Today
Campfire Building
University Recreation will host clinics for campfire construction, starting methods and fire safety at 12:15 p.m. on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus and at the same time on the Chapel lawn on the Edinburg campus. UREC will also promote an outdoor trip for the spring. For more information, call 665-3743 or email alex.hintz@utrgv.edu.
UNO Tournament
An UNO tournament will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Game Room on the Edinburg campus. Students will get a chance to win VBucks.
Graduation Bash
The Alumni Relations Office will host a Graduation Bash for students graduating in Fall 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library lobby on the Edinburg campus and at the same time in the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus. Free giveaways and snacks will be provided. For more information, call 665-2500.
Tuesday
Cultural Café: Open Mic Night
Students can showcase their talents and enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate in an Open Mic Night in honor of Filipino American History from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Music, Science & Learning Center lobby on the Brownsville campus. For more information, email culturalcouncil@utrgv.edu.
Lunchtime ‘Harry Potter’ Trivia
A ‘Harry Potter’ trivia game will take place from 12:15 to 2 p.m. in La Sala on the Brownsville campus. Free food will be provided. For more information, email studentunion@utrgv.edu.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Students can participate in a pumpkin carving contest at 9 a.m. at the Student Union East Patio on the Edinburg campus. The top three finalists will be awarded VBucks.
Wednesday
Poker Tournament
Students can participate in the Student Union poker tournament for a chance to win VBucks. Free popcorn will be provided at 12:30 p.m. in the Game Room on the Brownsville campus.
Fright Fest
Fright Fest, a night of free food, DJ music, dancing and a haunted house will take place at 7 p.m. in the Student Union on the Edinburg campus.
Thursday
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
The Student Union will host a Super Smash Bros. tournament at 12:30 p.m. in the game rooms on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Finalists will be awarded VBucks. For more information, email studentunion@utrgv.edu or call 665-7898.
Public Heritage Lecture
Laura Schiavo, an associate professor of museum studies at George Washington University, will present a lecture titled “Preserving Heritage Interpreting History and the Meaning of ‘Diversity’” at 3:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building North 1.101 on the Edinburg campus.The lecture is part of UTRGV’s Public Heritage Series.
Volleyball game
The UTRGV Volleyball Team will face off against Seattle University at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse on the Edinburg campus. Admission is free to all UTRGV students with a valid ID.
–Compiled by Brigitte Ortiz
