By the time March rolls around, student affairs professionals are often running on fumes. Midterms loom, spring break is close, and engagement can be hard to sustain—for both students and staff.
But March isn’t just a month on the calendar. It’s a bridge: between winter and spring, stress and renewal, isolation and connection.
With intention, it can become one of the most meaningful programming moments of the year.
You might think it’s too late to talk about March programming—but the truth is, what you do now sets the tone for future semesters. March offers a quieter moment to experiment, re-engage, and rebuild student connection—especially for professionals working with limited resources or rebuilding institutional knowledge.
Let’s look at what’s possible when March becomes a strategic cornerstone, not just a filler month.
Celebrate resilience, leadership, and identity through more than just posters. Curate keynote speakers, interactive panels, and wellness workshops that honor the past while inspiring future trailblazers.
Metropolis Spotlight: Mitzi Sinnott delivers powerful, intersectional storytelling that stays with students.
Even if you can’t go full-color explosion, you can bring in South Asian artists, storytellers, or mindfulness leaders to host cultural dialogues, art sessions, or food experiences that educate while celebrating.
Cultural events don’t have to be expensive to be impactful.
Move beyond themed snacks—make it cultural. Live music, Celtic storytelling, or Irish-American speakers can deepen student understanding and enjoyment.
Metropolis Spotlight: RAZZVIO’s electrifying violin blends beautifully into festive settings.
Spring is a chance to pause, breathe, and reset. Offer meditation events, vision board workshops, or guided self-hypnosis to help students reframe stress and reconnect.
Metropolis Spotlight: Sailesh offers powerful self-hypnosis and mindfulness sessions—ideal for morning resets or decompression zones.
Build in proactive education around accessibility, mental health, and capacity building. These aren’t crisis-response topics—they're foundational to a thriving campus.
Metropolis Spotlight: Amanda Ralston and Matthew Shapiro lead evidence-based, inclusive workshops that students and staff remember.
Capitalize on natural energy—bracket games, talent shows, pop culture trivia nights.
Pro Tip: Use one performer for multiple formats. That magician or comedian? Have them host trivia or moderate a panel after their main act.
Metropolis Spotlight: Miss Uchawi and Nash Fung are exceptional emcees who keep students laughing and engaged across multiple touchpoints.
If there’s an eclipse, meteor shower, or even spring equinox—lean into it. Host a watch party with a wellness twist or invite a science speaker for a STEM-meets-mindfulness experience.
March is a great time for pre-graduation skills training.
Metropolis Spotlight: Peter Bielagus makes personal finance engaging and accessible—because staying in school often starts with understanding money.
Consider events that create connection, not clutter.
One 60-minute performance or workshop can:
If your office is facing turnover or burnout—or you're tasked with doing more with less—March is a great time to test new engagement models.
We can help.
Metropolis Management has 16+ years of experience booking vetted artists, speakers, and entertainers who understand your mission. From speaker support to emcee training, we work across student affairs—including wellness, DEIB programming, orientation, residence life, and campus activities.
Whether you need 1 act or 3 events in one booking, we’re ready to support your vision.
Students don’t always show up because something’s scheduled. They show up because something feels real. When they sense intention, belonging, and authenticity, they lean in.
March can be that moment of trust, reset, and connection.
Let’s build it.
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