Today
Virtual Fiestas Patrias
The Campus Activities Board will have activities ranging from 100 Vaqueros Dijeron, a DIY Minnie Mouse concha ears, online lotería, a costume contest and a grito contest from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom as part of its Fiestas Patrias celebration. The event will also take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. RSVP is available through VLink.
Strava 5K Cycling Challenge
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the Strava 5K Cycling Challenge sponsored by University Recreation. Participants will have to submit multiple attempts of cycling activity. The 5k (3.1 miles) can only be completed in a single bike activity. The deadline for submission will be 8 p.m. Sept. 28. The top three participants will receive a variety of UREC merchandise. All who participate will receive a small UREC promo item.
Tuesday
Voter Registration Day
Students can learn how to register to vote, the importance of voting and the potential of the Rio Grande Valley as a major policy and movement hub in observance of National Voter Registration Day. The event, sponsored by Civic Engagement Alliance and Student Activities, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available through VLink.
Wednesday
Virtual Coffee & Careers
The Career Center will host career conversations from 2:30 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday via Zoom. Students can register on Handshake and join the meeting with ID: 870 329 116. For more information, email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
Sip and Script
The Student Union will host Sip and Scripts to teach students calligraphy starting at 7 p.m. Recommended material includes dotted paper, Crayola super tips markers and standard black pens. RSVP is available through VLink
Thursday
Immigration Conversation
The Civic Engagement Alliance encourages students to engage, learn and listen to the different perspectives on immigration from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. Must RSVP for a chance to win alliance swag.
Netflix Party: ‘Jurassic Park’
The Student Union will host a Netflix Watch Party featuring the movie “Jurassic Park.” Students can join starting at 3 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available through VLink.
Virtual Involvement Fair
The Leadership & Mentoring office will host a virtual involvement fair for all UTRGV students from 5 to 7 p.m. Fairs are designed to help both current and incoming students connect with organizations registered at UTRGV. RSVP is available through VLink.
Friday
National Comic Book Day
The Student Union invites students to dress up, share their favorite comics and learn how to draw themselves as superheroes in observance of National Comic Book Day, starting at 1 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available through VLink. –Compiled by Brigitte Ortiz
