Today
Homecoming Dance
The Student Union will host a V My Valentine Homecoming Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. at the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Thursday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus. The dance, open to students only, will have free food, music and no dress code.
Tuesday
‘Loving’ Film Screening
The Student Leadership Academy and Center for Student Involvement will host a screening of “Loving” from 5 to 7 p.m. in Music, Science and Learning Center Room 1.105 on the Brownsville campus and from 7 to 9 p.m. in Student Academic Center Room 1.112 on the Edinburg campus. The movie details the life of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, and the hardships they endure throughout their relationship. Free snacks will be provided to attendees.
Wednesday
Homecoming Parade
The Homecoming Victory Trail, which is the official school homecoming parade, will take place at 4 p.m. on the Brownsville campus and at 6 p.m. on the Edinburg campus. In Brownsville, the parade will start behind the Main Building and end at the Casa Bella Apartments. In Edinburg, the parade will depart from the UREC and end at the Fieldhouse.
Library Resources Discussion
The University Library will host a discussion of its resources for Black History Month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. Attendees must RSVP to receive the Zoom invitation and password.
Student involvement Fair
The Office of Student Involvement will host an Involvement Fair from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Main
Building Courtyard on the Brownsville campus and at the same time Thursday on the Student Union Chapel Lawn
on the Edinburg campus. Departments and student organizations will hold tabling sessions to teach students the benefits and opportunities the university and student organizations offer, as well as give away promotional items, school supplies and snacks.
Thursday
The People Series: Derrick Bell
Students can learn about Derrick Bell, the late civil rights attorney, legal scholar, professor and political activist, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The event is hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and DREAM Resources. To RSVP, visit V Link.
Family Movie Night
Family Involvement and the Center for Student Involvement invite Vaquero families to the screening of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dining and Ballroom Complex on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Saturday in Salón Cassia on the Brownsville campus. The event is part of Family Weekend.
Friday
Meet the Candidate
The Civic Engagement Alliance will host “Meet the Candidate” with gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the PlainsCapital Bank Theater in the Student Union on the Edinburg campus. The event will also be livestreamed at the Student Union veranda on the Brownsville campus.
Brunch with the Deans
Family Involvement and the Center for Student Involvement will host Brunch with the Deans from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is part of Family Weekend.
Scavenger Hunt
Family Involvement and the Center for Student Involvement will hold a scavenger hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. in the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus. The event is part of Family Weekend.
Family Picnic
Family Involvement and the Center for Student Involvement will host a picnic from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Student Union Patio on the Edinburg campus. The event is part of Family Weekend.
SFAC Meeting
The Student Fee Advisory Committee will meet online to review Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposals from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The committee will also meet online on Feb. 25 and March 4. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at dos@utrgv.edu or call 665-2260 to RSVP and/or request accommodations.
–Compiled by Diana Alvarez-Tovar
