Just in case you missed the posters, Charger Connection posts, or emails, here is a list of upcoming events that you may not know about.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
The Caribbean Student Association will host “Learn How to Cook a Caribbean Dish” at 9 p.m. in the Marketplace. RSVP on Charger Connection to attend and learn about Caribbean culture and food along with enjoying good food while broadening your horizons.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
From 1 to 3 p.m. in the Moulton Lounge, the Indian Student Council (ISC) will be doing Henna Tattoos for anyone who comes by. While getting a Henna design, you will also be able to learn more about this tradition.
Another event taking place on Wednesday is National First-Gen Student Day, which will be hosted by four campus organizations: the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Career Development Center, Dean of Students Office and First Generation Student Association. This event will serve as an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students at the university through a networking event in the Alumni Lounge from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m..
Thursday, Nov. 9
To continue celebrations for Native American Heritage Month, the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion will host a Painting and Potting Event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to paint pots while learning about how it relates to Native American and Indigenous culture.
Friday, Nov. 10
The ISC will be hosting a larger event in collaboration with the Office of Graduate and International Student Life: the annual Diwali Celebration. Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights, which ISC and OGISL will be holding in the Beckerman Recreation Center from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This campus celebration will have authentic Indian cuisine, dancing and a “vibrant evening of happiness,” according to their Charger Connection post.
Saturday, Nov. 11
On Saturday, the Native American Heritage Month will host a trip to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center sponsored by the Myatt Center. This trip will serve as an opportunity to experience the Honoring the Veterans Powwow that will pay tribute to the courage and service of Native Americans and non-Native Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces. To participate, you must RSVP for the trip and arrive at the Maxcy Shuttle Stop by 11 a.m.
A soccer tournament hosted by the Graduate Student Council and OGISL at 4 p.m. at Kathy Zolad Stadium. This will be a great opportunity to cheer on fellow graduate students at the university.
If there are other campus wide events that you feel are not being publicized enough, reach out to us via [email protected].