MAKING FRIENDS: Saturday, August 23

a group of people sitting at tables in a large room with a stage and lights

Galactic Bingo traditionally draws more than 2500 new and returning students as Minnesota's largest participation bingo game.

SATURDAY AT A GLANCE

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

10:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Maverick Shop (campus bookstore) Hours
10:00 a.m.
• RHA Volleyball Tournament, Res Life Volleyball Courts
• Maverick Esports and Gaming Open Play, Wissink Hall 121
11:00 a.m.
• Otto Rec Center Opens
Noon
• CSU Maverick Bullpen Opens - FREE Bowling & Billiards! CSU Lower Level
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
1:00 p.m.
• Intramural Sports Bag & Spikeball, near the University Dining Center
• Maverick Esports and Gaming Open Tryouts, 121 Wissink Hall
4:00 p.m.
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
5:00 p.m.
• Student Events Team Social, Campus Fountain
8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. (two sessions; attend based on your res hall)
• Galactic Bingo, Myers Field House
9:30 p.m.
• Stomper's Cinema: Lilo & Stitch, CSU Ostrander Auditorium

SEE FULL LISTINGS BELOW

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Maverick Shop Hours CSU Main Level
Get your Maverick gear or buy new, used, rent or digital textbook at your campus bookstore.

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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.

10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
RHA Volleyball Tournament featuring Fraternity & Sorority Life, Residential Life Volleyball Courts
Gather members of your residence community to cheer on your team at the annual Resident Hall Association (RHA) Volleyball Tournament featuring members from Fraternity & Sorority Life!  Each community (apartment or floor) will compete for coveted t-shirts, and yearlong bragging rights. See your Community Advisor for bracket information. The team with the most spirit wins t-shirts as well! Health Education will provide sunscreen.

11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.        
Open Rec, Otto Recreation Center
Come check out and work out in your rec center where you can shoot baskets, play volleyball, swim, lift weights, walk, jog, use the fitness machines and lots more!

Noon to Midnight   
FREE! Maverick Bullpen, CSU Lower Level
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.

Noon
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
Friendship. Service Purpose. Fraternities and sororities at Minnesota State Mankato offer more than a social circle—they offer a chance to be part of something bigger. Whether it’s volunteering in the community or raising funds through Mavathon for the regional children’s hospital, these organizations lead with heart. Join us for a student-led session to explore how you can build lifelong friendships while making a lasting impact.. www.maverickfsl.com

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Intramural Sports Bags & Spikeball adjacent to RHA Volleyball Tournament by the University Dining Center
Stop by the Intramural Sports Bag Toss & Spikeball area to play against other students at America’s favorite backyard games! Our staff will also be there to answer your questions on how to sign-up teams and what sports are offered for the upcoming Intramural Sports season! Sponsored by Campus Recreation

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maverick Esports & Gaming Open Tryouts, Wissink Hall 121
Interested in trying out for Varsity Esports? Come join us for open tryouts to earn your spot on one of our 11 supported titles. Varsity players receive complimentary access to our facility, jerseys, merchandise, and travel opportunities! (Tryouts are also Sunday from 1-5 p.m.)

4:00 p.m.
Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Session, CSU 201
Fraternities and sororities at Minnesota State Mankato are built on friendship, service, and shared purpose. Join a student-led session to explore how these organizations give back—and how they might become your home away from home. See why fraternities and sororities have been a part of Minnesota State Mankato student life for more than 60 years. Comme meet the community that could change your college experience.

5:00 p.m.
Student Events Team Social, Meet at the Campus Fountain
Concerts! Bingos! Homecoming! And MORE! Get to know the students behind it all! The Student Events Team runs and plans major events on campus, and we want to get to know YOU! Come by to meet the team, get some free snacks and get into Galactic Bingo early!

8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. (See session admission information below)
Galactic Bingo, Myers Field House
Two sessions of Minnesota's Largest Bingo Game! AMAZING prizes and great fun! Over $1000 in prizes. A $300 grand prize presented by *Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (*Affinity Plus members receive a second sheet of bingo cards for each game). Enjoy FREE food and an awesome DJ blacklight BINGO party with your friends! Presented by the Student Events Team and Fraternity & Sorority Life.

8:00 P.M. SESSION:
RESIDENT HALLS : McElroy and Preska
OFF-CAMPUS: Reserve your ticket at www.mnsuevents.com. Available for online reservation at 10 a.m. day of the event.

10:00 P.M. SESSION:
RESIDENCE HALLS: Crawford, Julia Sears, Stadium Heights
OFF-CAMPUS: Reserve your ticket at www.mnsuevents.com. Available for online reservation at 10 a.m. day of event.

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.