Announcements: Week of Oct. 28, 2024

Today

Sundaes on Mondays

The Student Union will serve free ice cream sundaes while supplies last from noon to 1 p.m. in the veranda on the Brownsville campus. Students must bring their ID to receive a sundae.

MCAT Webinar

The American Medical Student Association will host an MCAT webinar as part of Dr. Hugo Rodriguez’s “Get Ready, Pre-Med Series!” from 5 to 6 p.m. in Music, Science and Learning Center Room 1.112 on the Brownsville campus. The presentation will feature insights from UTRGV Admissions committee officers and include free food and giveaways. 

Early Voting

The Center for Student Involvement and Vaqueros Vote invite students to participate in early voting on campus until Nov. 1 in the Student Academic Center lobby on the Edinburg campus and in Student Union Salón Gardenia on the Brownsville campus. To view times and dates, visit utrgv.edu/vaqueros-vote/.

Tuesday

Disney Karaoke

The Student Union will host “Disney Karaoke” from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Game Rooms on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. Register through V Link or in the Game Rooms. Participants must present a valid student ID.

Trick or Troxel

The Department of Housing and Residential Life will host “Trick or Troxel” for those who live on campus and other UTRGV students from 8 to 11 p.m. in Troxel Hall on the Edinburg campus. There will be attractions such as a haunted tunnel, an escape room, DIY Halloween treats, crafts and the annual costume contest where participants can win $30 in VBucks. Students must present their ID.

Siempre con Nosotrxs

La Unión Chicana de Hijxs de Aztlán will host a convivio honoring Chicana feminist scholar Gloria Anzaldúa from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Library on the Edinburg campus. The event will feature poetry readings, reflections on Anzaldúa’s legacy and acommunal altar in observance of Día de los Muertos. Wednesday

Spooktacular Movie Screening

The Campus Activities Board and University Recreation will present “Beetlejuice” as part of their annual Spooktacular Movie Screening from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus.

Yoga

University Recreation offers basic yoga from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. in University Recreation Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus.

K.I.S.S. Fundraiser

The Korean International Student Society will sell a variety of stickers and snacks, including elote, Hot Cheetos with cheese and pancakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the University Library on the Edinburg campus.

Thursday

Costume Contest

The Student Union will host “The Haunted Union Costume Contest” where students can show off their best costume for a chance to win up to $150 in VBucks from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union’s La Sala on the Brownsville campus and in the PlainsCapital Bank Theater on the Edinburg campus. Register through V Link. Participants must present a valid student ID. 

Fright Fest

The Center for Student Involvement will host a “Fright Fest” for students to participate in activities from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union’s La Sala on the Brownsville campus and in University Center Room 205 on the Edinburg campus. The event will include a mystery challenge, a costume contest with prizes, spooky wood painting and trick-or-treating.

Glutes & Gainz

University Recreation will host “Glutes and Gainz” from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 2 on the Edinburg campus. The session will focus on high-intensity and high-energy lower-body workouts.

Friday

Turkey Trot

University Recreation will host the “Turkey Trot 5K” challenge, open to students, staff, and faculty, virtually from Nov. 1 to 30. The goal is to complete a 5K during the month to keep the UTRGV community active. Participants must register and use STRAVA to record their distance to complete the challenge.To join the Turkey Trot STRAVA Club, visit www.strava.com/clubs. To be contacted after completing the challenge, register via V link at utrgv.campuslabs.com/engage.

Senate Meeting

The Student Government Association will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Student Academic Center Room 1.101 on the Edinburg campus. Students can present concerns or projects during the meeting. For more information, email sga@utrgv.edu.

Cycle Fit

University Recreation will host a cardiovascular workout where students can pedal through varying cycling settings, including hills, climbs and sprints, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus.

–Compiled by Vanessa Aguilar