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The Big Event

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):
TBE
Purpose:
Since its introduction in 1982, The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Each spring, tens of thousands of Texas A&M students come together to say "Thank You" to the residents of Bryan and College Station. For the past 37 years, Aggie students have participated in this annual event to show their appreciation to the surrounding community, completing service projects such as yard work, window washing, and painting for residents of the community. Although The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation, our message and our mission remains the same - to simply say "Thank You."

"Through service-oriented activities, The Big Event promotes campus and community unity as students come together for one day to express their gratitude for the support from the surrounding community."

The Big Event is a proud member of the Student Government Association at Texas A&M, and a recognized student organization of Texas A&M University.

This year The Big Event will be held on March 23rd, 2024!
Year Founded:
1982
Membership Dues:
fall - $25
Admits Members:
August-October
Meeting Locations:
Rudder, MSC, Zoom

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:
Tara Driskill
Public Contact E-mail Address:
tbedirector@aggienetwork.com
Public Contact Phone Number:
(979)-845-9618

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:
http://bigevent.tamu.edu
Organization E-mail Address:
tbedirector@aggienetwork.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:
General (No College)
Non-Academic Department:
Student Government Association

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:
300-1000
Membership policies:
  • Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
  • Our organization accepts graduate students as members
  • Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
Weekly time committment required of organization members:
3-5 Hours
Membership intake process:
Application/Interview

Events

Community Service Projects:
Once per semester
Fundraising Events:
Three or more times per semester
Speakers/Lectures:
Once per semester
On-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Off-Campus Social Events:
Three or more times per semester
Hosting Conferences:
Once per year
Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
Once per semester
New Member Orientation/Training:
Twice per semester
Events with Alcohol:
Once per year
In-State Travel:
Never
Domestic US Travel:
Never
International Travel:
Never