{"id":374991,"date":"2026-07-16T03:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374991\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T03:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T03:13:08","slug":"excel-campus-activities-brings-free-summer-events-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/374991\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCEL Campus Activities brings free summer events | News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Illustration by Ryleigh Hood <\/a><\/p>\n

EXCEL Campus Activities is hosting EXCEL Summer Takeovers 2026 through Aug. 13, allowing students to experience free live performing arts and museums around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. <\/p>\n

Elizabeth Gonzales, president of EXCEL Campus Activities, said the program is an opportunity for students to go to experiences they may not have the money or transportation to go to. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re just trying to be really accommodating of everyone and give them experiences they might not otherwise have,\u201d Gonzales said. <\/p>\n

In the fall and spring semesters, the organization hosts Mavs On The Town, a similar program to give students off-campus experiences, and Gonzales said they wanted to bring that for the summer semester students. <\/p>\n

Gonzales said one of the organization\u2019s biggest goals is to create a sense of belonging with students. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese takeovers creates a space for people to get to know each other and create those connections and community on campus,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n

According to Gonzales, EXCEL will provide transportation to the free experiences and some even include a meal. <\/p>\n

Current and recently graduated UTA students, faculty and staff can sign up for the event through the EXCEL Summer Takeovers 2026 form<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Participants must ride in the provided transportation. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations are available to travel on the charter bus through the form. <\/p>\n

Attendees can rank the events they would like to attend, and they will try to take students to their top choice and more if available, Gonzales said. <\/p>\n

Upcoming events include:<\/p>\n

Watching \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d<\/p>\n

Event goers can watch Christopher Nolan\u2019s \u201cThe Odyssey\u201d with a meal included at 2 p.m. Saturday at Studio Movie Grill. <\/p>\n

Visiting Andretti Indoor Karting & Games<\/p>\n

Attendees can go kart, bowl, play laser tag and enjoy an included meal at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. <\/p>\n

AT&T Stadium tour<\/p>\n

Participants will receive a tour of the stadium at 1 p.m. Aug. 3. <\/p>\n

Watching \u201cSpider-Man: Brand New Day\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants can watch the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a meal included at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 in Studio Movie Grill. <\/p>\n

Spend a day at Six Flags Over Texas<\/p>\n

Attendees can spend a few hours at the amusement park from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 7. <\/p>\n

Visiting Cidercade<\/p>\n

EXCEL will take over Cidercade Arlington from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13. The venue includes different arcade games. <\/p>\n

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