Other Events
Monday, August 31
8 - 10 a.m. | Commuter Welcome to Campus: Coffee & Breakfast! | Outside Hawley Lounge
Calling all commuters! Swing by and grab a morning beverage and something to eat while heading to your first class!
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
10 a.m. - Noon | Welcome Wagon: Connections on the Move! | Campuswide
Kick off your SHU journey with Welcome Wagon: Connections on the Move! Keep an eye out for our team of graduate assistants as we travel around campus handing out welcome goodie bags and sharing resources designed to help you build connections and find your place in the SHU community. Learn more about Pioneers Together, upcoming involvement opportunities, and campus resources that can help you make meaningful friendships and feel at home from day one.
Sponsored by: Student Involvement & First-Year Programs
Tuesday, September 1
8 - 10 a.m. | Commuter Welcome to Campus: Coffee & Breakfast! | Outside Hawley Lounge
Calling all commuters! Swing by and grab a morning beverage and something to eat while heading to your first class!
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
Wednesday, September 2
6:15 p.m. | SHU Discovery Center Planetarium Show | SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Come and explore our vast universe & beyond with our planetarium show. Seats are limited to 65, and this is open to the public as well as the new Pioneers. Please arrive at 6 p.m. and check in at the front desk to get your complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by: SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
7 - 8:30 p.m. | Zen Chill Zone | Presentation Room, McMahon Commons
Get ahead of University stress. Enter the Zen Chill Zone. Between endless assignments, exam panic, and social drama, University life can leave your nervous system completely fried. You need a real break. Led by Venerable Shim Bo, a genuine Zen Buddhist monk and University interfaith chaplain, the Zen Chill Zone is your weekly sanctuary to hit pause, breathe, and reset. Here is what you'll get every week:
- Instant stress relief: Master deep breathing and meditation to calm your mind and sharply focus your attention
- Mental clarity: Discover practical Zen teachings to master your emotions, boost self-awareness, and make smarter, wiser life choices
- Zero-drama connections: Build authentic, wholesome friendships built entirely on kindness and mutual respect. No hidden agendas allowed
Stop surviving University life and start thriving. Join us this week to relax, renew, and find your calm in the chaos.
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry
Wednesday, September 9
6:15 p.m. | SHU Discovery Center Planetarium Show | SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Come and explore our vast universe and beyond with our Wednesday evening planetarium show. Seating is limited. This event is open to the public as well as first-year students. Please arrive at 6 p.m. and check in at the front desk to get your complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by: SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Thursday, September 10
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Commuter Lunch Series with Public Safety | Red's Pub
Come meet some of our public safety officers, have a free lunch, and learn some safety tips while being a commuter on campus. Come hungry!
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
2 - 4 p.m. | Wellness Fest | Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center
Please join us for Wellness Fest! Enjoy free ice cream, therapy dogs, engage in a community art piece, learn campus resources and meet your University mental health counselors!
Sponsored by: Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center
Friday, September 11
2 - 3:30 p.m. | Community Revitalization and Youth Leadership in Bridgeport CT | Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Join us for a conversation with a grassroots organization from Bridgeport about how green spaces, parks, gardens, and public spaces impact community health, safety, and belonging. Learn how young people can become changemakers through service, leadership, storytelling, and environmental stewardship while exploring the connection between environmental justice and public health.
Sponsored by: Community Engagement
Saturday, September 12
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Green Village Initiative Service Day | Green Village Initiative
Green Village Initiative is a non-profit in Bridgeport whose mission is to grow food, knowledge, leadership and community, through urban gardening and farming, to create a more just food system in Bridgeport. Green Village Initiative's farms and gardens nurture a grassroots movement of urban growers of all ages across the city. We manage a network of community gardens, Reservoir Community Farm, and a youth leadership program for the benefit of the Bridgeport community. You will be gardening and helping cleaning up the reservoir. Dress appropriately in attire that you are okay with getting dirty. Transportation will be provided.
Sponsored by: Community Engagement
Monday, September 14
3 - 4 p.m. | Ganesh Chaturthi | Assisi Room, West Campus
The event is a celebration of the Hindu god Ganesh, the god of new beginnings, the remover of obstacles, and the god of wisdom, fortune, prosperity and intelligence. It is marked by prayer and the sharing of sweets.
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry
Wednesday, September 16
2 p.m. | Ronc Fest | Roncalli Front Lawn
Join the Roncalli RSAs for Ronc Fest! There will be lawn games, crafts, and food. Bring you roommate, find some new friends, and have fun! Follow us on Instagram @roncallihallshu for more details.
Sponsored by: Residential Life
3:30 p.m. | Altered Book Series | Ryan Mature Library
Looking for a fun way to practice self care? Turn a used book into a creative journal in this weekly wellness group. Join the art making each Wednesday from September 16 to October 21 at 3:30 p.m. behind the café in the library.
Sponsored by: Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center
6:15 p.m. | SHU Discovery Center Planetarium Show | SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Come and explore our vast universe and beyond with our Wednesday evening planetarium show. Seats are limited to 65 and this is open to the public as well as new Pioneers. Arrive at 6 p.m. and check in at the front desk to get your complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by: SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Thursday, September 17
2 - 4 p.m. | Courtyard Hangout | Seton/Merton Courtyard
Stop by the Courtyard Hangout to meet new people, enjoy refreshments, and take part in a variety of fun activities.
Sponsored by: Residential Life
Friday, September 18
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Commuter Personalized Air Fresheners | Hawley Lounge
Calling all commuters! Swing by in between classes to make a personalized air freshener for your car.
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
6 - 9 p.m. | Salsa Night | Edgerton Atrium
Interested in learning more about Latino culture and a night of fun? Join us for a fun-filled Salsa Night featuring a beginner-friendly salsa class, authentic food, and refreshments. Dance, connect with others, and celebrate the richness of Latino culture. Follow us on Instagram @shulahispanidad for more information.
Sponsored by: La Hispanidad, Agape Center of Human Dignity
Sunday, September 20
1 - 4 p.m. | All Ages Sunday Football | Red's Pub
Love football but don't have your TV set up yet? Come to Red's to watch the 1 p.m. NFL game. Free food!
Sponsored by: Student Union & First-Year Programs
Tuesday, September 22
1 - 3 p.m. | Red's Commuter Open House | Red's Pub
Calling all commuters! Stop down to Red's Pub to check it out during the day to see what it has to offer. Check out our games, play some trivia, and have some free popcorn.
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
Wednesday, September 23
6:15 p.m. | SHU Discovery Center Planetarium Show | SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Come and explore our vast universe and beyond with our Wednesday evening planetarium show. Seats are limited to 65 and this is open to the public as well as the new Pioneers. Arrive at 6 p.m. and check in at the front desk to get your complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by: SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Friday, September 25
1 p.m. | Family Weekend 2026 | Campuswide
Welcome Pioneer families! Check out the full schedule of events on the Family Weekend website. Many events are ticketed and require purchase ahead of time, but there are tons of things to do in Fairfield and downtown!
Sponsored by: First-Year Programs
Saturday, September 26
All Day | Family Weekend 2026 | Campuswide
Welcome Pioneer families! Check out the full schedule of events on the Family Weekend website. Many events are ticketed and require purchase ahead of time, but there are tons of things to do in Fairfield and downtown!
Sponsored by: First-Year Programs
8 p.m. | Family Weekend Concert: Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band | Martire Family Arena
Join us for our traditional Family Weekend Concert, featuring Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band, for a Springsteen Celebration! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, head to the Family Weekend website.
Sponsored by: First-Year Programs
Sunday, September 27
All Day | Family Weekend 2026 | Campuswide
Welcome Pioneer families! Check out the full schedule of events on the Family Weekend website. Many events are ticketed and require purchase ahead of time, but there are tons of things to do in Fairfield and downtown!
Sponsored by: First-Year Programs
Wednesday, September 30
6:15 p.m. | SHU Discovery Center Planetarium Show | SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Come explore our vast universe and beyond with our evening planetarium show. Seating is limited to 65 guests, and the event is open to the public as well as new Pioneers. Arrive at 6 p.m. and check in at the front desk to receive your complimentary ticket.
Sponsored by: SHU's Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
Thursday, October 1
2 - 4 p.m. | Afternoon Tea with the Chaplains | Chapel Quad
The event is an opportunity for SHU community members, especially new students, to meet our interfaith chaplains and learn more about Campus Ministry programming in an informal and relaxed setting.
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry
2 - 4 p.m. | Commuter Cookie Day | Outside Hawley Lounge
Calling all commuters! It’s National Cookie Day! Stop by outside Hawley Lounge to grab your custom cookie featuring the commuter logo. Treat yourself to something sweet!
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
2 - 3:15 p.m. | Community Conversation: Identifying Your "Why?" | Toussaint Hall Lounge
This community conversation invites students to reflect on their personal values, motivations, and purpose in service. Through open dialogue and guided reflection, students will explore what inspires them to get involved, how their experiences shape their leadership, and how understanding their “why” can help them engage with others in a more meaningful and intentional way.
Sponsored by: Community Engagement
Monday, October 5
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Commuter Lunch Series with Counseling & Wellness | Red's Pub
Come meet some of the counseling & wellness staff, have a free lunch, and learn about the services they offer to all students, including commuters, on campus. Come hungry!
Sponsored by: Commuter Life
Wednesday, October 14
3 - 4:15 p.m. | Building Bridges: Community, Belonging & Social Justice | Chapel of the Holy Spirit Narthex
This conversation invites students to reflect on how community, belonging, and human rights are connected. Students will explore what it means to create spaces rooted in dignity, respect, inclusion, and care, while considering how their own actions, voices, and service can help build a more just and compassionate community.
Sponsored by: Community Engagement
Thursday, October 15
Noon - 3 p.m. | Commuter Custom Metallic Stickers | Hawley Lounge
Calling all commuters! Come to Hawley and customize your own metallic sticker for your laptop, water bottle, etc.
Sponsored by: Commuter Life