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Jump into J Term!

If you’re looking for some fun events to participate in over the break, check out some of the activities that are taking place during J Term.

Let’s jump into J Term! If you’re looking for some fun events to participate in over the break, check out some of the activities that are taking place during J Term. Stop by the Brandt Student Center (BSC) Fire pit on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m. and enjoy some s’mores, join us for bingo at the Allen Dining Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at noon, or swing by the swing by the BSC info desk for a grab-and-go crafting kit, which are available throughout all of J Term. Come by campus to relax and have fun during J Term – we’ll see you there! Questions? Reach out to studentlife@su.edu.  

Throughout the entire J Term period:

Grab and Go Kits 

Stop by the Brandt Student Center Information Desk between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout J Term for grab-and-go craft kits! Campus Activities Network (CAN) will provide a new kit each week, starting with paint craft kits Monday, Jan. 3, through Friday, Jan. 7. LEGO kits will be available Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14, and diamond art kits will be available Monday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 21. One free kit per student per week; available while supplies last. Questions? Contact CAN at can@su.edu.

Coloring Books in Residence Halls 

Residence Life will place coloring books and crayons throughout the residence hall common areas for students to utilize on their own time.  

Game Room Reservations 

A group of up to 30 people can make reservations to use the game room. Please email mlevy@su.edu at least 72 hours prior to your requested date.

Use the BSC Fire Pit

Email bscreservations@su.edu to reserve the patio and fire pit area and confirm that a staff member will turn it on for you. Faculty and staff can also use the EMS system for reservations. Available during J Term BSC hours: 9 a.m. –  5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Contact bscreservations@su.edu 

Thursday, January 6

S’mores with Residence Life / BSC, Fire Pit

Join us in front of the Brandt Student Center on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 1-3 p.m. to make s’mores and have some hot chocolate. For more information, please contact letherid@su.edu.

Wednesday, January 12

Sophomore Experience Game Night / Zoom 

The Sophomore Experience program is hosting a trivia night via Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.! Join us to play games through Kahoot and have the chance to win prizes along the way. For more information, please contact Nate Tabourn at ntabourn14@su.edu. Zoom Link – https://su.zoom.us/j/92607105192?

Monday, January 17

MLK Day 

https://www.su.edu/mlk/ 

  • Project Linus (blanket making) / ICPH, Fairfax, campus
  • Balancing Survival and Freedom Tour (off campus) / 10 a.m.
  • Meal Distribution / Winchester Rescue Mission / 9:30-11 a.m.
  • Rise Against Hunger (Athletics only) / morning
  • Roundtable Discussion – Black Athlete Activism / RED Team
  • Rise Against Hunger (Winchester community) / 1:30 p.m.
  • Echoes to Equity (interfaith dialogue) / 3 p.m. / Goodson Chapel
  • Prelude Concert / 4 p.m. / MLK Day Ceremony / 4:30 p.m. / Armstrong Concert Hall
  • SU Talk – What MLK Means to Me (Mosaic Center) / 7 p.m. / Zoom

Tuesday, January 18 

CAN Lunchtime Bingo / Noon  / Allen Dining Hall

Join the Campus Activities Network (CAN) on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at noon in Allen Dining Hall for in-person bingo over J Term! Enjoy your lunch and play bingo for a chance to win amazing prizes! Questions? Contact CAN at can@su.edu

Wednesday, January 19

CAN Graduate Virtual Bingo / 7 p.m. / Zoom

Join Campus Activities Network (CAN) for a virtual Bingo Night for graduate students on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. via Zoom, with $750 worth of prizes ready to give away! This event is open to graduate students only. Questions? Contact CAN at can@su.edu.

Friday, January 20

Professional Headshots (CPD)/ 1 p.m./Vickers Building

Make a great impression in your job search with a professional headshot photo! Career & Professional Development is offering complimentary headshots at Vickers Communication Center on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, Jan. 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Please pre-register for this event. Questions? Contact Krista Humphries at khumphri11@su.edu.  


Allen Dining Hall Hours:

1/3/22-1/22/22 

Breakfast: 8-9 a.m. 

Lunch: 12-1 p.m. 

Dinner: 5-6 p.m. 

Brandt Student Center J Term Hours:

Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. –  5 p.m.

Bookstore: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fitness Center: 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.

CLOSED 1/17 FOR MLK DAY

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