Future Friends IU Bloomington · Oct 28 – Oct 29, 2026 · Free for every student RSVP
The two-day plan

Students come for the line dancing, the pizza, the movie, the music.

They leave having done something much harder: met new people, opened up, and practiced showing up for each other.

October 28 – October 29, 2026
Indiana University Bloomington · multiple campus venues · free for every student
Step 01
Show up

Pick an activation, bring a friend or come solo. Everything is free.

Step 02
Connect

Movement, games, and music make talking to someone new the easy part.

Step 03
Open up

Honest conversations about pressure, money, confidence, and mental health.

Step 04
Carry it on

Leave with tools, resources, and people who have your back after the weekend.

See the activations & RSVP
Reserve your spot

Five free activations across two days

Every activation is free and open to all students, with campus wellness resources on site. Spots are limited — RSVP so we know to save you one.

Day One

Wednesday, October 28

Boots & Besties poster

Boots & Besties

Oct 28 · 1:30 PMBill Garrett FieldhouseOpen to all students

Country Night with acclaimed DJs and pro instructors leading high-energy line dancing, paired with raw talk about mental wellness.

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Social Club: Phone-Free Social

Oct 28 · 5:00 PMKanso @ Bridgewaters LoungeUp to 250 students

Phones locked away for music, games, prompt cards, and pizza — screen time traded for real time with new people.

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Common Denominator Screening

Oct 28 · 7:00 PMIU CinemaUp to 250 students

Episode 1: Noah Kahan. The Two Bridge docuseries with Noah Kahan and the late Gavin Creel, followed by a facilitated student discussion.

Day Two

Thursday, October 29

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FLOW Movement & Meditation

Oct 29 · 10:30 AMStudent Recreational Sports Center75–100 students

Breathwork, movement, and mindfulness with experienced instructors — a reset built for newbies and yogis alike. Merch and goodies available.

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Future Fund$ Trivia

Oct 29 · 3:00 PMIMU Alumni Hall50–100 students

Game-show-style trivia on budgeting, credit cards, and credit scores: financial stress, minus the intimidation. Win prizes while learning tips you can actually use.

Chelsea Cutler and Corey Harper at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, October 29
The Finale

Chelsea Cutler & Corey Harper

More than a concert — a community experience built for presence. A high-energy DJ set opens the night and asks students to put their phones away. Mental health advocate Kevin Hines delivers a message of hope and resilience. Then Chelsea Cutler, a Republic Records artist, and Corey Harper take the stage to sing, celebrate and connect.

Thursday, October 29 · 7:00 PM · Buskirk-Chumley Theater · Free for every student

RSVP for the concert
Campus wellness resources available throughout.