Events & Student Activities

Enriching Your TUOS Experience Beyond the Classroom

The Events & Student Activities office at The University of Ontological Science creates opportunities for intellectual engagement, community building, and personal development through a diverse array of programs and activities. We believe that meaningful student experiences outside the classroom are essential to a holistic education that explores the nature of being, knowledge, and human experience.

Campus Events

Signature University Events

  • Annual Ontological Symposium: A week-long celebration featuring guest speakers, student presentations, and interactive workshops exploring foundational questions
  • Philosophy in Dialogue Series: Monthly conversations bridging diverse philosophical traditions and contemporary issues
  • TUOS Arts Festival: Showcasing creative expressions of ontological inquiry through visual arts, performance, and multimedia
  • Knowledge & Being Conference: Student-led academic conference featuring undergraduate and graduate research

Seasonal Celebrations

  • Welcome Week: Orientation activities for new and returning students
  • Winter Reflection: Contemplative events marking the winter solstice and end of fall term
  • Spring Philosophy Festival: Outdoor gathering celebrating philosophy, community, and renewal
  • End-of-Year Recognition: Honoring student achievements and community contributions

Weekly Programming

  • Friday Philosophy Forums: Informal discussions on rotating philosophical topics
  • Saturday Social Events: Community-building activities from game nights to excursions
  • Sunday Reflection Series: Guided contemplation and meaning-making sessions
  • Midweek Mindfulness: Stress-reduction and presence practices

Student Organizations

Academic & Intellectual Clubs

  • Undergraduate Philosophy Society
  • Cognitive Science Students Association
  • Epistemology Reading Group
  • Ethics in Action
  • Metaphysics Club
  • Science & Ontology Collaborative

Creative & Expressive Groups

  • Philosophical Creative Writing Circle
  • Existential Theatre Troupe
  • Visual Phenomenology Art Collective
  • Contemplative Music Ensemble
  • Philosophy Through Film

Identity & Cultural Organizations

  • Multicultural Philosophy Alliance
  • International Students Association
  • First-Generation College Students Union
  • LGBTQ+ Philosophers Group
  • Women in Philosophy

Service & Community Organizations

  • Philosophy in the Community
  • Environmental Ethics Action Group
  • Educational Outreach Initiative
  • Campus Sustainability Coalition
  • Interfaith Dialogue Circle

Leadership Development

Student Leadership Programs

  • Philosophical Leadership Institute: Year-long program exploring leadership through philosophical lenses
  • Event Planning Certification: Training in creating meaningful campus events
  • Organization Officer Training: Skills development for student group leaders
  • Facilitation Workshop Series: Learning to guide productive philosophical discussions

Experiential Learning Opportunities

  • Conference Planning Committee: Help organize major campus events
  • Peer Programming Board: Design and implement student activities
  • Community Partnership Projects: Connect campus and community through service
  • Student Activities Internships: Gain professional experience in student affairs

Resources for Student Organizations

Organizational Support

  • New Organization Formation: Guidance on establishing student groups
  • Funding Opportunities: Access to activity funds and grant applications
  • Meeting Spaces: Reserved rooms for regular gatherings
  • Event Planning Assistance: Professional staff support for student-led events

Promotion and Outreach

  • Campus Calendar Listings: Official promotion of approved events
  • Social Media Amplification: Sharing student initiatives across platforms
  • Digital Signage: Display opportunities across campus
  • Tabling Reservations: Space for in-person outreach in high-traffic areas

Getting Involved

Finding Your Community

  • Student Activities Fair: Held at the beginning of each semester
  • Online Organization Directory: Searchable database of all student groups
  • Interest Matching Service: Personalized recommendations based on your interests
  • Open House Events: Opportunities to sample different organizations

Creating New Initiatives

  • Idea Development Consultations: One-on-one meetings to develop your vision
  • Student Proposal Fund: Seed money for innovative student ideas
  • Collaboration Matchmaking: Finding partners for interdisciplinary projects
  • Incubator Program: Structured support for emerging student initiatives

Connect with Events & Student Activities

The Events & Student Activities office is located in the Mills Student Center, Second Floor.

Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Contact us:

  • Email: studentactivities@tuos.edu
  • Phone: (555) 456-7890
  • Social Media: @TUOSstudentlife

“At TUOS, we believe that student activities are not mere diversions from academic work but vital extensions of the ontological inquiry that defines our university. Through engagement with community, creative expression, and collaborative exploration, students embody and extend the philosophical questions that animate their studies.” — Professor Eliza Kim, Faculty Advisor to Student Activities