Announcements

Today

People Series: Frida Kahlo

Learn about the life, art and legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. The People Series is hosted by the Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center. RSVP is available on V Link.  

Women’s Recovery  

Join a nine-week support group for women to come together, receive support and empower one another at noon via Zoom. The sessions are hosted by the Collegiate Recovery Program. Email recovery@utrgv.edu for Zoom link. 

Tuesday

Open Recovery  

A support group for those seeking recovery from substance use, addictive behaviors and/or process addiction meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday and noon Friday. The sessions are hosted by the Collegiate Recovery Program. Email recovery@utrgv.edu for Zoom link.

Sustainable Table Webinars

The Campus Food Security Team will present a Sustainable Table Webinar series twice a week in April focused on plant-based and delicious food. Tuesday’s webinar, “Salads|Beyond Lettuce,” will take place from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and will show viewers how to create entrees. “A Taste of Italy,” scheduled from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Friday, will show viewers how to prepare pasta and make sauce from scratch. Participants who attend all sessions will be entered in a drawing for a basket of healthy goodies. To register, visit its Eventbrite page.

Meet the Deans  

Virtually meet with deans from all the colleges at UTRGV from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday via Zoom. The event is hosted by the Student Government Association. RSVP is available on V Link. 

‘Fruits Basket’ Watch Party 

Join the Student Union to watch the first two episodes of the “Fruits Basket” final season from 5 to 6 p.m. Attendees will be entered in a “Fruits Basket”-themed giveaway. RSVP is available on V Link. 

Wednesday  

Smart Recovery  

Join the Collegiate Recovery Program for a self-management and recovery training, a non-spiritual-based peer support at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email recovery@utrgv.edu for Zoom link. 

National Gardening Day 

In celebration of National Gardening Day, the Student Union will offer tips on how to garden from 1 to 2 p.m. The video will be posted on its social media: Facebook: UTRGV Student Union, Twitter and Instagram: @UTRGVUnion. 

Thursday

Virtual Playlist  Bingo  

Join the Campus Activities Board for Bingo from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Participants get the chance to win up to $200 in cash. RSVP is available on V Link.

Friday

People Series: Selena 

Learn about the legacy of the Queen of Tejano music, Selena, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The event is hosted by the  Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center. RSVP is available on V Link.  

Upcoming 

Male Leadership Summit   

The fourth annual South Texas Male Leadership Summit will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. April 23 via Zoom. Hosted by Texas Southmost College, the summit will focus on enhancing leadership skills, networking and developing careers. To RSVP, click here. 

–Compiled by Omar E. Zapata