HAVING FUN: Friday, August 22

A Maverick Tradition: March Through The Arch

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FRIDAY AT A GLANCE

(Times and events are subject to change as plans are finalized)

7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Maverick Shop (campus bookstore) hours

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

1:30 p.m.
• Choose-a-Palooza (meet for prize giveaways at 3:30 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

4:00 p.m.
• LGBT Cool Treats & Baked Sweets, CSU 194
• Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201

7:00 p.m.
• Women's Center Programming, TBD, CSU Ostrander Auditorium
• Indoor Climbing Wall, Myers Field House

7:30 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: Zombieland, CSU Ostrander Auditorium

10:00 p.m. to Midnight
• Free Open Ice Skating, All Seasons Arena

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1:30 to 3:30 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.

1:30 to 3:30  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. 

3:30* p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Prize Flight, (*Immediately following Choose-a-Palooza prize giveaways), Otto Rec Center Gym
The first 350 NEW students to stop by the Centennial Student Union Office in CSU 220 during Choose-a-Palooza (1:30-3:30 p.m.) receive a balsa wood airplane. Assemble your plane and bring it to the Choose-a-Palooza giveaway program at 3:30 p.m. in the Otto Rec Center Gym. Immediately following Choose-a-Palooza, join a group launching their planes from the upper level running track toward small Maverick “bullseye” targets on the gym floor below. The closest planes to the target win. YOU MUST BE A NEW STUDENT and YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Winners will be announced after distances are measured. Bring your MavCARD to claim your prize. Sponsored by the Centennial Student Union and its 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
Have you wondered what fraternities and sororities are really like? They are a lot different from what you see in movies and on tv. Join us for a student-led session that will fill you in on the basics of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Minnesota State Mankato. These organizations have been a vibrant part of campus life for more than 60 years. This is a no-pressure, no-obligation opportunity to learn more and possibly decide if joining one of our fraternities or sororities may be for you. www.maverickfsl.com

7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Evening Infotainment Programming (TBD), CSU Ostrander Auditorium
Led by the LGBT Center, Violence Awareness and Response Program, and the Women’s Center. 

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.  

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Starlite Serendipity Karaoke, Amphitheater (between CSU & Library)
Come join your 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: TBD, 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. 

 

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