Day 19

Thursday, September 11

8 a.m. | Climb for a Cause | Valentine Health & Recreation Center

Join us as we remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. During the 9/11 Stair Climb Tribute, participants climb the equivalent number of stairs first responders faced in the Twin Towers. This symbolic event is a way to pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice.

Sponsored by: Club Sports

11 a.m. | September 11th Memorial | Chapel Quad

The College Republicans are hosting our annual event for September 11. We will place small American flags around the Chapel Quad in remembrance of those lost in the September 11 attacks.

Sponsored by: College Republicans

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Press & Refresh With the Spectrum Newspaper | Martire Center Atrium

Come enjoy an iced coffee and pick up a copy of the first Spectrum edition of the 2025-26 school year!

Sponsored by: Spectrum Newspaper

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Welcome Back Event with Alpha Delta Pi | Pioneer Pavilion Cabana 1

Alpha Delta Pi welcomes you back to campus to meet the sisters and grab some lemonade!

Sponsored by: Alpha Delta Pi

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Discover You at SHU | Career Lab, 2nd Floor McMahon Commons

Join Career Development for an engaging experience designed to help you explore your interests, values and goals. Learn about our Discover You program and how you can use it to identify potential majors and/or career paths that align with your interests. Take the first step toward building a future that's right for you.

Sponsored by: Career & Professional Development

4 - 5 p.m. | Calm the Cram: Managing Test Anxiety | Martire Center E244 (SAS Office)

Join us for a quick, practical session on understanding and managing test anxiety led by the Counseling Center and the Student Advising & Success. Learn simple strategies to stay calm, focused and confident. No cramming required-just real tools to help you succeed.

Sponsored by: Student Advising & Success and the Counseling Center

4 - 5:30 p.m. | SHU Deserve It: Gratitude & Growing | Pioneer Pavilion Cabana 2

Celebrate small joys and big gratitude! Write thank-you cards, reflect on what you’re grateful for and take home simple self-care tools to keep your mindset strong.

Sponsored by: First-Year Experience

5 - 7 p.m. | Music & Milkshakes with Student Events Team | Linda's 3rd Floor

Sip on some milkshakes and guess 2000's lyric to win some nostalgic prizes!

Sponsored by: Student Events Team (SET)

5 - 7 p.m. | Sigma Chi's Recruitment Rodeo | Pioneer Village Quad

Join us for Sigma Chi's first recruitment event of the year! Enjoy some food, yard games and other surprises on the Pioneer Village Upper Quad while you get to know the brothers. Follow @sigmachishu to stay updated.

Sponsored by: Sigma Chi and Interfraternity Council

7 - 9 p.m. | Sorority Recruitment Orientation | Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts

All students interested in joining a sorority (who also have registered online) are encouraged to attend this orientation meeting in preparation for recruitment. Students will be connected with their assigned recruitment counselor and learn details of the weekend ahead!

Sponsored by: Panhellenic Council and Fraternity & Sorority Life

8 - 9 p.m. | Jellycat Giveaway | TBD

Welcome to the Asian American Pacific Islanders Club! This will be our first meeting welcoming new members after the Just SHU It student involvement fair. We'll get to know one another through a meet and greet, dive into some games and give away a plushie to a lucky winner.

Sponsored by: Asian Pacific Islander Club