UPCOMING EVENTS
Soulstice Sounds ft KAYO (Black History Month Edition)
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Live Music Thursday: Black History Month Edition 🎤🔥
We’re turning up the heat at the Gorsebrook Lounge with a special BHM spotlight, featuring none other than KAYO, delivering a night of bold beats, live vibes, and unforgettable energy.
🎧 Expect DJ sets, live performances, and surprise guests that celebrate the power of Black artistry and sound. This isn’t just a show ... it’s a vibe.
🍻 Happy Hour prices all night
🎟 Free for SMU students | $10 for non-SMU
⚠️ 19+ | Government-issued ID required
Y2K Pop Culture Trivia (Black History Month Edition)
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
🪩 From 2000s Black music, movies, and TV to the moments that defined a generation — this night is a whole vibe!!
Bigger prizes. Big energy. Even bigger bragging rights!
Bring your friends and enjoy some wings 🍗🏆
Paint Your Flag 2.0 (Black History Month Edition)
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Join us as we celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Black diaspora, one brushstroke at a time. ✨
Hosted by the Black Student Advising Office, in collaboration with Mauya the Fine Arts Tribe and SMUSA, this event is your chance to make your mark and help decorate the Black Student Commons with your roots, identity, and creativity.
🖌 Spots are limited so sign up now to secure your place!
🥙 Light refreshments will be provided
Let’s paint, connect, and celebrate together!
Super Sunday
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Join us in The Gorsebrook Lounge for SUPER SUNDAY 🏈 Come watch the Super Bowl February 8th, doors open at 6pm, 19+ event. PRIZES to be won and FREE shirts for the first 80 people with a beverage purchase!
*Molson Coors product
Society Event: What You Will
Location: McNally Main Auditorium
The SMU Drama Society proudly presents a performance of an original queer retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth night for two nights only (Feb 5&6th) in the McNally Main Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30PM.
Sports Trivia Night
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
🏀 No excuses just results. Step into Sports Trivia where buzzer beaters hot takes and Wing Night collide. Bring your team and play like there’s a trophy on the line. Prizes up for grabs.
Taylor Swift Trivia Night
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
🎤 Are you ready for it? Step into the eras for Taylor Swift Trivia where deep cuts iconic lyrics and Wing Night collide. Bring your fellow Swifties and make the whole place shimmer. ✨ Prizes up for grabs.
SMUSA BOD Meeting
Location: Student Common Space, 5th Floor Student Centre
Join us for our SMUSA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, November 26th, at 6:30 pm in the Student Common Space in the 5th floor Student Centre! All meeting minutes are posted on our website at smusa.ca/bod
Massage Therapy
Location: 5th Floor, Student Common Space
Your highly requested event is back and better! 🧖🏾♀️🧘🏼♂️
Treat yourself MONTHLY to a FREE massage with Eastern College! January’s date is fast approaching so come early to get your spot! First come first serve, limited times available.
Suits Trivia Night
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
📂 This deposition is about to get personal. Test your Suits knowledge at trivia night packed with courtroom chaos power plays and Wing Night. Suit up bring the firm and play to win.
First Class Bash
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
🎸 New year, new band, new energy.
For the first time ever, Dornair Supply takes the stage at our First Class Bash, and you don’t want to be the one who hears about it secondhand. 👀🔥
Start your semester with live music, good vibes, and the kind of night you’ll be talking about until April.
⚠️ 19+ | Bring your government-issued ID
SMUSA Wonderland
Location: Loyola 290
Welcome to SMUSA Wonderland, your indoor winter arcade experience! Enjoy free arcade and carnival-style games, and all the fun you need to break up the winter blues. Grab some snacks, challenge your friends, or find your new favorite game. Whether you're here to play, compete, or just chill with friends, this is the perfect way to warm up the Winter Semester!
Stranger Things Trivia
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Friends don’t lie and neither do our questions 🚲 Step into the Upside Down for Stranger Things Trivia where Demogorgons Eggos and Wing Night collide. Don’t ghost your party Hawkins needs you ⚡ Prizes up for grabs.
Societies & Partners Expo
Location: Loyola 290
Looking to get involved on campus? The Society & Partners Expo is your one-stop outdoor fair to discover all the ways you can plug into student life at SMU! Wander through booths hosted by student societies and campus partners offering games, giveaways, and interactive activities, and discover how to make your university experience unforgettable. Whether you're here to explore, connect, or just collect all the freebies, this is your one-stop shop for campus life!
Movie Night at Cineplex
Location: Cineplex Park Lane Mall
Throw on your coziest winter jacket because we’re taking movie night off-campus this time! Join us for a free private movie screening at Cineplex Park Lane, topped with 30% off concessions and the full theatre experience. Whether you’re here for the plot twists, the popcorn, or just a chill night out with friends, this is the perfect way to unwind during Winter Welcome Weeks.
Welcome Huskies (Pop-Up Table)
Location: Loyola Colonnade
Welcome Huskies! Swing by our pop-up table at Loyola Colonnade to meet your SMUSA execs, grab a snack, and grab your must-have Welcome Week kits.
Gift Card Bingo
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Who doesn’t love free gift cards? Whether you’re a bingo pro or it’s your first time, come out for a cozy evening of Gift Card Bingo, an easygoing, high-reward event where every round is a chance to win. Bring a friend, grab your card, and get ready to yell “Bingo!”
Welcome to the Gorsebrook
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
January may be freezing, but we’re starting the semester with the hottest winter glow party on campus! Step into a cozy, glow-in-the-dark escape with a live DJ, free pizza, and all the winter vibes. Whether you’re bundled up or rocking your best glow fit, this is your chance to meet new people and start the year with energy and fun.
Gin & Jazz Night
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Step into a different decade at The Gorsebrook Lounge’s Gin & Jazz Night. With smooth live jazz tunes, classic cocktails, and that old-school charm, it’s an evening of elegance and rhythm. Dress to impress, sip on expertly crafted gin cocktails, and let the music take you back in time.
19+
Paint the Stress Away
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
Calling ALL aspiring artists and creative minds, it’s time to let your imagination run free! Join us at the Gorsebrook Lounge for an evening of artistic expression with Mauya The Abstract Tribe.
Limited spots available. Register now!
Button Booster
Location: 5th floor Student Common Space
Join SVPI and SMUSA to make your own pins that promote self-care and resilience messages during the upcoming exam season! Grab some hot chocolate for your study sessions to boost your energy as well. We want to support all students during this busy time and are looking forward to connecting!
Beads & Benefits
Location: 1st floor Student Center
Slow down, grab a snack, and make your own friendship bracelet while learning more about your Health Plan benefits. Drop in anytime to enjoy music, creativity, and conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Shrek Trivia
Location: The Gorsebrook Lounge
🧅 Ogres have layers, and so do our questions. Journey Far Far Away for Shrek Trivia where memes, fairy tales, and Wing Night collide. Don’t let Donkey down, so bring the whole swamp. 🏰 Prizes up for grabs!
Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Student Common Space, 5th Floor Student Centre
Join us for our SMUSA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, November 26th, at 6:30 pm in the Student Common Space in the 5th floor Student Centre! All meeting minutes are posted on our website at smusa.ca/bod
Society Event: Pathway To PwC
Location: SH212
Give insights to students on what all a top firm provides, whether it’s accounting, finance or other areas of the business world.
Connect with industry professionals varying from Partner to New hires.
Free merch!
Massage Therapy
Location: 5th floor, Student Common Space
Treat yourself to a FREE massage with Eastern College! This low-pressure hangout offers cozy vibes, soft tunes, and wellness-inspired refreshments, designed to help you unwind!
Come early to get your spot! First come first serve, limited times available.
The Zen Zone
Location: Loyola Colonnade
Stress less, more success! Pop-up and chat with the RWT to learn more about wellness resources to support you. Find us in the Loyola Colonnade. Snacks will be provided.
The Counselling Centre: Well Wednesday
Location: Around campus
Look out for members of The Counselling Centre walking around campus with the Husky! We'll be handing out treats and mental health tip cards to help before exams start.
De-Stress with Therapy Dogs
Location: Loyola 298
Take a “paws” from your busy schedule to engage with certified therapy dogs! Research shows that spending time with therapy dogs can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and boost overall well-being. Alongside our furry friends, explore our wellness stations for relaxation and self-care activities Stop by, pet a pup, and enjoy a moment of calm before heading back to class. We have prizes, so don’t miss out!
Tune-sy Tuesday: Mental Health Music Jam
Location: 1st Floor Student Centre Lobby (couches in front of the elevator)
Take a break and lift your spirits with music! Join us for Tune-sy Tuesday, a midday mental health music jam open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours—we’ll have extra guitars and plenty of noisemakers ready to go!