Recurring Events
Welcome In Wednesdays
Welcome In Wednesdays are a weekly event for Comets to visit the newly opened Basic Needs Resource Center (BNRC) and learn about our resources and services! Everyone is invited to visit the BNRC lounge to relax, socialize, study, play board games or Nintendo Switch, visit Temoc’s Closet, and learn about the newest office in the Health and Wellness initiatives in Student Affairs! Stop by each Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
On select Welcome In Wednesdays, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the SSB 4.300 lounge, the BNRC invites on-campus departments, student organizations and community partners to host short workshops or give presentations regarding services and resources for Comets.
Confirmed speakers for the spring 2025 semester:
- January 29th: University Career Center – Workshop: Career Fair Tips & Professional Dress
- February 12th: Office of Student Volunteerism – What is OSV? Why volunteer?
- February 19th: Student Counseling Center – Group counseling & workshops with the SCC
- February 26th: Student Counseling Center – Workshop: making sensory kits
- March 5th: DARCC (community partner)
- March 12th: Office of Institutional Compliance – Office overview, resources for pregnant & parenting Comets
- March 26th: Period Project (student organization)
- April 2nd: Student Health Center
- April 9th: Dean of Students office
- April 16th: Office of Sustainability – Sustainability at UT Dallas, upcoming Earth Week events
- April 30th: Comet Cupboard
- May 7th: Student Wellness Center – Workshop: Stress Management (part of Stressbusters Week)
Follow BNRC Events
BNRC events on the Comet Calendar
BNRC volunteer opportunities on EngageUTD