Yellowjacket Weekend

August 29 - September 2, 2025

We are excited to announce Yellowjacket Weekend 2025! We have so many things planned for you to welcome you to the Fall 2025 semester. We’ve got games, food trucks, giveaways, music, and more! Stay tuned as more info is released and check back here frequently for more updates! We can’t wait to celebrate this ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø tradition with you!

Wednesday, August 27

LGBTQ Meet & Greet

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Douglass Commons Feldman Ballroom

4:30 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Join the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center to come together to celebrate LGBTQ Life on campus!.  We will have hors d’oeuvres (including sushi!), mocktails, and pronoun pins! This is a community building event that is open to students at all UR schools. Please  by Thursday, 8/21.

Poster Sale

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Wilson Commons Porch

9 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Come check out the annual poster sale happening on the front porch of Wilson Commons during the first week of classes, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. Rain location & Friday location is Hirst Lounge"

Thursday, August 28

Poster Sale

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Wilson Commons Porch

9 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Come check out the annual poster sale happening on the front porch of Wilson Commons during the first week of classes, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. Rain location & Friday location is Hirst Lounge"

Eastman Event: Club Eastman Open Mic

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Betty’s Café – Eastman ÈËÆÞÉÙ¸¾×¨Çø

2:30 P.M.

Club Eastman is an initiative sponsored by the Office of Student Activities that endeavors to bring faculty, staff, and students together in meaningful ways. Join us for the first Club Eastman of the 2024-2025 academic year! Refreshments will be served, and you can enjoy music by members of the Eastman community while you mix and mingle with people from across the school.

Trivia Night

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Rocky’s Lounge

10 P.M.

Come try your hand at trivia and win some fun prizes! The event is free so come on out!

Friday, August 29

Poster Sale

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Wilson Commons Hirst Lounge

9 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Come check out the annual poster sale happening on the front porch of Wilson Commons during the first week of classes, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. Rain location & Friday location is Hirst Lounge"

Activities Fair

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Wilson Quad

3 P.M. – 5 P.M.

Come to the quad to our Activities Fair! Meet so many people and connect with student organizations! This is a great way to figure out what clubs to join and learn more about what you can do to get involved on campus!

Womens Soccer vs Cortland

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Fauver Stadium

4 P.M

Come get your school spirit on and cheer for your very own Yellowjackets Womens Soccer Team as they take on Cortland.

Mens Soccer vs Cortland

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Fauver Stadium

7 P.M

Come get your school spirit on and cheer for your very own Yellowjackets Mens Soccer Team as they take on Cortland.

URLN/URCG Outdoor Movie

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Wilson Quad

10 P.M

Do you have a lot of feelings? Good thing we are showing Inside Out 2 on the quad! Grab your friends, grab a blanket, and settle in for a good time! Popcorn is provided!

Saturday, August 30

Field Hockey game

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Fauver Stadium

4 P.M.

Come get your school spirit on and cheer for your very own Yellowjackets Field Hockey Team as they take on Ohio Wesleyan University. There will be free food and giveaways!

Feel the Sting Giveaway

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Wilson Quad

2 P.M.

A Yellowjacket favorite! Come get a custom limited edition shirt with your class year on it. It’s totally free!

Yellowjacket Weekend Fair (live music, vendors, food trucks, interactive games, etc.)

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Wilson Quad

2 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Enjoy interactive games, live music, crafts, food trucks, and more. Plus, featured activities from student organizations! Food truck tickets can be purchased from the Shops @ WilCo for $3 and $7.

Back to School BBQ Bash!

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Hirst Lounge and Dandelion Square

5 P.M.

Don’t miss the last taste of summer as you catch up with friends and share a delicious meal! Sponsored by, Wilson Commons Student Activities, Dining Services, and Pepsi.

URLN Drag Bingo (featuring well-known drag queen and big ticket prizes)

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Feldman Ballroom

9 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.

Bingo is such a drag! Come play bingo, win AMAZING prizes (think big screen TV), and get entertained by a drag queen all star! Free and for UR undergrads only.

Monday September 2

Eastview Mall Shopping Shuttles

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Leaving from Rush Rhees

12 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Score sales and treat yourself!