The Department of Student Life recognizes the importance of developing connections and community. As such, Student Life and the Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) host a variety of events and activities free of charge to our students!ÌýÌý
The best place to find more information about events is here on this webpage, the page, and our social media channels, and !
Questions about any events? Connect with us at involvement@cptc.edu.Ìý
Please note, event dates & times are subject to change. Student Life will be sure to update on social media channels, webpages, and emails.
Fall Quarter Student Events
Student Life is welcoming students to fall quarter with our Week of Welcome (WOW) program. Join us on Tuesday, September 30 for your chance to win some free swag! Scratch & Win takes place from 12-2pm in Building 23 (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 12-2pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, Hallway
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Student Life is welcoming students to fall quarter with our Week of Welcome (WOW) program. Join us on Wednesday, October 1 for some fun and games and your chance to win some swag! Swag Drop will take place from 12-2pm in Building 23 Ìý(while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Event Time: 12-2pm
- Price: FREE for current º£½ÇAV students
- Event Location: Building 23 Hallway
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) is coming to an end on the Lakewood Campus, but not before students can enjoy some delicious pizza! Stop by Building 23 from 12-2pm to claim your pizza (while supplies last)! RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Thursday, October 2
- Event Time: 12-2pm
- Price: Free for current º£½ÇAV students
- Event Location: Building 23, Hallway
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
WOW (Week of Welcome) is taking over South Hill Campus! Student Life will be at South Hill Campus on Friday, October 3 from 11am-1pm with free pizza! We will also have an opportunities for students to take their photo for their Student ID Card. RSVP is not required.
Event Details
- Event Date: Friday, October 3
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Price: Free for current º£½ÇAV students
- Event Location: South Hill Campus
- RSVP: Not Required
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
Join CAAB and Student Life for our National Coming Out Day Celebration this Thursday, October 9 from 12-2pm in the SLSC! There will be a variety of goodies & activities for you to engage with including but not limited to a custom button making station, delicious cupcakes, celebrating art and story telling and more! We hope to see you there!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 9
- Time: 12-2pm
- Sign Up: Not Required. First Come, First Served
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab3@cptc.edu
The Campus Activities & Advocacy Board (CAAB) invites you to join us for Stuff-a-Plush on Tuesday, October 14. Current º£½ÇAV students can stop by Building 23 and choose their plushie, get some stuffing, and a custom plushie tshirt. Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Questions? Contact us at involvement@cptc.edu
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 14
- Event Time: TBA
- Sign Up: Not Required. First Come, First Serve.
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, Atrium
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
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Please join Student Life on Friday, October 17Ìýin Building 23 for the first of two fall quarter movie night events, featuring Twilight!Ìý Doors open at 6pm (ice cream & photos) and the movie starts promptly at 6:30pm.
This event is open to all current º£½ÇAV students, faculty, staff, and UNLIMITED guests! There will be an ice cream bar, coloring pages, and a custom photobooth at the event.Ìý
A variety of seating arrangements will be available including theater style (chairs only), banquet style (tables & chairs), and open space for you to bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, etc.Ìý
RSVP is preferred to ensure we provide enough light refreshments to all. You can RSVP by visiting:
Event Details
- Date: Friday, October 17
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie Starts: 6:30pm
- Sign Up: Preferred.
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students, staff, faculty & UNLIMITED guests
- Location, Building 23 Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
CAAB is hosting its first gathering in their Food For Thoughts series, called Pour Your Thoughts. CAAB members will be hosting a custom coffee bar and conversations, connecting with students to learn more about how their can advocate for º£½ÇAV students. Join them on Tuesday, October 21 anytime between 11am-1pm in the SLSC for connection, conversation, and delicious coffee! This event is open to all º£½ÇAV students. Some coffee supplies may be limited.
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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab1@cptc.edu
Get into the spooky spirit with an evening of pumpkin carving, fall treats, and festive fun! All supplies will be provided - you just need to bring your creativity!
This event is open to all º£½ÇAV students plus one free guest. RSVP is required as space is limited! The RSVP form will open at 9am on Thursday, October 9.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 29
- Event Time: 6-8pm
- Sign Up:
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students plus 1 free guest
- Location: Building 23 Atrium, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: caab6@cptc.edu
More Event Details Coming Soon!
Join Student Life and the Veterans Services Office as we host our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veterans and their families make up a significant part of the Clover Park communities. Join us as we honor all who served.
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Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 6
- Social Hour: 2:30pm
- Ceremony Start Time: 3:00pm
- Sign Up:
- Price: Open to all current º£½ÇAV students, staff, faculty, and community members
- Location: Building 23, Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
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Please join Student Life on Friday, November 14Ìýin Building 23 for the final movie night event of fall quarter featuring the live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon! Doors open at 6pm (ice cream & photos) and the movie starts promptly at 6:30pm.
This event is open to all current º£½ÇAV students, faculty, staff, and UNLIMITED guests! There will be an ice cream bar, coloring pages, and a custom photobooth at the event.Ìý
A variety of seating arrangements will be available including theater style (chairs only), banquet style (tables & chairs), and open space for you to bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, etc.Ìý
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Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 14
- Doors Open: 6pm
- Movie Starts: 6:30pm
- Sign Up:
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students, staff, faculty & UNLIMITED guests
- Location: Building 23 Ballroom, Lakewood Campus
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
CAAB is hosting their second gathering in their Food For Thoughts series, called Stir Your Thoughts. CAAB members will be hosting a custom cocoa bar and conversations, connecting with students to learn more about how their can advocate for º£½ÇAV students. Join them on Tuesday, November 18 anytime between 11am-1pm in the SLSC for connection, conversation, and delicious cocoa! This event is open to all º£½ÇAV students. Some supplies may be limited.
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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 18
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab3@cptc.edu
Did you know that ONE pint of blood can save THREE lives? Student Life is partnering with to host a blood drive on Wednesday, November 19. Students, employees, and community members can sign up to donate blood between 9am-3pm. Sign up is preferred, though walk-ins may be available. Our goal is to secure 51 donors. Help us reach that goal and !Ìý
- Donors ages 16-17 will need their parent or guardian to sign a permission form in advance. Permission forms are available at the Student Leadership & Service Center (SLSC).
Event Details
- Event Date: Tuesday, November 19
- Event Time: 9am-3pm
- Event Location: Building 23 Parking Lot
- This event is open to all º£½ÇAV students, staff, faculty & community members
- RSVP: though walk in's may be available
- Questions: involvement@cptc.edu
CAAB is hosting their final gatherings in their Food For Thoughts series, called S'more Information. CAAB members will be hosting TWO opportunities to connect with students to gather some more (s'more) information about conversations that took place in previous Food for Thoughts events, all while students create their own delicious s'mores! Join them for connection, conversation, and to learn how together we can enhance the º£½ÇAV student experience! This event is open to all º£½ÇAV students. Some supplies may be limited.
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Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, December 2
- Event Time: 11am-1pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, SLSC
- Questions: caab3@cptc.edu or caab1@cptc.eduÌý
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- Date: Thursday, December 4
- Event Time: 1-4pm
- Sign Up: Not Required
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students
- Location: Building 23, Ballroom
- Questions: caab3@cptc.edu or caab1@cptc.eduÌý
More details coming soon!
Event Details
- Date: Friday, December 5
- Tickets Distributed: 5-6pm
- Zoo Lights Open: 5-10pm
- Sign Up:
- Price: Free for all current º£½ÇAV students plus one FREE guest!
- Location: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - 5400 N Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98407
- Questions: Connect with Tabitha at caab2@cptc.edu