Best Week Ever 2019

Best Week Ever is right around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on all the festivities. Best Week Ever is the official welcoming experience for students. This campus-wide initiative takes place during the first week of the fall semester and will feature 4 signature events, as well as several events hosted by campus partners. Come and meet other students, gain valuable campus resources, and celebrate UTRGV’s culture and tradition.

Special thanks to our campus partners who helped make this week possible: Campus Activities Board, Office of Global Engagement, President's Office, Student Media and University Marketing & Communications. 

Welcome to UTRGV!



Monday, Aug. 26 

Info Depots

Info Depots 

Not sure where to go on your first day of class? Student Activities has you covered with Info Depots. Located in various locations on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses, they will set you up with a campus map, directions, snacks, and event information.

 

Brownsville - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Various Locations - Brownsville:
Student Union Lawn, Main North Lawn, Sabal Lawn, Main Courtyard, Music Science & Learning Center Courtyard

Edinburg - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Various Locations - Edinburg:
Walkway between HPE 1 & 2, Walkway outside of the library between the library and COBE, Troxel Lawn close to the E9 parking lot, Visitors Center Outdoors near the Bronc Statue, & Student Union North Lawn



Attention Brownsville students, faculty and staff! Today is your day to celebrate with Best Week Ever. We will see you at all of today's events.



Tuesday Aug. 27

Info Depots

Info Depots

Not sure where to go on your first day of class? Student Activities has you covered with Info Depots. Located in various locations on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses, they will set you up with a campus map, directions, snacks and event information.

Brownsville - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Various Locations-Brownsville:
Student Union Lawn, Main North Lawn, Sabal Lawn, Main Courtyard, Music Science & Learning Center Courtyard

Edinburg - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Various Locations-Edinburg:
Walkway between HPE 1 & 2, Walkway outside of the library between the library and COBE, Troxel Lawn close to the E9 parking lot, Visitors Center Outdoors near the Bronc Statue, & Student Union North Lawn



Tuesday Aug. 27

 International Meet & Greet

International Meet & Greet

 

BMain to BSTUN Lawn - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Join the Office of Global Engagement and their partners as they host the International Meet and Greet. This event includes a parade of flags with students and staff representing the different countries of international students at UTRGV.

Parade of Flags route begins at BMain and ends at BSTUN Lawn. 

For information or accommodations contact Office of Global Engagement at oge@utrgv.edu 



Tuesday Aug. 27

Picnic with the president

Picnic with the President 

PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Dr. Bailey’s Picnic with the President is your opportunity to dine with the university president and his  administration. Stop by the PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon at the Brownsville Student Union for a free hamburger or hot dog with all the trimmings.

For more information or accommodations contact universityevents@utrgv.edu



Tuesday Aug. 27

The Stomp

The Stomp 

BSTUN Lawn - 4 p.m.

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.  

The Stomp is THE signature event for Best Week Ever. This event brings student organizations, university departments, area merchants, community service agencies and representatives from Your college together to welcome students during the first week of the fall semester.

FREE food, games and swag are available with a valid UTRGV student ID.

For information or accommodations contact Student Activities at studentactivities@utrgv.edu





Wednesday, Aug. 28

utrgv day 2019

UTRGV Day

 

EDBCX Ballroom - 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

EDBCX Ballroom 

UTRGV Day is the official celebration to honor the founding of UTRGV. The celebration takes place the first Wednesday of the fall semester. Come join the fun and show off your Vaquero pride!

FREE cupcakes, snacks and t- shirts with a valid UTRGV student ID.

For information or accommodations contact the President's office at universityevents@utrgv.edu

PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon - 2 p.m.

2 p.m. 

PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salon 

UTRGV Day is the official celebration to honor the founding of UTRGV. The celebration takes place the first Wednesday of the fall semester. Come join the fun and show off your Vaquero pride!

FREE cupcakes, snacks and t- shirts with a valid UTRGV student ID.

For information or accommodations contact the President's office at universityevents@utrgv.edu



Wednesday, Aug. 28

Cultural Awareness Lecture

with Guest Speaker: Dr. Justin Velten

Edinburg - 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

EDBCX Ballroom 

Our guest speaker, Dr. Justin Velten is a professor, researcher, and president of Go Culture International. Go Culture International exists to provide the most reliable intercultural competency assessment tool. During his presentation, he will define cultural awareness and provide tips on how to acquire, measure and what are its components, elements and principles.

For information or accommodations contact the Office for Global Engagement at oge@utrgv.edu



Wednesday, Aug. 28

Campus Activities Board Presents

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

Brownsville - Salon Cassia, 3:30 p.m.

Joing the Campus Activities Board for a Free Movie Screening of the Avengers: Endgame inside Salon Cassia.

Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.

For information or accommodations contact CAB at cab@utrgv.edu.

Edinburg - ESTUN PlainsCapital Bank, 3:30 p.m. Theater

Joing the Campus Activities Board for a Free Movie Screening of the Avengers: Endgame inside the PlainsCapital Bank Theater at the Student Union.

Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.

For information or accommodations contact CAB at cab@utrgv.edu.



Edinburg it is your turn to celebrate the first week of school during Best Week Ever! Check out all the events taking place at the Edinburg campus.



Thursday, Aug. 29

International Meet & Greet

International Meet & Greet

EPAC A - EDBCX Ballroom Lawn - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Join the Office of Global Engagement and its partners as they host the International Meet and Greet.

This event includes a parade of flags with students and staff representing the different countries of international students at UTRGV.

Additionally, this event features lots of fun games to kick off the fall semester.

Parade Route begins at the Performing Arts Complex (EPAC A) and ends at the EDBCX Ballroom Lawn. 

For information or accommodations contact the Office of Global Engagement at oge@utrgv.edu



Thursday, Aug. 29

picnic with the president

Picnic with the President

EDBCX Ballroom - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Dr. Bailey’s Picnic with the President is your opportunity to dine with the university president and his administration. Stop by the Ballroom for a free hamburger or hot dog with all the trimmings.

For information or accommodations contact the President's office at universityevents@utrgv.edu



Thursday, Aug. 29

Career Center's Resume Workshop

ESSBL Executive Tower Lobby - 12 p.m.

12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

At this Resume Workshop, have a hot dog while you get your resume reviewed by the Career Center staff.

Hot dogs are available while supplies last. 

For information or accommodations contact the Career Center at careercenter@utrgv.edu

 



Thursday, Aug. 29

The Stomp

The Stomp

HPE 2 Track & Field - 4 p.m.

4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

The Stomp is THE signature event for Best Week Ever. This event brings student organizations, university departments, area merchants, community service agencies, and representatives from Your college together to welcome students during the first week of the fall semester.

FREE food, games, and swag are available with a valid UTRGV student ID.

For information or accommodations contact Student Activities at studentactivities@utrgv.edu.