Roadrunner Days: President's BBQs are Aug. 27 at Main, Downtown campuses
(Aug. 26, 2014) -- President Ricardo Romo will host two barbecue events on Wednesday, Aug. 27, as part of UTSA Roadrunner Days, the kick-off for the new academic year. UTSA students, faculty and staff are invited to the free events at the Main and Downtown campuses.
>> The President’s BBQ on the Plaza will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bill Miller Plaza on the Downtown Campus. There will be free t-shirts while the supply lasts.
>> From 4 to 5 p.m., see the unveiling of the Roadrunner statue in its permanent home at Sombrilla Plaza on the Main Campus. Then, attend the President's BBQ on the Lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Convocation Center east lawn. Enjoy a free barbecue dinner and free t-shirts while the supply lasts. After new campus street signs are unveiled, be sure to stick around for the sounds of J. Greene and The Steady.
The official kick-off of the new academic year, UTSA Roadrunner Days continues through Aug. 29 at the Main and Downtown campuses. The events and activities give students an opportunity to take part in time-honored UTSA traditions and connect with UTSA resources.
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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.