TRiO Student Success Program

Spring 2026 TRIO Events

Below are the TRIO SSP events that will all offer event credit this semester. If you are interested in attending an event, please first check to see if a Travel Application or an RSVP is required. Also, as we take photos at events, we will start to add them to the album for this year. Please follow us on IG if you would like to see your photo posted. Other events may be added as the semester starts so be sure to check back here, the newsletter, or on social media for more info.

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Kalamazoo Chili Cookoff

Date: 1/31/2026

Time: 11 am - 2 pm

Location: Downtown Kalamazoo

Event Type: RSVP

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Roam through the heart of the city and taste your way through dozens of creative chili offerings, from classic comfort-cup to bold, adventurous flavors. At each stop you’ll vote for your favorites and help crown the winners in categories like People’s Choice and Best Restaurant.

Stamp Party

Date: 2/4/2026

Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location: TRIO Workroom

Event Type: Drop-In

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Get carving and make your own custom eraser stamp in the TRIO workroom! No experience required.

Friendship Bracelet & Card Making

Date: 2/13/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: Drop-In

Short Description: Celebrate friendship and creativity with a fun crafting session! Make colorful bracelets and heartfelt cards to share with your loved ones or keep as keepsakes.

National TRIO Day Brunch

Date: 2/21/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: Leadership

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Join us for a celebratory brunch honoring the achievements of TRIO programs and their participants! Enjoy great food, inspiring stories, and a chance to connect with the community.

Scholarship & FAFSA Party

Date: 2/26/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: RSVP

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Join us for a fun, hands-on event where we turn the stress of scholarships into a celebration! Learn the tips and tricks to score scholarships, and get step-by-step guidance on applications.

Vision Board Night

Date: 3/2/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: Drop-In

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Bring your dreams to life! Grab magazines, markers, and stickers, and create a vision board that shows your goals and aspirations for the year. It’s crafty, colorful, and totally inspiring!

Ice Cream Social

Date: 3/18/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: Drop-In

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Come enjoy ice cream, toppings, and sweet conversation with friends—because life is better with a little ice cream and a lot of fun.

Wayne State Grad Trip & Detroit Zoo Visit

Date: 4/17/2026

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: RSVP

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Tour Wayne State’s grad school programs, then head to the zoo for up-close animal encounters and fun photo ops. Learn, laugh, and maybe meet a giraffe along the way!

Karaoke Night

Date: TBA

Time: TBA

Location: TBA

Event Type: Drop-In

Deadline: N/A

Short Description: Sing your favorite songs and cheer on friends. Whether you hit every note or just go for fun, it’s a night of music, laughter, and good vibes!