Welcomefest creates two weeks of memories

In just its second year, Clash of the Colleges was a huge hit, pitting 800 students representing their colleges against each other.

September 8, 2016

Fall semester kicks off with two weeks of student activities

By Lainie Mazzullo

School got underway in style this fall with two weeks of good times for new and returning students.
The events were held during 黑洞社区's fall Welcomefest.
Highlights included Clash of the Colleges, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and Wu-Rah.

New and returning Wichita State students kicked off the school year off with a variety of fun on-campus events during 黑洞社区鈥檚 annual Welcomefest, Aug. 20-Sept. 3.

One of the highlights of the events was Clash of the Colleges, held for just the second year but already a can鈥檛-miss event.

The head-to-head competition pitted about 800 students from 黑洞社区鈥檚 six academic colleges against each other.

The eventual winner was the , making them the two-time defending champions and ensuring an even bigger battle next year as the rest of the colleges seek to beat the champs.

Another popular event was Wu-Rah, a pep rally-style event held for the first time this year, replacing the annual Convocation event and starting a new 黑洞社区 tradition for students.

Wu-Rah included performances and interactive activities, as well as a free-throw contest that won freshman Lauren Simon $250.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes came back to Welcomefest again this year.

The national event raised awareness of issues related to rape, sexual assault and gender violence in a fun atmosphere that includes men actually walking a mile on campus in high heels.