Springfest week to be packed full of events

April 1, 2009
By Brittney Meyer
Student Life Reporter

Shorts, light jackets, and rainy days mean spring is here and that can only mean one other thing-- Springfest!

Springfest is an annual tradition at UIS. Its commencement brings a week full of games, sports, competitions, and fun. This year it is being held from April 19-25. 22 teams have signed up to participate.

That week has the significance of also being the 12th annual Disability Awareness Week (DAW). Two events inspired by that theme will be offered for extra points during the week. Keep an eye out for when they will be announced. Activities during the week start with a captain’s meeting and conclude with prizes for teams who place first, second, and third, along with one prize for best sportsmanship.

Sunday the 19th: Meeting for all Captain’s at 6:00 p.m. in Lincoln Residence Hall great room.

Monday the 20th: Scavenger hunt at 9:30 in SLB gym
Tuesday the 21st: Trivia in the Public Affairs Center C/D from 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday the 22nd: Speaker Wendi Fox from 9:30-11:30 in the Student Life Building (SLB) gym.
Thursday the 23rd: Flag and Chant from 9:30-11:30 in SLB gym.
Friday the 24th: Dance from 9-midnight in SLB gym (open to everyone).
Saturday the 25th: Sport day and BBQ. Sports, including volleyball, flag football, ultimate Frisbee, kickball, mud tug-o-war, and dodge ball all around campus from 11-5. A barbeque will follow and be held in the Housing Commons parking lot.

The Springfest committee, along with two traditions coordinators helped plan all of these events. Stephanie Aimi, a co-traditions coordinator, says she had so much fun planning for Springfest and that the sports day is her favorite. “Everything should turn out great as long as it doesn’t rain,” stated Aimi.

For more information regarding Springfest or joining the Springfest committee for next year, attend one of the Springfest meetings, held every Monday at 2 p.m. in the Student Affairs Building, or call (217) 206-4SOC (4762).