The Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) is a student programming board that offers a variety of engaging and innovative events that promote student participation and a sense of belonging within the UTD Community to enhance student life.

2023 SUAAB Promo

A collection of scenes from SUAAB events

Our History

The Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) was founded in 1979.

Our Mission

SUAAB is dedicated to providing innovative and traditional, social, and educational programs for the UTD community.

Our Vision & Values

SUAAB seeks to build student leaders who will develop a programming board that is recognized and respected on campus, in the region, and across the nation.

SUAAB and MT values: Innovation, Inclusion, Creativity, Adaptability, Diversity, Immersion, Community, and Accessibility.  

Our Team

12 SUAAB Fall 2023 members posing for a team photo.

The SUAAB Executive Board has a team of 2 staff and 10 students who design, coordinate, and execute small and large-scale programs, while learning skills necessary to be efficient and effective leaders.

Want to get involved?

Join our committee!

Are you interested in event planning? Want to be behind the scenes?

Volunteer for an event!

We post all volunteer opportunities on our UTD Engage account.

Our Events

Events we plan:

  • Speakers, comedians, poetry events and other programs that highlight contemporary voices.
  • Magicians, hypnotists, novelty acts and other unique performers or activities.
  • Programming that reflects the spirit and values of UT Dallas and highlights university-wide events such as Comet-Con and the concert portion of the Homecoming HomeFest.
  • Music experiences such as concerts and dance parties.

OnCampusText

Text UTDSUAAB to 71444. We will have reminders about all of our events, host fun giveaways, send polls for you to give us feedback, and so much more. Join today!

OUR MAJOR EVENTS

SPRINGAPALOOZA

Springapalooza is an annual Spring celebration. Stay tuned for our 2024 dates April 16 – 19!


Comet-Con

Comet-Con is our a Comic-Con spinoff for UT Dallas students. At this event, we embrace all aspects focused on comic books and related forms of pop culture entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and video games. We have historically held a student artist alley, speakers and voice actors, a cosplay competition, and more!

Spring 2024 date March 28th. Details can be found on our Comet-Con website.


HomeFest

Homecoming concert festival October 2024 TBA.