Early voting
Early voting for the Nov. 6 general election continues from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m through Friday in the Student Union Commons on the Edinburg campus and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m through Friday in Mary Rose Cardenas South Room 115 on the Texas Southmost College campus. For more early voting locations, visit co.cameron.tx.us/Elections/ and hidalgocounty.us/2389/2018-General-and-Entities-Elections.
Book Drive
The Office of Global Engagement and its supporting units are hosting a Book Drive until Nov. 9 to help the Preparatoria Ricardo Flores Magón from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, build its English library. Newly or gently used books can be dropped off in Main Building 1.308 on the Brownsville campus and in Student Academic Center 3.128 on the Edinburg campus. For more information, call 882-7092.
Monday
Vaquero Ice Cream Bar
The Student Union will serve free ice cream with toppings at noon in the Student Union veranda on the Brownsville campus. For more information, call 665-7890.
Movie showing
The Campus Programming Board will host the screening of the film, “A Quiet Place,” at 7 p.m. in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus and at the same time in the ELABS Studio Theatre on the Edinburg campus. Free popcorn and lemonade will be provided. For more information, email cpb@utrgv.edu.
Financial literacy
A financial literacy coaching general session will take place at 7:15 p.m. in the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus. On the Brownsville campus, the same event will take place at noon in Main Building 1.422. The session is part of the university’s Senior Days week. For more information, call 665-7364.
Tuesday
Sugar Skull Contest
Decorate your own sugar skull from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Student Union on the Brownsville campus, and at the same time on the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. Skulls and decorations will be provided. The event is hosted by the Campus Programming Board. The winner of the contest will be awarded V-Bucks. For more information, email cpb@utrgv.edu.
Wednesday
Costume Contest
Halloween Costume Contest hosted by the Student Union at noon in the Student Union Commons on the Edinburg campus. The top three finalists will be awarded V-Bucks. For more information, call 665-7890.
Classic Horror Film Viewing
The University library will host the screening of the classic horror film ‘Dr. Kekyll and Mr. Hyde’ at noon in 1.118 Brownsville library on the Brownsville campus. For more information, call 665-2005.
Thursday
Trick or Treat Yo’ Self
Treat yourself to candy and hot dogs, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the University Center on the Edinburg campus. On the Brownsville campus, the event will take place at the same time in Cavalry Hall. The event is hosted by Students Activities and Leadership and Mentoring. For more information, email studentinvolvement@utrgv.edu.
Day of the Dead Ball
Housing and Residence Life will host the Day of the Dead Ball at 8 p.m. in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus. For more information, call 665-3439.
Study Strategies Workshop
The Learning Center will host a study strategies workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Music, Science and Learning Center building 2.123 on the Brownsville campus. On the Edinburg campus, the event will take place at the same time in Liberal Arts Building South 181. For more information, call 665-2585.
Fridays
Mascot Tryouts
Tryouts to be the first Vaquero Mascot will take place at 4 p.m. in the University Recreation second floor conference room on the Edinburg campus. For more information, visit utrgv.edu/mascot.
Fortnite Fridays
Students can play “Fortnite” for free and enjoy snacks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the game room on the Edinburg campus. For more information, call 665-7890.
Distinguished Artist Series
Patron of the Arts will host the Russian String Orchestra at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center on the Brownsville campus. Admission is $10. For more information, call 882-7025.
–Compiled by Jessica Mendez
