Event Descriptions

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Traditional UPB Events

Welcome Week

During the first week of classes in the Fall semester, all students are welcomed to Walsh University with a week-long series of events. The events that take place during this week range from novelty events such as caricature artists or a photo booth to watching a drive-in movie on the campus lawn. Past Welcome Week festivities have found students enjoying comedians such as Alexandra McHale or magicians/illusionists such as Justin Kredible. You won't want to miss out on all the fun that Welcome Week has to offer this year!

Fall Family Weekend

Fall Family Weekend occurs annually and provides a great opportunity for students to bring their families to campus for a few days to enjoy all of the high quality programming that we have to offer. The weekend starts out on Friday evening with different activities that provide families with the chance to learn more about Walsh’s history and ends with a drive-in movie in beautiful Hoover Park. Saturday offers a lot of different activities for families to take advantage of such as the President’s Breakfast, Family Weekend Tailgate and Football game at Fawcett Stadium, and the Fall Festival at Hoover Park. Be sure to check out the phenomenal fireworks display after dark to end your perfect day of Walsh fun! Sunday morning offers the Pancakes on Parade Breakfast in the early morning followed by the opportunity to attend mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. We hope that you take advantage of spending your quality family time with us as a part of our Walsh University community.

Tailgates

Throughout the Walsh Cavalier Football Season, the University Programming Board along with other participating student organizations, sponsor a series of tailgates during home games played at Fawcett Stadium. Served hot off the grill, students can enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and refreshments; while listening to music and rallying up Cavalier spirit. Whether it by noise makers, face painting, or more, students can get pumped on getting loud and proud in the stands as they cheer on the football team to victory. Go Walsh!

Shape Sophomore Retreat

The Shape Sophomore Retreat is a two day leadership retreat that takes place in the fall semester at an off-campus location for students to take some time away from Walsh. The retreat is designed to launch students in to the next 3 years of their college experience. It has been determined that a student's sophomore year can be one of the most difficult for a couple reasons; the excitement of freshman year is over and a realization of what is ahead occurs. The retreat is intended to help "shape" each student's leadership potential. It is a great weekend to meet new people and learn more about yourself. Click Here to Visit the Shape Sophomore Retreat Website!

Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week has been a lasting tradition at Walsh University and it is a weeklong series of events to celebrate the University. Leading up to Homecoming weekend, students within each class nominate and then vote for class representatives to be placed on the Homecoming court. The entire student body then votes and chooses its King & Queen which is announced at the Homecoming Game. During the week of Homecoming there are a variety of events each day and these events change yearly. Some past events include a hypnotist, comedians, Vegas Night, Fear Factor, a variety of novelty events, and more. All these events lead up to the annual Homecoming Tailgate at the Homecoming game, sponsored by the University Programming Board and the Alumni Association.

Coffee House Artists

Featured each semester, this arrangement of performances changes from year to year. From country to R&B, students get the sensational taste of the different sounds of music. Feeling inspired and relaxed in this coffeehouse setting, those who take part in witnessing these spectacular performances from upcoming and rising artists are served complimentary snacks and Starbucks coffee.

Movie Series

The movie series is a recent addition to the lineup of events sponsored by UPB. Twice a month, students have the opportunity to enjoy a pre-released movie in the University’s Theater located in Towers II. Often accompanied with popcorn and other movie snacks, students can take a break from homework and studying to enjoy blockbuster favorites with friends right on campus.

Game Room Challenge

At the beginning of each semester, students have the chance to leave their legacy at Walsh University. Held in the game room, students sign up to compete in a bracket for either billiards or table tennis. The winners of these tournaments have their names engraved and displayed on the plaques as the “Reigning Champ” for either billiards or table tennis. Spectators and participants can also enjoy the welcoming social atmosphere with complementary pizza and refreshments, while listening to the latest tunes.

Cosmic Bowling

Sponsored each semester by the University Programming Board, students get a chance to venture off campus to a nearby alley and have some fun playing cosmic bowling. Cosmic bowling is limited to space and sign ups are available in the David Center Atrium a week before the schedule bowling date. Participating requires a small fee of $5 per person to play three games of cosmic bowling. There is no doubt about it, our students here at Walsh like a change in scenery and it is nice to get off campus once and awhile for some fun.

Bingo

At Walsh, we do nothing but the real deal. Using the state-of-the-art bingo machine, the University Programming Board gives you the experience of being in a true bingo hall. Enjoy playing with fellow friends, eat great snacks, and win great prizes all at the same time. B-I-N-G-O!

Ice Skating

Stay warm and bundle up because it’s time to hit the ice. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and 2 hours of ice time as UPB sponsors ice skating at Center Ice Sports Complex. Who Ice Skates you say? How about 300 students each semester! You won’t want to miss it!

Welcome Back Week

We did it once and will do it again as we welcome back students for the spring semester with another jam packed week of events. Ranging from novelty items, musicians, comedians, and more; students have the opportunity to reunite with friends and catch up from winter break with some fun.

Discover...Freshman Retreat

Held each Spring semester, the Freshman Retreat is an opportunity for first year students to take a weekend away from the University to learn more about themselves and to bond with their peers. Around 60 students participate in this retreat which is facilitated by other Walsh students and staff.

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Lil Sib's Weekend

Have younger siblings? cousins? friends? Lil Sib's Weekend provides a great opportunity for them to visit the campus and enjoy some quality time with the Walshee. From music performances to scavenger hunts to face painting, it is guaranteed that there is something to please siblings of all ages. Click Here to Go to the Lil Sibs Weekend website!

WalshFest

To celebrate a great year, WalshFest occurs once each spring semester and the events change each year but you can be certain it will be big! Perhaps the biggest weekend out of the year WalshFest has included an indoor carnival, cover bands, Live Band Karaoke, and much more.

Spring Formal

One of the most popular events of the entire year, the Spring Formal has always had great reviews. Held annually at the McKinnely Grand Hotel, students enjoy an elegant semi-formal dance of an enchanted evening out on the town. Starting with a formal dinner, the night evolves as students make their way to the dance floor and get their groove on to the latest music.