Announcements
Today
National Coloring Day
Students can save templates from UTRGV Student Union’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page @utrgvunion to begin coloring. Entries may be sent to any of Student Union’s social media platforms for a chance to be part of a UTRGV swag giveaway raffle.
HACU Info Session
The UTRGV Career Center will host an information session with Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Representatives Reynaldo Decerega and Ebony King from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom to learn about internship programs and how to apply. Students can RSVP on Handshake. For more information, contact Jack Kaufold, internship coordinator, at jack.kaufold@utrgv.edu.
Mind Mapping
Students can bring clarity to their job search with a simple and free mind mapping exercise from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available through Handshake.
Tuesday
P&G Info Session
The Procter & Gamble Information Session will provide a look into internships and careers in the field of engineering and computer science from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Students can RSVP on Handshake.
Business Internship Panel: Internship Week 2020
The Career Center will host a Virtual Business Internship Panel from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. This panel event invites students to meet with former interns and engage in conversation about their experiences. Students can learn about new opportunities and internship best practices from fellow peers. RSVP is available through Handshake.
Marvel Jeopardy
Students can test their Marvel Cinematic Universe knowledge at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Students must RSVP on VLink to receive the link.
Wednesday
Engineering Internship Panel
This panel event invites students to meet with former interns and engage in conversation about their experiences from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available through Handshake.
Internship 101
Students can join the Career Center for an Internships 101 virtual presentation from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom at https://utrgv.zoom.us/j/99253103500.
Showbiz Quiz Gameshow
The Campus Activities Board will host a trivia competition about movies, music and television from 3 to 5 p.m. Contestants will compete against each other to find out who knows the most about movie quotes, TV theme songs, boy bands, ’80s music, cartoons, Netflix, TV quotes, Disney movies and other topics. Students must RSVP on VLink to acquire a Zoom link. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize.
Virtual Concert Celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day
The UTRGV International Admissions & Student Services office and the Festival Internacional de Otoño present “The Influence of the Mexican Music in the World,” a presentation and virtual concert celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The Tempus Quartet, a Mexican group, will perform some of the most popular songs accompanied by violins and cellos. Students can RSVP at https://utrgv.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S_vqQplFQiOsUiitrBpALg.
Thursday
Constitution Day
Students can learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights starting at 3 p.m. through engaging activities, Kahoot, trivia and discussion. Also, learn more about what Civic Engagement Alliance (CEA) is, upcoming virtual events, and how to become a CEA ambassador. Students must RSVP on VLink for a chance to win CEA swag.
Virtual Internship Expo
Regional organizations looking to hire students for internships in small business, non-profits, and government industries will provide information about their organization and opportunities available to students and alumni. This event is open to all majors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on Handshake.
–Compiled by Brigitte Ortiz
