Students who think they know everything about movies, music, pop culture and Generation X are invited to prove it at the Student Engagement and Leadership Trivia Night at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Marano Campus Center Food and Activities Court. 

This night of brain-busting fun, which can involve friendly competition and serious bragging rights, is open to all students. Teams or solo players are welcome.

In addition to the trivia, the event will offer laughs, snacks, prizes and good vibes, organizers said.

Virtual study halls are available to help you designate time to study and do your schoolwork. Tonight (Nov. 12), the virtual study hall is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. via this Zoom link.

An additional date for the fall semester is Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Office of the Dean of Students will host a weeklong campaign to raise awareness on campus about hunger and homelessness.

The campaign will run from November 16 to 22, with daily highlights and educational posts shared through the Dean of Students’ Instagram account at @ods_sunyoswego.

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, organizers will host a donation table to support students in need (monetary donations only). There will also be prizes, photos and a chance to sign a banner in support.

SUNY Oswego's SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) pantry is collaborating with GST 303 student Brooke McCarthy to complete a community service food drive.

Students are invited to join Citizens Bank and SUNY Oswego's Money Matters program for an informative session on budgeting and identity theft at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in 231 Marano Campus Center.

Attendees will learn how to take control of their finances, protect their personal information and start building a secure financial future.

During this workshop, guest speaker Raymond Sykes from Citizens Bank will guide attendees through:

Help spread warmth and community this Thanksgiving, as the second annual free Thanksgiving Dinner -- hosted by the Triandiflou Institute, Hart Hall, Auxiliary Services and others on Nov. 27 -- needs volunteers to help make it another unforgettable event for the campus community.

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with:

Priority Housing, open now through Dec. 7, gives students a stronger lottery position during the Housing Selection Process for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Students can complete the Priority Housing Application and Roommate Matching in the MyHousing Portal by Dec. 7 to receive priority within their class year.

New for 2026–2027:

With approximately 1 out of every 3 SUNY Oswego undergraduates identifying as first-generation college students, the university will recognize these students as part of the National First-Generation College Celebration from noon to 3:30 p.m. in 215 Penfield Library.

The campus community is invited to drop by to mix with students, faculty and staff, helping to recognize these students and their needs. Pizza and popcorn will be provided through a generous grant from Auxiliary Services.

-- Submitted by the FirstLEAP Committee

SUNY Oswego students should have received emails inviting participation in SUNY’s Basic Needs Survey. Since many SUNY students experience difficulty in meeting all of their basic needs, such as having enough food, stable housing, available transportation or sufficient childcare, this survey helps administrators understand those gaps, how they occur and how to best help all students meet their needs.