Types of Events in the University Calendar
Each event can have only one Event Type, which cannot be changed later. Choose the most appropriate classification for your event.
- Other - a generic catch-all event, one that does not fit any other topic
- Aggie Athletics - intercollegiate events sponsored by the Athletics Department
- Alumni - participation or audience is primarily former students
- Campus Wide - a generic category for public events of general interest to the entire university community.
- Career Fair/Event - events intended to bring potential employers and employees together
- Colloquium - an academic discussion of a specific topic, led by a lecturer
- Community - events of interest or scope affecting the entire Bryan/College Station community
- Conference/Symposium - a multi-session academic event with multiple speakers
- Course - an ongoing class, whether university or otherwise
- Deadline - point in time at which something must be completed
- Debate - having two main speakers with opposing views
- Diversity - events focusing on the promotion of diversity
- Exhibit - including displays and art shows, usually without speakers.
- Film - including public showings of motion pictures and videos
- Holiday - primarily university holidays, but potentially including official, cultural and religious holidays
- Information Session - including orientations for volunteers and inquirers
- International - events focusing on or advocating international cultures or points of view
- Lecture - a single academic speaker
- Meeting - any business sessions of committees or organizations that aren't included in other categories
- Memorial - commemorations and other remembrances
- Outreach Event - events designed for prospective students
- Panel Discussion - having multiple speakers on a single topic
- Performances - including concerts, recitals, and theater
- Professional Development - education or other training for staff, faculty or other third-party groups
- Reception - including events welcoming new administrators or visiting artists
- Recreational Sports - intramural and non-varsity club athletic events
- Sale - including fundraisers
- Seminar - an small academic presentation, open to the community
- Social Event - non-academic events that generally have no strict agenda
- Special Event - a non-routine event featuring an out-of-the-ordinary speaker/performer/host/etc.
- Student Activity - student events open to the campus or local community
- Tour/Open House - ranges from tours of campus to departmental invitational events
- Workshop - including events that offer hands-on activities, unlike seminars or lectures
