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Know Before You Go: Tailgating rules for Hornet football game days
Tailgating is a proud Sac State tradition, but it’s important to celebrate responsibly. Violations of Sac State policies and/or the law can result in loss of tailgating privileges, citations, arrest, or student conduct action. Know the rules before you go, and keep tailgating safe, positive, and fun for everyone.
Submitted by Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence Marketing and Communications
Spanish Programs Open House at El Centro Serna
¿Hablas español? Discover how Spanish can open doors to academic and career opportunities! Join the Spanish Programs Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at El Centro Serna. Learn about the Spanish B.A., M.A., minor and certificate programs, strengthen your language skills, explore Hispanic cultures and literature, meet faculty, and discover how Spanish can support your academic and professional goals. ¡Te esperamos!
Submitted by Department of World Languages and Literatures
NEW Lacrosse Club at Sac State
Interested in playing Lacrosse at Sac State? A new Lacrosse club has just been organized for anyone interested in playing! The Lacrosse Club is open to all students! Do not hesitate to fill out the interest form so we can contact you for more information.
Submitted by Lacrosse Club
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DIY Candle-Making in The 20o2 at the University Union
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Repeats: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through November 5, 2026
The 20o2 at the University Union is your creative escape for self-care and fun! Mondays-Fridays, through November 5, create your own fall-scented candles! Mix, pour, and decorate your candles while enjoying all the warm pumpkin spice vibes of the season. Free for students.
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Pop-Up Shop: Black and African American-Owned Businesses
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Repeats: Every day through October 30, 2026
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase Black and African-American owned student businesses and their products.
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Sports Week at The Pop-Up Shop
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Repeats: Every day through November 26, 2026
Buy what you love, love what you find! Come and support Sac State student business owners. The Pop-Up Shop features new student vendors each week, showcasing a variety of products and services. Shopping is open to the public. This week will showcase student vendors selling sports-related items: clothing, trading cards, trinkets and more!
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Empower Hour
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1 - 2 p.m.
Repeats: Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through December 10, 2026
Join us for Empower Hour, a welcoming drop-in space to pause, connect, and prioritize your well-being. Engage in supportive conversations around self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, wellness, and more with a Peer Wellness Advocate. No appointment needed—just drop in!
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AANHPI Excellence Pop-Up No. 2
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m.
Come join us, grab a snack, and be in cultural community at the AANHPI Excellence Pop-Up No. 2.
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Top Rope Belay: Climbing Skills
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
Repeats: Every Monday and Tuesday through December 15, 2026
Learn top-rope climbing for FREE! This 2-hour class covers belaying, rope management, knots, and climbing basics. Safety Orientation required.
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Visit the Día de los Muertos Community Altar!
Wednesday, October 28 - Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Join El Centro Serna in honoring loved ones and celebrating the traditions of Día de los Muertos! Featuring photos and submissions from over 100 students, faculty, and staff, our community altar is a space to remember those who have passed, reflect on their lives, and learn more about the cultural significance of this tradition.
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Dream Connections
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Repeats: Every Wednesday through December 2, 2026
A well-being support group open to all, creating space for connection around culture, heritage, and the experiences of undocumented people, mixed-status families, and allies.
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Harjan's APIDA Student Blueprint Series: Diva Painting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, noon - 2 p.m.
Join us for a Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali Workshop as we explore the cultural and religious significance of these celebrations, which symbolize freedom, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. Participants will learn about the traditions, history, and importance of Bandi Chhor Divas in Sikhism and Diwali across South Asian communities.
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Participate in a Karaoke Contest for Prizes
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, noon - 1 p.m.
Join us for a free Karaoke Contest with Prizes at noon in the Redwood Room at The University Union! Sing for fun or compete to win. Must be a Sac State student to perform; attendance is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Sign up in advance on our website. Sponsored by UNIQUE Programs and the University Union.
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Amplified with PRIDE
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2 - 3 p.m.
Waaaait, you're telling me that the PRIDE Center is starting a new monthly series where we chill out, listen to QTBIPOC artists, and do a little craft?! IGOR by Tyler, the Creator is the first album? Yeah, catch us at the PRIDE Center's new monthly series: AMPLIFIED!
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El Camino to Graduate School | Writing Your Personal Statement
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m.
Planning to apply to graduate school? Join professors David Flores and Amber Gonzalez for a workshop focused on writing a strong, compelling personal statement. Learn how to highlight your experiences, communicate your goals, and tell your story in a way that strengthens your graduate school application.
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Join Us for World Languages Day on October 29
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Department of World Languages and Literatures invites students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the richness and diversity of languages and cultures from around the world at World Languages Day, now in its 23rd year!
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Network Café
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Network Café is a gathering of local nonprofit organizations and Sac State affiliates to connect on various topics and build partnerships. Faculty, staff and students are invited to join representatives from many community organizations for this incredible partnership opportunity. Registration is required.
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Bridgerton Roundtable
Thursday, October 29, 2026, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Presented by the Department of English. This discussion will examine literary historical approaches to the show; representations of gender, sexuality, and race; and costume and fashion history. We encourage you to attend this most elegant and highly anticipated event. Dressing to the theme is welcome!
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Across Asia and the Pacific Series: Henna Painting
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 1 - 3 p.m.
In celebration of Diwali, come join our henna workshop! Enjoy some rooh afza while doing your own henna.
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Yaoi! (Brought to you by PRIDE & Royal Sting)
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for story time with drag queens! Do you love yaoi, yuri, or similar genres? Come scratch that itch at our brand-new event: Yaoi! brought to you by the PRIDE Center and Royal Sting! Join us in the PRIDE Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., find a comfy spot, put on your best listening ears, and get ready for drag story time!
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Join us for Cine en El Serna!
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3 - 5 p.m.
Want a chance to relax and unwind? Join us for Cine En El Serna and enjoy a free screening of "Coco" in Spanish! Stop by for an afternoon of cultura and community as we watch this Día de los Muertos film together. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Stop by, take a break, and enjoy the movie!
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Free Open Climb
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m.
Join Peak Adventures for our Fall Open Climb. There will be free snacks, music, games, and climbing! Both our rock wall and rope elements will be open for you to try. This event is open to everyone, including students and the general public. This free open climb is a once-a-semester event, so you won't want to miss out on this!
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The House of No Return (Haunted House in North Village)
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7 - 11 p.m.
Come inside. Stay forever at the North Village Haunted House!
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Stand-Up Comedy Night in the Union Ballroom
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Night on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom! This free event includes opener Ben Jeong, feature Chad Chambers, and headliner Daniel Eachus, who is known for his Dry Bar Comedy special and work with Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. Open to the public. Learn more at SacStateUNIQUE.com.
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Apply for the PRIDE Center’s Lavender Leadership Program
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9 - 10 a.m.
Repeats: Every Friday through November 13, 2026
The PRIDE Center is launching cohort two of the four-part Lavender Leadership Program. This cohort meets Friday, Oct. 23 and 30, and on Friday, Nov. 6 and 13, from 9-11 a.m. at the University Union. Topics include leveraging identities as personal leadership skills; creating inclusivity; handling conflicts and building coalitions, and more!
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Spooky Spelunking
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4 - 11:55 p.m.
It's BACK! It's the spookiest trip of the year! Come join us for this fun caving trip on the eve of Halloween! Transportation from Peak Adventures, gear, and guides included.
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Family Climb
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Repeats: Every Saturday through December 5, 2026
Share the excitement of indoor rock climbing with the whole family during Family Climb!
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Buzz to the Ballot
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
🐝 Buzz to the Ballot! Make your voice heard! Catch a free round-trip ride to Sac State’s Vote Center at Modoc Hall on November 2 from Lassen Hall or November 3 from Serna Plaza. Stop by for free stickers, voter information, and pizza while supplies last! 💚💛
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Wheelchair Basketball: Adaptive Sports
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m.
First played in 1946, wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced sport. Test your passing, shooting, and wheelchair skills—no experience needed!
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📅 Looking for more stuff to do when you're not in class? 👇
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Grad Corner is a dedicated section for news, announcements, events and resources just for students currently enrolled in graduate and credential programs. However, there is plenty of other content in the newsletter that applies to you, so take a look!
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Reminder: Fall 2026 Culminating Experience Workshop
Submitted by Office of Graduate Studies
Graduating fall 2026? If yes, claim your Commencement tickets!
Submitted by Office of Graduate Studies
Stop by the Graduate Lounge!
The Graduate Lounge is a dedicated space for graduate students to study, connect, collaborate, and relax between classes.
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m.
- Location: Library 3520
See you there!
Submitted by Office of Graduate Studies
Ways to connect with the Office of Graduate Studies
Please visit our Contact Us page for ways to reach us. Our office is located in River Front Center 215. We are open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for in-person & phone, and our virtual hours on Zoom are Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Office of Graduate Studies
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Graduate & Professional School Information Day
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore options for graduate and professional schools! Meet representatives from graduate and professional schools across California and beyond. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.
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🎓 Link up with OGS and learn more
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Connect with Sac State grads who can help you on your career path!
Did you know you can connect with Sac State alumni to find mentorship, guidance, and professional connections, all through a handy and free online platform? The Sac State Career Network offers all this, and more! This free and comprehensive online platform allows you to search through a database of Hornet alumni to find an advisor with the ideal experiences and skills to help you on your career journey. Search by a range of filters, and connect at the click of a button.
Submitted by Sac State Alumni Association
Student Health, Counseling & Wellness: FREE healthcare services
Sac State’s Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services (SHCWS) supports your well-being with primary and urgent care, counseling, pharmacy, nutrition, and wellness programs. All services are easy to access on campus at The WELL.
SHCWS is here for every Hornet!
Submitted by Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services
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Bookmark our Know Your Resources archive to see all the useful tools and services we've featured in the past.
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