Announcements: week of April 28, 2025

Today

BAA Meeting

The Brownsville Accounting Association will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. in Sabal Hall Room 2.106 on the Brownsville campus. 

EUREC | Zumba

University Recreation will host a zumba session from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus. The session combines Latin and international movements alternating fast and rapid movements to improve cardiovascular health. 

Tuesday

Safety and Reporting Campus

The Office for Advocacy & Violence Prevention will host an online session from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Attendees can learn the reporting process and learn to whom and how to report. Registration is required to obtain the meeting link.

Express Yourself 

The School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling will host an event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union on the Brownsville campus. Attendees can create a doll that contains a message of hope. 

Mortal Kombat Tournament 

The Student Union will host a tournament from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Game Room on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. Register for a chance to win VBucks.

World of Cultures

The Center for Student Involvement will host an event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. Attendees can join a celebration of cultures, enjoy snacks and great company. 

Wednesday

Coffee with Your City Commissioner

Linda Macias, Brownsville commissioner District 2, will present on her role as a city official during Coffee with Your City Commissioner from 3 to 4 p.m. in Main Building Room 2.402 on the Brownsville campus. The event is hosted by Vaquero Vote. Attendees can learn, engage and ask questions while having a cup of coffee. 

Rhythm Night 

The Student Union and Rhythm Room instructors will host a dance lesson from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Recreation Center on the Edinburg campus. 

Yoga Session

University Recreation will host a yoga session from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus. Foundational poses are practiced along with breathing techniques and meditation. 

Thursday 

Talk Spicy to Me

The Intersectional Feminist Student Organization will host a fundraiser from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the Main Building courtyard on the Brownsville campus. Attendees can purchase aguas frescas, hot cheetos with cheese to help support The Period Project. 

Vaquero Leadership Ceremony 

The Center for Student Involvement will host the Vaquero Leadership Ceremony from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the PlainsCapital Bank Theater on the Edinburg campus. The event honors exceptional student leaders for their contributions to the university community. Free food will be provided. 

Friday

Boxing

University Recreation will host a boxing class from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus. 

–Complied by Sophia Cortez