Western Campus Events

Welcome Week 
Jan. 17-20

• Coffee and Connections Meetup - Jan. 17 | 9-11 a.m. | Galleria
• Speed Friending Lunch - Jan. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Galleria
• Breakfast Before Class - Jan. 19 | 9-11 a.m. | Galleria
• National Popcorn Day - Jan. 19 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Pantry
• Coffee and Connections Meetup - Jan. 20 | 9-11 a.m. | Galleria

Lunar New Year
Jan. 23
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Lower Galleria)
Join Student Engagement as we celebrate the year of the Rabbit! We'll provide lunch, games, and prizes - and maybe a surprise or two for good fortune in the new year!

Snow Painting
Jan. 25
2-4 p.m. (South Courtyard)
Just as the name implies, we're going to paint the snow! We'll mix paint and spray the snow of the courtyard. No snow? That's okay, we'll paint canvases indoors.

Mystery Movie
Jan. 26
1 p.m. (Galleria)
Come check out the mystery movie series! Maybe it's a blast from your past, maybe it's a drama, maybe it's a comedy...who knows! You'll need to swing by to see. Enjoy some free popcorn and soda as well.

Involvement Fair
Jan. 31
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Galleria)
Want to be more active on Western's campus? Stop by to meet and learn about the almost 20 clubs offered at Western Campus! If you don't find a club to suit your interest, you can find out how to start one.

Involvement Fair
Feb. 1
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Galleria)
Want to be more active on Western's campus? Stop by to meet and learn about the almost 20 clubs offered at Western Campus! If you don't find a club to suit your interest, you can find out how to start one.

Pizza at the Pantry
Feb. 9
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Lower Galleria)
It's National Pizza Day, so if you love pizza as much as we do, then let's celebrate together! Student Engagement will provide the pizza lunch, you bring your friends and appetites.

Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb. 16
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Lower Galleria)
One small act can change a person's day, and maybe that person is you! Join us as we celebrate random acts of kindness through writing cards, giving notes, and becoming an organ donor.

Mardi Gras
Feb. 21
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Lower Galleria)
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the second-largest celebration in the United States! Join Student Engagement as we bring a little NOLA fun and flavor to Western Campus.

Mystery Movie
Feb. 23
1 p.m. (Galleria)
Come check out the mystery movie series! Maybe it's a blast from your past, maybe it's a drama, maybe it's a comedy...who knows! You'll need to swing by to see. Enjoy some free popcorn and soda as well.

Student Leadership Retreat
Feb. 24
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Metro Campus)
The theme of this year's program is "Finding Strength in Our Differences." Student participants will hear from a variety of speakers discussing how our differences are actually strengths when it comes to our leadership abilities and potential. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here by Feb. 22.

Sundaes with Student Affairs
Feb. 28
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Galleria)
As a Tri-C student, you may not realize all the resources available to you, so we'll make it easy! Meet the whole Student Affairs team and find found out how we can help you- and make an ice cream sundae!

Coffee Meetup
Aug. 29 & 30
9-11 a.m. (North Galleria)
Stop by for free coffee and a chance to meet your fellow students, faculty and staff.

Tie-Dye Tuesday
Aug. 30
1:30-2:30 p.m. (South Courtyard)
Come grab a free t-shirt and use your imagination to create the coolest tie dye design!

Involvement Fair
Aug. 31
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. (South Courtyard)
Stop by the organization and involvement fair to meet representatives from Western Campus student organizations and other programs. 

Involvement Fair
Sept. 1
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. (South Courtyard)
Stop by the organization and involvement fair to meet representatives from Western Campus student organizations and other programs. 

Wellness Challenge Tae Bo Fitness Class
Sept. 1
12-1 p.m. (A 236 Group Fitness Room)
Kick-off the Wellness Challenge by joining us for fun, retro fitness classes!

Popcorn at The Pantry
Sept. 2
1-3 p.m. (Lower Galleria)
The Pantry will be popping with the sounds and smells of fresh popcorn. Visit this free resource for enrolled Tri-C students, and enter for a chance to win prizes!

Wellness Challenge Denise Austin Fitness Class
Sept. 8
12-1 p.m. (A 236 Group Fitness Room)
Check-off another challenge on your Passport for the Wellness Challenge by joining us for fun, retro fitness classes!

Third Thursday Virtual Lunch
Sept. 15
12-1 p.m. (WebEx)
Grab your lunch and log on to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month with members of Tri-C's Hispanic Council. Click here to join! 

Wellness Challenge Jane Fonda Fitness Class
Sept. 15
12-1 p.m. (A 236 Group Fitness Room)
Check-off another challenge on your Passport for the Wellness Challenge by joining us for fun, retro fitness classes!

Young Latino Network Takeover
Sept. 21
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Galleria)
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in an afternoon of creativity, panel discussions, and light refreshments.

Mystery Movie Night
Sept. 23
7 p.m. (Theatre)
Join us for a mystery movie night! Light refreshments and a brief discussion to follow.

Bingo!
Sept. 29
10:30-11:30 a.m. OR 3-4 p.m. (Galleria)
Join Student Engagement and the Financial Aid Office in a round or two of Bingo! Prizes will be available to students who participate and win!

Wellness Challenge Sweatin' to the Oldies Fitness Class
Sept. 29
12-1 p.m. (A 236 Group Fitness Room)
Check-off another challenge on your Passport for the Wellness Challenge by joining us for fun, retro fitness classes!

Rage Painting
Oct. 3
3:30-5 p.m. (Outside Galleria)
Come release some stress and make an inspiring work of art while you learn how to rage paint!

National Taco Day
Oct. 4
12-1:30 p.m. (Galleria)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about tacos and how to make them authentically.

Slice of Advice
Oct. 6
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Galleria)
Grab some pizza and learn some new advice from campus leadership.

National Coming Out Day
Oct. 11
3:30-5 p.m. (Galleria)
Help us recognize National Coming Out Day with members of Tri-C's staff and the Lambda student organization.

Fall Fest
Oct. 14
10 a.m.-12 p.m.(Galleria)
Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren't the only fall item to crave, so is Fall Fest! Stop by for some seasonal activities and stress relief.

Autumn Holidays Celebration
Oct. 24
11am-1pm North Galleria
Stop by to learn more about the upcoming holidays of Diwali, All Saint's Day, Halloween, All Souls Day, and a few more!

Cookies with Counseling
Oct. 25
10:30-11:30 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. (Galleria)
Come learn more about services offered through Counseling and enjoy some free cookies!

Grilled Cheese Day
Oct. 26
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (The Pantry - Lower Galleria)
Join Melt Bar and Grilled Owner, and Tri-C Alumnus, Matt Fish, for some tasty grilled cheese sandwiches and a chance to win your own panini press.

Karaoke with Common Reading
Nov. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Galleria
Join Student Engagement and Common Reading as we turn the Galleria into a karaoke party in honor of Crying in H Mart! Singing is encouraged but not required.

Gratitude Journaling
Nov. 2 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Virtual
Learn the popularity and positive health benefits of gratitude. Professor Margaret Hnat will lead a workshop on beginning and continuing your gratitude journaling.

First Generation Student Breakfast
Nov. 8 | 8:30am-10:30 a.m.
Stop by for a quick breakfast and learn more about first generation college students. Free t-shirts, hats, and Tri-C resources!

First Generation Student Lunch and Panel Discussion
Nov. 9 | 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Stop by for a lunch and listen to a panel discussion of current Tri-C students. Free t-shirts, hats, and Tri-C resources!

Veteran's Day Service Project
Nov. 10 | 12-2 p.m. | Galleria
After the Veteran's Day Ceremony, join us in creating hygiene kits for a local veteran's shelter, writing cards to retired veterans, or talking to veteran students about how to support your military loved ones.

Turkey Bowling
Nov. 15 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lower Galleria
Let's have some fun as we help stock the Pantry for the upcoming holidays. Take a chance to bowl a turkey and win prizes. Must bring a canned or dry food item to enter the fun!

Cozy Up with Career and Transfer Centers
Nov. 29 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3-4 p.m. | Galleria
Stop by to meet with representatives from Student Engagement, Career Services, and the Transfer Center, to make sure you're on track with your plans, or start to develop your plans heading into the spring semester.

Goodbye Grads
Dec. 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Galleria
If you're graduating Dec. 15, this is your one-stop shop for regalia, cords, stoles, lunch and parking permits. If you're not graduating, stop by to get information and make sure you're on track.

Escape with Enrollment
Dec. 6 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Galleria
Mingle with Enrollment Center staff and sip mocktails like you're on a beach away from Cleveland's winter. Don't go too far, because registering for Spring classes will help you win prizes towards your next getaway.

Paws the Studying
Dec. 8 | TBD | Vet Tech Lab
Sign up to take a study break with our very own Vet Tech animals! De-stress before finals by playing with puppos and cuddling kitties. You might just want to adopt one - or all of them! You can also make fleece toys for playtime.