Hey everyone, we hope you've been having an awesome week so far! We are getting ready to launch our exec board application process, so think about if you'd like to get involved with UCB! We not only put together this weekly email but put together events and need support with promo. Watch our social media for updates.
Weekends @ Emory is the ultimate guide to fun activities on Emory's campus! We are the University Center Board (UCB), a student organization that is the governing and programming board of Emory Student Center. Our aim is for students to have fun and safe events to go to on weekends. If you are a student organization looking to promote an event through this email, you can send the event title, description and a graphic to esc@emory.edu
Sponsored by Emory Reproductive Health Association
Intersectional Women's History Month Celebratory Event 12am-11:45pm (happening now!) | Online Cost: FREE In honor of ERHA's Women's History Month Campaign, we want to celebrate the initiatives we've highlighted that address the needs of Black women's health within their communities. Join us for a celebratory event on our IG. All day we will be posting singing, dance and performance videos from artists who want to celebrate and highlight some of our amazing Black women/femme led initiatives! Please tune in on our page this day to get involved!
Sponsored by Women in STEM
WiSTEM + BLIS + AWIS + ProgramHers Networking Night 6pm-7pm | ESC Multipurpose Room 3 Cost: FREE, RSVP You will have the opportunity to speak with women professionals in the STEM fields to learn about their experiences and possible jobs or internship opportunities! Pizza and refreshments will be provided!
Sponsored by Black Studies Collective
Black Studies Meet and Greet 6pm-7pm | Math and Science Center Lobby Cost: FREE The Black Studies Collective is hosting a meet and greet for anyone interested in bridging the gap between Black scholarship and our everyday lives. We’ll have food, drinks, and great conversation. Come through and learn more about BSC and how you can get involved!
Sponsored by Bengali Association for Students at Emory
Pohela Boishakh 6:30pm-8:30pm | Campus Life Pavillion Cost: FREE Join the Bengali Association for Students at Emory for our slightly early celebration of Bengali New Year this year! Pohela Boishakh marks the first day of the first month of the Bengali Calendar (Boishakh). In cities and Kolkata and Dhaka alike huge festivities and parades are carried out and BASE hopes to bring such festivity to the Emory student body this year! Come join us for food, performances, and more!
Sponsored by Dooley After Dark
Dooley After Dark: Movies and Moonlight 8pm-12:30am | McDonough Field, Clairmont Cost: FREE Join us on the McDonough and SAAC Field for a fun movie night! The movies will start at 8 pm and at 10 pm on both campuses. Feel free to stay the whole time, come late, or leave early! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
An ancient American weaving technique in which the weaver’s body is actually a part of the loom, backstrap weaving has been used for thousands of years to create colorful textiles. One end of the loom is tied around a tree, the other around the weaver’s waist. Find a shady spot under a tree on the Quad and weave a colorful textile of your own. First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Join us Friday, April 1st in Cox Classroom B at 2 pm for a vegan cooking demo! We will be making a simple and easy snack that you can make when you are either relaxing or need some quick fuel! See you then!
Free food, music, and more following the concert in the DCT! 10pm-12am!
Sponsored by Emory Athletics
Emory Men's Tennis Match vs. DePauw 10am-1pm| WoodPEC Cost: FREE, RSVP here
Come out and support the Emory Men's Tennis team this Saturday at Senior Day! The Eagles will take on DePauw University Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 A.M. The senior celebrations and recognition will take place prior to the start of the match at 10:00 A.M. Come watch our tennis team this Saturday and cheer them on to victory!
Sponsored by Emory Athletics
Emory Women's Tennis vs. DePauw 2pm-5pm| WoodPEC Cost: FREE, RSVP here
Hey Eagles! Come out and support the Emory Women's Tennis team this Saturday as they take on DePauw for the teams Senior Day. The match will follow the men's tennis match and will begin at 2:00 P.M. The senior recognition and celebration will being prior to the start of the match. Come enjoy some fresh air and cheer our Eagles onto victory!
Sponsored by The Climate Reality Project Campus Corps: Emory University Chapter, Emory Climate Organization, Emory Climate Analysis and Solutions Team
Universities for a Greener Georgia 1pm-4pm| ESC Multipurpose Room 1 Cost: FREE, RSVP here
This event is the kickoff to the Emory Climate Coalition's Climate Week. After a keynote address by activist Chandra Farley, it will consist of panels of faculty and Atlanta community members about topics related to climate change, as well as presenters researching and working on climate issues. A light lunch will be provided. Participants are welcome to stop by for any particular sessions that are of interest to them. Some sessions will also be broadcasted on Zoom.
Sponsored by Phi Delta Epsilon
PhiDE Anatomy Fashion Show 6pm-8pm| McDonough Field Cost: FREE, RSVP here
Since 2012, PhiDE students have been walking the runway in campus ballrooms to showcase different artists’ renditions of the human body. Models wear spandex and are painted head-to-toe with paint. Students from community organizations join as models, painters, performers and audience members. There is food, entertainment, prizes and a Master of Ceremonies to share the story of each work of art.
Sponsored by Emory Pride
Emory Pride Prom 8:30pm-11pm| ESC Multipurpose Room 4 Cost: FREE, RSVP here
All genders and sexualities are welcome; this dance is a safe space for everyone to be themselves, including in how they dress. In this spirit, there is no recommend dress code; attendees may dress in any way they feel best represents their identity. Admission is free-of-charge. RSVP is not required, but encouraged, especially if bringing a guest! There will be a check-in desk where we may check IDs depending on university guidelines at the time of the dance. Guests from outside the university will be asked to bring a picture ID with them.
Sponsored by South Asian Student Association
Holi 12pm-3pm | Patterson Field
Cost: FREE Please join SALSA and SASA to celebrate the Hindu festival of colors.
Sponsored by Dooley After Dark
Dooley After DarkL The Sneaker Exit 12:30pm-4:30pm | Cobb Galleria Centre
Cost: FREE The Sneaker Exit is the ultimate sneaker trade show. Highlighting sneakers and the streetwear culture. The premier stop for your sneaker journey. The Sneaker Exit is a fun environment for you to conduct transactions of footwear, clothing, and accessories. Check out https://thesneakerexit.com/atlanta/ and @thesneakerexit on Instagram!
Sponsored by South Asian Student Association
Spring Gala 7pm-9pm | ESC Multipurpose Room 4,5,6
Cost: FREE Get excited because the Spring Gala is right around the corner 🤩🌸 this is our largest collaborative event of the year (ASO x VSA x CUSO x JCC x TASA x NAACP x KUSA) and will take place on SUNDAY, APRIL 3! Come enjoy some delicious Asian food, amazing performances, win raffle prizes, and make fun memories with your friends!
Sponsored by PI BETA PHI
Arrow Games 8am-5pm | McDonough Field
Cost: FREE A field day type fundraising event where groups of 3-5 can form to participate in various activities such as water balloon toss, ring toss, 3 legged race, pingpong shake (fill up a tissue box with ping pong balls, tie it to a person and they try to shake out as many as they can within a given time), frozen t-shirt competition, cornhole, spoon race, and potentially a relay race
Sponsored by Rollins Student Government Association
2022 NPHW Community and Belonging Showcase- Racism as a Public Health Crisis April 4, 12pm-1pm | RSPH Skybridge and First Floor Plaza Cost: FREE Stop by the poster presentations along the bridge and the first floor plaza to learn about how Rollins students have been addressing racism as a public health crisis by getting involved with underserved/ historically underrepresented communities. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by Emory Science Advocacy Network
EScAN Letter Writing Campaign April 5, 2pm-4pm | Whitehead Biomedical Research Building Cost: FREE Join EScAN to write letters to our representatives about issues affecting Georgians. This year, we are writing to implore our reps to cap drug prices for Medicare in the Build Back Better Act and deny the permit for Twin Pines Mineral to drill for titanium near Okefenokee Swamp. We hope you will join us! Free food, drinks, and swag.
Sponsored by Muslim Students Association
Ramadan Iftar Dinner April 5, 7:30pm-9:30pm | Cannon Chapel Cost: FREE Join us for a Ramadan iftar meal at the tents outside Cannon Chapel! Maghreb prayer will be in the sanctuary on the 3rd floor after water and dates.
Sponsored by Salsa Club
Salsa Club Lessons FRIDAYS 6pm-8pm | Clairmont SAAC Room 211 Cost: FREE , RSVP HERE Recurring salsa lessons, now 6:00-7:00 PM for beginners & 7:00-8:00 PM for advanced.
Sponsored by Catholic Student Union and Catholic Graduate Student Association
Stations of the Cross FRIDAYS 5:30pm-6:15pm | University Catholic Center Cost: FREE, RSVP HERE Join us in prayer and reflection on the Passion of Christ with our newly installed outdoor Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross is a 14-step devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth. All are invited!
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