2025 winter break student programming schedule
Students remaining on campus during winter break will have access to a range of programs, meals, and resources designed to provide support, connection, and community. The schedule includes free meals, market excursions, and Campus Cupboard open hours to help ensure that students on campus have continued access to food, social opportunities, and essential resources throughout the break.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
2-5 p.m. | Market Excursion
Free van transportation will be provided to local grocery stores. Space is limited. Reserve your spot here. Once you¡¯ve reserved your spot, more details will be shared regarding pick up location.
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
12-1 p.m. | Free meal provided
Location: The Brew, Gerber Center
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
6-9 p.m. | Movie Night
Enjoy a relaxing evening with a movie and light snacks.
Location: Black Culture House
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
12-1 p.m. | Free meal provided
Location: The Brew, Gerber Center
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
2-5 p.m. | Market Excursion
Free van transportation will be provided to local grocery stores. Space is limited. Reserve your spot here. Once you¡¯ve reserved your spot, more details will be shared regarding pick up location.
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
3-5 p.m. | Campus Cupboard open hours
Location: Basement of Bahls Leadership Center
Friday, Dec. 26, 2025
7-9 p.m. | Movie Night
Enjoy a relaxing evening with a movie and light snacks.
Location: Westerlin Hall - Lounge
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
8-11 p.m. | Free meal & New Year¡¯s Eve event
Celebrate the end of the year with a free meal, music, and a New Year¡¯s Eve gathering.
Location: Westerlin Hall - Lounge
Sponsored by: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS), Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID), Office of Student Life (OSL)
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
12-4 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
1-10 p.m. | Pepsico building hours
Location: Pepsico Recreation Center
Community resources available
Nest Cafe, 1524 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois
Provides food on a pay-what-you-can basis
Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 5-8 p.m.