March Social Calendar: Monday Night Movies, SDSU Go!, Union Nights of the Round Table

San Diego State University is blossoming with a variety of engaging events throughout March to usher in the spring.

Friday, March 1, 2024
Green Fest hosts a series of events aimed at creating awareness and inviting SDSU students to learn and engage in living a sustainable lifestyle. (SDSU)
Green Fest hosts a series of events aimed at creating awareness and inviting SDSU students to learn and engage in living a sustainable lifestyle. (SDSU)

San Diego State University is blossoming with a variety of engaging events throughout March to usher in the spring.

Various groups will be hosting sessions for intellectual and personal growth and in support of mental health. On Mondays, consider attending the Body Wisdom group. Wednesdays offer the chance to join the Living with Loss Support Group, a forum for those who have experienced significant losses. Thursday’s Women of Color Empowerment Group brings deep discussions on female empowerment and fostering a resilient community.

Stay informed about the current research and innovation undertaken by current SDSU undergraduates and graduates at the 17th Annual Student Symposium. Last year, more than 370 students’ discoveries, innovations and artistic works were on display during the two-event vying for one of the more than 50 cash awards. 

The annual GreenFest celebration is approaching this March, featuring a variety of sustainable events for every student to come and learn more about a sustainable lifestyle and practices. The week concludes with the Green Fest Concert, headlined by Denzel Curry and featuring student opener Kocean, last year’s winner of Battle of the Bands.  

For off-campus recreational opportunities, SDSU Go! is hosting excursions to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and the San Diego Zoo. Further details about each event and registration  are listed below.

For on-campus fun at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, check out the Union Nights of the Round Table, an intriguing medieval-themed night. Lastly, if you missed this summer’s iconic movie, attend the free screening event of Monday Night Movies featuring  Barbie hosted at the Union Theatre.



17th Annual Student Symposium
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 1 and 2.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
Organized by Division of Research and Innovation, the SDSU Student Symposium is a public forum where students at all levels have the opportunity to present their research, scholarship, and creative activities to the SDSU and San Diego communities. The SDSU Student Symposium is a great way to learn about all the incredible projects that our undergraduate and graduate students are working on under the direction of their faculty mentors. For more information, visit SDSU Event Calendar.


SDSU Go! San Diego Zoo Safari Park
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., March 2
Off Campus - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Unleash your inner explorer! Join us on a journey to the Safari Park. Pack your sense of adventure and let's make memories together on this wild adventure!  Transportation, lunch, and zoo admission included. Trip registration goes live on Feb. 5 at 9 a.m.


Living with Loss
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20 and 27
Weekly Living with Loss Grief Support group. Join us this March every Wednesday and get support after the death of a loved one in a nurturing and safe place. In this process group, you will have an opportunity to work through your healing while building connections with other students who can relate to your experience. Learn more at: SDSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services website.
To join: Call C&PS at 619-594-5220
Please note that C&PS groups are not available for course credit or observation.


Women of Color Empowerment Group 
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21 and 28
The Weekly Women of Color Empowerment Group is designed to be a confidential, safe space for women of color to receive and provide support. Join us this March every Thursday to explore the promotion of: understanding and exploring intersecting racial, gender and cultural identities, navigating issues related to academics, processing experiences related to racism and discrimination, empowering self-expression, development of healthy relationships, and addressing mental health concerns.  Learn more at: SDSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services website.
To join: Email [email protected] and [email protected]


SDSU Go! Cherry Blossom Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 9
Balboa Park
Blossom into spring with a day of enchantment! Join us for a trip to the Cherry Blossom Festival. Capture the beauty, embrace the culture, and make memories that bloom forever. Snacks, transportation, and entrance to the event are included. Trip registration goes live on Feb. 12 at 9 a.m.


Body Wisdom March
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19 and 26
This group for individuals with body image difficulties and disordered eating concerns is a weekly meeting every Monday of the month. Based off of The Body Positive model, the aim of this group is to help each person move towards body acceptance and cultivating wisdom from within. The group includes five core competencies from The Body Positive: reclaiming health, practicing intuitive self-care, cultivating self-love, declaring your own authentic beauty, and building community. The group is open to SDSU students of all backgrounds, genders, identities, and bodies. Learn more at: SDSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services website.
To join, call C&PS at 619-594-5220


Green Fest
March 11 to 15
Various Events
Green Fest is a collaborative initiative advocating  and celebrating sustainability. During the second week of March, Green Fest hosts a series of events aimed at creating awareness and inviting SDSU students to learn and engage in living a sustainable lifestyle.  For more details about the various events that Green Fest will host, please check the festival’s website.


Union Nights of the Round Table
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., March 20
Montezuma Hall
Embark on a medieval adventure at "Union Nights of the Round Table"! Feast on Round Table Pizza and engage in medieval themed activities.


SDSU Go! San Diego Zoo
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 23
Off Campus - San Diego Zoo
Embark on a day of discovery at the San Diego Zoo. Come experience a day of animal encounters and jungle exploration. Transportation, lunch, and zoo admission included. Trip registration goes live on Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. For more information, visit SDSU Event Calendar.


Monday Night Movies - Barbie
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., March 25
Union Theatre
It's time to roll out the pink carpet! This month's Monday Night Movie is featuring the iconic Barbie movie. Join us for a Barbie-tastic time with free movie snacks, while supplies last. It's a pink-ilicious evening you will not want to miss!

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