Living the Longhorn Life Events
Living the Longhorn Life events offer free, fun opportunities to get involved on campus. Events focus on mental and physical wellness, sustainability, making connections and building community. Find upcoming events on our HornsLink page.
We offer two main types of events:
- Grab and Go: These events provide a quick connection for students, usually offering free food, UT Austin giveaways and more.
- Activity: These events include our different event series, as well as one-time activities.
Event Series
We offer monthly recurring themed events. Learn more about our different event series:
Experience Austin
Join us off campus and explore the dynamic city of Austin! Events include a bat-watching cruise on Lady Bird Lake, a trip to the Mueller Farmers' Market and live theater performances.
Flavors of Austin
We are bringing Austin's iconic food scene to you! Enjoy a free food item from a different local Austin eatery each month. Past treats include ice cream, cupcakes and churros.
Longhorn Lessons
Let us help you prepare for success after college with our Adulting 101 event series. Topics include an introduction to cooking, workshops on apartment hunting, emergency preparedness and more.
Work It Wednesday
Break a sweat with your fellow Longhorns at our free monthly workout class! Rotating workouts include kickboxing, yoga and more. Work it Wednesday is a collaboration with Rec Sports.
Craft Night
Embrace your creativity at one of our craft nights! Examples include cookie decorating, group painting and more.
Get Involved
Interested in volunteering at Living the Longhorn Life events? Fill out our Student Volunteer Form to volunteer with day-of event responsibilities. The time commitment for this volunteer position is flexible. We email volunteers regularly with upcoming event opportunities. Event volunteer responsibilities include: event setup, participant check-in, mingling with participants, refilling supplies, and event cleanup.
Contact Us
Office of the Dean of Students
Student Services Building 4.104
100 W Dean Keeton St
Austin, TX 78712
livingthelonghornlife@austin.utexas.edu