Welcome back from break Vandals! With only three weeks remaining in the semester, this can be a stressful time for students. Take a break from studying this week and de-stress by participating in these exciting activities and events happening on campus!
Women’s Center
This Thursday from 12 – 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Gym 109, students can attend the Lavender Lunch to enjoy a free lunch and time with friends at the Women’s Center. This is a great opportunity to take a break and meet some new friends!
The Women’s Center will also be hosting Friday Crafternoon this Friday in Memorial Gym 109. From 12:30-2:30 p.m., attendees will get the chance to decorate cookies to eat or share and spend time with friends.
Musical Performances
The Early Music Ensemble and UI Orchestra will be performing this Monday from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Admin Auditorium. This concert is unique in that musicians will be performing compositions from 17th century Europe and will be exploring period instruments and historical performance techniques.
This Thursday the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing from 7:30 – 9 p.m. in the Admin Auditorium. On Friday, Jazz Bands and Jazz Choirs will be performing from 7:30-9 p.m. in the LHSOM Haddock Performance Hall. Tickets for all concerts this week are $10 for students and $12 for others.
Photos with Santa
The Vandal community has the chance to take some festive photos with Santa and Joe Vandal this week! On Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. students can gather in the ISUB Rotunda to get a fun picture for the holidays.
The Nutcracker
Kick off the holiday season with this whimsical performance of “The Nutcracker” Ballet happening this Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Hartung Theater. UI Festival Dance will be collaborating with Ballet Victoria to put on this memorable performance. Tickets range from $25-40 and can be purchased online.
Vandal Athletics
This Wednesday, Vandal Men’s Basketball will be competing against The University of Denver starting at 6 p.m. in the ICCU Arena. Men’s Basketball will play again on Saturday against Cal Poly starting at 2 p.m. in the ICCU Arena.
Women’s Basketball will be playing against Texas A&M University – Commerce at 6 p.m. Friday in the ICCU Arena.
Vandal Swim and Dive will be competing this weekend in the Vandal Invite that runs Friday through Sunday at the UI Swim Center.
Grace Giger can be reached at [email protected]