{"id":5991,"date":"2026-01-27T12:28:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=5991"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:46:38","slug":"whats-happening-this-week-jan-27-feb-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2026\/01\/27\/whats-happening-this-week-jan-27-feb-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Happening This Week: Jan. 27-Feb. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black History Month Celebration Begins:\u00a0<\/strong>The annual Black History Month celebration starts this Friday, Jan. 30, with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/live-and-loud-black-history-month-kickoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kickoff event<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/black-history-month-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celebration showcasing student talent<\/a>. Activities throughout the month include a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/slide-and-vibe-a-line-dance-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Line Dance Experience<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/career-mixer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Mixer<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/basketball-classic-893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basketball Classic<\/a>\u00a0and much more. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/search\/events?event_types%5B%5D=51886540256159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black History Month calendar<\/a>\u00a0for the full schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Class of 2027 Senior Class Marshal Application:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are a current junior who exemplifies the spirit of your class through your academic achievement, co-curricular involvement and commitment to service, apply now to become a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/class-of-2027-senior-class-marshal-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Class of 2027 Senior Class Marshal<\/a>! Senior Class Marshals serve as the all-University representatives for their class throughout their senior year. The deadline to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/class-of-2027-senior-class-marshal-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply<\/a>\u00a0is Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dean Dixon Selfie Challenge:\u00a0<\/strong>This is your chance to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/dean-dixon-selfie-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snag a selfie with the Dean of Students<\/a>, show off your Orange spirit and win prizes along the way! Your task is simple: spot Dean Dixon at events around campus and grab a quick selfie! Then email your picture with the subject line #CUSEDOS to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dos@syr.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dos@syr.edu<\/a>. Each selfie counts as an entry into monthly giveaways. Think of it as a friendly excuse to say hi, capture a moment and get involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, Jan. 27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/ta-coffee-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Assistant Coffee Hour<\/a>\u00a0(noon-1 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/weekly-library-drop-in-event-1936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekly Library Drop-In Event<\/a>\u00a0(2-4 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/stem-study-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEM Study Hub<\/a>\u00a0(4-6 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/ask-a-personal-trainer-2694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask a Personal Trainer<\/a>\u00a0(5-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/chinese-culture-and-conversation-table-2692\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chinese Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(5-6 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/pet-therapy-9540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(5:30-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/fall-study-abroad-webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall Study Abroad Webinar<\/a>\u00a0(6:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, Jan. 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/launchpad-workshop-networking-7481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LaunchPad Workshop: Networking<\/a>\u00a0(11 a.m.-noon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/pet-therapy-9540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(noon-1:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/table-talk-with-dean-dixon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Table Talk With Dean Dixon<\/a>\u00a0(noon-1 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/hindi-urdu-culture-and-conversation-table-4675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hindi-Urdu Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(3:45-4:45 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/math-study-table-6571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Math Study Table<\/a>\u00a0(4-6 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/ask-a-personal-trainer-2694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask a Personal Trainer<\/a>\u00a0(5-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/pet-therapy-9540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(5:15-6:45 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/snaps-taps-open-mic-night-8256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaps and Taps Open Mic Night: Hosted by Sofia Gutierrez<\/a>\u00a0(6:30-8 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, Jan. 29<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/thriving-thursdays-1227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thriving Thursdays<\/a>\u00a0(10 a.m.-6 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/teaching-assistant-coffee-hour-3748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Assistant Coffee Hour<\/a>\u00a0(noon-1 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/arabic-culture-and-conversation-table-6769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arabic Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(12:30-1:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/syracuse-university-art-museum-open-house-8677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syracuse University Art Museum Open House<\/a>\u00a0(4-8 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/ask-a-personal-trainer-2694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask a Personal Trainer<\/a>\u00a0(5-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/pet-therapy-9540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(5:30-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/sound-bathing-immersion-experience-2660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sound Bathing Immersion Experience<\/a>\u00a0(6-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/real-talk-self-empowerment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Talk: Self-Empowerment<\/a>\u00a0(6:30-7:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/slice-of-hope-sandwich-making\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slice of Hope: Sandwich Making<\/a>\u00a0(7 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, Jan. 30<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/pet-therapy-9540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Therapy<\/a>\u00a0(11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/live-and-loud-black-history-month-kickoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live and Loud: Black History Month Kickoff<\/a>\u00a0(noon-2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/table-talk-with-dean-dixon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Table Talk With Dean Dixon<\/a>\u00a0(noon-1 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/negotiating-academic-job-offers-9372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Negotiating Academic Job Offers<\/a>\u00a0(1-2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/french-culture-and-conversation-table-7066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(2-3 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/turkish-culture-and-conversation-table-6901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkish Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(2-3 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/two-week-learn-to-cross-country-ski-program-session-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two-Week Learn to Cross-Country Ski Program: Session Two<\/a>\u00a0(2-4 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/whats-the-stitch-5240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What\u2019s the Stitch?<\/a>\u00a0(2:30-4:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/launchpad-mixer-genius-ny-networking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LaunchPad Mixer: Genius NY Networking<\/a>\u00a0(4-5 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/persian-culture-and-conversation-table-5503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Persian Culture and Conversation Table<\/a>\u00a0(4:30-6:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/black-history-month-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black History Month Celebration<\/a>\u00a0(6-9 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/womens-club-hockey-vs-norwich-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Club Women\u2019s Ice Hockey vs. Norwich University<\/a>\u00a0(6-8 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, Jan. 31<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/cross-country-skiing-at-drumlins-358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Country Skiing at Drumlins<\/a>\u00a0(10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/womens-club-hockey-vs-norwich-university-9558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Club Women\u2019s Ice Hockey vs. Norwich University<\/a>\u00a0(1-3 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/recreation\/aquatics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Swim at the Barnes Center at The Arch Pool<\/a>\u00a0(2-7 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday, Feb. 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/interfaith-exploration-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interfaith Exploration Week Begins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esports.syracuse.edu\/about\/locations-and-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out the Gaming and Esports Center<\/a>\u00a0(10 a.m.-10 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/cross-country-skiing-at-drumlins-358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Country Skiing at Drumlins<\/a>\u00a0(10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/copy-of-lets-sing-community-hymn-and-anthem-sing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let\u2019s Sing! Community Hymn and Anthem Sing<\/a>\u00a0(4-5:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday, Feb. 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/hpv-vaccination-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HPV Vaccination Clinic<\/a>\u00a0(9 a.m.-4 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/acc-inventure-campus-qualifier-applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC InVenture Campus Qualifier Applications Due<\/a>\u00a0(5 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/full-moon-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full Moon Ceremony<\/a>\u00a0(6:30-7:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/events.syracuse.edu\/event\/zine-creation-workshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zine Creation Workshop<\/a>\u00a0(7:08-9:08 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Sunday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":367,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[334],"tags":[107,12,7],"class_list":["post-5991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-whats-happening-this-week","tag-be-involved","tag-events","tag-things-to-do"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/367"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5991"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5992,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5991\/revisions\/5992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}