Today
The People Series
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host an educational series from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom to learn about the legacy of Ernesto Galarza, a leading crusader for the rights of farm workers. RSVP
is available on V Link.
Bible Study
Christians at RGV will host a Bible study from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom. 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
2 to 3 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 and recruitment 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.
Thriving Study Halls
The Women in STEM Programs organization will host a virtual study hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today and Thursday via Zoom. Assignment assistance and studying motivation may be provided. RSVP is available on V Link.
Delight Ministries
Delight Ministries Brownsville, a Christ-centered community for college women, will host an event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss feelings and a connection to God. RSVP is available on V Link.
Tuesday
BESO General Meeting
The Bilingual Education Student Organization will conduct an informational session from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Holy Mass
The Catholic Campus Ministry will celebrate Mass from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Newman Catholic Student Center, 1615 W. Kuhn St
in Edinburg.
LGBTQ+ Social
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host a back to school college edition event from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Brownsville Student Union’s La Sala to connect with local organizations, socialize with others and learn about important resources.
Wednesday
Hispanic Heritage Month
The UTRGV Library will host a discussion on library resources dealing with Hispanic heritage from 11:30 a.m. to noon via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Virtual Involvement Fair
The Center for Student Involvement will host a virtual fair to help students connect with organizations registered at UTRGV from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Hispanic Heritage Month
The University Library will screen the short film, “Wási (Ver),” by filmmaker Amado Vilafaña Chaparro, from noon to 12:30 p.m. via online. The movie tells the story of the indigenous Arhuaco community of Kutunzama (Magdalena, Colombia). RSVP is available on V Link.
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. Register on Handshake or email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
German Club
The RGV German Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Main Building 2.502 on the Brownsville campus to discuss important topics.
Turn into a Comic
Students can turn their image into a cartoon during an event hosted by the Campus Activities Board from 4 to 6 p.m. today in ESTAC 1.101 on the Edinburg campus and from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in Cortez Hall on the Brownsville campus. RSVP is available on V Link.
Chess Night
The Chess Club will host chess night from 5 to 6 p.m. today in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Building Room 2.207 on the Edinburg campus and from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sabal Hall Room 2.102 on the Brownsville campus.
Thursday
Free Lunch
The Baptist Student Ministry offers students free lunch at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday in the BSM building, located across from the UREC on the Edinburg campus.
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.
Institutional Review Board
Engaged Scholarship and Learning will host a workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom and in ESTAC 1.112A on the Edinburg campus about the Institutional Review Board process and getting certified to conduct human subjects research. RSVP is available on V Link.
Virtual Involvement Fair
The Center for Student Involvement will host a virtual fair from 5 to 7 p.m. via Zoom to help students connect with spiritual and service organizations registered at UTRGV. RSVP is available on V Link.
Cuatro Obras Cortas
The Pharr Community Theater will host four short plays at 7:30 p.m. in the Pharr Amphitheater, 118 S. Cage Blvd., to commemorate Mexico’s Independence Day. The plays will be presented again at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday in the Pepe Salinas Auditorium, 1011 W. Kelly Ave. Admission is free.
Friday
Arts & Crafts
The First Year Experience organization will host an Arts & Crafts event from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in ESTAC 2.103 on the Edinburg campus and in BINAB 1.105 on the Brownsville campus. Students can create career vision boards, leaf art and Grandparents’ Day picture frames. RSVP is available on V Link.
Saturday
Ally Safe Zone
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host a training from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. RSVP is available on V Link.
Sunday
Soprano & Piano Concert
Soprano Rebecca Coberly and pianist Stacy Kwak will perform in concert in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Coberly is a professor and Kwak is a lecturer in the School of Music. Admission is free.
–Compiled by Fatima Gamez Lopez
