights from her newly released book, “Black Women, Ivory Tower: Revealing the Lies of White Supremacy in Higher Education,” on January 17.

EXPLORE FURTHER

⇒ For a full list of events, visit the Roadrunner Days website.

⇒ Learn more about Roadrunner traditions.

Meet student organizations and find out how to volunteer around San Antonio at the Spring Get Involved Fair on Thursday, January 18

Attend the Transfer Student Welcome, an opportunity to connect with other transfer students and learn about helpful resources on January 18

— Madison Cowles

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Events

Thursday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.

Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

Join the doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Conferreal Ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments.

Arts Building Recital Hall, Main Campus

Sunday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.

UTSA Commencement Ceremony One

Celebrate the graduates from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and University College.

Alamodome

Sunday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.

UTSA Commencement Ceremony Two

Celebrate the graduates from the College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences.

Alamodome

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