February 13, 2008

Spring Fling 2008 set for May 21

Spring Fling 2008, the annual appreciation event for faculty and staff, is scheduled for May 21 in and around the Recreational Sports Center.

Faculty, staff, retirees and graduate student staff are invited to join in the activities, which will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The day of food and fun will include many traditional favorites: lunch (with a vegetarian option), fitness walk, classic vehicle show, and free play activities at the RSC.
In addition, sand volleyball will return, and there will yard games such as corn hole, hillbilly golf, washers and horse shoes. Registration for volleyball and yard games will be the day of the event.

Golf also is on the activity list. Tee times will be available at the Ackerman Hills course only.

Registration forms for events that require advance registration will be mailed to faculty and staff in late March.

The activity list this year also includes a chance to donate blood at the Indiana Bloodmobile, which will be parked outside the RSC, and an opportunity to contribute to the Food Finders Food Bank. Also, the Lafayette Fun Squares will offer square dancing -- you can watch or dance along.
The face-off trivia contest also will return.

Watch the mail in March and April for more information about all the Spring Fling activities.

Volunteers needed

Faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer for an hour or so during Spring Fling 2008. Opportunities for volunteering include helping in the food line, helping serve popcorn, assisting with setup and/or cleanup.

Those who volunteer for Spring Fling get additional chances to win door prizes, which include gift cards and merchandise.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call Carrie Hanson at 494-7397.