Published: Oct. 8, 2018

This week brings a workshop on hate speech vs. free speech, Pizza & Perspectives on South America, a discussion of one of America's most important conservative thinkers, fall fun at on Friday and more.

Students in the UMC atriumMonday, Oct. 8

Join Education Abroad to learn how you, too, can study operations managementin Valencia, Spain;culture warsin Rome; or the athlete as a national symbolin Lima, Peru. Learn more during these information sessions.

Trivia Night

Head to The Connection for Trivia Night! This event is free to enter; teams and individuals are welcome. Sign up begins at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge of everything from celebrities to sports to history and more—there are prizes for top finishers!


Tuesday, Oct. 9

State of the Campus address

Join the campus community for Chancellor DiStefano's annual State of the Campus address at 9 a.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for refreshments and conversation.

Career Services and Academic Advising will present an interactive workshop at 3 p.m. in with an opportunity to talk with advisors and enjoy snacks before and after the presentation.

presents a free special advancescreening of the highly anticipated movie, Bad Times at the El Royale, a few days before it gets released. The movie starts at 8 p.m. in Chem 140. Tickets are required and must be picked up at the Program Council office in (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday) before the movie.


Wednesday, Oct. 10

Activate: Free Speech or Hate Speech, What’s the Difference?

Enjoy free food and learn about activism, free speech and legal issues on our campus and beyond. This workshop begins at 4 p.m. in .

Join Rec Services and International Student Scholar Services for a fun game of bubble ball in The Recturf gym at 4 p.m. No registration or experience needed.


Thursday, Oct. 11

Need more things to do?

Come hear different South American student perspectives on culture, life in the U.S.and life back home. Plus, get a chance to ask your own questions and enjoy free pizza! Starts at noon in .

Come learn about Russell Kirk, one of the most important American conservative thinkers.Kirk'srejection of big government and big businessplaced him at odds with much of the conservative political movement. Gerald Russello, editor of The University Bookman (), will lead the discussion. Starts at 5:30 p.m. in Hale 230.


Friday, Oct. 12

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Students, faculty and staff are invited to join this fun UMC tradition! This month's theme is A Halloween Treat, sponsored by Health Promotion. Visit at 4 p.m. to decorate cookies and enjoy free pumpkin bread, hot apple cider and other snacks.