JANUARY 14, 2021 — Roadrunner Days is a series of events and experiences that are students’ official welcome to the new year at UTSA. It happens the first week of the semester and includes opportunities to meet new people, discover support and academic services, and get involved at UTSA. These events will help new and returning students make friends and learn more about UTSA life—academic success resources, community building, and new ways to get to know other Roadrunners.
Events will run January 15–23 and once again look different this semester because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Most events will occur online to promote safety and include as many Roadrunners as possible, wherever they may be. Students will need to RSVP for these events via RowdyLink.
Roadrunner Days begins with Spirit Friday on January 15. Members of the Roadrunner community—on campus or off—are encouraged to wear their UTSA gear (hats, shirts, and masks) and post a selfie on social media with the hashtag #UTSARRDays.
This annual tradition will help new and returning students make friends and learn more about UTSA life.
On Saturday, January 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Campus Recreation will be welcoming students back with VIP Day. Students can sign up for a socially distanced tour and experience all the programs and offerings UTSA will have available this semester. The tour will finish with a free t-shirt and a wellbeing bag, full of items to help students have a healthy and successful semester. RSVP is required. In the evening at 7 p.m. all students are invited to join a welcome social featuring PlayFair. This event is a great way to meet new people and make friends.
Tuesday, January 19, 10–11 a.m., features the COE/CACP College Showcase. This showcase is an opportunity to learn about upcoming opportunities within these academic departments in virtual sessions with faculty, alumni, and student organizations. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, the Adobe Creative Campus Kickoff will introduce students to Adobe software they can access for free to produce professional content for their courses. Students can also join a virtual session on Study Abroad 101 at 11 a.m. to find out about programs available to them. Roadrunners can learn about improvements to Blackboard and free digital tools at 5 Must-Haves for Successful Digital Spring from 1-2 p.m. At 2 p.m., students can choose to attend Communicate Across Campus with Zoom about Zoom updates and best practices or learn how to get involved and build a resume with COE/CACP Student Success Center. From 4-5 p.m., the Writing Center will host a fun session called Communicating a Social Media Message with Adobe Spark, with the opportunity for students to have some of their creations featured on the Writing Center social media platforms.
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Wednesday, January 20 features multiple online events, including mixers and meet-and-greets. Any students interested in undergraduate research should attend the COE/CACP Undergraduate Research session at 10 a.m. The UTS Career Fuel Ambassadors & Interns Invitational Roundtable at 10 a.m. is the perfect opportunity for students to get more information about fulfilling course internship requirements. The Multicultural Student Welcome at 11 a.m. is an opportunity for Roadrunners to connect with organizations, other students, and departments. The COE/CACP Student Organizations will be hosting an information session at 1 p.m. Roadrunners can learn about Campus Services like parking, UTSA Dining, The Runner, and UTSACard at Get to Know Campus Services at 2 p.m. A First-Gen and Transfer Mixer will be held at 3 p.m. Students enrolled in UPM 1000 can meet their Peer Mentor at UPM Meet & Greet from 4-7 p.m. Students are invited to watch episodes 1 & 2 of the Netflix series "You" and then join the Netflix & Chat session from 6-7 p.m. for a virtual conversation. To finish off the night, UTSA students will talk about their student life experiences during Birds of a Feather: Tell It Like It Is at 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, January 21, features some online sessions designed to help students mediate stress and have fun. From 8 a.m.-5 p.m. students can join COEHD and ATE in a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. At 11 a.m., student leaders, faculty, and staff will share engaging opportunities and resources to energize students during the Building the Pillars to Success in the College of Business 11 a.m. session. Students are invited to join Community Conversation: Post-inauguration and Moving Forward Together from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. to participate in a restorative justice conversation, process current events, and heal together with the roadrunner community. Also at 11 a.m., the COE/CACP Student Success Center will be hosting an Alumni Panel discussion with alumni currently working in the industry.
UTSA Counseling and Mental Health Services will be hosting a Guided Meditation Information Session from 12-1 p.m. to help students practice mindfulness. At 2 p.m. the Tomás Rivera Center will have Academic Peer Coaches review necessary time management skills in Don't Be A Mess, Avoid the Stress: Time Management Tips with the TRC. The COE/CACP Community Conversation at 2 p.m. will feature a conversation about mental health and the support offered by the student success center. Come to the Racial Justice Book Club Interest Session at 3 p.m. to learn more about the club's origins and the topics they discuss. Study Abroad 101 at 5:30 p.m. will be a virtual session to outline study abroad opportunities.
Thursday evening will feature two hours of trivia and opportunities to win prizes! At the College of Sciences Trivia Night from 6-7 p.m. students can show their knowledge about all things science, music, film, and more! Afterward, Health Services and Counseling and Mental Health Services will be teaming up to host Being Well: A Wellbeing Trivia Night from 7-8 p.m.
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On Friday, January 22 at 11 a.m., students can virtually attend Alumni Panel: Social Change & Active Leadership. Then students can stop by the GSR Building from 2-4 p.m. for the Welcome Back Goody Bag Drive-By Pick Up. Goody Bag quantities are limited. Students are invited to Get to Know the University Career Center at 1 p.m. through a virtual presentation. At 3-4 p.m., the Graduate School is excited to welcome back their students with a virtual Pictionary with the Graduate School session. Students can join SGA Meet and Greet with Deans to meet their Student Government representatives and Deans from 10 different academic colleges.
Roadrunners can meet the new UTSA Wellbeing Promotions and Education Team at 4-5 p.m. The Wellbeing Team Meet and Greet will introduce upcoming wellbeing initiatives, programs and services to help improve wellbeing. Who's in Recovery at 6 p.m. introduces students to a community where they can be supported and support others. Roadrunners can submit and vote for the funniest, most creative TikTok, Reels, YouTube, or IGTV videos and dance and sing along at the Lip Sync Battle from 8-9 p.m.
Anyone needing accommodation to fully participate in any program or event should contact UTSA Student Affairs at least 72 hours before the event via email at studentaffairs@utsa.edu.
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