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Beary Spooky Carnival

10.23.20 | 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Join QuadWorks and QuadSquad for fall themes games and events. Food and snacks will be provided. We will also do arts and crafts! Bring your friends and get ready for fall with QuadWorks!

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Homecoming: Bubble, Bubble, Toil, and Trouble

10.27.20 | 8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Join QuadWorks on Cruz for a free showing of Halloweentown, featuring snacks. All students are welcome! Bring a blanket or chairs. Competing Homecoming teams will also submit carved pumpkins for judging.

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Homecoming Boos Clues

10.29.20 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Gather a team of three to five members to race through a series of clues and locations. Details about the Amazing Race will be kept secret until the event. Only pre-registered student groups can participate in this event.

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Homecoming: Come As You Aren’t

10.30.20 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Show your Halloween spirit by competing in our costume contest! Only pre-registered students can participate in the competition, but all students are invited to Cruz to watch the show and be festive, with appropriate costumes. The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at the end of the event, which will feature an amazing fireworks display!

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Study Abroad Ornament Decorating

11.18.20 | 11:00am - 3:00pm
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The Office of International Programs is partnering with Residence Life and the International Bears Association to host a creative and fun holiday-themed event before students return home for break. We will have a wooden ornaments for students to pick up, paint and decorate using prepared materials. Students are welcome to create their own design or use one of 10 different stencils available. The event would be held on Cruz Plaza on November 18th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. After completing your…

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Living on the Veg

1.21.21 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Quadworks will be bringing the Southern Soul Vegan Cafe' to campus with free vegan meals for Mercer students. We will also have a table that discusses the benefits of a vegan/vegetarian diet, highlight the differences between vegan/vegetarian, how to navigate these diets on campus and vegan/vegetarian dorm-friendly recipes.

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The Live Museum

1.22.21 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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A live art gallery made by students !

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Make a Valentine Event

2.12.21 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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A fun crafting event where students can make different Valentines to give to their friends and loved ones, as well as enjoy candy and snacks

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Z-Beats

2.20.21 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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A fun open mic night available for all Mercer students.

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Diversity Day – Postponed to April 13

3.18.21 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Diversity Day is an annual festival that showcases diverse student talent including song, dance, spoken word and a fashion show. All students are welcome to perform original pieces that represent their culture and all students, faculty & staff are welcome to attend! The event is free and will feature performances, food, vendors and a fashion show. Sponsors include the Minority Mentor Program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives.

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Quadworks Cookies and Crafts

3.19.21 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Students can enjoy sweet treats, choose a plant, and paint its pot.

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Halfway There Affair

3.24.21 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sophomore students are invited to attend a a free lunch celebrating the halfway mark of their undergraduate career. After eating, attendees can and take advantage of a one-stop resource fair tailored to equip them for the second half of their Mercer journey.

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Shape Carnival 2021

3.31.21 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come one, come all! Play games, learn about various topics such as hazing, drinking, and more. Visit different student organizations to compete for prizes, and make sure to get your FREE T-SHIRT!

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Mercer University Health Fair

4.6.21 | 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Health Fair open to all students, faculty and staff.

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Drench-A-Delta

4.13.21 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
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This will be an event for Delta Epsilon Psi's JDRF week to help fund raise for type I diabetes treatment and research. In the event, brothers will get soaked in cold water via buckets, water balloons, and possibly pool toys in exchange for student donations. Masks will be required by attending students and participating brothers. Additionally, a hand sanitizing station will also be present to keep sanitary between the exchange of buckets, balloons, and toys.

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Diversity Day

4.13.21 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Rain, Rain has come our way, We had to move Diversity Day! The Minority Mentor Program and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives would like to invite you to Diversity Day on April 13th from 3-6 PM on Cruz Plaza. Students will have the chance to learn more about our multicultural student organizations on campus and enjoy cultural performances, food vendors, a fashion show, and Stuff A Bear! Masks and social distancing will be required for all attendees. We…

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Dye-A-Delta

4.16.21 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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This will be our main event for our JDRF week series. For this event, brothers who have volunteered to fundraise will have their hair dyed with costume hair dye.  Masks will be required by brothers and students attending. Hand sanitizer will be present if needed. All dyeing and close interactions with brothers will be done by other brothers rather than students to minimize risk.

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Bearstock

4.17.21 | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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The Bearstock spring concert has gone outdoors! Enjoy food trucks or sit in socially distanced pods on Cruz! Come for a chance to get exclusive t-shirts, masks, and more. This event is for Mercer students only.

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Bearstock

4.17.21 | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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The Bearstock spring concert has gone outdoors! Enjoy food trucks or sit in socially distanced pods on Cruz! Come for a chance to get exclusive t-shirts, masks, and more. This event is for Mercer students only.

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Life Sized Game Night

4.23.21 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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De-stress with games on Cruz! Come for a chance to win a raffle.

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The Phoenix Project: Renewal

4.24.21 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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A multimedia, creative outdoor spectacular that includes giant puppets, pyrotechnics, and more on Cruz Plaza. The Phoenix Project is inspired by the societal upheaval of 2020 to ask what innovations and creativity will rise from the ashes, much like the mythical bird of its title. This is an original work generated collaboratively by Mercer Theatre students, faculty, and staff that will take place live in a parade-like environment alongside community performers. Get ready to be wowed!

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SGA We Are Mercer Spirit Week

4.25.21 | 5:00pm - 4.29.21 | 5:00pm
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Join SGA for We Are Mercer Spirit Week!! Join us for fun events during the last week of classes to celebrate the end of the year and what it means to be The Bear! We invite all students, faculty, and staff to participate. Please email mercer.hlc@gmail.com with any questions.

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Cirque Dans Le Noir

4.30.21 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Come watch a show of firebreathing, contortionists and wonder! Come get a free cup while supplies last!

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All Fraternity and Sorority Informational Social

8.25.21 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Any students interested in hearing more about Mercer’s fraternities and sororities are invited to attend the all fraternity and sorority informational social on Wednesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. Leaders from fraternity and sorority chapters and councils will be present to answer questions and share information.

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Polar Bears

8.26.21 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cool off and engage with QuadWorks at Polar Bears! Get a coke float, ice cream sundae, or cup of Pinky's shaved ice when you give a suggestion for the QuadWorks playlist!

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Tri Beta Start of the Year Social

8.27.21 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tri Beta Start of the Year Social - open to Tri-Beta members and anybody interested in finding out more about the Beta Beta Beta (aka Tri Beta) Biology Honors Society of Mercer University. There will be food, music and fun!

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Glow with the Flow

8.28.21 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Meet QuadSquad and hang out on the first Saturday of school with glow in the dark mini golf, glow paint, and more!

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Welcome Back Mixer

8.30.21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Come celebrate the 2021-2022 school year with Opportunity Scholars! Help us welcome back the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors!

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Multicultural Mixer

8.31.21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us for our first large scale event of the year! Mix and mingle with a wide variety of cultural clubs here at Mercer! We hope to see you there!

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Welcome Back Mixer

8.31.21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Come celebrate the 2021-2022 school year with Opportunity Scholars! Help us welcome back the sophomores, juniors, and seniors!

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Multicultural Mixer

8.31.21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us this Tuesday for the Multicultural Mixer on Cruz Plaza at 6 p.m. We will have free food, prizes, and Mercer DEI SWAG!! Come mix and mingle with all the multicultural clubs and student organizations on campus.

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QuadWorks 20th Birthday Bash

9.10.21 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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QW turns 20! You're invited to our birthday party! We will have food, inflatables, and games, as you do. Gifts not required 🙂

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MPOC Field Day

9.12.21 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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$3

A classic elementary school field day but with a twist to every event! There will be a full day of relay race like events that all lead up to a water balloon tournament!

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MPOC Field Day

9.12.21 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map
$3

A classic elementary field day with a twist! Come out and support the Mercer Prosthetics and engineering club through 7 super fun field day events all leading up to a water balloon tournament!

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2021 United Way Campaign Kickoff

9.23.21 | 11:30am - 1:30pm
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Mercer faculty and staff gather to kick off Mercer's annual Campaign. Lunch on Cruz Plaza - outside of Penfield.

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Be a Good NeighBear

9.25.21 | 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Be a Good NeighBear is back! Celebrate MerServe's annual day of community service on September 25. Join MerServe and partners like Habitat for Humanity, Backpack Buddies, Kitty City Cat Rescue, Goodwill Industries, and many more as we give back to the Middle Georgia community. After finishing at your site, come by the CSC breezeway (next to the Academic Resource Center) to pick up a free t-shirt! Registration will open on Monday, September 13. Follow us @mercermerserve on Instagram for updates.…

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

10.11.21 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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There will be an indigenous group performance on Cruz. People can observe the performance. Might have interactive elements in the performance.

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Retro Reboot

10.15.21 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Students can come out to play laser tag, video games, spend time with friends, and eat delicious food!

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CaribSA Paint N Sip

10.19.21 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come Join Mercer CaribSA on Cruz for a relaxing evening painting and enjoying refreshments. Special Performance by the CaribSA Dance Team!

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Stuff-A-Bear

10.22.21 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come destress with us and stuff your own stuffed animal while supplies last!

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CATs Club Merchandise Fundraiser Sale

11.16.21 | 9:30am - 5:00pm
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$0.75 – $30.00

Presented by Mercer University's CATs (Cat Appreciation Team) Club, cat-loving students and others are welcome to purchase fun, colorful merchandise featuring originally illustrated art on apparel and stationary items! T-Shirts of all sizes (XS-3XL) and 3-inch round stickers of 3 designs will be sold for the prices listed in the flyer. Sales and pick-ups will occur on Cruz Plaza on November 16th during 9:30AM-5:00PM and November 17th during 9:30AM-5:00PM. Placed orders can be arranged for a different pick-up time and/or…

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HIV Ribbon Aerial Photo

12.1.21 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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HIV 40th Anniversary Planning Committee and Quadworks are hosting a HIV Ribbon Aerial Photo. This will be on 12/01/2021 on Cruz Plaza at 4:00 PM. We will arrange all participants in a ribbon shape and take an aerial photo to commemorate the 40th anniversary of HIV and it's long history. Scan the QR code on the poster or use the following link to sign up. The first 50 to sign up will get free red t-shirts!

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Bear Game!

3.19.22 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Free

Based on Netflix's hit show, Squid Game, students will compete against each other in high-stakes children's games until they're eliminated; leaving one person left, the winner of the grand prize!

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Bear Game!

3.19.22 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map
$1100

Based on Netflix's hit show, Squid Game, students will compete against each other in high-stakes children's games until they're eliminated; leaving one person left, the winner of the grand prize!

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Stargazing Mercer

3.25.22 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Stargazing Mercer is a public night sky tour hosted by the Mercer Astronomy Student Association on Cruz Plaza. Recreational telescopes will be set up owned by our members for use in to the public as aids on information regarding the astronomical objects in question.

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Spring Swing 2022

3.28.22 | 12:00am - 4.2.22 | 11:59pm
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Every year the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Delta Pi holds a week-long philanthropy event entitled "Spring Swing"! This is the schedule for the week this spring! Monday (3/28)- Enjoy a hamburger/ hotdog dinner on Cruz Plaza for $7! Tuesday (3/29)- Pie a Pi! Pie a sister in the face on Cruz Plaza for $3! Wednesday (3/30)- Profit share at ZBeans in Mercer Village! Friday (4/1)- 1851 Push Day! Saturday (4/2)- Our annual Diamond Cup Classic! Sign up in teams…

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Starry Rickshank Rickdemption

4.1.22 | 8:30pm - 10:00pm
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A Rick and Morty themed excuse to look through a telescope and learn more about stars because we aren't art majors. Did I mention there will be some Rick and Morty?

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Real Talk Student Edition

4.12.22 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Real Talk Student Edition - Real Talk Student Edition is an opportunity for students to hear real stories from other students. These stories humanize the college experience to remind students that they are not alone. This event will future four student speakers covering various topics of their college experience. The student speakers this year are Nuren Lara, Mira Patel, Emily Turner, and Themba Nsubuga.

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Diversity Day

4.14.22 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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The Minority Mentor Program and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives would like to invite you to Diversity Day on April 14 from 3-6 p.m. on Cruz Plaza. Students will have the chance to learn more about our multicultural student organizations on campus and enjoy cultural performances, food vendors, a fashion show, and Stuff A Bear! Masks and social distancing will be required for all attendees. We hope many of our fellow Mercerians will be able to join us…

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Field Day

4.23.22 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Students will team up and compete in elementary school-style field games like Tug of War, Water balloon toss, sack races, and more!

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Welcome Back Starter Packs

8.26.22 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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We are kicking off the school year right with starter packs for our new and returning Bears! Come and see the ladies of Omega Mu on Cruz Plaza from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 26 for a chat, some goodies, and well wishes for an amazing year!

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Spin the Block

9.1.22 | 4:00pm - 7:30pm
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Multicultural Welcome Back Mixer

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Pie a Pi Kapp

9.8.22 | 11:00am - 2:00pm
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$3 – $5

A Pi Kappa Phi philanthropy event to raise money for the Ability Experience. Money will be raised by charging donors to pie a brother in the face.

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Stuff-a-Bear

9.9.22 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Students are able to pick out a bear/animal and stuff it to make a buddy that they can take home. A free custom Mercer T-shirt for the bears will be provided.

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Bears Get Wet!

9.10.22 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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A fun, end-of-summer event with water games, inflatables and Pinky's Shaved Ice!

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Cruz Planetarium LIVE

9.13.22 | 8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Please Note: This event has been canceled. Brought to you by the Mercer Astronomy Student Association, Cruz Planetarium LIVE is a public showing beyond the limitations of a traditional planetarium viewing. Learn more about the planets in our solar system and the stars and see them with your very own eyes! Everyone is welcome, and there is no entry fee. Cruz Planetarium LIVE is a planetarium show like no other!

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Be a Good Neighbear

9.24.22 | 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Be a Good Neighbear is back! Celebrate MerServe's annual day of community service on Sept. 24. Join MerServe and partners like Habitat for Humanity, Backpack Buddies, All About Animals, Goodwill Industries, and many more as we give back to the Middle Georgia community. Registration will open on Sept. 1 on BearPulse. Follow us @mercermerserve on Instagram for updates.

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The Jupiter Opposition Viewing Party

9.26.22 | 8:30pm - 11:00pm
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Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth than at any other time this year. Join the Mercer Astronomy Student Association at a viewing party on Cruz Plaza for the closest opposition in the last 70 years.

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Kicking Off Midterms

10.1.22 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Come down to Cruz and destress during all the midterm madness! Bubble soccer, game truck, and food!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Event

10.5.22 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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An event informing students to bring awareness to this important disease that affects the health of many during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Haunted Night

10.31.22 | 9:30pm - 11:30pm
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Learn and see the astronomical objects such as the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, the Pleiades, and Andromeda Galaxy in this Halloween themed outreach event. Come in costume and enjoy lively conversations with fellow astronomers and stargazers.

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Adulting 101

11.5.22 | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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This will be an educational event on how to adult as a college student. We plan to have a lesson on changing a tire and oil in a car. There will also be information on nutrition and how to keep up a healthy lifestyle while being in college. There will also be a pamphlet on baby care, sexual awareness, drug abuse and recipes for mocktails.

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Total Lunar Eclipse

11.8.22 | 5:00am - 6:30am
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Join us to watch the total lunar eclipse out on Cruz Plaza. It only happens twice a year.

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Homecoming Week Movie Night

11.8.22 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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"Back to the Future" will be shown to celebrate the decades theme for Homecoming. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be served at the event.

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Homecoming Week Lip-Syncing Through the Decades

11.11.22 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Organizations will be competing in lip-sync battles, using songs across many decades.

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The Opposition of Mars

12.7.22 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Join MASA outside on Cruz Plaza to witness the opposition of Mars, the best time to view our red neighbor. Only happens about once every 2 years! Don't miss it! No need to sign up, no need to RSVP, just come on down and join us.

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Kisses on Cruz

1.31.23 | 10:00am - 11:00am
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Come by Cruz for some free chocolate kisses! Phi Mu wants to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day!

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Comet of a Lifetime

2.1.23 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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A once in a lifetime opportunity to see Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which will be passing Earth for the first time in 50,000 years and won't be seen again for a millennia.

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Halfway There Affair

3.22.23 | 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Halfway There Affair is a celebration for sophomore students! Sophomore students are invited to join us on Cruz Plaza on March 22. There will be food, prizes, and the opportunity for students to meet with various offices on campus.

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Cruz Planetarium LIVE

3.29.23 | 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Brought to you by the Mercer Astronomy Student Association, Cruz Planetarium LIVE is a public showing beyond the limitations of a traditional planetarium viewing. Learn more about the planets in our solar system and the stars and see them with your very own eyes! Everyone is welcome, and there is no entry fee. Cruz Planetarium LIVE is a planetarium show like no other!

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Life Size Candyland

4.1.23 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come out to Cruz plaza to play the classic kids game in real life! Life size Candyland!

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Diversity Day

4.14.23 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Hosted by the Minority Mentor Program and Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Day will be held from 3-6 p.m. April 14 on Cruz Plaza. It’s a great way for students to have fun and celebrate the cultural diversity on the Macon campus.

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Field Day

4.22.23 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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In this QuadWorks event put on by the Games Committee, all Macon campus Mercer students are invited to join in an outdoor activity. Similar to how many elementary schools put on annual field days filled with activities, students will participate in relay races, timed competitions and other fun outdoor activities. Food and refreshments will be provided.

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Real Talk Student Edition

4.24.23 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Real Talk Student Edition takes place on Tuesday, April 24 on Cruz Plaza. Real Talk Student Edition allows students to share their story! Enjoy us as we listen to student speakers share their message. Interested in applying to be a Real Talk Student Edition speaker? Apply here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FlxMMqajK2PY1Dsr6Dd6X9dnnKDedBJJNSj5oB4P1ps/edit

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Cornhole Tournament

4.26.23 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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$5 – $10

Cornhole Tournament on Cruz Plaza to Increase Brand Awareness of Mercer Baseball. Cost is $10 Per Team, $5 Per Individual

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Bear County Fair

8.25.23 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Experience the thrill at the Bear County Fair! Join us for a day of fun with a basketball challenge, jousting tournament, inflatable obstacle course, and enjoy free snacks and shaved ice. Get ready for an unforgettable event filled with excitement, competition, and tasty treats. Don't miss out!

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Vietnam@Mercer – Vietnamese Snacks

9.6.23 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Want to try some Vietnamese treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Vietnam, and find your new favorite snack!

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Croc Bloc Party

9.15.23 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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This event will be for all students. There will be Jibbitz available for everyone in attendance. Everyone comes in Crocs to fit the theme, and enjoy their time with students. There will be a karaoke contest and the winner receives a free pair of Crocs. There will be various dessert bars, chips and snacks, and popsicles.

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Stuff-A-Bear

9.16.23 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Students will receive the components for creating and stuffing their own Mercer stuffed animal, complete with dressing their stuffed animal up.

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Crêpes on Cruz

10.2.23 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Mercer University French Club will be selling Crêpes on Cruz Plaza in order to fund raise for the club to engage in more cultural events!

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Central Asian Snacks

11.1.23 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Want to try some Central Asian treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Central Asia, and find your new favorite snack!

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Homecoming: Obstacle Course

11.9.23 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Gather a team of your most athletic members to race through an inflatable obstacle course in a relay-style competition. The lowest group time to complete the obstacle course wins.

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Pep Rally, Fireworks and Aspire Campaign Celebration

11.10.23 | 8:30pm - 9:15pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Pep Rally, Fireworks and Aspire Campaign Celebration 8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. • Cruz Plaza • Free Free and open to all, our annual Homecoming pep rally gets the party started!  Celebrate the successful completion of Mercer’s $500 million comprehensive fund raising campaign.

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Serbian Snacks

1.10.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Want to try some Serbian treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Serbia, and find your new favorite snack!

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Piano Smash

1.30.24 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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This philanthropy event will be held from 12 to 5 on Cruz Plaza. We have acquired a broken piano that will be broken or "smashed" with a sledgehammer or baseball bat. The participants will wear safety glasses and the piano will be set on a tarp to prevent any damage to the concrete. Each participant will sign a safety waiver before they participate. There will be 2 ATO members at the station from 2-5. The money raised will go to…

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Moroccan Snacks

2.7.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Want to try some Moroccan treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Morocco, and find your new favorite snack!

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Water Balloon Fight

3.13.24 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Did someone say water balloon fight?! Join us Wednesday, March 13th and let out your midterm stresses and throw a water balloon at your friends!

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United Kingdom Snacks

3.13.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Want to try some United Kingdom treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from the UK, and find your new favorite snack!

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Wet ‘n Wild

4.7.24 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Come out on April 7th for the Organization of Black Student’s last event of the year!  There will be food, drinks, games and more! It will be the perfect way to destress on a sunny day!

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Fresh Check Day

4.10.24 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Expo-like Event Brings the Community Together To Check-In On College Students' Mental Health Macon, Ga — Mercer will host Fresh Check Day— a concept created by The Jordan Porco Foundation and designed to bring the whole campus community together to "check-in" on the mental health and wellness of college students. The event is free and has been organized by Mercer Wellness Committee, CAPS and Student Affairs with collaborating campus departments at Mercer, student volunteers, and representatives of The Jordan Porco…

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Bearstock

4.13.24 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States

Have you marked your calendar yet? BearStock 2024 is Saturday, April 13, 4pm until sunset!

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BYOB: Build Your Own Bouquet

4.24.24 | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

To reward all of the students, staff, and faculty of Mercer University for their hard work all throughout the school year, SGA is hosting a "Build Your Own Bouquet" event! We will provide flowers and all the materials necessary for you to make a beautiful bouquet for yourself or someone else. We will also be handing out journals, affirmation cards, and more!

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Bear County Fair

8.23.24 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Join QuadWorks for the first Friday of school! Bear County Fair is a carnival/fair event with multiple inflatables, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, King of Pops popsicles and other snacks! The event is on Cruz Plaza from 6pm to 8pm and everything is free! To request alternative formats or accessible seating due to disability, please contact QuadWorks at quadworks@mercer.edu or 478-301-2874 at least 7 days prior to the event date.

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Piano Smash

8.28.24 | 10:30am - 5:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Piano smash is an event held each semester to raise money for the Jamal Reynolds Foundation.

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Kenya @ Mercer — Kenyan Snacks

9.11.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Want to try some Kenyan treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Kenya, and find your new favorite snacks!

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Ramen and Registration

9.17.24 | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Visit Mercer Votes on Cruz Plaza for free cup ramen and information on voter registration! On this National Voter Registration Day, register to vote or check your registration status. For registration information and resources, visit vote.mercer.edu.

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Brazil @ Mercer — Brazilian Snacks

10.2.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Want to try some Brazilian treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza from 11 am to 1 pm to grab a bite to eat, explore food from Brazil, and find your new favorite snack!

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Wellness Fair

10.16.24 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Wellness matters! Come out to Cruz and meet campus and community groups who will help you thrive! While you're here, play, enjoy food, and register to win prizes!

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Türkiye @ Mercer — Snacks on Cruz

11.6.24 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Want to try some Turkish treats? Stop by Cruz Plaza to grab a bite to eat, explore foods from Türkiye, and find your new favorite snack!

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Cake Pop Sale

11.6.24 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cruz Plaza GA United States + Google Map

Come buy a cake pop from Phi Mu on Cruz on November 6th from 12 pm-2 pm in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! 50% of profits will go to The American Breast Cancer Foundation and the other 50% of profits will go to Phi Mu's philanthropy, Children's Miracle Network. Cake pops are $3.

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