Today
Represent UTRGV
The Student Government Association is seeking student representatives to recommend for state-level positions in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the University of Texas System Board of Regents. The application deadline is Sunday.
Visit V Link for more information on how to apply.
GradBash
Alumni Relations will host GradBash 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Tuesday in the University Ballroom on the Edinburg campus and at the same time Wednesday and Thursday at the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus. Students may order class rings, buy caps and gowns, receive free snacks or giveaways, have their resume reviewed and more. For more information, contact Alumni Relations at 665-2500.
Ambassador Scholarship
Engaged Scholarship & Learning invites undergraduate students to apply for the Ambassador Scholarship to gain leadership experience, collaborative skills and network. Students may be awarded up to $1,500. The application deadline is Thursday. To apply, visit the Engaged Scholarship and Learning website.
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. in Education Complex 1.530 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.
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
BESO General Meeting
The Bilingual Education Student Organization will conduct a meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom to give members general information about the organization. RSVP is available on V Link.
Grief Through Art & Culture
The School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling will host an online discussion from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to talk about the healing power of grieving collectively through cultural rituals and ceremonies.
Día de los Muertos Baile
Housing & Residence Life and the Student Union will host a Día de los Muertos Baile from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Casa Bella pool area on the Brownsville campus. The event will feature a baile, drinks, food, altar de muertos and a catrin and catrina of the night contest. The first 250 students to attend will receive a free Day of the Dead T-shirt. For more information, email home@utrgv.edu.
Clarinet Concert
Clarinetist Jonathan Guist, a School of Music assistant professor, will perform in concert at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex in Brownsville. Admission is free. The concert is part of the Faculty Artist Series.
Wednesday
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.
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.
Jazz Concert
The UTRGV Jazz Big Band will perform in concert at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Admission is free. The concert is part of the Student Performance Series.
Thursday
Sex-Education Meeting
The Access for Sex-Education organization will host an informational session from noon to 1 p.m. to educate students about sexual health, where to find services, and how to advocate for reproductive health care programs.
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.
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.
Graduate and Professional School Fair
The UTRGV Career Center will conduct a Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is for students interested in law school, medical school or graduate schools. Register on Handshake. For more information, email careercenter@utrgv.edu.
Trumpet Concert
The UTRGV Trumpet Ensembles will perform a Musical Harvest concert at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Admission is free. The concert is part of the Student Performance Series.
Friday
The People Series
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion and DREAM Resource Center will host an educational series about the legacy of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and gay rights activist, from 2 to 3:30 p.m via Zoom. RSVP is available on V Link.
Noche de la Guitarra
The Patron of the Arts program will host its 24th Annual Noche de la Guitarra concert featuring 50 performers at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Admission is free.
Saturday
Celebration of Piano Music
The Patron of the Arts program will host The French Connection: A Celebration of French Piano Music at 7 p.m. in the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Center in Brownsville and at 4 p.m. Sunday in the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. The concert will feature repertoire ranging from the French composers Jean-Phillipe Rameau and Oliver Messiaen. Admission is free.
–Compiled by Fatima Gamez Lopez
