Traditions
Union University has fantastic campus traditions. Student Leadership works to develop shared experiences and create the amazing community that is Union University. Below are listed some of our annual student traditions. Although there are many other events throughout the year, these are special occasions you do not want to miss!
August/September
- Welcome Week
- Student Organization Fair
- New Student Open Mic at Barefoots Joe
- SAC Welcome Week Fest (SAC)
- SGA Howdy Party
- Student Leadership Meeting with Dr. Dub
- Convocation
- SAC Movie on the Lawn
- (off campus event)
- Greek Recruitment/Bid Day
- Labor Day Events
- Barefoots Concert
- Global Focus Month
- SGA Student Senate
- Intramural - Sand Volleyball
- Intramural - Ultimate Frisbee
- Intramural - Flag Football
- Residence Life - Progressive Snacking
- Residence Life - Hype Video Watch Party
- Residence Life - 1/2K
- Family Weekend
October
- Faith in Practice Week
- SAC Movie on the Lawn
- SAC Be Our Guest
- Bulldog Madness
- Intramural - Indoor Volleyball
- Greek Olympics
- GO Trip Team Reveal
- Barefoots Open Mic
- Barefoots Concert
- SGA Student Senate
- Open Senate with Dr. Dub
- Residence Life - Heritage Deep-fried Olympics
- Residence Life - Find the Cup
- Residence Life - Stand Up For Your Sister
- Residence Life - Roundtable Men's Event
- Residence Life - Boo at the U
- Vocatio Center: Summer Camp Fair
November
- Homecoming Week
- Campus & Community: A Day of Remembrance & Service
- Bulldog Olympics
- Homecoming Court
- Presidential Homecoming Cup
- Residence Life - Chomped
- SGA Student Senate
- Student Government Executive Officer Elections
- Moving through Stress
- Barefoots Concert
December
- Scholarship Banquet
- SAC Carl Perkins Christmas Special
- Panhellenic Christmas
- Residence Life: Christmas with the Olivers (Heritage)
- Residence Life: Food for Finals
January
- SGA Holla Back Party
- Residence Life: Welcome Back Breakfast
- New Year, New Habits, New You
- Residence Life - Trivium
- Residence Life - The Final Race
- Vocatio Center: Bulldog Career Fair
February
- Black History Month
- Barefoots Concert (during Scholars Weekend)
- Barefoots with Blank Slate Improv
- GO Trip Training (1st weekend of semester)
- Moving through Stress
- Residence Life - Sit Down with your Sister
- Residence Life - Roundtable Men's Event
- Barnabas Leadership Award Nominations
- SGA Student Senate
- Intramural - Basketball
- SAC Bingo
March
- Residence Life - Progressive Snacking
- SAC Be Our Guest
- Mile Challenge
- Barefoots Concert
- Spring Break GO Trips
- Intramural Softball and Ping Pong
April
- Variety Show at Civic Center
- Student Film Festival
- Barefoots Open Mic
- Greek Week
- Abraham's Altar
- Strongest Man/1,000 lb. Club
- Campus Rec Awards
- Open Senate with Dr. Dub
- SGA Student Senate
- Student Government Class Officer Elections
- Intramural Soccer
- Residence Life - Field Day