SpringFest returns next week with free food, events and a concert. The three-day event is scheduled to run April 17-19.
SpringFest is an annual campus event dedicated to celebrating the spring season as well as campus spirit. The Activities Programming Board plans the event and is advised by the Center for Campus Life.
Each event hosted by the Center for Campus Life will feature SpringFest-themed T-shirts. To receive a T-shirt, students must present their student IDs and request their desired size. T-shirts are limited to one per student and will only be available while supplies last.
The full list of events includes:
SpringFest Field Day – April 17
From 3-6 p.m. on The Quad, this event will feature a mechanical bull, mini golf, yard games, a free airbrushed license plate or hat and a cash cube that will give students the opportunity to win prizes. The prizes include candy, fidget toys, slimes and Squishmallows.
Pott College Student Advisory Board Carnival – April 18
Hosted by the Pott College Student Advisory Board from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on The Quad, this event will feature carnival food, lawn games and various student organizations from the Pott College that will be tabling with interactive activities.
DIY Flower Bouquets with APB – April 18
Hosted by the Activities Planning Board from 5-7 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge, this event will allow students to create and take home flower banquets.
Silent Disco – April 18
From 8-11 p.m. in the Griffin Center across from Reflection Lake, this event is a silent disco, an event where the music is listened to on wireless headphones. The event will include refreshments and snacks.
AsianFest – April 19
Hosted by the Asian Student Union, the South Asian Student Association, the Japanese Club and the K-Pop Dance Club from 2-5 p.m. in Rice Plaza, this event will celebrate Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi-American month. AsianFest will feature performances, free food, crafts, giveaways and Holi.
SpringFest Concert – April 19
Hosted by the Center for Campus Life in the Screaming Eagles Arena, doors will open at 6 p.m., the opener will begin at 7 p.m., and the headliner will begin at 8 p.m. The concert will only be open to students and will serve water and sodas.
The concert will feature two performances, opening with alternative rapper Kuf Knotz and classically trained harpist, pianist and vocalist Christine Elise and closing with headliner pop-rap artist Paul Russell.
Students have the opportunity to meet the performing artists at a meet-and-greet by following Center for Campus Life’s social media and liking, sharing and commenting on the post for the drawing. They will draw winners at noon April 18.
