Today
Last Day to Withdraw
Today is the last day to withdraw from Fall 2024 classes and receive a 25% refund.
‘Be Your Own Boss’
The Center for Innovation and Commercialization will offer a free “Be Your Own Boss” boot camp at 307 E. Railroad St. in Weslaco. The seven weekly sessions, which begin Oct. 4, will help 15 selected participants develop business ideas and skills. Apply by Friday at tinyurl.com/5h89wxvb.
Zumba Toning
University Recreation invites students to stay active and in shape through body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus.
Boxing
University Recreation offers boxing classes in which students and members will deliver jab, cross, hook and uppercut combinations from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 2 on the Edinburg campus.
Air Hockey Tournament
The Student Union will host an Air Hockey Tournament at 1 p.m. at the Game Room on the Brownsville campus.
Tuesday
Ready UTRGV
The Office of Emergency Management will host Ready UTRGV, offering safety resources for emergency preparedness from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dining & Ballroom Complex on the Edinburg campus, at the same time Wednesday in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus and at the same time Thursday in Clinical Education Building Room 1.100 on the Harlingen campus. The event is open to all UTRGV students, faculty and staff. The first 100 attendees will receive a free sling bag.
Study Abroad Fair
The Office of the Provost will host a Study Abroad Fair where students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about short-term summer programs offered abroad from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Main Building Courtyard on the Brownsville campus.
M.S. in Criminal Justice
Marika Dawkins and Gordon Crews, program coordinators of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions, will conduct a webinar on the master of science in criminal justice degree. The academic program will enhance students’ competence in the content of theories, principles and methods of criminal justice. The webinar, which will take place from noon to 1 p.m., is open to the public. Register online.
Linguistics Seminar
Jamie Starling, associate professor in the History department, will present “A Bilingual Republic? Texas 1836-1846” from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Academic Services Building Room 1.106 on the Edinburg campus, at the same time in Music, Science & Learning Center Room 1.105 on the Brownsville campus and via Zoom. ID: 449 301 4031.
‘Brain and Beyond’ Seminar
Dr. Jeremy Tanner, an assistant professor of neurology at the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UTHealth San Antonio and faculty in the South Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will present a virtual lecture titled “Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease.” The seminar is part of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s “Brain and Beyond” series. The event is open to students, faculty and staff from 3:3o to 5 p.m. Zoom ID: 823 8006 9138
MBA Programs Webinar
The UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship will host a webinar from 5 to 6 p.m. on its graduate programs, covering specializations, admissions, tuition and financial aid. To register, visit register.gotowebinar.com/rt/386041172308239711.
Zumba Step
University Recreation invites students to take part in Zumba Step from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus.
Wednesday
Yoga
University Recreation offers basic yoga from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus.
Thursday
M.S. in Kinesiology
Graduate Program Coordinator Zasha Romero will discuss UTRGV’s Master of Science in Kinesiology, which prepares students to promote healthy lifestyles and improve quality of life, from 5 to 6 p.m. To register for the virtual event, visit calendar.utrgv.edu/event/master-of-science.
Lotería Bash
The Center of Innovation and Commercialization will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with lotería, information booths and Mexican food from noon to 2 p.m. in the Quad on the Edinburg campus.
Hazing Prevention Panel
The Center for Student Involvement will sponsor a Hazing Prevention Panel from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dining & Ballroom Complex on the Edinburg campus. Hazing Prevention Week aims to educate students on the dangers of hazing and to foster a safe campus environment.
Friday
Boxing Training
University Recreation offers boxing classes from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at UREC Studio 2 on the Edinburg campus.
–Compiled by Vanessa Aguilar
