UTSA Roadrunner Days: Howdy Rowdy Bash, Fajita Fest, Friday Movie

President, students and Rowdy Roadrunner

UTSA President Ricardo Romo with students and Rowdy Roadrunner

By Omar Hernandez
Public Affairs Specialist

(Aug. 25, 2010)--Rounding out the week's events during UTSA Roadrunner Days, are Howdy Rowdy Bash on Thursday, Aug. 26, followed by the Fajita Fest. The free UCinema Friday Night Movie is "Iron Man 2," and throughout the semester on Saturday nights there will be Roadrunners Late Night events in the University Center ballroom. UTSA Roadrunner Days is a series of fun events and activities to provide tools and resources students need to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

The 15th annual Howdy Rowdy Bash will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center. The annual UTSA tradition introduces students to athletics programs and helps build school spirit with the assistance of UTSA mascot Rowdy Roadrunner. Some lucky participants will have a chance to compete against UTSA athletes and coaches with prizes, free ice cream and t-shirts.

Immediately after the Howdy Rowdy Bash, the Greek Councils will sponsor Fajita Fest from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Convocation Center west mall on the Main Campus. There will be free fajita dinners and music for UTSA students. The event highlights the UTSA Greek Councils and the fraternities and sororities on campus. Fajita Fest is a popular social forum for students and an opportunity to learn about fraternities and sororities.

On Friday, Aug. 27, the University Center Program Council will host the UCinema Friday Night Movie from 9 to 11 p.m. in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02), Main Campus, with a free showing of "Iron Man 2." Enjoy the movie, along with free popcorn and other giveaways.

Throughout the semester, students can participate in Roadrunners Late Night events. Hosted by student organizations and university departments, free activities for UTSA students will be in or around the University Center from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Saturday night. Created by collaboration of the University Center Program Council and Campus Activities Board (CAB), students are sure to experience quality programs and make new friends.

Events

Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

McNair Scholars' Spring Celebration

This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.

North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main Campus

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

Doctoral Conferral Ceremony

At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.

Arts Building Recital Hall, Main Campus

Thursday, May 16, 3:00 p.m.

Roadrunner Walk

Roadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.

Student Union Paseo, Main Campus

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Commencement: Ceremony One

Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

Friday, May 17, 4:30 p.m.

Commencement: Ceremony Two

Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.

Alamodome, 100 Montana St.

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