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Election Day is almost here! Make sure you have a plan to vote, whether you're voting in Maryland or by absentee ballot.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn and all things Halloween! Hoptoberfest returns to Homewood from October 23-26 and will include a kick-off carnival, a farm day (with a pumpkin patch and a petting zoo), a haunted house trip, and a concert featuring Kiana Ledé. All Hoptoberfest events are free for students and are sponsored by the HOP. Learn more and register in Hopkins Groups. 

Then, as Halloween approaches, get ready for Boo Jay Tuesday! On October 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., bring your own bag and visit our trick-or-treat stations all around campus for candy, giveaways, raffle prizes and more. Costumes are encouraged (and may help you win exclusive prizes)! The list of locations is available on the event page. 

Visit Hopkins Groups to see even more Halloween events!

Upcoming academic deadlines

Belonging Brunches at the Interfaith Center
New friends, old friends—all are welcome! On Wednesdays during the month of October, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is hosting Belonging Brunches, an opportunity to share a meal in community at the Interfaith Center (3509 N Charles St.). Visit Hopkins Groups to see the schedule of upcoming brunches. 

Share your feedback on campus dining
Hopkins Dining is seeking your feedback via a new survey! As an incentive for sharing your opinions and helping to shape the future of Hopkins Dining, you can participate in a prize drawing for a chance to wind a pair of Airpods Max, an iPad Mini, or an Apple Watch!

A Brief History of Black and Queer Counterculture with Gender & Sexuality Resources
Join the Office of Gender & Sexuality Resources for a presentation on the history and evolution of Black Queer counterculture in the U.S., featuring speaker Theo James and presented in celebration of LGBTQ History Month and the Baltimore Blaq Pride. The even will be held in Scott-Bates Commons Salon C at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29; RSVP in Hopkins Groups.

A workshop on lowering your utilities costs
Utilities can be expensive, especially as we head into the winter months! If you live off campus and are interested in learning how to save money and energy this season, register for an upcoming workshop to learn tips and tricks to help lower your heating and cooling bills, presented by Off-Campus Housing.

Upcoming Flu Vaccine Clinics
Undergraduates are required to upload proof of flu vaccination by November 15. If you haven't already, get your flu vaccine at an upcoming walk-in clinic between 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Shriver Hall's Clipper Room:

Accessing health care after hours
Need help with a health issue at night or on the weekend? If you contact a Primary Care clinic after-hours by phone, you'll be transferred to a nurse advice line for evaluation and guidance on next steps. If needed, transportation to urgent care or hospitals is available through Public Safety; if your condition is less critical, you can access Blue Jay Night Ride. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or Public Safety at 410-516-4600 if you are on campus. 

Students also have access to TimelyCare, an app that offers free 24/7 access to virtual care services. You can access on-demand care or schedule an appointment at a time that's convenient for you. 

For more information, visit the Emergencies and After Hours page on the Well-Being website.

Complete the JHU Student Health Survey
When you fill out the Student Health Survey (open from October 21 through November 8), you'll be entered to win a Nintendo Switch, a set of Airpods Pro, a Garmin Watch, a set of Beats headphones, or one of 50 Amazon gift cards! Search "NCHA" in your Hopkins email inbox to take the survey. All responses are confidential. Questions? Email Caress Roach.

Hopkins Dining Farm Stand
Join Hopkins Dining to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month with a Farm Stand event on Wednesday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Freshman Quad. The event will feature a farmers' market stand by Richfield Farm and a chef demo with recipe development chef, Dale Savel-Turek.

JHU Barnstormers Present Twelfth Night
The Barnstormers, JHU's student theater group, is performing its fall mainstage production of William Shakespeare's legendary comedy Twelfth Night on Arellano Stage this weekend! Visit Hopkins Groups to purchase tickets to one of their four upcoming performances.

As the semester continues, we'd like to share some support resources available to students: