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This calendar includes events for current SVA students and is managed by Student Engagement and Leadership.

Fall2026

October 2026

  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Trainer's Club: Pokecraft Night + Icon Winner Reveal
    A typical "arts and crafts" night with more hands-on art materials centered around relaxing and expressing creativity in a way people might not usually think of during the narrow requirements of school and homework. This will also include revealing the winner of a contest!
  • Black Student Union: Black Horror Movie Night
    Members will vote on a horror movie to watch that was made by a Black Filmmaker.
  • Desi Club: Movie Night
    A movie night for the Desi Club. Movie Screening to be determined.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Scrapbooking Club: Make Your Own Scrapbook
    Students are invited to bring their own paper and use our materials, and learn how to create their own scrapbooks. Simple bookbinding techniques will be taught to encourage people to reuse materials.
  • Disability Advocacy Club: Slime Time
    Making slime and socializing while debriefing about the first month of classes
  • La Bodega: Sip & Paint
    An opportunity to relax from the craziness of school and the city while painting and drinking mocktails. Perfect opportunity to meet people in a nice and calm environment. Click here for more details.
  • Cartoon Allies: Gallery Night
    Come and show off any work you’re particularly proud of, and see what your fellow students have been working on!
  • SVAces: Mao
    The club will be playing Mao, the game starts as soon as you get your hand.
  • Taiwanese Student Association: National Day Celebration
    The club will gather to join the Taiwan National Day Parade and enjoy traditional Taiwanese snacks, participate in fun cultural activities, and connect with fellow students. Click here for more details.
  • Cosplay Club: Comic Con SVA Meetup
    Going to a convention can be scary, especially being alone. Several members of the Cosplay Club are attending Comic Con New York on different days, and and will host a meetup for SVA members who are also attending this convention and wish to share the experience together. Click here for more details.
  • Cosplay Club: Comic Con SVA Meetup
    Going to a convention can be scary, especially being alone. Several members of the Cosplay Club are attending Comic Con New York on different days, and and will host a meetup for SVA members who are also attending this convention and wish to share the experience together. Click here for more details.
  • Moe Media Research Society: Doujinshi Workshop
    Members meet to discuss, research, write, draw and collaborate to finally be able to self publish magazines at the end of the semester. Click here for more details.
  • Disability Advocacy Club: Body Doubling
    Get any work you have to do alongside other SVA students! Click here for more details.
  • Trainer's Club: Pokemon Jackbox!
    Join the Trainers Club in a fun game night meant for trainers to have fun relaxing together, playing light-hearted games of Jackbox with some Pokémon twists!
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Circus 2 Club: Honk Honk Join the Circus!!!
    Introduction to the Circus club with face painting and balloon animals.
  • Black Student Union (BSU): Slideshow Night
    Members will present slideshows on a topic and have to debate their point. Find BSU on Instagram here @svabsu.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Artists of Visual Development: Create your Meet the Artist
    Come and create your own ‘meet the artists’ and meet other community members!
  • Dakku Club: First Meeting
    Meet the Dakku club members, enjoy some snacks, learn about our club, and talk about future activities and programs.
  • J-Fashion Club: Icebreaker Meeting
    An icebreaker event for club members at the first meeting.
  • Figure Drawing Club: PJ's/ Sleepover Figure Drawing Event
    Figure Drawing Meeting with the theme PJ's/Sleepover. Find out more about this event on Figure Drawing Club's Instagram @figuredrawingclubsva here.
  • SVAces: Blind Box Picnic
    We will visit a couple of stores, buy some blind boxes and open them up at our picnic afterwards. Find out more about SVAces event on Instagram @cardplayingclub_sva here.
  • Filipino Student Union: Karaoke Night
    Karaoke is a common practice at all Filipino parties! Come have fun and sing your favorite songs! We will have a special guest join us that may or may not be Bruno Mars.
  • Moe Media Research Society: Doujinshi Workshop
    Members meet to discuss, research, write, draw and collaborate to finally be able to self publish magazines at the end of the semester. Find Moe Media Research Society on Instagram @moemediaresearchsociety here.
  • Cosplay Club: Cosplay Photoshoot
    This will be a moment to show cosplays the community has or just finished making and showcase a great final product, one of our officers has a great knowledge with camera and will guide the session, we'll go to different locations to get great shots and have fun together as a community. Find out more about this event on Instagram @sva_cosplay_club here.
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • La Bodega: Karaoke Night
    Music brings people together, and music is a big part of Latine culture! It'll be a great opportunity to come together and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Scrapbooking x Wellness Club: Journaling Session
    A collaboration between Wellness Club and Scrapbook Club, where members come in, relax, and do some journaling and scrapbooking with materials provided.
  • Trainer's Club: Pokaraoke Night + Costume Contest
    Join the Trainer's Club in a typical karaoke night, but Pokemon themed and with a bit of spooky influence! The event will be accompanied by a costume contest to get trainers in the Halloween spirit and relax while being their favorite characters!
  • VASA: Costume Creation
    More details coming soon!
  • Community Fridge: Halloween Pumpkin Carving
    Come carve pumpkins with the club, eat snacks, and watch a movie! They will also briefly discuss how to get more involved with the fridge and any pressing service updates.
  • Drawn to History: Lydia Nguyen on Manga History
    Lydia Nguyen is an SVA cartooning professor specializing in manga and will arrive to give a presentation, talk, and answer questions about different early periods in the history of Japanese manga.
  • SEAL x La Bodega: Papel Picado
    Students will have time to make their own papel picados, with a few printed instructions and videos! A fun cultural celebration!
  • Student Center: SVA Locked In Night: October
    The Student Center presents “Locked-In Night”! Join us for a night to lock in and work on projects before Halloween! Following the Pomodoro Technique, we will work for 45 minutes, with 15-minute breaks for snacks. The longer the stay, the sweeter the treat!
  • VASA: Potion Brewing
    More details coming soon!
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • VASA's Halloween Party @ Dave & Buster's

    Join fellow SVA students for VASA’s Halloween Party, a night of dancing, arcade games, food, and music! Wear your best costume for the annual costume contest. Tickets are $10 until Thursday, October 15, and $15 after; reserve tickets here.

  • Drawn To History Club: Mid-way Check-In Meeting
    Join the club for a check-in meeting to see how far along everyone is on their contributions to the zine, ask any questions, and just hang out to talk about students' article progress!
  • Wellness Club: Halloween Jackbox
    Play Halloween-style Jackbox!
  • La Bodega: Día de los Muertos
    Celebration of Día de los Muertos by commemorating our loved ones and bringing offerings that honor our heritage and ancestors. The club will be crafting Nichos (small shadow boxes that represent and honor the life of a lost loved one, featuring a photo or drawing of the individual) and papel picado (traditional tissue-paper banners). Members will be encouraged to bring their own photos of their loved ones and found objects to decorate their nicho boxes.
  • J-Fashion Club: Kamikaze Girl Movie Night
    A movie night screening of the Kamikaze Girl film
  • Cartoon Allies: Halloween OC Swap
    Bring references of your OCs to receive and draw fanart for other students! Come in costume… if you dare!

November 2026

  • Desi Club: Movie Night
    A movie screening of a film called Namesake, which discusses topics about homesickness, assimilation, belonging, etc. Snacks provided while watching
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Trainer's Club: VGC Refresh - Comp. PKMN Lesson
    A small lesson on the Pokémon VGC to prepare trainers for the upcoming tournament, as well as a dedicated chunk of time to put towards teambuilding afterward!
  • Black Student Union: BSU Tournament Night
    Members will vote on a challenge of their choosing to compete for a $50 gift card prize
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Collab Arts Club: Portrait Night
    Join the Collab Arts Club to use the canvas and paint provided to draw portraits of one another. For more information, please click here
  • Figure Drawing Club: Classic Nude Figure Drawing Night
    Join the Figure Drawing Club for a Figure Drawing Meeting with nude model. For more information click here
  • SVAces: Dog Poker Night
    Join the SVAces club for a dog themed poker night! Come dressed as a dog and enjoy having Scooby Snacks, pizza, and learn how to play poker.
  • Cosplay Club: Let's do our Makeup Together!
    One of the biggest struggles in Cosplay is makeup, due to the different features within the community and the complexity of the process. We have a lot of nationalities and diverse features to guide everyone, help each other understand their faces, and practice cosplay makeup without any pressure for any character they're working on.
  • SEAL x DEI: Stickers & Social Justice
    Your impact and your voice matter. Identify topics you are passionate about, find avenues to have your voice heard, and put words into action. Join us in collaboration with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Student Senators: Button Making & Trading
    Button-Making and Trading event where students can de-stress from midterms and create or bring in their own printed artwork to turn into buttons and trade with others!
  • Trainer's Club: Can You Survive: Pokemon?
    A casual event where students can participate in a Pokémon-themed live "choose your own adventure" type event for fun!
  • Student Senators: Pony Palooza
    Join student senators from various departments to watch the Equestria Girls + draw some ponies! Open to all students.
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Artists of VisDev: Moodboard Steal
    Create a character from another person's moodboard!
  • Circus 2 Club: Worm Whispering
    Adopt a worm on a string and teach it tricks!
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Scrapbooking Club: Write a Letter to a Stranger
    Everyone anonymously writes a letter to a stranger and decorates it. Each person writes a message for someone else/ kind words, and the recipient picks it out of a box. All the letters will be randomly picked and received. Club members keep the letter at the end of the event and can meet their sender and connect.
  • La Bodega: Tote Bag Painting
    La Bodega will host a de-stress event for midterms. They will be painting tote bags and eating delicious food while getting to know each other.
  • Trainer's Club: Tournament BLUE (Day 1)
    The Trainer's Club's second official tournament, where trainers can compete in a VGC Ruleset Pokémon tournament to compete for prizes and get away from the stress of schoolwork!
  • Trainer's Club: Tournament BLUE (Day 2)
    The Trainer's Club's second official tournament, where trainers can compete in a VGC Ruleset Pokémon tournament to compete for prizes and get away from the stress of schoolwork!
  • Student Center: SVA Locked In Night: November
    The Student Center presents “Locked-In Night”! Join us for a night to lock in and work on projects before the break! Following the Pomodoro Technique, we will work for 30 minutes, with 15-minute breaks for snacks. The longer the stay, the sweeter the treat!
  • SEAL: Slime and Self Advocacy
    Your event location is confirmed! When you arrive, please check in with the Join SEAL and Disability Resources for a conversation on self-advocacy, including FREE slime-making and snacks!!
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Wellness Club: Spa Day
    Face masks, nail polish, and self-care!
  • La Bodega: Cafe de la Tarde
    An opportunity for students to drop by before/after classes to get some energy through the Brazilian treat, pão de queijo, and get some coffee!
  • Cosplay Club: Wig Styling Session!
    A wig can entirely change the look of a cosplay, but most importantly, the way it's styled. Wig styling can be tricky, so we want to provide a space to help each other, learn, and make progress on any cosplay people are working on. We want to provide the community with basic knowledge and elements to take the risk and start styling on their own.
  • J-Fashion Club: Draw & Show your Dream Outfit!
    Club members can draw their dream J-fashion fit and show their drawings to others.
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Circus 2 Club: Ballpit Chain Night!
    The club will be making ballpit chains with ball pit balls.

December 2026

  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Student Center: SVA Locked In Night: December
    The Student Center presents “Locked-In Night”! Join us for a TWO night to lock in and work on finals! Following the Pomodoro Technique, we will work for 30 minutes, with 15-minute breaks for snacks. The longer the stay, the sweeter the treat!
  • Student Center: SVA Locked In Night: December
    The Student Center presents “Locked-In Night”! Join us for a TWO night to lock in and work on finals! Following the Pomodoro Technique, we will work for 30 minutes, with 15-minute breaks for snacks. The longer the stay, the sweeter the treat!
  • Lighthouse Club: Weekly Club Meeting
    Promoting Christian fellowship within SVA's community and to learn more about Christianity.
  • Horror Society: Weekly Movie Screening
    The club screens a horror movie for SVA students to see every week.
  • Drawn To History Club: Zine Release Party!
    Join the club and celebrate the release of this semester's issue of the zine! Club leaders will hand out contributor copies to help everyone enjoy the hard work the student contributors put in. There will also be snacks.