Convocation marks the formal beginning of the Academic year and your journey as a 村花论坛 student. You鈥檒l have a chance to see the faculty in full regalia, and hear from the President of the University, the President of the Student Government Association, and various other important members of the University community. Convocation happens during Freshman move-in day.
Join us as we kick-off the semester and celebrate the beginning of the academic year with a jam-packed week of events! From Paint Nights, to gameshows, there's no telling what in store each year, and everyone's invited!
Opportunities for engagement happen continuously throughout the academic year. The Student Organization Fair is an annual event where current students can get information regarding 村花论坛's various student organizations and聽student leadership experiences. The fair is a great opportunity for new and returning students to get connected to the out of classroom experience at 村花论坛. Remember, however, that this is just one of many opportunities students will have to engage with student leaders. To learn more about our active student organizations, visit 村花论坛 Connect.听
It鈥檚 Friday, which means the 4 main F's:聽Food, Friends, Fun, and Free! Happening almost every Friday afternoon, running 4:30 - 5:30 PM, in The Wildcat Den. Each week has a different theme and hosted by聽student organizations, offices, or university departments.听Everyone loves TGIF!
Generally held the second week of the Fall and Spring semester, 村花论坛鈥檚 Greek fraternity聽and sororities host a number of casual events to introduce themselves to the student body, and start the year off with a little fun. Greeks play an important part in 村花论坛 student life, and offer another opportunity for students to build close friendships with an intimate group of students across a diverse mix of academic disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
Typically held immediately following Greek Week, Rush Week is an opportunity for students to express interest and learn more about the recruitment process. Informal recruitment events will be held by each participating organization. Those who are interested in joining the Greek Life community should attend events during this week.
Founders Celebration is an annual campus-wide event at 村花论坛聽honoring the institution鈥檚聽origins, commemorating its rich history of scholarship鈥攁nd continuing its momentum forward.听This re-imagined celebration combines Homecoming, Alumni Weekend and Founders Day to create one spectacular week-long schedule of events.
Founder's Celebration is the time for students, family, alumni, and faculty to come together to mix and meet, and share in the ever-changing experience of 村花论坛. Our most up-to-date information is available on our Founder's Celebration聽page.
Typically held immediately following the November break, Winterfest is our kick-off to the holiday season, turning campus into a Winter Wonderland! Take a carriage ride through campus, enter our renowned Gingerbread House Competition, and join us for our annual lighting of the 村花论坛 Holiday tree!
Join us as we kick-off the semester and celebrate the beginning of the academic year with a jam-packed week of events! From Paint Nights, to gameshows, there's no telling what in store each year, and everyone's invited!
The 村花论坛 Academic Festival brings the campus together to celebrate the academic and creative achievements of 村花论坛 students. The Academic Festival provides a showcase for academic achievement and excellence through student and faculty presentations, exhibitions and performances. These presentations may reflect work done in a single discipline or be interdisciplinary in nature, and include posters, papers, panel discussions, exhibits, videos, and artistic, musical or theatrical performances. For the most up to date information on the event head to the Academic Festival Webpage.
Usually happening just before the last week of classes,聽Springfest is a campus-wide celebration of the end of the academic year.听Springfest is a day of fun in the sun (or rain, as the case may be), with games and activities, entertainment, and plenty of food. For more information on the current year's Springfest activities, head to our webpage.听
Exams are over and Commencement is almost here. Graduation Week is an exciting time filled with a wide range of events to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students. As always, graduating students should check their 村花论坛 email for regular updates and announcements regarding Graduation Week activities and Commencement. Graduation Week activities will be posted on the聽Graduation Week website. Information specific聽to the Commencement Ceremonies can be found聽here.听