Meet the Peer Educators: Start the school year out by meeting the year's Peer Educator Team! During this event, you will be able to get great give aways and learn about the resources available to you in the upcoming semester.
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Spring 2026 Date: TBD
Safe Sex Bingo: This is Bingo with a fun and educational twist! During safe sex bingo, you will learn terms and facts that promote safety and relationship wellbeing. Don't miss our great prizes and fun activities. This event is held near Halloween and Valentine's Day every semester.
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Spring 2026 Date: TBD
Painting with Bob Ross: The semester can get draining and you may need a time to unwind and express your creativity. Whether you are an experienced artist or just looking for a fun and free activity, Paiting with Bob Ross is a great event for you! Each semester, the Peer Educators select a "follow along" Bob Ross video and provided paint and canvas so students can enjoy a night of painting with Bob Ross!
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Spring 2026 Date: TBD
Safe Oktoberfest: Galveston boast of a large Oktoberfest every year. To ensure students are safe if they chose to visit the festival, we offer a Safe Oktoberfest where students can learn about alcohol safety and tips of how to avoid substance misuse.
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Gig'em Thanks: Did you know that regularly expresing grattitude has a varierty of mental health benefits? At Gig'em Thanks, the Peer Educators allow students to express their grattitude towards the people, places and things in their life that mean the most to them. Whether it is writing a thank you card to someone who has helped you or participating in a collaborative display, Gig'em Thanks allows students to express grattitude.
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Safe Mardi Gras: Galveston Mardi Gras is one of the premier Mardi Gras celebrations in the country. Every year, thousands of visitors come to the island for 2 weeks of parades and festivies. While Mardi Gras is a highlight for many, it can also pose risk around substance use and crime. To make sure TAMUG students are able to enjoy Mardi Gras for all the fun it offers, the peer educators host Safe Mardi Gras. We offer mocktail recipes, tips to stay safe and giveaways to prepare for the season.
Spring 2026 Date: TBD
Safe Spring Break: To ensure students maximize their Spring Break, the peer educators invite community partners to Safe Spring Break. We have a variety of activities and giveaways to ensure students have the best possible spring break, while staying safe and healthy.
Spring 2026 Date: TBD
De-Stress Fest: Its true, preparing for finals can be one of the most stressful times of the semester. Its also true that operating under prolong periods of stress can jepordize your academic performance. To help students unwind before finals, the peer educators, often in collaboration with other groups on campus host De-Stress Fest. Each year has its own flair but we always find ways to help students take a break to help them refocus for finals. From free massages and therapy dogs to build your own finals survival bags, De-stress Fest has something for everyone!
Fall 2025 Date: TBD
Spring 2026 Date: TBD