The fourth annual βPre-Tailgate Rallyβ 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 yearβs 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, βThis was a very fun event β and I learned about a lot of programs that I wasnβt aware of β thanks for having this program.β
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.