The fourth annual β€œPre-Tailgate Rally” welcomed students to the fall semester and provided a festive setting for students to interact with staff from 15 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ support offices. Students had the opportunity to discuss programs and services with campus representatives and learn ways to stay connected and be involved at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½. A total of 149 students participated in the 2011 Pre-Tailgate Rally, representing an 8 percent increase from last year’s event.Β 

The Pre-Tailgate Rally was themed to get students excited for the start of the football season and build campus spirit with the playing of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ fight song and having a special appearance from Knightro. The students enjoyed interactive games, refreshments, many prizes, plus 1,000 LINK points for freshmen students.

One student commented, β€œThis was a very fun event – and I learned about a lot of programs that I wasn’t aware of – thanks for having this program.”

The event was held on September 1 at the Tower III residence hall lobby and was hosted by the Sophomore and Second Year Center, in collaboration with Burnett Honors College and Housing and Residence Life.

SSYC is a department in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.