9,948

Students live with us

3.15M

Dining transactions per year

2,000 lbs.

Produce grown on campus annually

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A Guide to Our Events for New and Returning Longhorns

You’ve moved in, found all of your classes and are hopefully starting to settle in to your first (or next) year as a Longhorn. One way you can make the most of your campus experience is by exploring the upcoming events we have planned to help welcome you to the Forty.

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National Mushroom Day Pop-Up

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Scheduled
Wednesday October 15, 2025, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
UHD Registered Dietitians Office (outside Jester West Entrance)
Celebrate National Mushroom Day with the UHD registered dietitians at this mushroom tasting.
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Navigating Your First Kitchen: Food Safety

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday October 16, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Jester West Basement Kitchen
Gain confidence in the kitchen and learn how to cook like a pro at this beginner-friendly interactive series.
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    It’s World Mental Health Day, and we wanted to remind you that we are here for you. Take care of yourselves, Longhorns. You matter 🧡
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    It’s World Mental Health Day, and we wanted to remind you that we are here for you. Take care of yourselves, Longhorns. You matter 🧡

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    POV: Looking for our friend, the albino squirrel 🐿️
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    POV: Looking for our friend, the albino squirrel 🐿️

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    ✨ And, Bevo, that's show business for you ✨
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    ✨ And, Bevo, that's show business for you ✨

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    🍂 Fall vibes are taking over the Forty Acres! Join us for Texas Fall Festival with live polka music, bratwursts, fall drinks, crafts and all the autumn feels 🎃🥨<br /><br />🗓️ Thursday, October 2<br />🕖 6 - 7:30 p.m.<br />📍 Jester Plaza
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    🍂 Fall vibes are taking over the Forty Acres! Join us for Texas Fall Festival with live polka music, bratwursts, fall drinks, crafts and all the autumn feels 🎃🥨

    🗓️ Thursday, October 2
    🕖 6 - 7:30 p.m.
    📍 Jester Plaza

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    Thanks a latte for National Coffee Day ☕️ PSA: Bring your 2025 coffee crawl mug or purchase one of our new tumblers to participating shops for FREE drip coffee today! *While supplies last
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    Thanks a latte for National Coffee Day ☕️ PSA: Bring your 2025 coffee crawl mug or purchase one of our new tumblers to participating shops for FREE drip coffee today! *While supplies last

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    Unfortunately, we do love all these things 🧡
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    Unfortunately, we do love all these things 🧡

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    It’s the first day of fall on the Forty Acres 🍂 That means wearing a cute light sweater in the early morning and then immediately taking it off by noon 😅
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    It’s the first day of fall on the Forty Acres 🍂 That means wearing a cute light sweater in the early morning and then immediately taking it off by noon 😅

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    We're still not over it. Welcome home, Longhorns 🤘
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    We're still not over it. Welcome home, Longhorns 🤘

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    With a meal plan, you can visit the dining halls anytime you want — as many times as you want!<br>
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    With a meal plan, you can visit the dining halls anytime you want — as many times as you want!