E+E Student leaders standing in rows.

E+E Officer Team 2025-2026

Campus Events + Entertainment is the largest event-planning organization on campus.  Our student leaders plan, promote, and produce the best programs that represent the wide array of interests of UT students.  Student members gain experience in budgeting, management, marketing, decision-making, leadership development and working together to produce campus events.

Membership in E+E is free and open to all current UT students!  Meetings are held during the long semesters, so feel free to stop in at any of our meetings to see what our organizations are all about and how you can get involved on campus.

Mission Statement and Learning Outcomes

Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E) empowers students by providing opportunities to create and engage in over 120 events annually. Our student run committees strive to foster innovation and creativity as well as develop leaders while serving the University of Texas at Austin community.

All E+E student leaders are expected to gain knowledge and skills in the following critical areas:

• Leadership
• Communication and Collaboration
• Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Creativity
• Self-Management
• Event/Program Management
• Civic Engagement and Responsibility

It is the responsibility of all student leaders involved with E+E to facilitate group success through effective teamwork. Students work closely with both their peers and staff advisors to achieve program and personal success.

Events + Entertainment Awards and Scholarships

Annual Awards

Campus Events + Entertainment is proud to be able to offer several awards that recognize and support students who give their efforts and energies to improve campus life at The University of Texas at Austin. These monetary awards are available to current, active members of Campus Events + Entertainment and are generously sponsored by the University Unions Advisory Council. They include: 

  • The Shirley Bird Perry Leadership Award ($6000)
  • The C.C. "Jitter" Nolen Spirit Award ($3000)
  • The E+E Chair of the Year Award ($3000)
  • The E+E Lasting Legacy Award ($1500)
  • The William Andrew Smith, Jr. GRASP Award ($1500)
  • The STAR Awards ($500)

William Andrew Smith, Jr. Grasp Award

The GRants for Active Student Participants (GRASP) endowment was created in 2006 through the generosity of the University Unions Advisory Council. It was renamed the William Andrew Smith, Jr. Grasp Award in 2013. The purpose of the award is to encourage and facilitate the continued student participation in University Unions committees and organizations. Stipends will be awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, an enthusiasm for campus citizenship, and who, for various reasons, might be unable to participate without support.

Shirley Bird Perry Leadership Award

Named after one of the Texas Union’s most exemplary staff members, this award was established in 1980 as a way of recognizing and supporting students who give their efforts and energies in support of campus life at The University of Texas at Austin through active participation in the programming board. Current and active members of Campus Events + Entertainment are eligible for this award, provided they also are in good standing with the University, have not won the award in previous years, currently maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and are full-time students.

C.C. "Jitter" Nolen Spirit Award

The Jitter Nolen Spirit Award recognizes an Campus Events + Entertainment (E+E) member who has encouraged, inspired, and supported E+E and its committees, through his or her active participation in and implementation of its events and overall mission. This person exemplifies the sense of volunteerism, community, commitment and creativity and involvement that the E+E strives to infuse throughout the organization.

Upcoming Events

Through Our Eyes Photo Submissions Open Text
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Monday March 2, 2026, 2:00 pm - Friday April 3, 2026, 11:59 pm
University Unions invites you to join our Through Our Eyes photo contest and share your perspective on campus life.
Cactus Quiz Bowl logo and event information for March 6 3-5P M event
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday March 6, 2026, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Join us for our once-a-semester Cactus Quiz Bowl!
Parlor Show
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday March 6, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00 PM. Show at 7:30 PM. Tickets on sale now!
Valorant Bevo Cup Artwork and date information for March 7 event
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Saturday March 7, 2026, 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:Alienware Longhorn Esports Lounge and Arena
Sign up today for the Valorant Bevo Cup!
JambsBand
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Saturday March 7, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors at 6:30. Show at 7:30. Free Show!
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday March 10, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Celebrate nature and creativity at the Festival of Flowers! Enjoy floral art, DIY crafts, and a colorful atmosphere that will brighten your day. Come for the blooms, stay for the beauty and community vibes.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday March 10, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday March 10, 2026, 8:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Location:Texas Union Theatre
Join E+E Films & Media for a movie showing of Advanced Screening: Project Hail Mary. Doors open at 7:00PM for the 8PM showing.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday March 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:WCP Ballroom
Witness the ultimate showdown of campus talent at Battle of the Bands! Cheer for your favorite performers as they compete for glory in a night of music, energy, and unforgettable performances.
Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors 7:00 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. Admission is free!