• Monday, Sept. 28–Friday, October 2
Midterms
• Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
DeStress Fest on the front walk between Main and Moye. Cohosted by Counseling and Wellness Services and the Center for Student Involvement.
• Wednesday, Sept 30, 2-3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Mulching the St. Francis Pollinator Garden: Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism will be preparing the ground for new pollinator garden dedicated to St Francis. All are welcome. Come prepared for outdoor garden work, including laying down cardboard and covering it with mulch.
• Wednesday, Sept 30, 11:00 a.m.
Wing Wednesday will be September 30th! Come by Chef’s Table and order your favorite flavors! Supplies are limited so make sure to order ahead on grubhub!
• Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Purple Run 5K, hosted by Family Violence Prevention Services and the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter of Bexar County in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For complete event details and registration, visit the Purple Run website. Purple Run registration and information
• Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Last Day to Register to Vote: Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism will have a table in the Mall from 12-2 p.m. to collect last registration forms. This is also the last day to check registration status and correct any errors.
• Tuesday, October 6
Kappa Delta Chi will be hosting activities in CRAVE in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Thursday, Oct. 8, noon–1:30 p.m.
Elmendorf Lake Cleanup with the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism. Kick off the clean-up with a performance celebrating water with the Mazayolotli Danza organization followed by the clean-up. Participants should come prepared to do light work outdoors, but all necessary supplies will be provided including gloves, tools, trashbags, etc. Event concludes with a second dance performance at the Fountain in the Mall.
• Thursday, October 8 from 6-8 p.m.
SPB Latin Night in the Library Community Room. Saints Programming Board will have snacks, music, and activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage, and opportunities to win prizes.
• Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. -Is this for prospective students only?
OLLU Fall Open House
• Sunday, Oct. 11, TBD
Heritage Day; see Lake Weekly article for more information
• Tuesday, Oct. 13, all day
Saints Step Up Day, in the Library Commons. The day focuses on advising, academic planning, and preparing for Spring 2027.
• Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
They Want Your Blood (Drive) annual Halloween-themed blood drive will be located inthe Front Walk in front of Moye Hall. Preregistration is encouraged but some walk-in space is available.
• Thursday, Oct. 15–Saturday, Oct. 17.
Third Annual Hip Hop Summit: This free, three-day event features San Antonio and Houston artists and educators, with hands-on learning about the elements of Hip Hop and an exploration of Knowledge of Self. Artist educators include Vocab, MexStep, Joaquin, Limon, VoodooChild, Laura Rios-Ramirez, and DJ MrG.
• October 19–23
Make a Difference Week, sponsored by the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism, will be coordinated with various student organizations and campus offices to have a service event every day this week. More details will be announced.
• Tuesday, Oct. 20, noon–2 p.m.
Fall Fest on the Mall, will feature games and prizes, food trucks, exotic animals, and more.
• Friday, October 23
SPB Movie & Craft Night with a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas along with a craft activity and popcorn. Location is still being finalized.
• Saturday, Oct. 24
Make a Difference Day, sponsored by the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism., will be planting the St. Francis pollinator garden in the area behind the Softball Fields. More details to be announced.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
President’s Walk and Exercise is Medicine Month Competition. See Lake Weekly article for more information.