The following is a list of major
events that the Office of Student Activities assists with that are held
annually. There are many more events that take place during the year
that are too numerous to list. Check out the online Campus Calendar for
more information.
Southern California Highlights Bus Trips-Student
Activities along with the Office of Residential Life, sponsors
transportation once a month to various locations in Southern California.
Click here to see the Bus Trips
planned for Fall 2006. Call the Office of Student Activities at
x4986 to reserve your spot! Space can be limited. (Some trips may
require you to purchase your own tickets)
Activities Fair and All Campus BBQ-On the first day of classes in the Fall, all clubs, organizations, and
societies set up a booth to advertise their organization to Whittier
students. All students are encouraged to be involved on campus and this
event enables them to see what organizations are available to join. In
addition, there is live music and food.
Homecoming (Whittier Weekend)-Program
Board, along with the Office of Student Activities, and Alumni
Relations, sponsor the Homecoming activities. The Homecoming Dance, the
Bonfire, the half-time show, the post-game carnival, and nominations for
Homecoming Court are all annual events held during Homecoming week.
Show your POET spirit and support Whittier’s Homecoming festivities!
Sportsfest-One
of the largest events on campus where students compete in various events
(like in the Olympics). Events range from volleyball to backgammon to
swimming to giant twister. There is also a service component to the
competition, which includes the annual Blood Drive. Teams are formed to
represent different residential areas of campus, as well as off-campus
and Aspect. Besides being competitive, Sportsfest is fun! Sportsfest
takes place in the fall semester for a duration of three days. Download
the 2005 playbook here.
Casino Night-This
annual event is sponsored by The Club Staff and held during Janterm. All
students are invited to come and try their hand at BlackJack, Craps, and
Roulette. Win prizes (not money) and even a trip to Las Vegas!
Luminarias-In
the spring semester Program Board coordinates this event for all
students. The event is a Whittier's Spring formal dance and dinner.
The event has been held in various locations such as the Disneyland
Hotel, the Queen Mary and at the Hyatt Regency at Huntington Beach.
Tickets are sold in the C.I. Hallway and the Mailroom prior to the
event.
Spring Festival-This
event is held at the end of Spring semester and sponsored by Program
Board. Participate in carnival games and contests, play on inflatables,
listen to live music, and eat free food!
Spring Sing-This
event is a chance for student groups to compete against one another for
prize money in lip sync, dance, and live singing categories. It is held
in the Harris Amphitheater and everyone is invited to come and watch
their friends show their stuff.
(STAR) Student Awards
Recognition Banquet-This
awards banquet is to honor those students that have shown leadership and
exceptional dedication to Whittier College through participation in
clubs, societies, and organizations on campus. The event takes place in
late Spring semester after all active clubs and organizations nominate
those they feel should receive the award. |
