Upcoming events and activities
Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including a Ghostbusters-themed bowling tournament, Dining Services pop-ups, and several opportunities to focus on your mental health. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities.
Monday, Oct. 6
- International Student Social Coffee Break
- Write Club: A Collaborative Writing Event by REACH Lab and CHCI Student Council
- Bird Bucks: Mental Health Initiatives (multiple events)
- Let's Lock In
- Picture Perfect
- Q*mmunity Support Group
- My Personal History with...The Mapuche origin of French fries
- Speaker Event with Vivica Kraak
- REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Emergency Response Training
- Mind Body Flow (multiple sessions)
- QTPOC Movie Night - Steven Universe
- Full Moon Yoga
- Leaf & Ladle Pho Day
Tuesday, Oct. 7
- LGBTQ+ History Month Kick Off
- Mental Health Tabling (multiple events)
- Fiber Arts Collective
- Eating Well On A Budget - Financial Wellness
- The Power of Preparation: Salary Research & Budgeting for Success
- Flamenco Dance Class
- Community Gathering
- Tuesday Movie Night: La Bamba
- Open Mug, Open Mic
- Commitment to a Hazing Free Experience - Open Session
- College of Science Community Night at the APIDA+ Center
- Interfaith Dinners
- SUP Yoga
- Beginning Bowling Tournament - Ghostbusters Theme (Pinbusters)
Wednesday, Oct. 8
- Orientation Leader Summer Internship Table
- Twenty-First Birthday Project - Outreach (multiple events)
- Watercolor Wednesday Finding the Milky Way Project
- Reading Club
- Seminar Series on Academic Success: Effective Learning Strategies
- Free Build Night
- Something Sapphic: Carabiner Craft Night
- D&D Night, “The Legend of La Llorona”
- Threaded Together
Thursday, Oct. 9
- Art Pop Up: Stuffed Animal Creation
- Beyond the Frame: Fall 2025 Exhibitions
- Community Zine Workshop
- Artist Talk: Brian Dettmer
- Empowering Graduate Student Voices: Safety, Advocacy, and Support
- Roots to Wellness: Sit n Sew Workshops
- Seminar Series on Academic Success: Time Management Bootcamp
- Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session
- Kids Night Out
- Orientation Leader Summer Internship Info Session: VIRTUAL
- Silent Headphone Party
- Night-Time Guided Meditation
- Weekly Lesson & Social Dance
- Dancing’s Our Poison Weekly Thursday Workshop
Friday, Oct. 10
- Open HOP Hours
- Hispanic/Latinx Connect Lunch + Comida y Comunidad
- Founders Roundtable
- Connect Lunch
- Rambutan Aloha Day
- Atomic Pizzeria Wingfest
- Tea at Two
- Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving
- Owens Food Court Latinx Heritage Month
- Hokie Classic
Saturday, Oct. 11
- Outdoor Laser Tag
- Intro to Robotics Design Competition (Day 1)
- Talk: "Up Close with Chris Thile"
- Lifeskills: Handsewing Workshop
- Pre-Show Performance: Indian Run Stringband
- Graduate Student Mixer: Recharge Your Semester!
- Performance: Chris Thile
