College Cup, Night Against Procrastination, more to do at TU
Events you won't want to miss this week, including a DJ battle, spelling bee, media summit on building your brand, more
This week, get support tackling your assignments at the Night Against Procrastination, develop leadership skills at the Cultivate: Power of Positivity dinner, watch student entrepreneurs vie for $7,000 in funding at the College Cup or test your skills at a spelling bee. Then unwind with a DJ battle, spin classes with free smoothies and two special history lectures. Get out there and take advantage of all spring has to offer on campus.
Mon., April 6
Cycle and Smoothies
4 and 5 p.m., Burdick Hall
Activate your endorphins with a 45-minute cycle class in Campus Rec then celebrate with free smoothies. Sign up on the TU Campus Rec mobile app or the TU Campus Rec portal to enjoy this opportunity to get active and connected. Registration opens 24 hours in advance of each class.
More Monday events:
- Clash of Cultures DJ Battle, 6–9 p.m., West Village Commons Ballroom A
- Eid Gala, 6–9 p.m., University Union Ballrooms DandE
- Murray Jazz Residency concert featuring Drew Gress, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts 3066
- Swim Lessons at Campus Rec, 8 p.m., Burdick Pool
Tues., April 7
College Cup
5:30-8 p.m., StarTUp at the Armory
Watch student entrepreneurs pitch their business plan as they vie for a $7,000 prize. The College Cup is the culmination of a six-week, university-wide competition that helps students develop new ideas and innovations to positively impact the world.
More Tuesday events:
- Annual Media Summit: Going Solo and Building Your Media Brand, noon, University Union 322
- Stress Management Listening Circle, 1:30 p.m., University Union 329
- Softball vs. George Mason, 3 p.m., Tiger Softball Complex
- Biology Seminar Series, 3:30 p.m., Science Complex 2226
- Career Conversations, 4:30 p.m., University Union 222
- The Gaza Famine: International Laws, Politics and History, 5 p.m., University Union Theatre
- Spelling Bee Battle, 6–9 p.m., West Village Commons Ballrooms
Wed., April 8
Cultivate: The Power of Positivity
6:30 p.m., University Union Ballrooms
Students are invited to a special dinner to learn about and discuss the power of positivity as it relates to developing and exercising leadership skills. A special guest speaker will present during dinner and lead the conversation with fellow students.
More Wednesday events:
- Public Safety Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Paws Pavilion
- Women's Tennis vs. Morgan State, 3 p.m., Tiger Tennis Complex
- Headshots and Happy Hour, 5:30 p.m., University Union 225
- Drag Extravaganza, 6 p.m., University Union Paws
Thurs., April 9
Night Against Procrastination
7–10 p.m., Cook Library 208
Tackle your to-do list and set yourself up for a great end to the semester at the Night Against Procrastination in the Academic Commons. Drop in for access to tutors, writing and research help, academic coaching and advising, plus snacks, raffle prizes and de-stress activities.
More Thursday events:
- Global Experience Roundtable, 11:45 a.m., University Union 222
- Study Abroad and Away Group Advising, 2 p.m., Psychology Building 408
- Refracting History: Truth and Memory, 4 p.m., Cook Library 208
- Sabbatical Presentation: Leslie Harrison, 5 p.m., Liberal Arts 4210
- Top Rope Belay Clinic, 5 p.m., Burdick Hall
Fri., April 10
Murray Jazz Residency Concert featuring Drew Gress
8 p.m., Center for the Arts 3066
Guest artist Drew Gress '80 joins students from TU's Department of Music for a special concert culminating the Murray Jazz Residency. Gress is an accomplished bassist and composer.
More Friday events:
- $6 Friday lunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., campus dining halls
- Biotech Day, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Science Complex 2323
- Sabbatical Talk: Dr. Parviz Ghavamian, 11 a.m., Science Complex 1230
- College of Business and Economics Career Fair, 11 a.m., West Village Commons Ballrooms
Sat., April 11
Thrift Store Bus Tour
11 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at Union Garage bus slip
Hit the road with fellow Tigers for a curated tour of secondhand stores. You’ll spend the day finding hidden gems at Savers and Uptown Cheapskate. The tour is free but registration is required, so secure a spot while they’re available.
More Saturday events:
- Women's Lacrosse vs. Drexel, Noon, Tiger Field
- Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab ground survey, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Auburn House
What to do at TU this week is a snapshot of campus events based on information published in the TU events calendar. Visit the event links for the latest details and updates. To submit your event for inclusion in What to do at TU, post it in the events calendar at least two weeks before the event date.