Campus Traditions
Act, Speak, Build Week!! – The University of Findlay’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity (student organization), every spring hosts a week of activities that promotes awareness and education regarding poverty, homelessness, and hunger. A popular part of this week of programming is “Box City.” Students, faculty, and staff are provided the opportunity to build a city out of boxes and spend a night in them.
“A Night Among the Stars” – This event is annually hosted in the spring through the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development. Faculty, staff, student organizations, and residence life are provided the opportunity to nominate students and student organizations for multiple awards. A committee reviews the nominations and determines the results. The results are kept confidential until the night of the awards ceremony where recipients are publicly acknowledged. The awards focus on honoring students, student organizations, and faculty/staff organization and interest group advisers who have distinguished themselves through citizenship, community service, leadership, service learning, and team building.
Black History Month – Each February, a variety of activities and programs are sponsored by the Black Student Union and the Office of Intercultural Student Services to educate and inform the University community about African-American culture.
Campus Program Board Entertainment Series – This is a nationally award-winning series operated by a dedicated group of volunteer student leaders who commit themselves to providing quality entertainment for the University campus with a focus on diverse “edutainment.” The series takes place during each academic semester. All full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students are eligible and invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded during programs offered within the series.
Diversity Month – Every October is designated “Diversity Month.” The Offices of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development, Intercultural Student Services, Disability Services, and the Campus Program Board collaborate and coordinate the month’s events. The programs are organized to focus on topics, lectures, and performing arts that encourage faculty, staff, students, and community to come together for dialogue and exposure to experiences through programming.
Fall Leadership Retreat – All enrolled University students are invited to participate in the fall leadership retreat at no charge. The retreat is hosted off-site and provides opportunities for students to network, cultivate leadership skills, brainstorm, and enjoy a break from the regular college routine while building their portfolios and/or résumés. Pre-registration is required through the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development (AMU 8A). Contact information: 419-434-4606 or studentactivities@findlay.edu.
Greek Week – All fraternities and sororities on campus unite to sponsor a week of fun activities with the focus being to promote Greek life on campus.
Homecoming/Fall Family Weekend – Every fall the University hosts “Homecoming/Fall Family Weekend.” This weekend truly embodies a celebration that will bring together the University’s alumni, current students, parents, donors, and friends to remember its past and look to the future and for families to visit for a weekend of fun. For information regarding this annual event, individuals may contact The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents, and Friends: 419-434-5687.
International Night – International students display different customs, foods, and entertainment during International Night. The Offices of International Admissions and Services and Intercultural Student Services work with the current student population, numerous faculty, staff, and community organizations to produce this special event.
Market on the Mall – This is an annual event that transpires during the first week of classes. Local restaurants, stores, car dealerships, insurance agencies, banks, credit unions, and many other businesses are invited to visit campus. The businesses set up information booths that provide an opportunity for new and returning students, faculty, and staff to meet businesses’ staffs and learn about the goods and services they offer that could be beneficial to the UF population. The University has a no solicitation policy. Therefore, this is the one time a year businesses are invited to visit campus and market to the campus population. The event is set up in a festival/fair format and is sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development. Contact information: 419-434-4606 or studentactivities@findlay.edu.
Music Bach’s Concert Series – Faculty, staff, students, and area community members are invited to pack a lunch or purchase one in The Cave and take a break from their day while they enjoy listening to local, national, and international musicians over their lunch hour. The series runs throughout the academic year. It is co-sponsored by the Offices of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development and the Campus Program Board. For a schedule of the series or information regarding the featured artists, individuals may go to the website www.findlay.edu Keyword: Music Bach’s, call or e-mail: 419-434-4606 or studentactivities@findlay.edu.
T.O.O.L. Development Series – The Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development offers current and prospective student leaders the opportunity to build leadership skills through the Teaching Oiler Officers Leadership (T.O.O.L.) Development Workshop Series. T.O.O.L. offers monthly programming and educational workshops to give students opportunities to develop skills that will benefit their on-campus organizations as well as their future careers. The sessions are based on topics that the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development and the Student Government Association have received the most questions about. Workshops include tips on writing student organization constitutions, creating successful promotions, planning fundraisers, and more. If a student attends all of the available workshop sessions, he or she will receive a certificate at the “Night Among the Stars” award ceremony. This certificate commends students for going above and beyond expectations for successful leadership. Additional information about T.O.O.L. and the workshop schedule are available online at the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development website, around campus on posters, by calling 419-434-4606, or by e-mailing studentactivities@findlay.edu.
Welcome Week – Activities are planned and coordinated through the Office of Student Activities, Commuter Services, and Leadership Development. Welcome Week provides new and returning students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to network, socialize, and become familiar with what the University’s campus life has to offer.