Today
Fill Out Your FAFSA
Students can receive assistance to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the U Central computer lab area located on the first floor of the Student Services Building on the Edinburg campus and at the Tower on the Brownsville campus. U Central hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. The application period for FAFSA opened last Friday.
Represent UTRGV
The Student Government Association is seeking students for Apply Texas, Financial Aid, Learning Technology and Texas Transfer for Advisory Committees on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Visit V Link for more information on how to apply. The application deadline is Oct. 15.
Spook to Vote
The Civic Engagement Alliance will host a voter registration event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Union on the Brownsville campus and from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Edinburg campus to celebrate the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election.
Bible Study
Christians at RGV will host a Bible study from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom and from noon to 1:45 p.m. in person in the Music, Science and Learning Center on the Brownsville campus. RSVP is available on V Link.
K.I.S.S. Meeting
The Korean International Student Society will conduct a general meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today and 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday in Education Complex 2.102 on the Edinburg campus. Students can interact with people who are passionate about Korean culture, music and language. RSVP is available on V Link.
Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA at UTRGV, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that educates and organizes students on the benefits of freedom, fiscal responsibility and small government, will conduct an informational and recruitment session from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union on the Edinburg campus. They will distribute stickers, posters and buttons from the national organization.
Thriving Study Halls
The Women in STEM Programs organization will host a virtual study hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Assignment assistance and studying motivation may be provided. RSVP is available on V Link.
Rhythm Night
The Student Union and the Rhythm Room will provide free dance lessons during Rhythm Night, scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus.
Delight Ministries
Delight Ministries Brownsville, a Christ-centered community for college women, will host an event to learn more about Delight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Tuesday
Edinburg Mayoral Forum
The Office of Student Activities will host an Edinburg Mayoral Forum, featuring candidates Ramiro Garza Jr. and Gilbert Enriquez, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the PlainsCapital Bank Student Union Theater. For more information or to RSVP to receive the Zoom link, contact the Civic Engagement Alliance at CEA@utrgv.edu.
‘Mean Girls’ PhotoBooth
The Student Union will host a “Mean Girls” PhotoBooth from noon to 1 p.m. in Student Union’s La Sala on the Brownsville campus and Wednesday in the Student Union’s Commons on the Edinburg campus.
BESO General Meeting
The Bilingual Education Student Organization will conduct a meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom to give members general information about the organization. RSVP is available on V Link.
Holy Mass
The Catholic Campus Ministry will conduct the sacrament of the Eucharist in Mass from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Student Center, 1615 W. Kuhn St. in Edinburg.
Winds Concert
The Patron of the Arts will host the UTRGV Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Winds concert at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex in Brownsville. Admission is free. The concert is part of the Student Performance Series.
Wednesday
The People Series
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host an educational series from 2 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom to learn about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. RSVP is available on V Link.
Coffee and Careers
Students can ask the Career Center about career exploration, internship opportunities and resume reviews from 2:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Register on Handshake or email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
Campus Climate Survey Results
Town halls are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for employees and Thursday for students on Microsoft Teams (join conversation (microsoft.com) to share the results of the Transforming Our World Campus Climate Survey and assign a campus climate liaison to every department. The event is presented by ModernThink, which will meet afterward with each division’s leadership and college dean to discuss results.
German Club
The RGV German Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Main Building 2.502 on the Brownsville campus.
Chess Night
The Chess Club will host chess night from 5 to 6 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Building 2.207 on the Edinburg campus and from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sabal Hall 2.102 on the Brownsville campus.
Thursday
Free Lunch
The Baptist Student Ministry offers students free lunch at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the BSM building, located across from the UREC on the Edinburg campus.
ASL Club Meeting
The ASL Club will host an online event to learn basic American Sign Language from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Students of all majors can expand their knowledge, play games and practice their skills at the event. RSVP is available on V Link.
Taste of the Union
The Student Union will host the Taste of the Union from noon to 1 p.m. on the Student Union Commons in Edinburg and in El Comedor on the Brownsville campus. Those who purchase a food item will receive a free product and swag from Sodexo.
Online Concert
School of Music Assistant Professor Diana Seitz, on violin; Bowery Trio founding member Esther Seitz, on cello; and concert pianist Anastasia Dedik will present a classical and romantic chamber recital featuring works of Mozart, Rachmaninov, Turing and Pärt at 7 p.m. via online on the Patron of the Arts YouTube channel.
Saturday
Midterm Relaxation
The Bilingual Education Student Organization will conduct an online event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for students to have a relaxed evening with peaceful music, painting and coloring. RSVP is available on V Link.
Sunday
Belated Beethoven
The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra returns with Beethoven’s light-hearted Symphony No. 8. at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex in Brownsville. Admission is free.
–Compiled by Fatima Gamez Lopez
