*Involves additional application form and/or selection process.

ALUMNI GALA
The Alumni Gala is the major scholarship fundraiser for the fall. Volunteers help secure silent auction donations and assist with decorations, set-up and teardown. The Gala is usually held late summer or early fall.

BIRDFEEDERS
Host a dinner in your home for a group of 8–12 current students interested in pursuing a career in your profession or with the same academic interests. Dates are coordinated with your schedule.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
Serve in a leadership role on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Board members are selected by application each spring.

CAREER CONNECTIONS
Be a panel member to discuss career options with students with your same major or who are interested in your career field. Each presentation concentrates on a different major.

CAREER MENTORING
Provide one-on-one advice and guidance to current undergraduate and graduate students, assist with job placement or provide an internship opportunity. Students are matched with potential alumni mentors and provided contact information to follow up with them directly.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
Assist graduates as they assemble for commencement. Ceremonies are held every May and December.

DIPLOMA DASH®
The DIPLOMA DASH® is the major fundraiser for the spring. Volunteers help with participant packets, registration, set-up and teardown. The Diploma Dash is held every February.

HOMECOMING
Celebrate all the best of UTSA alumni with week-long activities for the whole family. Held in late winter to watch the Roadrunners beat the competition in the men's basketball challenge. Events on both campuses.

REGIONAL PLANNING*
Help us reach out to those in areas with large concentrations of alumni. Regional contacts and planning groups facilitate communication, plan local alumni events and coordinate volunteers to recruit at local high schools.

STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Assist the Admissions Office recruit students during high school College Nights held in your area. Volunteers staff a recruitment table to answer general questions and distribute literature about UTSA.

TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL
Assist in our beer booth at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures’ Texas Folklife Festival. Proceeds from the booth support student scholarships. The Texas Folklife Festival is held every June.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
From time to time, alumni representation is sought on various university committees and advisory groups. Selection is based on the specific needs of the committee.

LEGISLATIVE DAY in AUSTIN

The University of Texas at San Antonio Alumni join together every legislative session for Legislative Day in Austin to go to the Texas Capitol and advocate for issues important to UTSA. Alumni work to increase public and legislative support for our state's higher education system for the betterment of our students.