Announcements: week of March 10, 2025

Announcements: week of March 10, 2025

Today 

DIY Charm Bracelet

The Learning Center will host a charm-bracelet making event from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Music, Science and Learning Center lobby on the Brownsville campus and from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Learning Center courtyard on the Edinburg campus. Attendees can learn about coaching services and have a chance to win prizes. All materials will be provided.  

Free Aguas Frescas

The Baptist Student Ministry will host a friendly session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Student Union on the Brownsville campus. Attendees can talk about Christian faith. Free aguas frescas will be served.

RGV German Club 

The RGV German Club will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Academic Building Room 2.212 on the Brownsville campus. 

Zumba 

University Recreation will host a Zumba session from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus. The fitness program combines Latin and International with dance moves, incorporating interval training to help improve cardiovascular fitness. 

IEEE Workshop

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering will host a workshop on report writing from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Engineering Building Room 1.272 on the Edinburg campus. No prior experience is required. 

Tuesday

Explore Graduate Programs

Graduate Recruitment and Admissions will host a virtual session from noon to 1 p.m. for students interested in how to apply for the graduate program, requirements, tuition and fees, and financial support while exploring their 140+ available programs. Registration online is required.

Why do Catholics…?

The Catholic Student Association will hold a discussion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Academic Building Room 2.219 on the Brownsville campus and at the same time Wednesday in the Student Union Mesquite Room on the Edinburg campus. Attendees can dive into their faith, from traditions to theology and discover what it truly means to be Catholic.

Wednesday

Leadership Bites: Conflict Management 

The Student and Leadership Academy and Center for Student Involvement will host a session from noon to 1 p.m. in the Main Building courtyard on the Brownsville Campus. Students can work in conflict management strategies while enhancing leadership skills, teamwork, self-awareness and stronger relationships. 

Women’s History Month

The Center for Student Involvement will host a celebration for Women’s History Month from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus. Attendees can meet inspiring women of the RGV and network with business owners, lawyers and entrepreneurs, featuring arts and crafts, snacks and a celebration of women’s impact in the world. 

BAA Meeting

The Brownsville Accounting Association will meet from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Academic Building Room 1.221 on the Brownsville campus. 

K.I.S.S Fundraiser 

The Korean International Student Society will sell stickers and snacks from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Library Courtyard B on the Edinburg campus. 

Thursday

Cycle Fit

University Recreation will host a cycling session from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in UREC Studio 1 on the Edinburg campus. The class provides a cardiovascular workout, pedaling through hill climbs, sprints and many other challenging drills and exercises.

Environmental Awareness Club

The Environmental Awareness Club will meet from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Palmetto Room on the Edinburg campus. Attendees will discuss upcoming events including field trips, fundraisers and symposiums and can meet people who are environmentally conscious and make new friends.

Friday

COLTT Session

The Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology will host a virtual session from 10 to 11 a.m. The session will provide students and faculty an introduction to Brightspace, the university’s new learning management system. Registration is required through utrgv.edu/training.

Holi Celebration

The Indian Cultural Association will celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of colors, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Chapel lawn on the Edinburg campus. Attendees can experience the festival and its cultural values.

–Compiled by Sophia Cortez