August 18, 2016

Welcomefest's two weeks of interactive student activities kick off fall semester

WSU News Services

  • Welcomefest – two weeks of fun, interactive events for new and returning students – kicks off the fall semester.
  • Activities include a beach party, pep rally, men walking a mile in high heels and glow paint party.
  • Go to www.wichita.edu/welcomefest for more event info.

New and returning Wichita State students will start the school year off with a variety of fun on-campus events during WSU’s annual Welcomefest, Aug. 20-Sept. 3.

Welcomefest’s wide-ranging slate of events include parties, carnivals, college-versus-college competitions, free food, movies, inflatables and games.

The events are designed to provide student involvement opportunities and help students make connections before the semester gets into full swing.

A full list of Welcomefest events is available at wichita.edu/welcomefest

Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash

Main events include:

Back to School Bash, 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, RSC Courtyard. Includes inflatables, food, live music, carnival games and prizes. Hosted by Student Involvement. 

Beach Party, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, RSC East Patio. WSU’s Student Activities Council hosts its annual Beach Party with a slip-n-slide and various water competitions.

Wu-Rah, 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Charles Koch Arena. Wu-Rah begins a new tradition with performances and interactive activities to learn more about WSU. The style event will include the chance for one lucky student to step up to the free throw, 3-point and half-court lines and take a shot at winning $250, $500 and a reserved parking spot. All attendees will get free food and a T-shirt. 

Walk a Mile

Walk a Mile

Clash of the Colleges, 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Cessna Stadium. Competition is fierce between academic colleges at this annual event. It includes inflatables, relay races, water balloons and team sports in a competitive environment.

Walk a Mile, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, RSC East Courtyard. Men walk a mile on campus in high heels while attendees learn about issues related to rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

Glow Paint Party, 9 p.m.-midnight, RSC East Courtyard. Once it gets dark, the glow party – complete with glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark paint and a live DJ – gets started.