The Big Little University Rising
SOAR Outdoor Climbing Trip SOAR Outdoor Climbing Climb on with SOAR at Vertical Rock! On September 17th we will leave the BSC parking lot at 12 p.m., and plan to climb and be back on campus by 6 p.m. The trip will cost $15 with transportation provided. There are nine spots available, so sign up early […]
Pick 2/Donate 1 Center for Civic Engagement/Counseling Center invites students and their visiting families to enjoy the mental health benefits of spending family time at the beautiful Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market for our “Pick 2, Donate 1” event. This event begins at 1 p.m. We will ask that you pick twice as many apples as […]
Arbor Day Tree Planting Help celebrate Arbor Day by joining us for a tree planting event at Weaver Park, Friday October 21st, at 2 p.m! Wear suitable clothing if you want to help with the digging or just come to learn more about this wonderful public-private partnership, learn about trees, and enjoy this beautiful Fall […]
Fall Festival Come celebrate with the Shenandoah community for our annual Fall Festival. This event will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m on the lawn next to the Health & Life Sciences Building. Activities will include an Apple Picking Field Trip, Club Carnival/ Music Festival, a Food Truck, a Petting […]
Community Event: Help Break a World Record for 2FOR2 Foundation Join the 2FOR2 Foundation this Saturday October 29th at 10 a.m. to break a Guinness World Record! The world's largest HUMAN ice cream cone, at the Frederick County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground Rd, Clear Brook, VA 22624. You can register that morning or pre register here at […]
Campus Recreation & Wellness 5K Costume Run/Walk FREE T-Shirt! Do you like free things? Be one of the first 50 students or Faculty/Staff to register for the Campus Recreation & Wellness 5K Costume Run/Walk taking place on Saturday, October 29th. Pre-registration is preferred by Thursday, October 27th at 5 p.m., however, on site registration will […]
Volunteer at the Battlefield Half Marathon & Relay to support the WATTS Program This is a volunteer opportunity for Students, Faculty and Staff! The Battlefield Half-Marathon is Saturday, November 5th and WATTS is the recipient. Many volunteers are needed, especially at the Water Stops and handing out awards. There is no age requirement, and it really […]
Service Opportunity for MLK Day, January 16 This year to celebrate MLK Day on January 16th, the NAACP Youth Group and Winchester City Sheriff W. Sales will be hosting a quiet and peaceful walk from the steps of the Winchester Courthouse to the steps of the Winchester Police Department. To kick off the walk Sheriff Sales […]
Snow Tubing with SOAR Join SOAR for our first trip of the semester! We will be heading to Whitetail Ski Resort to hit the slopes for snow tubing on January 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by Thursday, […]
Ice Skating with SOAR Join SOAR for a fun afternoon of ice skating at the Reston Town Center on February 4th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.! There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office at Vaden Campus Commons (formerly SCC) by […]
White Oak Canyon Hike with SOAR Join SOAR for a spectacular hike of White Oak Canyon in Shenandoah National Park on March 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! The hike length is 2.9 miles. There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR […]
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
Hike and a Pint SU students that are 21+ are invited to join SOAR on a hike to Bear's Den on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the parking area at the Snickers Gap- Appalachian Trailhead to watch the sunset. At the conclusion of the hike we will head over to Bear's Chase. […]
Intramural Ultimate Frisbee League deadline extended The Intramural Ultimate Frisbee League deadline has been extended. Not only is Ultimate Frisbee a great work out, it is a great way to connect and meet new people. Did you know we have a club team? Register your team for the Intramural League on imleagues.com by 12 p.m. Thursday, […]
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
Massanutten Trail Hike with SOAR Join SOAR for jaw-dropping views as we hike the Massanutten Trail to Kennedy Peak on April 1st from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! The hike length is 5.2 miles. There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office […]
A Time to Mourn: Bear’s Den Hike Grief is complicated and takes many forms, but it's easier when you know that you're not alone. Join staff from the Office of Spiritual Life and Counseling Center on a hike at Bear's Den on April 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. to get those endorphins flowing. Fill […]
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
Ziplining and Ropes Course with SOAR Take to the treetops with SOAR for an afternoon of Zipline and Ropes Courses at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center on April 15th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office […]
Kick off Earth Week by joining SOAR on a short hike to watch the sunrise from Piedmont Overlook in Sky Meadow State Park. Breakfast is included! Sign up here.
Climate Justice Table Come to the Center of Civic Engagement table about climate justice on April 17th in the BSC from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. This table is in honor of earth week and will provide information on how to advocate for climate justice. General voter registration and education questions can be answered at […]
Peace of Mind Labyrinth Throughout history labyrinths have been used as a meditative tool symbolizing a journey to our own center, then returning back into the world with more feelings of peace, clarity, and mindfulness. Join us for a guided Mindfulness Labyrinth walk with drumming on April 19th from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at […]
Earth Day Cleanup Make a difference and help cleanup Abrams Creek and its banks on Friday, April 21st from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. We will meet at the BSC parking lot and then walk over. SOAR and the Environmental Club will have supplies and gear on hand! Use this link to sign up! For any […]
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
S’mores Chat: A Fireside Dialogue on our Environment On Friday, April 21st, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at the VCC pool, the Center for Civic Engagement will be hosting a S'mores Chat event honoring Earth Day! The conversation focuses on reflecting on how our campus policies and partnerships affect our environment and how as […]
Earth Day Stream Clean Up On Saturday, April 22nd, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., join us in cleaning up Abrams Creek in honor of Earth Day! Located next to Buzzin’s, students and community members will join together to help remove trash from the creek and the land on both sides of the creek. Equipment […]
White Water Rafting with SOAR Join SOAR for a white water rafting adventure with River and Trail Outfitters in Harpers Ferry on April 22nd from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.! There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office at Vaden Campus Commons […]
Pick-Up Frisbee Interested in a fun, fast paced, social sport? Look no further than Ultimate Frisbee! Come on out and play (don't worry, no previous experience necessary). Your team will show you the ropes. Friday @ 4 p.m. at the intramural field (behind the BSC). See you then! For any questions, contact doahultimate@gmail.com […]
Volunteer for Family Fun Day The Center for Civic Engagement invites all students, faculty and staff to sign up to volunteer on Saturday, April 29th for a wonderful new event taking place on campus! Family Fun Day is a festival event in honor of the Month of the Military Child, a day of fun inside […]
Stand Up Paddleboarding with SOAR Enjoy an afternoon Stand Up Paddle Boarding with SOAR at Cool Springs on April 29th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! There are 9 spots available for this $5 trip, so be sure to secure your spot by paying at our SOAR office at Vaden Campus Commons (formerly SCC) by […]