🍭👻🎃 October 21, 2025 🎃👻🍭

Residential Cleaning Schedule!

As a reminder, the cleaning services for townhouse and suite-style housing is once per month. During these monthly cleanings, custodial staff will provide essential services such as bathroom cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming, and the replenishment of toilet paper and trash bags.

Cleaning Schedule for 10/21 - 10/31

Tuesday, October 21 - Claeys South 2nd Floor

Wednesday, October 22 - Claeys South 1st Floor

Thursday, October 23 - Claeys North 2nd Floor

Friday, October 24 - Claeys North 1st Floor

Monday, October 27 - Ageno A 2nd Floor

Tuesday, October 28 - Ageno A 1st Floor

Wednesday, October 29 - Ageno B 2nd Floor

Thursday, October 30 - Ageno B 1st Floor

Friday, October 31- Ageno C 2nd Floor

Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Liberal Arts Events

Sociology Department Open House

Wednesday, 10/22

4:00-5:30 PM

Garaventa 130

Join the Sociology Department for our Fall Open House! Meet faculty and students, learn about our courses and the new Nonprofit & NGO Studies minor, and enjoy some pizza while discovering what you can do with Sociology at Saint Mary’s.

English Fall Gathering

Wednesday, 10/29

1:20 - 2:35 PM

Hagerty Lounge

Come to our first gathering of the year dressed as your favorite literary author or character! 

Over lunch, we'll build community, hear from the faculty about spring course offerings, and learn about other departmental events planned for this academic year. 

We'll also have Halloween-inspired games and prizes. 

Please join us! 

Historical Halloween Party!

Friday, 10/31 | 12:30-2:30 PM

Museum of Art Patio

Please join the History Department, History Club, and Phi Kappa Phi for a Historical Halloween Party!

Historical Costumes Encouraged

Trick or Treat for Books

Lunch and treats will be served

All Are Welcome!

Saint Mary's Room Photo Contest

How did you decorate your room this fall semester? Show us for a change to win SMC merch from the Bookstore! 

To enter our Room Photo Contest, take three to five photos of your room, and send them to us via the survey link in our Bio. Please include your first and last name, residence hall, and room number in the survey. 

Tip: Clean rooms with made beds will have a much better chance of winning than others.

Participants will have thirteen days to enter, beginning Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Any entry that does not follow college policies will be removed before the voting process begins. The top four entries from each category will be posted for Instagram followers to vote on to select the winners with the overall voted on by you through Instagram Polls. (Last names and room numbers will not be posted.)

Contest ENDS on October 20, 2025 at 11:59 P PST. One winner will be selected for each category listed. The winners will be announced on or after October 21, 2025 and will be contacted by the Office of Residential Experience from the reslife@stmarys-ca.edu email. 

Open only to US residents who are 18 or older at the time of entry. Eligible entrants who are under the legal age of majority in their state of primary residence (a “Minor”) must have a legal guardian’s permission to participate in the giveaway. By entering this giveaway, you agree you are at least 18 years of age or have received permission from a legal guardian. By entering this contest you also agree to allow SMC to use your photos for future promotional materials. Each prize consists of SMC merchandise. Odds of winning depend on the total number of total number of entries.The winners are not responsible for applicable state or federal taxes. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By participating in this promotion, you agree to a complete release of Instagram from any claims. No purchase necessary.

Campus Housing

Questions about Upcoming Breaks & Housing?

Thanksgiving Break Fall 2025

• Thanksgiving Break takes place November 21, 2025 - November 30, 2025
• Students can remain in their room during the Thanksgiving Break, but limited dining options will be available
• Meal plans are not active during Thanksgiving Break
• 25-26 Dining Hours At-A-Glance 
• More Dining Information can be found on the Gael Dining Website Here

Campus Dining Options

Need to get in touch?

Office of Residential Experience | reslife@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4236

Campus Housing | housing@stmarys-ca.edu | 925-631-4241