UAA Winterfest is coming

UAA is getting ready for Winterfest. On Nov. 16 and 30, students, staff, and faculty gathered in the Lyla Richards Conference Room in person and via Zoom to talk. Zac Clark presided and ideas were presented,

Winterfest for 2023 will take place from Feb. 24 to March 4. What Homecoming is to fall, Winterfest is to the spring. Winterfest is a time to bring former Seawolves back to the pack on their old stomping grounds, for current Seawolves to have some fun outdoors, and commuting Seawolves to come to the campus, maybe bring their families along to some family events.
   
Events from previous years that the planners are confirming include the BANFF Film Festival on campus, and philanthropic events such as a “Giving Day” and fundraising competitions between departments. On Friday, February 24, there will be a culturefest facilitated by Student Activities from 6-8 pm in the Student Union.

Intramurals and Beyond will be having discounted tickets for Hilltop on Nov. 4.

There will be food donations to the UAA Food Pantry competitions, and on March 1, the UAA Food Pantry will be showing a movie, “Hungry to Learn,” a documentary putting a face on hunger, of college students who have to decide between paying tuition, housing, bills on time, or eating.  

There has been an indoor car show on campus in the auto building that might also come back as a joint venture with Anchorage Fur Rendezvous– known locally as Fur Rondy– is going to work with UAA for put the car show on, and there are discussions to have a UAA section for some of their events, such as the International Sled Dog Races.

Winterfest planners are talking to the Anchorage Curling Club about lessons for students, a self-care and self-advocacy booth, and a room with mindfulness meditation or yoga. They are considering hiring a snow sculpture artist.

All of this runs on volunteers, so reach out to your campus club, or contact the Winterfest planners. https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/news/winterfestplanning.cshtml

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