Channel your inner Dancing Queen at a night of roller skating, disco lights, and nonstop ABBA hits courtesy impact 89FM! Sing along to classics, show off your best retro costume, and enjoy pizza. Skates provided while supplies last. 

This Member Connect Is all about your ideas. We're hosting a Member Choice event later next semester, and this is your chance to help shape it from the ground up. Want a game night? A themed social? Something totally out-of-the-box? Let's make it happen. New students welcome to join!

Get ready for a night of mystery, strategy, and just a little chaos! This Member Connect is all about bonding through the classic game Mafia. You’ll team up, point fingers, and try to outsmart the group—are you the innocent villager, the clever detective, or the sneaky mafia member hiding in plain sight? New students welcome to join!

Grab the family and head to Green & White Night at the MSU Union.  This will be a fun-filled evening with Midwest Dueling Pianos, crafts, and Zeke! New this year, check out Famticipation - a small sample of the amazing student organizations MSU has to offer. All MSU students and their families are welcome.

Want to get behind the scenes of the biggest events on campus? This Member Connect is all about the volunteer experience—what it’s like, how to get involved, and why it’s one of the best ways to meet people, build skills, and make memories at MSU. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about volunteering with UAB and share how you can sign up for upcoming opportunities. New students welcome to join!

Looking to start your semester off fresh? Come get a free Strange Matter Refresher or Lemonade, and an MSU Coaster to go with it! 

Spartan Sessions: Open Mic Night is your chance to perform or cheer on fellow Spartans in a fun, supportive space. Enjoy live student music, poetry, comedy, and more—plus free pizza while supplies last! No pre-registration needed to perform—just sign up at the door. Presented by UAB and Impact 89FM.

We are excited to welcome Spartans back to campus at the 45th annual UFest!

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UFest will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the MSU Union (indoor and outdoor activities) from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Join UAB, MSU Fitness, and MSU Extension Health for a back-to-school reset with guided meditation and yoga, a DIY matcha station, mindful crafts, and self-care giveaways - all while supplies last. Leave feeling recharged, grounded, and ready to carry some calm into the busy weeks ahead!

Thursday, August 28

MSU Union Ballroom, second floor

6 - 8:30 pm

Refresh your space with the trendiest wall decor around! Whether you're decorating a new room or updating your space for the semester, the College Poster Sale has budget-friendly posters, tapestries and more.

Saturday, August 23 through Friday, August 29 at the MSU Union from 10 am - 7 pm.