20th Artistic Creation Contest Casa del Alumno

The 20th Edition of the Artistic Creation Contest is here!

Are you a UPV student passionate about art?

As every year, the Student Recreation Center wants to recognize and make visible the creativity of the UPV students. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the 18th Art Creation Contest. You can win different cash prizes, both in the physical work category and in the digital work category.

All the information you need to submit your proposal can be found below:

 Conscious and Sustainable Fashion: A Morning of Shared Reflection at the UPV

On Friday, May 9, the “Conscious and Sustainable Fashion: A Coffee for Reflection” session was held at the Ximo Mora Room in the Student Recreation Centre. This participatory event, promoted by the UPV’s Office of the Vice-Rector for Art, Science, Technology and Society as part of the 2025 P_CC call, invited the university community to reflect on fashion consumption habits and their social and environmental impact.

The morning session (9:00 to 12:00) featured brief talks and interactive group dynamics, fostering open dialogue and shared learning. Speakers included experts such as Beatriz García Ortega, Javier Galán García, Rosario Perelló Marín, Conrado Carrascosa López, and Ciaran Armstrong.

The event provided a warm, reflective space over coffee, reinforcing UPV’s commitment to sustainability and more responsible models of production and consumption.

 

The “Unissued Diplomas” exhibition arrives at Casa del Alumno

Since March 25 till April 4, Casa del Alumno has been hosting the Unissued Diplomas exhibition, an initiative that honors Ukrainian students who will never graduate due to the war. The exhibition highlights the stories of 40 young people whose lives were taken by the Russian invasion, emphasizing the heavy toll Ukraine pays daily in its fight for freedom.

This exhibition has traveled to institutions worldwide since its creation in 2023, aiming to keep the memory of these students alive and raise awareness of the war’s impact on education.

Tradition and Celebration: Mascletà and Fallas Queens’ Parade

The spirit of Fallas was felt strongly on March 10, 2025, around the Student House. At 2:00 PM, a spectacular mascletà (a traditional Valencian firecracker show) was held, gathering dozens of students and university community members. The thunderous sound of fireworks filled the air, marking the beginning of a day full of tradition.

After the pyrotechnic display, the university’s Fallas Queens paraded through the campus, accompanied by the rector’s team, including several vice-rectors, as well as representatives of the Student Council. The parade, which passed through the Palm Walk and the Central Plaza, delighted attendees with traditional music and the vibrant spirit of Fallas.

This event, organized in collaboration with the university’s Fallas community, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to Valencian culture and traditions.

💌✨ Valentine’s Day at CALUM ✨💌

This February 14th, the Student Council organized a sweet celebration of love and friendship at CALUM’s selfie point. From 12:00 to 14:00, students and visitors had the chance to write a special note and take a chocolate treat.

📍 Location: CALUM selfie point
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 14:00 h

The initiative was a great success, filling the space with heartfelt messages and smiles. 💕 Thank you all for joining and sharing the Valentine’s spirit! 💌🍫✨

46th Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution

From the Student Recreation Center, we join the commemorative events of the 46th Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution.

46 years ago, on December 6, 1978, the Constitution was born as a symbol of equality and freedom, laying the foundations for building the Spain we are today: a modern, diverse, and pluralistic country.

The Constitution belongs to everyone and is for everyone. It is essential that the entire citizenry, especially the younger generation, knows, appreciates, and feels the Constitution as a text that belongs to all generations.

You can find more information here.

 

19th Artistic Creation Contest Casa del Alumno

The 19th Edition of the Artistic Creation Contest is here!

Are you a UPV student passionate about art?

As every year, the Student Recreation Center wants to recognize and make visible the creativity of the UPV students. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the 18th Art Creation Contest. You can win different cash prizes, both in the physical work category and in the digital work category.

All the information you need to submit your proposal can be found below:

Halloween in the Student Recreation Center

From October 30th to November 3rd, the Student House will be decorated for Halloween.

Stop by to see the decorations!

Record an audio with the phrases “dulce o truco” “truco o trato” “dulce o travesura” “truco o trueque” “treta o trato” “trick-or-treat” “farce ou friandise” “des bonbons ou des coups de bâton” “paga o plora” and send the audio to the Instagram of the UPV Student Recreation Center. You can collect your sweets at the Help Desk on the ground floor of the building.

Don’t miss out!