Monday 04-17-23 to Sunday 04-23-23

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SpringFest 2023

Jewish American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony

Mental Health Awareness Stop In Event

Media, Marginalization, and the LGBTQ+ Community: A Research Agenda

One Day, One SIUE

Marchdown Stepshow

India Night

Happening in Edwardsville

MUC Text Club

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SpringFest 2023

Monday, April 17
Welcome to Diagon Alley: SpringFest Kick Off
Stratton Quad
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Come out to the Quad to get all the supplies you will need to enjoy your time at Hogwarts!

Harry Potter Movie Night
MUC Mississippi/ Illinois Room
7:00 PM

The first 25 people to arrive will have the opportunity to adopt their very own Pigmy Puff plush just like Ginny's!

Tuesday, April 18
Crossed Wands Duleing Club: featuring Laser Tag
Meridian Ballroom
11:00 AM -2:00 PM

Take a break from classes and test your hand at dueling like a real wizard. Bring a team full of Order or Deatheaters, or join one when you arrive and battle it out with Laser Tag.

Flying Brooms Kickball Tournament (Sponsored by Campus Rec)
RECPLEX Softball Field
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Limited team registrations available. Register through IMLeagues.com/SIUE

Quidditch Tournament (Sponsored by Campus Rec)
RECPLEX - North Turf Field
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Limited team registrations available. Register through IMLeagues.com/SIUE

Yule Ball & Wand Shop
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rock out like Hogwarts Students did at the Yule Ball. We will have live music and treats straight off the trolley. While you are there, visit the potions station sponsored by Revitalize for a magical drink!

Wednesday, April 19
Triwizard Trivia Night
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7:30 PM

Come out and enjoy Campus Activities Board's Harry Potter-themed trivia night. Food and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that come in 1st and 2nd.

Thursday, April 20
Herbology Class
Goshen Lounge
11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Come join us at our herbology class where you will decorate a pot and plant a flower of your choice. Cupcakes for those who attend!

SpringFest 2023 is sponsored in part by the Campus Activities Board

Jewish American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony

Jewish American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Monday, April 17
4:00 PM

Virtual

Join The Hub on April 17th for our virtual Jewish American Heritage Month's Opening Ceremony with guest speaker, Peter Maer! Veteran broadcast journalist Peter Maer’s career centered on his White House coverage from the Carter to Obama administrations. His assignments included major world summits, political campaigns, and elections. He continues to serve as a CBS News Contributor special coverage.

Sponsored by Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub

Mental Health Awareness Stop In Event

Mental Health Awareness Stop In Event
Wednesday, April 19
12:00 PM
The Hub in MUC

Stop by The Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development Hub to learn about some resources available to you
and grab a cookie too!

Sponsored by Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub

Media, Marginalization, and the LGBTQ+ Community: A Research Agenda

Lecture:"Media, Marginalization, and the LGBTQ+ Community: A Research Agenda"
Wednesday, April 19
4:30 PM
Maple-Dogwood Room in MUC

Gary R. Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department of Mass Communications, will present an overview of his more than 25 years of research into how mass media have served to stigmatize and marginalize the LGBTQ+ community. He will discuss his findings from his studies of media texts, public opinion polls, and politics going back nearly 100 years, and will describe how these forces often times converged to make the world either a harder or easier place to live for its millions of LGBTQ+ identified inhabitants.

Sponsored by SIUE College of Arts & Sciences

One Day, One SIUE

One Day, One SIUE Giving is Magic
Thursday, April 20
6:30 PM
Stratton Quad

This event will provide opportunities to build successful collaborations with our faculty and staff, students, alumni, parents, friends and community partners as we boldly move forward together. Watch as campus goes red at sunset! Click here for more information and to register for the event!

Sponsored by SIUE Foundation

Marchdown Stepshow

Marchdown Stepshow
Saturday, April 22
5:00 PM
First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center

SIUE NPHC Marchdown is back! The National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting their annual step show in the First Community Arena, (Vadalabene Center Gym). More information here.

Sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council

India Night

India Night
Saturday, April 22
6:00 PM - 10:00Pm
Student fitness center (VC)

Get ready to experience the vibrant and colorful culture of India! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing performances, delicious food, and lively music. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something truly special. Let's come together and celebrate the rich and diverse culture of India in all its glory! Get event tickets here!

Sponsored by Indian Student Association

Happening in Edwardsville

Wildey Theater Movie Tuesday – Bullitt
Tuesday, April 18

All movies start at 7pm. Lobby opens at 6pm. The tickets are available for purchase starting at noon on the day of the movie at The Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash and check only. General admission is $3, college student with an ID is $1. Credit cards and cash are accepted for concessions. For more information, check Wildey Theater website.

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