Merry & Bright at Marywood University
Marywood’s annual celebration of the Christmas season through festive programming, community service, and spiritual opportunities, begins in December and continues through New Year’s Eve.
University Events
Admissions Calendar
The best way to learn how a Marywood education will challenge and prepare you to succeed is to visit campus. Plan to attend one of our weekday or weekend events designed to inform and inspire you about Marywood.
Plan Your VisitCurrent Student Events
| When | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 Semester | ||
| Monday, March 16, 2026, 9am – 3pm |
Stick Note Wall
Stick Note Wall
Date/Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 9am – 3pm EDT Stick note wall in Learning Commons 9am-3pm Stop by the table in the library and write a kind message to add to the stick note wall! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Monday, March 16, 2026, 3 – 5pm |
Pay it Forward BINGO
Pay it Forward BINGO
Date/Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 3 – 5pm EDT Stop by the Fireplace Lounge and pick up your “pay it forward” bingo card! Stop by any of our events throughout the week to turn the card back in for a chance to win a $25 gift card! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Monday, March 16, 2026, 3 – 5pm |
Pop Your Insecurities
Pop Your Insecurities
Date/Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 3 – 5pm EDT Stop by the Fireplace Lounge and “pop your insecurities” (a balloon) to find a nice message inside! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9am – 3pm |
Stick Note Wall
Stick Note Wall
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9am – 3pm EDT Stick note wall in Learning Commons 9am-3pm Stop by the table in the library and write a kind message to add to the stick note wall! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9am – 3pm |
Stick Note Wall
Stick Note Wall
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9am – 3pm EDT Stick note wall in Learning Commons 9am-3pm Stop by the table in the library and write a kind message to add to the stick note wall! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 3 – 5pm |
Kindness in Bloom
Kindness in Bloom
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 3 – 5pm EDT Kindness Klub will be roaming campus at 3pm to hand out beautiful flowers to help lighten peoples day! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9am – 3pm |
Stick Note Wall
Stick Note Wall
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9am – 3pm EDT Stick note wall in Learning Commons 9am-3pm Stop by the table in the library and write a kind message to add to the stick note wall! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11am – 2pm |
Decorate a Thank You Card
Decorate a Thank You Card
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11am – 2pm EDT Stop by the table in the library and make your own thank you card for someone in your life! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5 – 7pm |
Self Care Workshop
Self Care Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5 – 7pm EDT Join us as Alumni Liz and Maddie Adams lead a Self Care Workshop in Swartz A at 5pm! You’ll learn about their podcast Courageously Kind, the history of Kindness Week, and take part in some fun self care activities! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Friday, March 20, 2026, 9am – 3pm |
Stick Note Wall
Stick Note Wall
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 9am – 3pm EDT Stick note wall in Learning Commons 9am-3pm Stop by the table in the library and write a kind message to add to the stick note wall! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Friday, March 20, 2026, 11am – 12pm |
Hugs and Words of Affirmation
Hugs and Words of Affirmation
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 11am – 12pm EDT Kindness Klub teams up with the students of SOAR and Strive for warms hugs and kind words of affirmations in Nazareth Dining Hall from 11-12pm Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Friday, March 20, 2026, 2 – 3pm |
Rock the Socks
Rock the Socks
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 2 – 3pm EDT Rock the Socks around campus in support of National Down Syndrome Day (which is Saturday) and tag us on Instagram @kindnessklubmu or stop by the Madonna Lounge from 2-3pm for a chance to win a prize! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Friday, March 20, 2026, 3 – 6pm |
Kindness Kup Mario Kart Tournament with NAMI and Esports
Kindness Kup Mario Kart Tournament with NAMI and Esports
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 3 – 6pm EDT Join NAMI, Esports, and Kindness Klub for a Mario Kart Tournament spreading kindness through sportsmanship in the Esports Center from 3-6pm! There will be food, prizes, and great company! Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Friday, March 20, 2026, 7 – 8pm |
Pacers Dancing with the Stars,
Pacers Dancing with the Stars,
Date/Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 7 – 8pm EDT End Kindness Week by buying a ticket to Pacers Dancing with the Stars hosted by Marywoods Dance Marathon! All proceeds go directly to Saint Joseph’s Center so buy your ticket and get ready to cheer on some of your favorite campus celebrities! Link to buy tickets: marywood.universitytickets.com… Email Reminder |
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) |
| Monday, March 23, 2026, 4 – 5pm | MSA eid festival | Nazareth |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3 – 5pm |
Nativity Miguel/MUSE egg hunt
Nativity Miguel/MUSE egg hunt
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 3 – 5pm EDT Email Reminder |
Regina Hall Liguori Main, Regina Hall Liguori Foyer |
| Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30pm |
Marywood Dance Team Show
Marywood Dance Team Show
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30pm EDT Marywood Dance Team Show Email Reminder |
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30pm |
Marywood Dance Team Show
Marywood Dance Team Show
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 7:30 – 9:30pm EDT Marywood Dance Team Show Email Reminder |
Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8 – 10pm |
Summer Time Bingo
Summer Time Bingo
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8 – 10pm EDT Join the Pacers Programming Board for a campus favorite BINGO! Email Reminder |
Nazareth Hall Latour Room |
| Friday, May 1, 2026, 7 – 9pm |
Open-Mic Night with RA Alondra & RA Sam
Open-Mic Night with RA Alondra & RA Sam
Date/Time: Friday, May 1, 2026, 7 – 9pm EDT A fun open mic night before finals for anyone and everyone to do karaoke, comedy, or poetry, or even just sit back and watch. Food and beverages provided! Email Reminder |
Nazareth Hall Latour Room |
| Spring 2026 Semester | ||
| Wednesday, August 19, 8am – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8pm |
New Student Extended Orientation
New Student Extended Orientation
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19, 8am – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 8pm EDT Email Reminder |
Academic Dates |
| Monday, August 24, 2026, 7 – 9pm |
HOWDY Night
HOWDY Night
Date/Time: Monday, August 24, 2026, 7 – 9pm EDT Join the Office of Student Engagement for our annual HOWDY night to start off the Fall Semester! Enjoy a night of Western themed fun with line dancing, light refreshments, and more! Email Reminder |
Nazareth Hall Latour Room |
| Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10am – 6pm |
College Poster Sale
College Poster Sale
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10am – 6pm EDT Need some new dorm or room decor? Stop by the College Poster Sale to get some new wall art for your space! Email Reminder |
Nazareth |
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