Programming Welcome Week

Ah, the second week of classes. So, you've finally settled into your new schedule, you have a good handle on your classes, and your ever-increasing stress level is beginning to taper off. It's the time where the rush of being back, whether you're a commuter or live in the dorms, is over, and you start begging for something interesting to happen.

But don't worry – Programming is here to help with all that. The student-run organization plans events and activities throughout the semester, and they've kicked it into overdrive for the second week of classes.

Programming's first event of the week is the The Newly Friends Game, a spinoff of the popular game show, "The Newlywed Game." Students will pair up in teams of two and guess what their partner will answer to basic-knowledge questions. The highest scoring contestants will win prizes and walk away with bragging rights. Students can have their pictures taken, and white boards will be given away with their pictures. The Newly Friends Game will take place on Tues., Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. in Gaige Auditorium, so be sure to check it out.

On Wed., Sept. 8, Programming will host "The Biggest Loser" on the Quad. During Free Period, an obstacle course activity will challenge participants to test how in shape they really are. Free pedometers will be given out to students as well as "Biggest Loser" books. The winning contestant will win a free gym membership. So, if you like obstacle courses, and have a few minutes to kill during Free Period, come on down and test your skills.

The third activity that Programming will be hosting is Minute to Win It, which is just like the popular game show on NBC. Students will compete in fun and quirky challenges. There will be many participants, so if you show up, be ready to compete at a night of laughs, fun and free food. Check out Minute to Win It on Wed., Sept. 8 in the Student Union Ballroom at 8 p.m.

Are you ready for a Foam Party on the Quad? I thought so. Programming will host Making the Band on Thurs., Sept. 9. The party will feature D.J. Joel J.P. Perez, who will be spinning your favorite tunes. The Foam Party will be a great way to wind down from your second week of classes, and be a great way to meet a few more people on campus. The party starts at 8 p.m. on the Quad, so make sure you check out Making the Band.

The second week of classes looks like it's going to be a fun week. Plus, each event will also have free food, so it will get you out of the Don. So, be sure to check out these events to spice up your week, and if you'd like, you can follow up on the latest Programming events on Facebook all semester.