Newsletter
The Family Association Newsletter provides you with insight into UTSA events, resources, opportunities, and talking points for supporting your student.
Highlights
Family Get Together
The UTSA Family Association is hosting a Family Get Together on Thursday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Pluckers Wing Bar near the intersection of I-1604 and I-10, 15651 McDermott Fwy I-10. This social is an opportunity to meet other UTSA Families while relaxing with appetizers and beverages. Pick up your student, their friends, their roommates, and join us. RSVP is appreciated.
Student Housing Fair
Student Affairs is working with College Pads to bring a Student Housing Fair to campus on April 23, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the Student Union Paseo. This event brings together the housing options surrounding the Main Campus all in one place to allow students to research their options for the 2025-26 school year. Students can stop by and linger during the event to pick up information about local housing around campus.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) brings awareness to sexual violence and its effects on survivors. During the month of April, Wellbeing Services, the PEACE Center, and other campus partners are hosting events to promote healing, advocacy, challenging sexual assault myths, and teach how to support survivors.
- Wear Teal Tuesdays – Every Tuesday in April wear teal and post photos on social media of you and others supporting SAAM with #SAAM2025.
- RAINN Day – Students can visit the display of umbrellas decorated with encouraging words from individuals affected by sexual violence on Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 am on the Student Union Paseo.
- Denim Day Decorating – Roadrunners are invited to take a few minutes out of the day to decorate jeans with supportive messages for individuals affected by sexual violence. All supplies will be provided. Decorating will be Tuesday, April 22 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Student Union Oak Room (SU2.01.20.)
- Denim Day: In support of victims of sexual violence, the UTSA community is encouraged to participate in Denim Day by wearing denim. A display of decorated jeans will be in the Student Union Window Lounge on Wednesday, April 30, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- What Were You Wearing? Exhibit - The What Were You Wearing? The exhibit opens on Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 25 at The Nest - HSU 2.207. Visitors can read the personal stories of individuals who have been affected by sexual violence. Refreshments will be provided.
Unwind Before the Grind
Unwind Before the Grind is a series of events designed to help your student find time to relax and learn strategies for relieving stress before finals. The events, which run through April until the beginning of Finals in May, include meditation sessions, therapy dog visits, sporting contests, creative projects, snacks, and giveaways. Students even have the opportunity to take a stroll through the San Antonio Botanical Gardens on Monday, May 3(registration required.)
UTSA is a part of Fiesta® San Antonio
UTSA’s participation in Fiesta ® San Antonio includes two official events: Día en la Sombrilla and the Fiesta Arts Fair. In addition, the university will have a float in each of the three major Fiesta parades, and the Spirit of San Antonio Band (SOSA) will be featured in the Battle of the Flowers parade this year. Here are a few UTSA events for Fiesta-goers:
Pin Pandemonium is on Thursday, April 24, at Travis Park from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm and provides an opportunity to collect and trade a variety of Fiesta® Medals where all three UTSA official medals will be sold during the medal event extravaganza, as part of the season’s opening event.
Dia en la Sombrilla kicks off Fiesta® San Antonio day one. Roadrunner Productions is sponsoring the 47th Annual Dia en la Sombrilla on Friday, April 25, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the Sombrilla Plaza and Central Plaza of the UTSA Main Campus. Various student organizations are raising funds by selling food and drinks, hosting games and providing services. The funds raised are used to support their organizational activities throughout the year.
The 50th Annual Fiesta® Arts Fair features contemporary art from more than 100 artists, Fiesta® favorite foods and drinks, live music by local and regional performers and a Young Artists Garden. Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, April 27 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Resources and Opportunities
UTSA Scholarship Hub is now accepting applications for the Parent Council Endowment Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a UTSA degree whose families are members of the UTSA Family Association. For details on free membership to the Family Association visit: utsa.edu/family/join. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as defined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The number and amount of the scholarship varies according to available funds. For more information and a list of questions and criteria, please visit the UTSA Scholarship Hub. Application deadline is Monday, April 14.
On April 1-2, kicked off UTSA Giving Day to help build a stronger nest by supporting programs from academics to athletics, in and out of the classroom. For 1,969 minutes, giving, both big and small, helped enrich the learning experience of each Roadrunner. Giving Day allowed the giver to pick from numerous campaigns to donate. UTSA received more than 2,400 total gifts totaling more than $833,500! Special donor challenges and an all-50 state donor challenge earned our Roadrunners an additional $5,000 to both our Student Emergency Fund and the Roadrunner Pantry/Whataburger Resource Room. Don’t miss the next opportunity to be a part of building and supporting the UTSA community during future giving days.
The Spring Veteran Resource Fair connects military-affiliated students, veterans, and their families with essential campus and community resources and provides opportunities for attendees to explore educational support services, career development programs, mental health resources, and more, tailored specifically to the veteran community. The Spring Veteran Resource Fair is Wednesday, April 16 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on the Sombrilla Plaza.
A Living Library is a forum to allow students and community members to learn from others' experiences and stories. The “books” are people who have one-on-one and small group conversations with participants regarding their work to build community, empower others or solve challenges in the San Antonio community. Come grab coffee and snacks with the Honors College on Wednesday, April 30 from 10:00 to 11:45 am at the North Paseo Bldg. 5.140. Visit with student leaders, local nonprofit leaders, and other community members to hear their stories.
Conversation Starters With Your Roadrunner
The Semester is Underway, Chat with Your Roadrunner About Their Day to Day
One month remains before finals. This is a great time to chat with your Roadrunner about stress and decompressing.
Students are preparing for finals and wrapping up the semester. Chat with them about how the semester is turning out. Remember, finals week can be a stressful time with tests and relocation. A conversation can make a difference.
Conversation Starters
- What are you doing to study for finals and unwind before and after? Have you registered for your fall classes?
- What are your plans for housing next year?
- What are your plans for the summer?
- What can I do to support you?
- What type of job or internship are you seeking for the summer?
- What suggestions did the Career Center provide for your resume?
Not Yet a Member?
Join the UTSA Family Association Today!
Family Association Membership is free, and members receive:
- Priority notice to register for Family Association events
- Access to members-only student scholarships
- Networking opportunities with Roadrunner families and staff
- Email copy of the Family Association Newsletter
