RecFest

Tuesday, August 20, 6-8 p.m. Heskett Center Gymnasium 

The official blurb for this event features suspicious phrases like “good health” and “well-being.” Given its location, I fear exercise might feature prominently in the itinerary. Be warned. 

Beach Party 

Wednesday, August 21, 7-9 p.m. Heskett Center Pool Patio 

A fun party at one of Kansas’ many well-known beaches. Sounds plausible. 

RSC Unplugged featuring Miguel Antonio

Wednesday, August 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSC Starbucks

The inaugural session of this weekly WSU staple is a great introduction to campus life for first year students, and a welcome respite from the hectic first week pace. 

Shocker Resource Fair

Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Shocker Hall Plaza

This event is a must see if you’re looking to be involved on campus. Yes, it is a tabling event. Yawn. But it is also a one stop shop for student organizations, and to sweeten the pot, there is a prize drawing for attendees who visit 10 or more tables. 

Foam Drop Dance Party 

Thursday, August 22, 9 p.m.-12:00 a.m. RSC East Courtyard

The Foam Drop Dance Party is a rite of passage for WSU introverts. As a freshman, I spent a self-conscious evening struggling unsuccessfully to make physical contact with a bubble. You won’t want to miss out on this one. Jokes aside, go for the company, not the bubbles. 

College of Fine Arts Root Beer Blast

Thursday, August 22, 4:30 p.m. McKnight Plaza

This event features root beer, ice cream and the combination of the two. I must say it is aptly named. If you like root beer there are admittedly worse things you could do with your time. 

Escape Room

Thursday, August 22, 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Ablah Library Room 125

Apparently people love escape rooms. Personally, I already feel trapped. But if you desire some additional confinement, visit Ablah this Thursday. 

Clash of the Colleges 

Friday, August 23, 4 p.m. Cessna Stadium

Oh, the crushing obligation of Clash. This event cannot be ignored. If you are a STEM major with an irrepressible proclivity for screaming, you’ll have a blast.

Black Student Union Welcome Cookout 

Saturday, August 24, 6 p.m. Chisholm Creek Park

Don’t miss your chance to meet some of the most active student organizations on campus. If you care about social justice and like cookouts, this is a no-brainer.