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Study Spots Worth Exploring on the Forty

Whether you study best in a quiet corner, outside in the fresh air or with a snack nearby, finding the right setting can make all the difference. With plenty of spaces to choose from across the Forty Acres, there’s a spot for every kind of study session. Check out some of our favorite places to study on campus.
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Tips for Mooov-In on the Forty

Mooov-In is only two weeks away. To prepare you for what to expect, we’ve compiled our essential tips for ensuring a smooth experience the day you arrive.
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Choosing Your Home on the Forty

Preparing for a smooth transition into college living begins before Mooov-In. Your choices of residence hall and roommate(s) are more than just steps in the room selection process.

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Navigating Your First Kitchen: Baking Cooking Demo

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Wednesday November 11, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Jester West Student Kitchen
In this hands-on class, you'll mix, measure and bake while learning how to double recipes, cut ingredients in half and convert measurements like a pro.
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Friendsgiving

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Scheduled
Thursday November 12, 2026, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
J2 and Kins Dining
Celebrate the season at this festive feast. Bring your friends and enjoy a photo booth, interactive entertainment and more.
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Food Talk Friday: Game Pop-Up

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Scheduled
Friday November 13, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kins Dining
Challenge yourself at Food Talk Friday, a pop-up event led by our dietetic student assistants featuring food and culinary trivia questions for some friendly competition.
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Fuel for Midterms Pop-Up

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Monday November 16, 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jester Corner (21st and Speedway)
Stop by to grab a quick snack, recharge and get easy tips from the UHD registered dietitians to keep your energy up during long study sessions.
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    Thriving this term never looked so sustainable with every visit to our on-campus coffee shops. Beyond powering your study sessions, every coffee cup’s leftover grounds get repurposed into nutrient-rich soil to nourish the greenery around you on the Forty Acres ☕️🌱
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    Thriving this term never looked so sustainable with every visit to our on-campus coffee shops. Beyond powering your study sessions, every coffee cup’s leftover grounds get repurposed into nutrient-rich soil to nourish the greenery around you on the Forty Acres ☕️🌱

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    Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. Here's a friendly reminder to turn back your clocks for that extra hour of "studying" ⏰
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    Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. Here's a friendly reminder to turn back your clocks for that extra hour of "studying" ⏰

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    Iced cookie crumble mocha 🤝 dining halls. What should we make next?
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    Iced cookie crumble mocha 🤝 dining halls. What should we make next?

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    Game day in the halls 🤘
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    Game day in the halls 🤘

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    Join us at Kins Carnival and Jester Towers of Terror for some fang-tastic festivities, including a costume contest, pumpkin painting, a haunted house and more.<br><br>🎃 Kins Carnival<br>📍 Kinsolving Residence Hall <br>📆 Wednesday, Oct. 21<br>🕐 6 - 9 p.m.<br>
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    Join us at Kins Carnival and Jester Towers of Terror for some fang-tastic festivities, including a costume contest, pumpkin painting, a haunted house and more.

    🎃 Kins Carnival
    📍 Kinsolving Residence Hall
    📆 Wednesday, Oct. 21
    🕐 6 - 9 p.m.

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    To be known is to be seen 🧡 🍦
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    To be known is to be seen 🧡 🍦

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    It’s World Mental Health Day. Remember that you don’t have to have it all figured out at once. Whether it’s your first year or your last on the Forty, we’re always here to support you.
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    It’s World Mental Health Day. Remember that you don’t have to have it all figured out at once. Whether it’s your first year or your last on the Forty, we’re always here to support you.

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    Take a moment to stop and notice all the little things around you. You’re here, you earned it, enjoy it.
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    Take a moment to stop and notice all the little things around you. You’re here, you earned it, enjoy it.

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    And we love it here.
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    And we love it here.