Today
SUBIR project
The Office of Engaged Scholarship & Learning invites freshmen to submit a scholarly proposal by Friday. Scholarly Undergraduate-Based Interdisciplinary Research (SUBIR) is an opportunity for freshmen to participate in research, creative works or community engagement projects and sharpen their scholarly skills. For more information, email esa@utrgv.edu.
Tie-Dye DIY
The Campus Activities Board will host a tie-dye shirts event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Tuesday on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. Materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who RSVP on V Link.
Pumpkin Fitness Challenge
University Recreation will host a pumpkin fitness challenge from noon to 4 p.m. at the Texas Southmost College Recreation Center in Brownsville. Participants will carry a pumpkin through a spooky obstacle course while being timed. The fastest time will receive a prize.
Free totes
The Student Union will give away free UTRGV tote bags to decorate from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Commons on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Wednesday in La Sala on the Brownsville campus. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bible Study
Christians at RGV will host a Bible study from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom and from noon to 1:45 p.m. in person in the Music, Science and Learning Center on the Brownsville campus. 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 1:45 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4:45 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.
Thriving Study Halls
The Women in STEM Programs organization will host a virtual study hall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Assignment assistance and studying motivation may be provided. RSVP is available on V Link.
GRCA Meeting
The Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Association will conduct an online general meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m to keep members informed about upcoming events, such as volunteer opportunities with agencies in the community.
Delight Ministries
Delight Ministries Brownsville, a Christ-centered community for college women, will host an event to learn more about Delight from 7:30 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Tuesday
ACJA Meeting
The American Criminal Justice Association Sigma Kappa Chi will host an online general meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to discuss future plans and activities.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Student Union will host a pumpkin decorating contest at noon at the Student Union East Patio on the Edinburg campus.
Wednesday
Costume Contest
The Student Union will host a costume contest at noon at the Student Union East Patio on the Edinburg campus. The top three finalists and fan favorite will win VBucks and a spooky trophy. To participate, contestants must register at the info desk by 11:30 a.m.
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 Meeting
The RGV German Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Main Building 2.502 on the Brownsville campus.
Vaquero Bingo
The Campus Activities Board will host an online Vaquero Bingo from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be multiple winners and one grand prize winner. RSVP is available on V Link.
Graphic Thoughts
The University Library will host Graphic Thoughts online from 5 to 6 p.m. to discuss horror in comics.
Chess Night
The Chess Club will host Chess Night from 5 to 6 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Building 2.207 on the Edinburg campus and from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sabal Hall 2.102 on the Brownsville campus.
Mariachi Aztlán Concert
Mariachi Aztlán and Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán will perform in concert at 2 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex in Brownsville. Admission is free. The concert is part of the Student Performance Series.
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.
Sex-Education Meeting
The Access for Sex-Education will host an online meeting from noon to 1 p.m. to introduce the organization, talk about events and advocacy.
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.
The People Series
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host an educational series about La Llorona to learn about the origins, versions and significance of the Latin American folklore from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Fiesta de Fright
The Department of Housing and Residence Life will host Fiesta de Fright from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Casa Bella Apartments Club House on the Brownsville campus. The event features a Halloween costume contest, games, food and music.
Online Concert
Flutist Krista Jobson, a School of Music assistant professor, and guitarist Hector Rodríguez, music lecturer, will perform at 7 p.m. online via the Patron of the Arts YouTube channel.
Halloween Drive-In Movie
The Student Union, in collaboration with the Campus Activities Board, will screen “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” directed by Michael Chaves, at 8 p.m. at the Baseball Parking Stadium Lot E-32. The movie is a supernatural horror film about paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren who try to uncover the truth behind a murderer’s claim of demonic possession.
Fall Festival
The Student Union and Campus Activities Board will host a fall festival at 6 p.m. on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus to celebrate the season with games, music, pumpkin carving and more. RSVP is available on V Link.
Friday
Luncho Libre: ‘Squid Game’ Edition
The University Library will conduct a discussion about theories, conspiracies and queries on the Netflix series “Squid Game” from noon to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom. The series is about hundreds of people with financial difficulties accepting a strange invitation to a survival game with a billion-dollar prize awaiting them.
Trunk or Treat
Student Activities will host trunk or treat from 6 to 9 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse parking Lot on the Edinburg campus. Games, a costume contest, music and more.
Sunday
Octubafest
The Patron of the Arts program will present its annual Octubafest concert at 2 p.m. in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Admission is free.
HalloFlute
The Patron of the Arts program will present its annual Holiday Flute Ensemble concert at 5 p.m. in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. The public may attend the concert in costume to win prizes. Admission is free.
–Compiled by Fatima Gamez Lopez
