The semester is picking up, and things are starting to get stressful. It can be easy to plop down in your bed and doomscroll after a long week. But you know what’s even better than doomscrolling? Free stuff and fun activities.
Student Engagement has got plenty of fun activities on campus where you can get free swag and food, participate in super fun games and get out of your usual routine! Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on.
Mobile Rage Room — Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Need to blow off some steam? Sometimes it’s better to just let it all out. Student Engagement will host a mobile rage room on the Einhorn Family Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Take a break and release some stress.
Grocery Gadget Game Bingo — Thursday Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m.
Bingo and free stuff? What’s not to love! Come down to the Schine Student Center Underground on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7-9 p.m. for a game of bingo and tons of prizes including groceries, cool gadgets and more!
Mocktail Mixology — Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Who doesn’t love a fun little drink? Grab your friends and mix up some fun non-alcoholic concoctions on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in 304ABC Schine. Make a pit stop from class between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to hydrate and recharge!
Murder Mystery Dinner — Thursday, Oct. 29, 8-10 p.m.
True crime junkies, this one’s for you. Join us for a murder mystery dinner full of twists, turns and a whole lot of fun including a free dinner. Join us from 8-10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the best way to kick off your Halloweekend fun.
Field and Frights Takeover — Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Happy Halloween! We’re getting our spook on in Schine with so many haunted festivities. Stop by Schine from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for an eerie movie screening in the atrium, delicious treats and frightfully fun giveaways!
Craft Palooza — Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get your craft on! Head down to the Schine Underground on Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3 for some seriously fun crafting and cute creations you can make and take. Running from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., stop by in between classes and start your week off right!
Dave & Buster’s — Friday, Nov. 13, 10 p.m.-midnight
Games, prizes, food and more! Come on our late-night trip to Dave & Buster’s for some good old-fashioned arcade fun on Friday, Nov. 13. Be sure to purchase tickets through the Student Box Office to be able to attend. Your ticket includes transportation, a game card, dinner and drinks! This is a super fun Friday night outing that you don’t wanna miss. Buses leave from College Place promptly at 9:45 p.m. and will leave to return to campus at midnight.
These are some of the highlights of the great activities happening this semester, but be sure to check ‘Cuse Activities for the full list. Also, make sure to RSVP on ‘Cuse Activities for any events that require it. Grab your friends and have some fall fun, Syracuse!
Written by Mirren Grimason ’29, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs