HAVING FUN: Friday, August 22
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A Maverick Tradition: March Through The Arch
FRIDAY AT A GLANCE
(Times and events are subject to change as plans are finalized)
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Maverick Shop (campus bookstore) hours
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
• Maverick Esports and Gaming Open Play, Wissink Hall 121
11:00 a.m.
• New Student Rally, Bresnan Arena in the Taylor Center
• March through the Arch immediately following the rally
• Otto Rec Center Opens
11:45 a.m.
• Backyard Bash, Bell Tower Square (rain site: Myers Field House)
Noon
• FREE Maverick Bullpen, CSU Lower Level
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Choose-a-Palooza (meet for prize giveaways at 3:00 p.m. in Otto Rec Center Gym)*
• Pick-A-Duck, Memorial Library
3:30 p.m.* (Immediately following Choose-a-Palooza)
• Prize Flight, Otto Rec Center Gym
3:00 p.m.
• Maverick Women's Soccer vs. St. Catherine, The Pitch
4:00 p.m.
• LGBT Cool Treats & Baked Sweets, CSU 194
• Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
6:30 p.m.
• Trivia Night with Gender & Sexuality Programs, CSU Ballroom South & Center sections
• Indoor Climbing Wall, Myers Field House
8:00 p.m.
• Starlite Serendipity Karaoke, Campus Amphitheater
8:00 p.m.
• Swing Dance, CSU North Ballroom
9:00 p.m.
• Star Gazing, Standeford Observatory
9:30 p.m.
• Stomper's Cinema: Lilo & Stitch, CSU Ostrander Auditorium
10:00 p.m. to Midnight
• Free Open Ice Skating, All Seasons Arena
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Maverick Esports and Gaming Open Play, Wissink Hall 121
Interested in gaming? Play League of Legends, Call of Duty, Rocket League, SMASH, and more! Join Maverick Esports varsity players and other campus gamers for an open play event and meet & greet at the impressive Esports Training Facility in Wissink Hall 121.
New Student Rally, Blakeslee Stadium
March through the Arch, Alumni Arch
Passing through the Alumni Arch is a tradition that marks your arrival and forever status as a Maverick. Join the Maverick Machine marching band as Stomper leads the procession from the New Student Rally to the Arch. (Transferred from the historic Old Main Annex on the former lower campus, the Arch is a symbol of the University’s history and a pathway for entering the campus as a new student and leaving as an alum).
Backyard Bash, Bell Tower Square
Join us for a giant cookout, yard games, t-shirt giveaway and live music by Fat City All Stars, one of southern Minnesota's hottest cover bands! Mingle with returning and new students alike, and university staff. This is the on-campus meal plan lunch option for Friday. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life and the CSU Serendipity Music Series.
FREE! Maverick Bullpen, Lower Level of the CSU
Enjoy bowling, billiards, video games and much more in the Maverick Bullpen! Bowling lanes and billiards tables will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Pick-A-Duck, Memorial Library
Play the Library's Pick-A-Duck game and pick up your tickets for Choose-a-Palooza at the Library's main entrance.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Choose-a-Palooza, campus-wide, concludes in Otto Rec Center Gym
You choose where to visit and which prizes you want to win! Earn prize drawing tickets by visiting different campus offices. There are $1000 worth of great prizes, including room amenities, movies, games, and more! Bring your signed tickets to the prize station in the Otto Rec Center Gym by 3:30 p.m. for the prize drawing. You will find goodies, more prizes, and giveaways at each stop. Pick up your Choose-a-Palooza map at the front desk of your on-campus residence community or at the Campus Hub. Don't miss your chance at great prizes! Sponsored by Residential Life.
3:00 p.m.
Maverick Women's Soccer vs. Catherine, The Pitch
3:30* p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prize Flight, (*Immediately following Choose-a-Palooza prize giveaways), Otto Rec Center Gym
Be one of the first 350 new students to stop by the CSU Office (CSU 220) during Choose-a-Palooza, 1:00–3:00 p.m., and receive a free balsa wood airplane. Assemble your plane, put your name on it, and immediately after Choose-a-palooza launch your plane from Otto Rec's upper-level track toward Maverick bullseyes on the gym floor. Closest to the targets win.
To participate:
• Must be a new student
• Must be present to win
Bring your MavCARD to claim your prize
Sponsored by the Centennial Student Union and partners.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LGBT Cool Treats & Baked Sweets!, LGBT Center (CSU 194)
Come in for a cool treat and meet the staff of the LGBT Center! Learn about our programs and how you can be involved and connected with the LGBTQ+ community on campus! Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the LGBT Center.
4:00 p.m.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
Fraternities and sororities at Minnesota State Mankato are about real friendships, real leadership, and real impact. Come to a student-led session and see what Fraternity & Sorority Life is actually like. No pressure, no commitment—just the chance to explore a vibrant part of campus life that’s been going strong for over 60 years.. www.maverickfsl.com
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Trivia Night with Gender & Sexuality Programs!, CSU Ballroom South & Center
Bring a team or get matched up when you arrive! GASP is proud to host pub-style trivia focused on healthy relationships, consent, and safer sex. Win prizes, enjoy snacks, and test your knowledge – while learning along the way!
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Indoor Climbing Wall, SE corner of Myers Field House
Join us at our indoor climbing facility and spend the evening reaching new heights! All you need is your MavCARD and we will provide all of the equipment for you to climb! Staff will be there to provide instruction for climbers new to the sport. Please wear comfortable clothing.
8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Starlite Serendipity Karaoke, Amphitheater (between CSU & Library)
Come join your weekly karaoke host, Max, as CSU Serendipity Karaoke offers singing under the stars! Look for us in the outdoor Mall Amphitheater. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll move to the Flex Programming Space (FPS) on the CSU Lower Level. Join us for weekly Thursday night Serendipity Karaoke in the Bullpen TV Lounge starting Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Swing Dance, CSU North Ballroom
Grab your dancing shoes and drop your inhibitions as you learn some new moves. Feel free to come with a partner or on your own. Lessons will be provided! Sponsored by the Swing Dance Club.
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Star Gazing, Standeford Observatory
Let your imagination soar as you ponder the mysteries of the universe. Check out our state-of-the-art telescopes and get a close-up look at our galaxy and beyond. Meet at the flag in front of the Centennial Student Union south entrance to be shuttled to the observatory. A shuttle will run continuously until 10:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Astronomy Department and Campus Recreation.
9:30 p.m.
Stomper's Cinema: Lilo & Stitch, CSU Ostrander Auditorium
Stomper’s Cinema is presented by the Student Events Team and movies are FREE with MavCARD. Concession combos start at $1.00! More show times are available at www.mnsu.edu/studenteventsteam.
10:00 p.m. to Midnight
Free Open Ice Skating, All Seasons Arena (1251 Monks Ave-2 blocks east of campus at the intersection of Monks Ave and Balcerzak Drive)
Come on over to ASA for some fun on the ice. Skates will be provided (bring your own, if you have them). Please bring your own socks.
