Today
Madness Dance and Lip Sync Contest
UTRGV Madness Dance and Lip Sync Contest registration is now open on V Link. UTRGV Madness will take place at 9 p.m. Oct. 29 in the UTRGV Fieldhouse. For more information, contact Sara Hernandez, associate athletic director for Marketing and Strategic Initiatives, at sara.hernandezmendez@utrgv.edu.
United Union
The Student Union will host United Union from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Union East Patio on the Edinburg campus and at the Student Union veranda on the Brownsville campus to celebrate National Coming Out Day. The event will provide education, advocacy and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday 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 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.
Risk Management
Caring for the Valley, an organization that provides medical outreach to underserved populations throughout the Rio Grande Valley, will host an informational session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. online to discuss the risk management for the year. RSVP is available on V Link.
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.
Piano Concert
School of Music Assistant Professor and pianist Kenneth Saxon will present music inspired by the great out-of-doors at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex in Brownsville. Admission is free.
Delight Ministries
Delight Ministries Brownsville, a Christ-centered community for college women, will host an event to learn more about Delight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Tuesday
Billiards Tournament
The Student Union will host a billiards tournament from noon to 1 p.m. in the Game Room on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Wednesday in the Game Room on the Brownsville campus.
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.
General Meeting
American Criminal Justice Association Sigma Kappa Chi will host a general meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via online to discuss future plans and activities.
Bottesini Anniversary Concert
The Patron of the Arts program will host an academic double bass studio recital focusing on the works of Italian composer, conductor and double bass virtuoso Giovanni Bottesini at 7 p.m. in the UTRGV Library Auditorium on the Edinburg campus. Admission is free.
Wednesday
LGBT+ History Month
The University Library will host an informational session from 11:30 a.m. to noon via online to discuss the library resources dealing with LGBT+ History. RSVP is available on V Link.
‘La Apuesta’ Auditions
The Latino Theatre Initiatives will conduct auditions for the shepherds’ play, or pastorela, “La Apuesta,” by Hugo R. Gómez, at 2 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building South Room 185 and at the same time Thursday. Actors must be fluent in Spanish. For more information, contact the play’s director, Priscylla Guzman, at priscylla.guzman01@utrgv.edu.
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. Registration is available on Handshake or email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
German Club Meeting
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.
Horror Movie Party
The Campus Activities Board will host a horror movie watch party from 6 to 8 p.m. online; a prize will be given to three winners at the end of the movie. Students must have a Netflix account to attend the event. RSVP is available on V Link.
Kahoot Trivia
The Campus Activities Board will host a trivia night on Kahoot from 6 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom, students will have a chance to win some CAB prizes. RSVP is available on V Link.
Thursday
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.
Depression Screening Day
The UTRGV Counseling Center will conduct a Depression Screening Day from 2 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. One of the clinical therapists will take participants to a private virtual breakout room for a 10-minute discussion on mood and brief assessment. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at counseling@utrgv.edu. Meeting ID: 889 8946 5822.
Marvel Trivia
The Student Union will conduct a Marvel Trivia contest at 4 p.m. via Zoom to put students’ knowledge on the Marvel cinematic universe to the test. RSVP is available on V Link.
Friday
Ally Safe Zone
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host an informational session from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. via Zoom to discuss pronouns, sex and gender, inclusive language and campus and community resources to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. RSVP is available on V Link.
–Compiled by Fatima Gamez Lopez
