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Early September 2021

Life Happens Here

With numerous events taking place in the building on a daily basis, life really does happen at the Student Union. To stay up-to-date with the building's events, visit meetings.okstate.edu/events.html for a daily schedule.

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND - SEPT. 11

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

? Sept. 11 - Cowboys host the Golden Hurricanes for an early 11 a.m. kick-off. First responders will be honored at the game in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11tragedy.

? Sept. 18 ? Saturday Campus Tour ? Undergraduate Admissions rolls out the orange carpet for high school juniors and seniors interested in becoming an OSU Cowboy.

GAMEDAY AT THE UNION RETURNS

GameDay at the Union takes place each home football game on the Student Union Plaza three hours prior to kickoff. This free familyfriendly event includes the Spirit Walk and familyfun activities.

There have been some changes made to this year's event to keep things safe for everyone attending. The bounce house has been replaced with new tailgating games that allow for better social distancing and many of the art activities are packaged individually. Of course, there will be giveaways. This year's giveaway is a spirit bracelet. Each week a new bracelet will be given away for a total of seven different designs during the season.

GameDay at the Union will take place on the following dates this year:

? Sept. 4 ? Sept. 11 ? Sept. 25 ? Oct. 2

? Oct. 30 ? Nov. 13 ? Nov. 27

Fall Family Weekend Comes to Campus

The Cowboy Family will be getting a visit down Hester Street until the team

from its extended family this weekend.

reaches Boone Pickens Stadium.

Previously, we called this "Mom's Day" or "Dad's Day" ... but that created some confusion. So now, we're going under one umbrella: Family Weekend. Students can invite anyone who they call family ? even if they don't share a last name.

There will be plenty of events on campus, all culminating with the football game against University of Tulsa on Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. Discounted tickets to the game are available on Ticketmaster with promo code 21PARENTS.

In addition to the football game, the OSU Museum of Art will host its "Second Saturday" program. The museum offers free, hands-on art activities for visitors of all ages and abilities.

The museum will also host its Public Art Walk. Guides from the museum will take guests for a one-mile tour of OSU's art sculptures. Timing for that event is to be determined, but interested guests can visit museum.okstate.edu for more information.

Families can also enjoy GameDay at the Union, which has returned for the 2021 football season! Festivities outside the Union will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 10 a.m. Do not forget about the traditional Spirit Walk that begins at the Student Union at 9 a.m. and continues

Outdoor Adventure is also hosting a hike at Lake Carl Blackwell from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit rec.wellness.okstate.edu.

We are excited to welcome all the families and fans to campus!

UDS Serves Up New Additions

A new school year means changes to campus dining. During the summer University Dining Services made the most of its downtime to listen to its customers via surveys and informal discussions and added to its offerings. Guests can find

new menus at Red Earth Kitchen and Passport in the Student Union as well as at NoodleU and Zest at North Dining.

Bread and Beyond also diversified its menu, allowing diners to build their own salad with new, fresh ingredients such as roasted sweet potatoes, edamame, roasted Brussels sprouts and more.

We hope guests will explore these new options and provide UDS feedback so they can continue to expand selections. To find the latest information about dining, visit dining.okstate.edu or follow them on most social media platforms using the @osudining handle.

SUAB Events

Student Union Activities Board is bringing back all of its fun festivities in 2021!

North Dining Bingo Sept. 8, 6 p.m. North Dining

Students, staff, faculty and the general public are invited to attend and test their luck. Players can expect loads of fun, and winners can expect big prizes.

Sign & Dine Sept. 16, 6 p.m. SU Ballroom

American Sign Language is growing in popularity, and students can get a "taste" of sign language at this event. Members of the Cowboy Family can enjoy a free dinner and learn some basic ASL.

For more information visit suab.okstate.edu or contact matt.vu@okstate.edu.

Esports Arena

Take notice, esports is booming around the world. Just like with anything else, Oklahoma State University is on the cutting edge. With the addition of the brand new OSU Esports Arena in the Student Union basement, guests have access to the best esports amenities in the Big 12. OSU's arena includes a Twitch station, 40 highpowered PCS NVIDIA 2080s, alienware peripherals, 240 and 144 hz monitors as well as RGB lighting and other features. Adam Barnes, SU assistant director of meeting and conference services, told STATE Magazine, "We're primed to be the Big 12 leader. There's nobody we know of that is as far along in terms of a dedicated esports arena -- not some computer lab out in the corner of campus somewhere, but a dedicated space."

>> Learn more

Student Arts Alliance Kicks Off School Year

EVENTS CALENDAR SET FOR 2021-22

The OSU Student Arts Alliance is hosting fun, engaging and safe activities throughout the fall semester, with many of those events taking place in the Union. SAA aims to bring arts-based experiences to all students on campus. Currently, the group is hosting its Pete's Movie Reel Series. Its fourth movie in the series, "Boogie," will be shown Sept. 9 at 8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Admission is free and $1 concession items will be available.

"Boogie" is a coming-of-age film, following Alfred "Boogie" Chin and his basketball dreams. Just like many of the students at Oklahoma State, Boogie must balance a number of competing factors in his life. Boogie dreams of playing in the NBA but his parents want him to pursue his education at a prestigious university. In the movie, Boogie attempts to balance his new girlfriend, academics, his home life and his basketball dreams.

The movie is written and directed by Eddie Huang. It stars Taylor Takahashi, Pamelym Chee and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. It is rated R.

Other movies shown during the series included "Promising Young Woman,""Antebellum," and "Greenwood Here and Now."

To learn more about the Student Arts Alliance and its upcoming programs, visit saa.okstate.edu.

Healthy Lifestyles a Must

HEALTHY UNION COMMITTEE EMPHASIZES SELF-CARE

Without a doubt, the past year-and-a-half has taken a toll on many of us. We have all lived in this world pivoting around every corner during these "unprecedented times." Now, more than ever, it's important to focus on maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself so you can transmit the good feelings to others. Take the time to focus on things that are important to you and your health. Below are some upcoming opportunities to assist you with healthy eating, work & life balance and physical activity, all of which are critical components to a healthy lifestyle.

Employee Climb Every other Wednesday, the Outdoor Adventure Climbing Wall will be reserved for OSU faculty and staff. So, gather up your team and head to the Colvin for a fun lunch break wellness activity!

This event will be hosted on the following dates: Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3 and Nov. 17

Participants can come and go anytime during the event. Outdoor Adventure will provide shoes, harnesses and belayers as needed. A climbing wall membership is not required.

Register at the OA Office or visit rec.wellness.okstate.edu.

Wellness Wednesday: Maximizing Your Minutes Join the Department of Wellness for an engaging wellness presentation during your lunch hour on Sept. 15 from noon to 12:50 p.m. This month's topic will ensure you are investing your time wisely when exercising.

Participants can join in person or virtually. Lunch is provided for in person participants (vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request at registration). Please register by Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. To register as an in person participant, call 405-744-WELL (9355) or email wellness@okstate.edu. To register as a virtual participant, complete the online form.

Cowboy Hour Cowboy Hour, a new program hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, is an opportunity to engage with OSU's student body. Each month there will be a snack, music and yard games to provide a fun time to mingle with students and our fellow division colleagues. We hope you will join us Sept. 16, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. on the Student Union Plaza.

Mental Health Resources Life is hard. It's OK to ask for help. The university provides many mental health resources to the Cowboy Family. We encourage you to learn about what is available and how you can either help yourself or someone you know. Visit the Mental Health Resources website for more information.

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