Backpacking
Trips and Summit
Join OA as we embark on a multi-day backpacking trip through the deserts of Southern Utah. We will observe diverse ecosystems, view petroglyphs, and sleep in tents under the stars. Backpacking is a beginner-friendly sport that allows participants to see nature’s beauty in a unique and personal way. This trip will involve hiking and carrying your gear from camp to camp. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures. On this trip, we will learn various skills such as how to pack a backpack, how to set up camp, navigation, water purification, backcountry cooking, and Leave No Trace Ethics.
This is a backcountry trip: Participants on this trip will sleep in tents and there will be no access to showers, running water, or other modern amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Backpacking gear, camping gear,…
Cost: $185. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a9683114-1b2c-4829-bf62-cc797aef3d64. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 31, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Intentional Spending Challenge Begins!
Financial Wellness Center
Celebrate Intentional Spending Month with us this November by joining our free, self-paced challenge! This asynchronous Canvas course explores the concept of intentional spending, helping you align your financial decisions with your personal values and long-term goals. Learn how to make thoughtful, purpose-driven choices about where and how you spend your money. Plus, every student who completes the 4-week challenge will receive a gift from the FWC! Register now to start your intentional spending practice!
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Virtual. Alternate Location: Free, 4-week long asynchronous guided Canvas Course Challenge! Cost: Free! Contact Name: Financial Wellness Center. Contact Phone: 801-585-7379. Contact Email: financialwellness@sa.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Indigenous Walking Tour Unveil & Celebration
Kick off Native American Heritage Month with us! We invite you to the Indigenous Walking Tour at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Ballroom East. This event is the start of the a month filled with opportunites to engage with the rich and expansive heritages across Tribal nations. Food with be provided, and all are welcome!
Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Contact Name: Kyri UNGATAVINEKENT DUNCAN. Contact Phone: (801)587-0953. Contact Email: Kyri.Duncan@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Native American Heritage Month Kickoff Event: Indigenous Walking Tour Unveil & Celebration
You are invited to the Annual University of Utah Native American Heritage Month Kick-off Event. Join the Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement for the unveiling and dedication of the Indigenous Walking Tour Map at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Ballroom East on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
This event marks the beginning of a month filled with opportunities to engage with the rich and expansive heritages across Tribal Nations. Enjoy good food, community, and conversation as we come together to celebrate Native excellence.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Public Event. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Cost: Free & Open to the Public. Transportation / Parking: Union Pay Lot. Contact Name: Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement. Contact Phone: 801-581-7392. Contact Email: Native.Excellence@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Full Moon Hike
Trips and Summit
Step into the night and discover nature in a whole new light. Our Full Moon Hiking Trip offers a unique experience where we will get to explore the classic trails we know and love by moonlight. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or a fresh adventure, this hike is the perfect way to reconnect with nature under the stars. No headlamps needed—just the glow of the full moon lighting your way (don’t worry, we’ll be bringing headlamps just in case it’s cloudy).
This is a front country day trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. There will be limited access to running water or other modern amenities like pit toilets while on the adventure. Trip leaders will teach participants how to recreate while following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Includes transportation, some snacks, and instruction from Trip Leaders.
This trip is rated Class 1: Perfect for beginners with low to moderate athletic ability who are ready to get…
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $35. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=05449a40-4dc6-45d1-ad7b-bcd35829c7cf. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Marketing & Communication Career Expo
U Career Success
Network with employers and talk to experts about careers and opportunities in creative fields, including marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, and more.
Explore career opportunities, network with employers, and find an internship or full-time job at companies eager to meet students with skills in communications, visuals, and other content creation. Whether you’re actively seeking or just beginning to explore, now is the best time to begin connecting with employers and exploring opportunities—an effort that will pay off before you know it. First-years, all undergrads, and grad students welcome!
Get ready! Make the best use of your time by viewing registered employers in advance and check out their available roles on Handshake. Bring printed copies of your resume to stand out. Some recruiters take notes on them to remember you by. Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach for one-to-one support. U Career Success is here for you!
Dress code: Employers know your time is limited time as you v…
Event Categories: Careers. Campus Locations: Impact & Prosperity Epicenter. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit app.joinhandshake.com. Canyoneering
Trips and Summit
Join OA for some introductory canyoneering in the beautiful sandstone canyons of Southern Utah. North Wash is the home to some of the most beautiful, exciting canyons in the state. This trip includes deep, twisting narrows, multiple rappels, and some thrilling downclimbs. Trip cost covers gear, instruction, transportation, and equipment. Participants should be comfortable with heights and able to hike 5 miles. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures.
This is a front-country trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. Participants will sleep in tents with easy access to our vehicles. Most of our front-country trips camp in established campgrounds with pit-toilets but with limited access to running water. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Canyoneering…
Cost: $195. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cee9eea0-e835-4494-92e8-57a1c6cec3e3. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Rock Climbing
Trips and Summit
Join OA on a climbing adventure in St. George. Enjoy the red rocks, open skies, and desert vibes. We will enjoy diverse climbs, eat delicious food, and sleep in tents under the wide-open sky! This trip is great for beginners who take part in regular moderate physical activity and want to explore outdoor climbing. During this trip, participants will learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing and how to front country camp. This trip is recommended for beginner to intermediate climbers. No prior experience is necessary; however, we do recommend that participants take a top-rope belay clinic at The Summit before attending in order to get the most out of this trip. No lead climbing by participants is allowed.
This is a front-country trip: Our front-country trips are perfect for participants who are new to recreating in the outdoors. Participants will sleep in tents with easy access to our vehicles. Most of our front-country trips camp in established campgrounds with pit-toilets but with limited access to running…
Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2a9320ea-d441-447d-85e3-4a17619a3b27. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Bi-weekly HIV/STI Testing Drop-in Service
Center for Campus Wellness
Students can stop by the Center for Campus Wellness twice per month and get a test for HIV and STIs with the support of our professional staff.
UPDATE In response to high demand at our first drop-in session, we strongly encourage students to book a 15-minute appointment block on Medicat. , Starting three days before each clinic, students can reserve a spot on Medicat. There will be (2) spots available per 15-minute block. Our maximum testing capacity during these two hour sessions is approximately 25 students. , Testing is conducted on first come first serve basis for drop-ins and wait times will vary. We highly recommend booking an appointment to ensure you are seen that day.
Event Categories: University Health Care. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit wellness.utah.edu. Backcountry Cooking
Campus Recreation Services
Doesn't food always taste better when you are outside? We think so! Come join us for a clinic on how to make tasty meals in an outdoor setting. We'll go over the basics of Dutch oven, camp stove, and fire cooking all with an emphasis on safety. Arrive with an appetite as we'll be making a meal during the class!
Clinic participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of the following:
-The basics of meal planning for both frontcountry and backcountry trips
-Correctly choosing a stove for specific outdoor situations-Special considerations of cooking in cold, hot, or windy conditions
-Safety precautions for backcountry cooking-How to prepare a meal in both frontcountry and backcountry settings
-Tips and tricks to make the entire process easier and quicker.
This clinic will take place at The Hub classroom in the Student Life Center (just outside of OA) at 6:00PM.
Event Categories: Info Sessions. Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $15. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f2ba9cba-6213-4a5d-a36e-4bed559fc6ab. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Backpacking
Trips and Summit
Join OA as we embark on a multi-day backpacking trip through the deserts of Southern Utah. We will observe diverse ecosystems, view petroglyphs, and sleep in tents under the stars. Backpacking is a beginner-friendly sport that allows participants to see nature’s beauty in a unique and personal way. This trip will involve hiking and carrying your gear from camp to camp. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures. On this trip, we will learn various skills such as how to pack a backpack, how to set up camp, navigation, water purification, backcountry cooking, and Leave No Trace Ethics.
This is a backcountry trip: Participants on this trip will sleep in tents and there will be no access to showers, running water, or other modern amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Backpacking gear, camping gear,…
Cost: $185. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a9683114-1b2c-4829-bf62-cc797aef3d64. Transportation / Parking: Included. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, November 16, 2025.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Backpacking
Trips and Summit
Join OA as we embark on a multi-day backpacking trip through the deserts of Southern Utah. We will observe diverse ecosystems, view petroglyphs, and sleep in tents under the stars. Backpacking is a beginner-friendly sport that allows participants to see nature’s beauty in a unique and personal way. This trip will involve hiking and carrying your gear from camp to camp. Our trips are designed to give participants the building blocks to further their knowledge and skills to apply it on their own adventures. On this trip, we will learn various skills such as how to pack a backpack, how to set up camp, navigation, water purification, backcountry cooking, and Leave No Trace Ethics.
This is a backcountry trip: Participants on this trip will sleep in tents and there will be no access to showers, running water, or other modern amenities. Trip leaders will teach participants how to dispose of waste properly by following Leave No Trace ethics.
What's Included in the Trip Fee: Backpacking gear, camping gear,…
Cost: $185. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=a9683114-1b2c-4829-bf62-cc797aef3d64. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, November 16, 2025.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. International Student: Loans & Taxes
This workshop supports International students navigate U.S. finances, covering topics like student loans, taxes, and UofU resources.
- Understand the basics of private student loans and key terms.
- Know your U.S. tax responsibilities as an international student, including residency rules and the Substantial Presence Test.
- Use campus resources like financial counseling and free tax help (VITA Clinics).
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Cost: Free. Contact Name: Katie DeSau. Contact Phone: 1-7713. Contact Email: isssstudentexperience@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
DynoVember Competition
Campus Recreation Services
Come participate in the Summit's Annual DYNO Comp! The preliminary redpoint round will open at 4:00 pm, and the Onsight Finals round will begin at 7:30 pm. Climbers will record their sends through the Pebble App throughout the redpoint round, and the top climbers will advance to the Finals round. All registered competitors will receive a Pebble Competition Registration Link the morning before the competition start date.
Pebble registration links are automatically emailed upon registration.
***Registered climbers must be 18 years or older
***DYNO Comp schedule:
Friday, 11/21
4:00 pm Redpoint round begins
6:30 pm Redpoint round ends, 7:30 Finals round begins9:00pm Raffles and Prizes. Non-members must be sponsored into the facility and pay the day pass fee to compete.
Campus Locations: Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC). Cost: $10. Ticket URL: https://my.campusrec.utah.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=6be86499-e31e-437f-92a1-2bb99d96f1d0. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit my.campusrec.utah.edu. Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bi-weekly HIV/STI Testing Drop-in Service
Center for Campus Wellness
Students can stop by the Center for Campus Wellness twice per month and get a test for HIV and STIs with the support of our professional staff.
UPDATE In response to high demand at our first drop-in session, we strongly encourage students to book a 15-minute appointment block on Medicat. , Starting three days before each clinic, students can reserve a spot on Medicat. There will be (2) spots available per 15-minute block. Our maximum testing capacity during these two hour sessions is approximately 25 students. , Testing is conducted on first come first serve basis for drop-ins and wait times will vary. We highly recommend booking an appointment to ensure you are seen that day.
Event Categories: University Health Care. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit wellness.utah.edu. Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for Campus Wellness
Seeking community and support in your recovery?
AA meetings are available on campus every Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Student Services Building, room 330. Open to all students.
Learn more about recovery resources available to you as a student with Recovery at the U!
Event Categories: Meetups. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bi-weekly HIV/STI Testing Drop-in Service
Center for Campus Wellness
Students can stop by the Center for Campus Wellness twice per month and get a test for HIV and STIs with the support of our professional staff.
UPDATE In response to high demand at our first drop-in session, we strongly encourage students to book a 15-minute appointment block on Medicat. , Starting three days before each clinic, students can reserve a spot on Medicat. There will be (2) spots available per 15-minute block. Our maximum testing capacity during these two hour sessions is approximately 25 students. , Testing is conducted on first come first serve basis for drop-ins and wait times will vary. We highly recommend booking an appointment to ensure you are seen that day.
Event Categories: University Health Care. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit wellness.utah.edu. Bi-weekly HIV/STI Testing Drop-in Service
Center for Campus Wellness
Students can stop by the Center for Campus Wellness twice per month and get a test for HIV and STIs with the support of our professional staff.
UPDATE In response to high demand at our first drop-in session, we strongly encourage students to book a 15-minute appointment block on Medicat. , Starting three days before each clinic, students can reserve a spot on Medicat. There will be (2) spots available per 15-minute block. Our maximum testing capacity during these two hour sessions is approximately 25 students. , Testing is conducted on first come first serve basis for drop-ins and wait times will vary. We highly recommend booking an appointment to ensure you are seen that day.
Event Categories: University Health Care. Campus Locations: Student Services Building (SSB). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit wellness.utah.edu.