Staycation University | A Different SU! (2024)

Spiritual Life Traditions Takeaway Bags

Over Spring Break, several members of our multi-faith community will be celebrating holy days. To learn about the celebration of Jewish Passover, Hindu Holi, and Christian Easter, you can pick up a free traditions takeaway bag that includes symbols of each holiday from the Office of Spiritual Life. They will be available at various events throughout the week or you can email spirituallife@su.edu to schedule a time to pick one up in the Spiritual Life office.

Counseling Center Relaxation Room Open | Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 5 pm

The Relaxation Room is located at Cooley Room 302. It is a quiet room that includes: a full body massage chair, scented oils, and sand boxes to help unwind. Contact the Counseling Center at counseling@su.edu to request a time. Available throughout the semester.

• BSC Hours | 7:30 am – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 10 am – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 10:30 am – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 6:30 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Take a Walk with SU’s Counseling Center | 1-2 pmÂ

Join Shenandoah’s Counseling Center on a walk around campus. The walks will start at the Abrams Creek Amphitheatre near Ruebush Hall. Take some time to relax and unwind with one of SU’s counselors and enjoy the campus scenery. Remember to wear a mask and bring your Shenandoah Go green pass! If you have any questions, contact Karina Chace at kchance@su.edu.

Field Hockey vs. Bridgewater @ Home | 7 pmÂ

• BSC Hours | 12 – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 12 – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 12 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 9 am – 6:30 pm
  • Continental Breakfast | 9 – 10 am
  • Brunch | 10 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 5 – 6:30 pm

Softball vs. Lynchburg @ Home | Time TBD

Baseball vs. VA Wesleyan @ Home | 12 pm

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Randolph @ Home | 1 pm

• BSC Hours | 12 – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 12 – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 12 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 9 am – 6:30 pm
  • Continental Breakfast | 9 – 10 am
  • Brunch | 10 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 5 – 6:30 pm

Worlds Away Escape Room Trip | 4 pm

Join the Campus Activities Network at Worlds Away Escape Room in downtown Winchester to complete the Leoka’s Curse challenge. In this escape room, you will brave Plum Forest to free the Mad Wizard and return him to the Prince. This trip is FREE but is limited to 6 participants; you must . Please indicate if you need transportation when you RSVP. Students should arrive by 4 p.m., the challenge begins at 4:15 p.m. Contact Kendall Kolk at kkolk15@su.edu.

• BSC Hours | 9 am – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 10 am – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 3 pm – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 7:15 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 7:15 pm
• Wellness Center | 9 am – 5 pm

Celec Strides | 11 am – 12 pm

Practice some Spring Break Stay-Ca Self Care with Sarah Celec of the [Not Just] Women’s Center and DeLyn Celec of Spiritual Life. Take a walk outdoors — weather permitting — and talk about whatever’s on your mind. Meet them at the BSC Rotunda at 11 am. Contact dcelec@su.edu for questions.

Advocacy Scavenger Hunt | 11 am – 1 pm

Passionate about an issue in politics and don’t know how to voice it? Learn how to advocate for issues in government that affect your life by participating in the Center for Civic Engagement’s Advocacy Scavenger Hunt! Visit our table in the BSCÂ to pick up your Advocacy Scavenger Hunt guide and learn how to advocate for an issue that you are passionate about. Students that complete the Advocacy Scavenger Hunt will be eligible to ! Contact serve@su.edu with any questions.

Voter Registration Drive Table | 11 am – 1 pm

Stop by the BSC to get registered to vote in time for the upcoming Primary Election this June! Volunteers will assist you in registering to vote, completing a change of address, or switching political parties. Didn’t know there is an upcoming election in VA? Come by our table and chat to find out what the Primary Election is and who you are voting for in the upcoming election! Contact serve@su.edu with any questions.

Men’s Golf, SU Invitational @ Home | 12 pm

Staycation University Kickoff: Ice Cream & Cornhole | 2 – 4 pm

Kick off Spring Break’s different kind of SU – Staycation University on the lawn outside of the Health & Life Sciences Building. Matti’s Soft Serve will be dishing out your favorite ice cream flavors and there will be plenty of games to enjoy on the lawn. . Gift cards will be awarded to the top 2 teams! Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 for priority seeding; however, walk-in teams will be accepted. Contact recsports@su.edu if you have any questions.

Handshake 101 | 4 pmÂ

Handshake 101: Not the gross kind where you touch someone else, ewww! Join Amanda Grantham via for a quick overview of Handshake, the career management platform. You’ll learn how to log on, search for jobs/internships, upload your resume, and schedule appointments with Career and Professional Development staff. No COVID germs involved. For more information, contact Amanda Grantham at agrantha@su.edu.

Women’s Tennis vs. Bridgewater @ Home | 4 pm

Dance Party | 7 -8 pmÂ

Join us for Dance Party at the Lowry Tennis Court or via . Dance Party is an energized fitness class that feels more like a night out dancing than a workout at the gym. Party yourself into shape with dance moves inspired by hip-hop music that will get your heart rate up while shaping your body. For more information, contact Matt Levy mlevy@su.edu.

• BSC Hours | 9 am – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 10 am – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 3 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 7:15 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 7:15 pm
• Wellness Center | 9 am – 5 pm

Women’s Golf, SU Invitation @ Home | 10 am

Advocacy Scavenger Hunt | 11 am – 1 pm

Passionate about an issue in politics and don’t know how to voice it? Learn how to advocate for issues in government that affect your life by participating in the Center for Civic Engagement’s Advocacy Scavenger Hunt! Visit our table in the BSC on March 30 from 11-1 to pick up your Advocacy Scavenger Hunt guide and learn how to advocate for an issue that you are passionate about. Students that complete the Advocacy Scavenger Hunt will be eligible to ! Contact serve@su.edu with any questions.

Voter Registration Drive Table | 11 am – 1 pm

Stop by the BSC to get registered to vote in time for the upcoming Primary Election this June! Volunteers will assist you in registering to vote, completing a change of address, or switching political parties. Didn’t know there is an upcoming election in VA? Come by our table and chat to find out what the Primary Election is and who you are voting for in the upcoming election! Contact serve@su.edu with any questions.

Handshake 101 | 1 pm

Handshake 101: Not the gross kind where you touch someone else, ewww! Join Amanda Grantham via for a quick overview of Handshake, the career management platform. You’ll learn how to log on, search for jobs/internships, upload your resume, and schedule appointments with Career and Professional Development staff. No COVID germs involved. For more information, contact Amanda Grantham at agrantha@su.edu.

Skyline Paintball Trip | 3 – 5 pm

Join the Campus Activities Network at Skyline Paintball for a 90-minute session where all gear will be provided. This trip is FREE but is limited to 9 participants; you must . Please indicate if you need transportation when you RSVP. . Students should arrive by 2:45 p.m., the challenge begins at 3:00 p.m. Contact Maggie McCampbell Lien at mmccampb@su.edu.

Coping During COVID | 4 pm

Join the Counseling Center in the Brandt Student Center, BSAC (R 123) to find ways of Coping during COVID. to talk freely about your experiences of loss during the pandemic this past year and find support among their peers. For more information, contact Kathleen Chapman at kchapman4@su.edu.

Yoga | 6 – 7 pm

Join us for Yoga with Amber at South Campus Commons, Classroom A or via . That’s right, Amber is back and ready to guide you through a union of breathing techniques and movements to both relax and strengthen your mind and body. For more information, contact Matt Levy mlevy@su.edu.

S’mores Night | 7 – 8:30 pm

Come hang with your “Peeps,” Peeps will be available to use as part of the S’mores event (while supplies last) in BSC Lot D!

• BSC Hours | 9 am – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 10 am – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 3 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 7:15 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 7:15 pm
• Wellness Center | 9 am – 5 pm

Volunteer Opportunity | 9:30 – 11:30 am

The Center for Civic Engagement is organizing a group of volunteers to go help clean and sort things at the Adult Care Center in Winchester. . Space is limited, and the applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Safety protocols will be enforced. Please email serve@su.edu with any questions.

Celec Strides | 11 am – 12 pm

Practice some Spring Break Stay-Ca Self Care with Sarah Celec of the [Not Just] Women’s Center and DeLyn Celec of Spiritual Life. Take a walk outdoors — weather permitting — and talk about whatever’s on your mind. Meet them at the BSC Rotunda. Contact dcelec@su.edu for questions.

Handshake 101 | 11 amÂ

Handshake 101: Not the gross kind where you touch someone else, ewww! Join Amanda Grantham via for a quick overview of Handshake, the career management platform. You’ll learn how to log on, search for jobs/internships, upload your resume, and schedule appointments with Career and Professional Development staff. No COVID germs involved. For more information, contact Amanda Grantham at agrantha@su.edu.

Lunchtime Bingo in Allen Dining Hall | 12 pm

Join the Campus Activities Network in Allen Dining Hall for in-person bingo! Enjoy your lunch and play bingo for a chance to win amazing prizes! This event is limited to the social distancing capacity of the dining hall. Contact Amanda Tintaya at atintaya@su.edu.

Axe-Throwing Trip at Chasin’ Axe | 2 – 3 pm

Join the Campus Activities Network at Chasin’ Axe to try out your axe-throwing skills! No previous experience is required, and you will receive instruction on safety and technique. This trip is FREE but is limited to 8 participants; you must. Please indicate if you need transportation when you RSVP. Students should arrive by 1:45 p.m., the session begins at 2:00 p.m. Contact Myles Hairston at mhairsto10@su.edu.

Women’s Soccer vs. Shepherd @ Home | 4 pm

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Bridgewater @ Home | 7 pm

• BSC Hours | 9 am – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 10 am – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 3 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 7:15 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 7:15 pm
• Wellness Center | 9 am – 5 pm

Yoga | 7 – 8 am

Join for Yoga with Christina at the Health Professions Building or . Christina will focus on getting your mind and body ready to start your day off right! This full-body workout will combine specific breathing and movements to awaken the mind and body. For more information, Contact Matt Levy .

Coloring for Clarity | 11 am -12 pm

Practice some Spring Break Stay-Ca Self-Care by joining Campus Minister DeLyn Celec in the BSC Ferrari Room for mindfulness-based coloring. Supplies will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own favorite coloring items. Contact dcelec@su.edu.

Handshake 101 | 1:30 pm

Handshake 101: Not the gross kind where you touch someone else, ewww! Join Amanda Grantham via for a quick overview of Handshake, the career management platform. You’ll learn how to log on, search for jobs/internships, upload your resume, and schedule appointments with Career and Professional Development staff. No COVID germs involved. For more information, contact Amanda Grantham at agrantha@su.edu.

Men’s Tennis vs. Ferrum @ Home | 2 pm

Women’s Tennis vs. Ferrum @ Home | 2 pm

Polka Dot Pot Pottery Trip | 1 – 3 pm

Join the Campus Activities Network at Polka Dot Pot to paint decorative pottery! Pick your piece from a large selection of pottery, select your colors, and decorate! Your finished piece will be available for pick up within a week. This trip is FREE but is limited to 9 participants; you must . Please indicate if you need transportation when you RSVP. Students should arrive by 12:45 p.m., the session begins at 1:00 p.m. Contact Amanda Tintaya at atintaya@su.edu.

Coping During COVID | 4 pm

Join the Counseling Center via Zoom to find ways of Coping during COVID. to talk freely about your experiences of loss during the pandemic this past year and find support among their peers. For more information, contact Kathleen Chapman at kchapman4@su.edu.

Men’s Soccer vs. Randolph-Macon @ Home | 4 pm

Buti Yoga | 6 – 7 pm

Join us for Buti Yoga with Christina at the South Campus Commons, Classroom A or. Break the mold of what you think yoga is. This is a movement-based yoga practice that elevates the heart rate with a combination of plyometrics and yoga. This mixture allows it to become a H.I.I.T. (High-Intensity Interval Training) style practice. Buti Yoga is an all in one program that brings both high energy and stillness, cardio and stretching, work, and relaxation into one space. For more information, contact Matt Levy mlevy@su.edu.

Women’s Lacrosse vs. Washington & Lee @ Home | 7 pm

• BSC Hours: Closed
• Allen Dining Hall | 7:15 am – 6:30 pm
  • Breakfast | 7:15 – 9:30 am
  • Lunch | 11 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Softball vs. Mary Washington @ Home | 3 pm

Field Hockey vs. Roanoke @ Home | 5 pm

• BSC Hours | 12 – 9 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 12 – 7 pm
• BSC Game Room | 12 – 9 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 9 am – 6:30 pm
  • Continental Breakfast | 9 – 10 am
  • Brunch | 10 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 5 – 6:30 pm

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Randolph-Macon @ Home | 1 pm

Softball vs. Guilford @ Home | 2 pm

Football vs. Bridgewater @ Home | 5 pm

• BSC Hours | 5 – 11 pm
• BSC Fitness Center | 5 – 10 pm
• BSC Game Room | 5 – 11 pm
• Allen Dining Hall | 9 am – 6:30 pm
  • Continental Breakfast | 9 – 10 am
  • Brunch | 10 am – 1:30 pm
  • Dinner | 5 – 6:30 pm

Diverse Game Night | 6 – 10 pm

Diverse Game Night is a club that is dedicated to increasing the diversity of the tabletop gaming community. verse not only seeks to create a diverse community in terms of race and ethnicity, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. but also diverse in terms of experience level. Newcomers welcome! Every weekend, on alternating Saturdays and Sundays, we meet to play tabletop games (card, board, and roleplaying games). Saturdays are specifically D&D nights, while Sundays are any other tabletop game we have available. Regardless of the day, meetings are between 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. in Brandt Student Center Room 123. You can drop in and out any time or stay for the full time if you wish. Feel free to! Need more info, contact Ben Edelen bedelen20@su.edu.