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Campus Events, Arts and Culture Free events and holidays Sports, Outdoors and Dining
Campus Events
PlazaFest! January 9th 10AM-2PM
PlazaFest is the semi-annual tabling event for Recognized Student Organizations at
the U. With the presence of UPC, ASUU, and ~200 student organizations tabling within
the Union Ballrooms, every student can identify an opportunity TO GET INVOLVED.
Free Yoga: Wednesdays and Fridays 12:05PM- 1:05PM, Eccles Health Sciences Library
Stretch and relax before class or an exam! Bring your own mat because there are only three available for check-out!
Star Party: Every Wednesday 8-10PM, Physics Building (PHYS)
Come view the night sky through the Dept. Physics and Astronomy's Observatory. We'll show you the planets, stars, galaxies, clusters and nebulae from an on campus location. The South Physics Observatory is open to all ages. The opening times change throughout the year depending on sunset so check our webpage for current opening times. Star parties usually last for two hours or more and are outside, so dress appropriately.
Fabulous Friday: Every Friday 3-5PM, Union- A. Ray Olpin (UNION) rm. 409
https://www.utah.edu/events/#/?i=2
End your school week with the LGBT Center! During the Spring and Fall semesters, the LGBT Center holds Fabulous Fridays from 3:00-5:00 PM. Come eat free food, play board games, meet new people, and celebrate another week past.
*There are lots of other events happening on campus, check out the New to the U mobile app for more! https://guidebook.com/app/NewToTheU/guide/rybdqnq2nzkdugc/
Arts, Culture, Concerts
Cinemark Movie Theaters: Discount Tuesday
Ticket prices range from $1 - $5.75 (3D films may have an upcharge) but may not apply
on holidays or on the opening day for new movies.
Link: https://www.cinemark.com/discount-day
Events Nearby
What: Christmas in the Wizarding World
When: Through January 21nd, 11AM – 8:00PM
Where: The Shops at South Town 10000 South 240 West, Sandy, UT 84070
Link: https://shopsatsouthtown.com/harry-potter/
Check out our events happening in downtown SLC and all over the valley for the holidays:
Important Dates & Holidays
- December 14th – January 6th: Holidays (No School)
- January 7th: First Day of Classes
- January 18th: Last day to add, drop, or audit classes
- January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday (No Classes)
Sports/Outdoors
Where: Home Games Vivint
Dining
Try some of City Weekly’s (Local Mag) Best Of Brunch
Link: https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2018/BestOf?oid=11652100&storyPage=5