²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ cancels Boo at the U due to COVID-19
September 29, 2020 — Denton — Like many things in 2020, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ’s traditional Boo at the U celebration has been canceled this year. The well-attended ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ and Denton community event will be replaced by Pioneer Fright Week, featuring a series of events scattered throughout the week for students, employees and alumni.
According to David Sweeten, director of the Student Union, the decision to cancel Boo at the U was a difficult one. “It’s one of the great event traditions here at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ, and it always draws a large crowd. However, due to the high number of volunteers required to run the event, we felt the best option this year was to provide alternative types of programs.”
In keeping with social distancing guidelines, Pioneer Fright Week events will encourage safe interactions for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ students. The events will not be open to the greater Denton community this year. Events during the week leading up to Halloween will include the following:
Wednesday, October 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southwest Ballroom
Carve & Crave
Friday, October 23, 7 p.m.
Parliament Village, Courtyard
Monday, October 26, beginning at 11 a.m.
Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Lawn
Available 10 a.m. Monday, October 26 until 6 p.m. Friday, October 30
Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Performance Center
Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Climb in the glow of blacklights at the Fit & Rec climbing wall during the week of Halloween!
Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29
Wednesday, October 28, 7-9 p.m.
Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Southeast Ballroom
Online Halloween Costume Contest
Submissions accepted October 28-November 2 (until noon). Winners will be announced by November 3rd.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ students, faculty, staff and alumni are eligible, and pets, family and/or roommates are also welcome to join the fun.
(Sponsored by the Student Union, ASSET and Advancement)
Thursday, October 29, 12:30-12:50 p.m.
Learn why ghosting shouldn't happen in the job search.
Begins Friday, October 30 at noon to Saturday, October 31
Parliament Multipurpose Room
(Sponsored by RHA)
Additional events may be added. Check the for updates and options.
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