Claim the Cup: 2026–2027 Schedule of Events
Year-Long Initiatives
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Tuesday, Sep. 1–Monday, March 22
The Ingram Commons Houses
House Sustainability
Points are awarded by comparing a house's energy usage to their rolling three-year average. This accounts for each house's unique configuration, so competition is based on each house's own performance history.
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Tuesday, Sep. 1–Monday, March 22
Campus Dining
Reuse Pass
Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents that sign up for the pass, and use the reusable food container at a dining hall at least one time.
Fall 2026
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Monday, Sep. 21–Wednesday, Sep. 23
During house study breaks
Banner Making
Points are awarded based on how well banners reflect shared house values, creative expression of house identity, and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the banner-making study break.
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Saturday, Sep. 26
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Commons Amphitheater Lawn
Commons Cup Kickoff: Volleyball Tournament
Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.
If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Communications Chair.
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Completed on or before Wednesday, Oct. 21
The Ingram Commons Houses
Service Project
Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents that participate in the service project during the study break.
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Tuesday, Oct. 27
6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center Rooms 233, 235 & 237
Speakeasy #1
Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents that register and attend the event.
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Wednesday, Nov. 4
6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center Rooms 233, 235 & 237
Speakeasy #2
Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents that register and attend the event.
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Tuesday, Dec. 8
6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center MPR 235/237
Trivia Tournament
Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.
If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Vice President (Engagement Chair).
Spring 2027
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Thursday, Jan. 28
6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center MPR 235/237
Trivia Tournament
Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.
If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Vice President (Engagement Chair).
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Monday, Feb. 22–Friday, Feb. 26
The Ingram Commons Houses
Service Week
Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents participating in service week, and the number of donations for the food drive and aluminum pull-tabs competition.
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TBD
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Elevate Your Inner Leader
Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents in attendance.
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TBD
TBD TBD
Networking Workshop
Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents in attendance.
Anchor Link
All Commons Cup events will be posted on The Ingram Commons Anchor Link page.