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Special Events

​​​​​​​​​​​​ Join us at The Ray each quarter for Special Events and Activities!

Get your creative juices flowing or just take some time out to relax and enjoy doing something fun and productive. Simple DIY workshops are held throughout the academic year for students, faculty, and staff.​

Ray's Days of Giving

​​November 9 - December 11

Join us for Ray's Days of Giving, DePaul University Campus Recreation's holiday donation drive! We're collecting food, toiletries, and new toys to support the DePaul Basic Needs Hub and Toys for Tots. Every donation helps make a difference for students, families, and children in our community.

Items Needed:

Non-perishable Food: Rice, beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soup/chili, cereal, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly/jam, and shelf-stable juice drinks

Toiletries: Toilet paper, bar soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, maxi pads, tampons, deodorant, shaving razors, and shaving cream/gel

Toys for Tots: New, unwrapped toys for children

How to Donate: Bring your donations to the membership desk at The Ray anytime during the drive.


Wellness Special Events​​

Pause & Give Thanks

Wednesday, November 18 // 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM // The Ray Studio A

Take a mindful pause during the busy holiday season. Through breathwork, meditation, and reflection, we'll create space to appreciate where we are, what we have, and the people who enrich our lives.

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