Fall 2026
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, September 30
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
Homecoming: Pink Light Walk
- Date: Thursday, October 1
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Science & Technology Center Lawn
- Dept: Health & Wellness
- Join Health & Wellness, LVHN, and our community partners to lift up survivors of breast cancer, honor those we've lost, and promote awareness of prevention efforts.
Homecoming: Rememberance Day
- Date: Friday, October 2
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Stroudhenge
- Dept: Campus Life
Robert Ackerman Memorial Bench Dedication
- Date: October 2
- Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
- Location: Monroe Hall (outside by Minsi side entrance)
- Dept: SLHS
- A bench in memory of Dr. Robert Ackerman, a professor in the speech pathology department will be dedicated. Attendees will be invited to share their memories. Reception to follow.
Homecoming: Sports Management Warrior Wake-Up
- Date: Saturday, October 3
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Zimbar-Liljentson Hall
- Dept: Sports Management
Homecoming: Fan Zone
- Date: Saturday, October 3
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Front of Zimbar
- Dept: ESU Foundation
ESU Homecoming
- Date: Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 3
- Location: Campus-Wide
- Dept: Homecoming Committee
Homecoming: Patricia Graham Step Show
- Date: Thursday, October 1
- Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
- Dept: Cultural Greek Council/CSEB
Homecoming: Leadership and Service Awards Plaque Reveal Ceremony
- Date: Friday, October 2
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Senior Walk, College Circle
- Dept: Campus Life
Homecoming: Homecoming Rally
- Date: Friday, October 2
- Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Eiler-Martin Stadium
- Dept: Student Activity Association and ESU ESU Athletics
- Join us in celbrating ESU at our annual Homecoming Festival. Enjoy our athletic team and dance group showcase, free food, and free giveaways
Homecoming: Game Like a Warrior
- Date: Saturday, October 3
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Warriors Den, University Center
- Dept: Campus Life
LGBTQ History Month Kick-off Mixer
- Date: Monday, October 5
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
GenOne Fellowship Meeting & Lunch
- Date: Tuesday, October 6
- Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Lower Dansbury
- Dept: GenOne
Keys to Connections
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #401
- Dept: Commuter Services
- Join Commuter Services in free snacks and keychain making!
Women's Roundtable
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Drag Bingo
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- With performances from 5 different drag queens you won't want to miss the laughter, the shine, and the celebration of Pride Week.
Coffee with Commuters
- Date: Tuesday, October 6
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Commuter Lounge, University Center #401
- Dept: Student Activity Association
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
"Street Law" - Session 3: Common Issues for College Students
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Beers Lecture Hall
- Dept: SCCS & University Police
- Join us for the final round, Session 3, of "Street Law" presented by the Monroe County Bar Young Lawyers Division. This session will focus on the common issues that college students may face with the law, including alcohol and drug related situations and police encounters. Sponsored by Student Conduct and Community Standards and University Police.
LGBTQIA+ Terminology Trivia Challenge
- Date: Thursday, October 8
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
- Participate in team-based trivia using Kahoot or other interactive platforms while learning terminology and inclusive language practices LGBTQIA+ terminology, respectful language, and common misconceptions
Open Mic
- Date: Tuesday, October 13
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- Short Stories Big Voices By Students
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, October 14
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
Halloween Haunt Dorney Park Trip
- Date: Saturday, October 17
- Time: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Location: Dorney Park, Allentown, PA
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Spend the day exploring Allentown's famous Dorney Park. Lots of rides, haunted houses, and halloween fun. Tickets go on sale September 28th in the SAA office
Tea Talk Tuesday
- Date: Tuesday, October 13
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Fall Fest
- Date: Thursday, October 15
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Main Quad
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- What better way to welcome the Fall than free food, music, dancing, and activities in the Main Quad, in front of the University Center.
Mindfulness Monday
- Date: Monday, October 19
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Painting with Pride: A Paint & Dialogue Experience
- Date: Tuesday, October 20
- Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
- Join the Gender & Sexuality Center for a guided painting experience and meaningful dialogue with a local artist exploring creativity, identity, and community in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month.
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, October 21
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
GSC & House of Sylvia Luncheon Series
- Date: Friday, October 23
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Dansbury Commons
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Date: October 23
- Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Smith McFarland Theatre
- Dept: Theatre
- ESU's Theater department production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Date: October 25
- Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Smith McFarland Theatre
- Dept: Theatre
- ESU's Theater department production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
Coddling of the American Mind
- Date: Monday, October 19
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Science Technology Auditorium 117
- The Coddling of the American Mind is a documentary that explores the mental health challenges faced by today's youth, particularly on college campuses. It follows five young adults who entered college with high hopes but encountered significant emotional struggles due to societal pressures.
Drop in-Lab
- Date: Tuesday, October 20
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- Challenging Your Assumptions: How Questioning assumptions Leads to Better Decisions
Pride History Mystery
- Date: Wednesday, October 21
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Drag Show
- Date: Wednesday, October 21
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Sharron Husbands and Carol Ann Carol Ann host another always popular drag bingo, with a chance to win self care toys
Inclusion Poster Project Exhibition
- Date: October 21
- Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Madelon Powers Gallery
- Dept: Art + Media + Design
A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Date: October 24
- Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Smith McFarland Theatre
- Dept: Theatre
- ESU's Theater department production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
The Howl
- Date: Thursday, October 29
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- The scariest event on campus! Help us turn our University Center into a fully functioning Haunted House at our annual Howl event
Frankenstein Silent Film Improv
- Date: October 30
- Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall
- Dept: Art + Media + Design
- Join us this Halloween as music faculty Dr. Brian Hodge and Prof. Trevor Landreth provide a live improvised musical score set to Boris Karloff's 1931 classic: Frankenstein!
Coffee with Commuters
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: University Center #401
- Dept: Student Activity Association
GenOne Fellowship Meeting & Lunch
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Lower Dansbury
- Dept: GenOne
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, November 4
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
Warriors Got Talent
- Date: Wednesday, November 4
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- The biggest competition oif the year in the Abeloff Center for Performing arts. Come check out our amazing performance groups and solo acts through ESU's campus
Drop in-Lab
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- Empathy and compassion no longer a soft skill but a must have for successful leadership
Percussion Ensemble "Small Talks"
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Fine & Performing Arts Center. Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall
- Dept: Music
- The ESU Percussion Ensemble presents a concert of solos, duets, and trios ranging from rudimental duets to marimba ensembles and chamber works.
Women's Roundtable
- Date: Wednesday, November 4
- Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Lavender Lounge: Books, Brews & Community
- Date: Thursday, November 5
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
- Pages with purpose, brews with heart. The Lavender Lounge is our love letter to the community. We're creating a space for folx to connect over fresh pastries, hot coffee, and a curated selection of Pride and Feminist literature. If you're looking for your people (and your next favorite read), you've found your spot.
Open Mic
- Date: Tuesday, November 10
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- Hot Chocolate Hour with Inspirational Quotes & Affirmations that Keeps you Going
Book Club Gathering
- Date: Wednesday, November 11
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #332
- Dept: Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
- The Constitution of the U.S & Amendments to the Constitution
GSC & House of Sylvia Luncheon Series
- Date: Friday, November 13
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Dansbury Commons
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
NYC Bus Trip
- Date: Saturday, November 14
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Manhattan, NY
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Join us as we explore the largest city in the U.S as it prepares for the Holiday season. Tickets go on sale October 16th in the SAA office
Casino Night
- Date: Tuesday, November 10
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center Ballroom
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Blackjack, Texas Hold'em, and Roulette tables to test your luck and win some amazing prizes from our raffel
The Red Tent Event
- Date: Thursday, November 12
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
Late Night at the Rec
- Date: Friday, November 13
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Location: Mattioli Rec Center
- Dept: Campus Rec
Scoops & Sprinkles
- Date: Monday, November 16
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center Warriors Den
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Stop by the Warrior's den for a bowl of ice cream with customizable toppings.
The Price is Right
- Date: Saturday, November 14
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Manhattan, NY
- Dept: University Center Ballroom
- You're the next contestant on this game show with a chance to win some huge prizes
Thanksgiving Break
- Date: Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Campus Wide
- Holiday
Coffee with Commuters
- Date: Tuesday, December 1
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Commuter Lounge, University Center 401
- Dept: Student Activity Association
GSC: Minute-to-Win it Olympics
- Date: Thursday, December 3
- Time: 2:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
- Interactive competition featuring team-based challenges and games while earning points and building connections with peers.
Bad Santa Bingo
- Date: Wednesday, December 2
- Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center Ballroom
- Dept: Student Activity Association
- Have you been naughty or nice? Let's find out at our annual Bad santa bingo, with mystery prizes for all students alike
Finals Begin
- Date: Tuesday, December 8 - Friday, December 11
- Location: Campus Wide
- Academic
GSC and House of Sylvia End of the Year Social
- Date: Tuesday, December 8
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Location: University Center #302
- Dept: Gender & Sexuality Center
