This free and interactive event is filled with activities to help you explore the possibilities of a healthy lifestyle! Whether you're a gym regular or are looking to try something new, Rec Sports is the place for you! Rec-A-Palooza will feature games and challenges from each of our program areas. There is no better place to mingle this Howdy Week than at Rec-A-Palooza! To learn more visit recsports.tamu.edu/ (http://recsports.tamu.edu/recapalooza)recapalooza (http://recsports.tamu.edu/recapalooza)

No registration necessary 

Activities and giveaways: Attendees will receive swag bags, tickets to redeem at the food trucks, and prizes while supplies last. Enjoy games and inflatables, grab some popcorn and cotton candy, try your arm at the dunk tank, and connect with other students, City officials, and local organizations!Transportation: Aggie Spirit shuttle buses will be available to transport students between several apartment complexes and City Hall. Check out the route map (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fd%2Fedit%3Fmid%3D1vNAIaOBUSaDH14mCyWaLIuurf6qfff0%26usp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C02%7Cjbupshaw%40tamu.edu%7C2015bfc899ac4de1e35d08ddde9e1d5f%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638911492857872748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BAFYMxtlpdsE1glcfFpPUmU09oqm5oDuCrIYGTP6l6s%3D&reserved=0) to plan your trip! Limited student parking will be available on-site in the lot to the North of City Hall, which can be accessed from Francis Dr. Street parking is allowed along most of Gilchrist Ave. (be mindful of any areas marked with No Parking signs).Sponsored by Student Life’s Off Campus Student Services and the City of College Station

Stop by for your official First Day of Class Photo at the University Libraries in Evans! Take a photo with Library Rev to share with friends and family.

Stop by for your official First Day of Class Photo at the University Libraries in Evans! Take a photo with Library Rev to share with friends and family.

The Sleep Hygiene presentation introduces the foundations of good sleep hygiene, offering practical strategies to help students get better rest and improve their overall well-being. Discover why sleep matters, how daily habits affect sleep and ways to create a restful environment. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will develop personalized insights and actionable steps to achieve healthier sleep habits.

Location: Student Services Building, Rm. 108 Indulge in sweet treats during Counselor Connect: Treats Edition. Students can talk with a counselor about their mental health in 15-minute sessions while enjoying a delicious snack in a laid-back environment. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, it is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care to give students the tools to achieve their academic goals. By attending the Counselor Connect event, students acknowledge that University Health Services cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the conversations that occur during each event. Sponsored by University Health Services

Making bracelets together is a fun way to interact with your fellow students and start conversations. Attendees can take home a bracelet as a token of their first week and as a symbol of belonging.

"Cultivating Self-Worth" is a one-hour presentation designed to help participants recognize, build and nurture their self-worth. Learn what self-worth means, bust common myths and identify signs of low and growing self-worth. Through activities and discussion—including practicing positive self-talk—participants will leave with practical skills and renewed confidence.

Students: Looking for a part-time job this fall? Attend the 2025 Part-Time Student Job Fair—no registration required and admission is free! Meet with a variety of employers actively hiring for part-time roles.What to BringStudent ID Multiple copies of your résumé Business casual attire (recommended)Your fall 2025 class schedule (employers may ask about your availability) Employers:Employer registration opens June 17.$50 registration fee (includes 2 parking passes) Updates and communications will be sent via our student employment listservs. Be sure to subscribe: On-campus Listserv (mailto:AM-STUDENT-EMPLOYERS-request@listserv.tamu.edu)Off-campus ListservVisit the Job Fair Website (https://employees.tamu.edu/jobsforaggies/job-fair.html) for more information.

Prepare for your school year by familiarizing yourself with important locations associated with your health and wellness in this engaging game of riddles. Participants will be given hints in the form of riddles and tasked with finding locations on campus and bringing back proof.

Hosted by Aggie Peer Advocates, Speed Friending is a fun way to celebrate Welcome Week and make friends. Participants are encouraged to be open to meeting new people, supporting students in making friends and learning about on- and off-campus resources.

Start Suicide Awareness Month off on the right foot and join us wherever you are for our Virtual Walk Challenge! Students, faculty and staff members across the Texas A&M University System can form teams of up to eight and track their steps to contribute to the team's overall mileage total. It's a fun and flexible way to support your mental wellness, stay connected with others and raise awareness for suicide prevention.How to join the leagueVisit howdyhealth.org/programs and navigate to the Walk Through Texas History program Login or create an account through the Register Now link Visit the Living Well website Use the code wtthL-250813-67987 in the Team Code field Complete the join a league form and submit to finalize

The Sexual Health session equips students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their sexual health. Presenters will cover boundaries, consent, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and contraception, while encouraging open conversation and promoting safe, respectful relationships.

The ceremony begins on the day of Silver Taps when the flag in front of the Academic Building is placed at half-staff. Notices are posted at the Memorial Student Center, Evans Library, and at the base of the flagpole in front of the Academic Building. At 10:15 p.m., chimes from the Albritton Bell Tower begin to play. The ceremony begins at 10:30 p.m. as the Ross Volunteers Firing Squad marches in slow cadence to the statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross. Three volleys are fired. "Silver Taps" is played by six buglers three times – to the North, West, and South. This concludes the ceremony, but not the feelings of respect and honor. With respect, the ceremony of Silver Taps is dedicated to the deceased Aggie and is a solemn and serious event. Some important observances must be remembered:The area in front of the Sul Ross statue and the Academic Building is reserved for the friends and family of the deceased. Aggies do not stand or sit on the benches lining the walkway between the flagpole and the Sul Ross Statue. The darkness and quiet, which cover the campus, emphasize the mood for Silver Taps. Aggies help to retain this tranquility by covering windows, keeping noise to a minimum, and walking to and from the ceremony without talking. The name of the deceased Aggie is posted on the flagpole base during the day of Silver Taps.

Discover the wide range of resources University Health Services provides to support Aggie health and success. This presentation highlights the variety of services—many free for students—available on campus to help students achieve their goals while staying healthy.

The farm crew from WhistleStop Acres (https://www.whistlestopacres.co) will bring some of their friendliest animals—including miniature cows, goats, chickens and donkeys—to cuddle with students. Stop by for deep breaths and a moment to connect.

Join us at SSB to learn about the services and programs we provide to all Texas A&M students. Student Life strives to enhance your opportunities as a student to participate fully in the university experience. Each of the program areas within Student Life has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach and support to you.

Join us for a creative and energizing way to de-stress! Hop on a stationary bike and use the power of your pedaling to race against friends or beat your own record. Come ready to move and support suicide prevention on campus! 

Ever wondered how technology might be shaping our experience of the world and of each other? The "Distress and Resilience in the Age of Technology: A Conversation" presentation explores how the pervasiveness of technology use may affect our values, attitudes, behaviors and relationships. The presentation will includes an engaging conversation about what we find distressing, and what it may take to be resilient in the face of such distress.