Pajamapalooza!
-Take a break from studying and drop by the Commons in your comfiest pjs for an evening of de-stressing with soothing music, relaxing activities, and snacks (while supplies last)!
Featured Events
Short Film Premiere
-Globally recognized auteur Goodman Elias Murphy-Smith will be debuting his short film, Flowers for Holly, with a very special appearance by the cast!!!
Halloween Dance
-Come check out the Board of Programmers' annual Halloween Dance! There will be music, food, a costume contest (with prizes), and more!!
Collins Cookout
-Stop by outside Collins to get a free hot dog! Regular and vegan options will be available.
Spooky Book Club (Q Project)
-Check out this weekly book club meeting to discuss Bram Stoker's Dracula!
Gen Z Votes!
-BOEP will be hosting this voter education event to teach students how to register to vote, how to learn more about the candidates in different elections, and how to filter through online election and candidate information in order to make well-informed decisions. BOEP does not endorse any particular political party or candidate, and will present all information in a nonpartisan way.
Publications Release Party
-Come pick up all of the publications in one place!The Pipe and the BarrowDancing StarThe LanternTaste of India provided!
Collinsfest 2024
-The fest that is Collins. Collinsfest is an end-of-the-year festival that takes place in the Courtyard for one Saturday in April.
Soup Bowl Benefit
-Our annual Soup Bowl Benefit event! Buy a bowl made by one of your fellow Collinsites and fill it with some tasty soups! Proceeds from bowl sales will go to The Rise at Midway House!
Academic Celebration
-Following Indiana University's Honors Convocation, the Collins Living-Learning Center will hold an open house to which family and friends are cordially invited. There will be a brief ceremony to recognize or academically outstanding students.
Fireside Chat with Christina Stohn
-Christina Stohn, Photographic Artist and Visiting Professor at IU chat with Yara Cluver, Associate Director of Collins Living-Learning Center
In Search of Identity: Photo Exhibition
-Christina Stohn's photographic work focuses on collective identity and specific forms of cultural expression, both in urban and rural environments.
Dickens Dinner
-Join your fellow Collinsites for our annual Dickens Dinner! Dress in your finest attire and invite a professor or instructor to dine with you as a guest!
Pajamapalooza!
-Take a break from studying and drop by in your comfiest pajamas for an evening of de-stressing with snacks, soothing music, and relaxing activities! Care Week Event
Snacks and Syllabi
-BOEP members will be convening to read and discuss the syllabi for proposed Collins seminars!
The Great Wicked Terrible Immoral and Iniquitous Collins LLC Haunted House
-Imagine the worst and scariest series of medium-sized rooms that you can imagine.
The Shirley Crimbles Open Mic Night (Q Project)
-A Collins band, The Shirley Crimbles, is hosting an open mic night where they and anyone who signs up will perform for the community!
Fireside Chat: Dr. Robert Dobler
-BOEP hosts Dr. Robert Dobler, Senior Lecturer in the department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology
Banned Book Keychains and Magnets
-Residents are invited to make book-themed keychains or magnets for Banned Books Week!
Residence Hall Libraries Pop-Up
-Residents are given the opportunity to checkout and return library materials.
Crochet Time - Q Project
-A time for people who want to learn to crochet to gather and learn a new skill! Those who already know how to crochet are also welcome to participate!
Journaling Jamboree
-Come get a free journal & decorate it however you like! Dedicate it to scrapbooking, organization, aspirations, or just scribbles! Lots of fun stickers and journal prompts will be provided.
Meet the Cast of Rocky Horror
-Come meet the cast of a local production of Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Outdoor Movie Night
-Residence Life will be hosting a second outdoor movie night featuring Mean Girls. Snacks will be provided.
Corn-B-Que and Outdoor Games
-Join us in the Courtyard for grilled corn and grilled corn only! Find new friends over a circle of interactive corn shucking and conversation.
Frog and Toad Fashion Show
-Strut your stuff in your best Frog, Toad, or other woodland creature outfit.
Collinsfest 2023
-The fest that is Collins. Collinsfest is an end-of-the-year festival that takes place in the Courtyard for one Saturday in April.
BOEP Book Club Meeting
-Meeting every Monday, BOEP is a cozy discussion of a book chosen by the members.
Book Discussion and Luncheon featuring Identity, Identification, and Fairy tales
-Join other Collinsites, staff, faculty, and invited guests for a book discussion and lunch. This event is sponsored by Themester 2022: Identity + Identification.
Film Screening: Shrek
-Bring your blankets and pillows for a showing of this fairy tale packed classic.
The Enchanted Forest: Our Woodland Campus
-Join SustainCollins and their expert guest speaker for a short discussion on forest ecology and conservation.
The College of Arts