UTSA President Ricardo Romo hosts BBQ dinner, picnic lunches Aug. 29
(Aug. 27, 2012) -- UTSA President Ricardo Romo will host two picnics and a barbecue dinner Wednesday, Aug. 29 for students, faculty and staff members.
The free annual events are part of UTSA Roadrunner Days, a week of activities marking the start of the fall semester and to acquaint new students with university life.
- From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, the President's Picnic on the Plaza will be at Bill Miller Plaza on the UTSA Downtown Campus. UTSA administrators will don aprons and serve a free lunch to all, and there will be live music and free t-shirts.
- From noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the President's Picnic on the Lawn, Romo and UTSA administrators will serve food at the Convocation Center east lawn near the University Center. As with the Downtown Campus event, there will be music and free t-shirts while the supply lasts.
- The fun will continue into the evening with the annual President's BBQ from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Convocation Center east lawn. Along with free food, Campus Recreation staff will be on hand to provide games to entertain the crowd. Live music will be provided by Tim Halperin from "American Idol" and Kidd Kraddick. For more information, check the UTSA President's BBQ Web page.
Events
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 CampusAt 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 CampusRoadrunner 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 CampusCelebrate 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.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.