Catherine’s Top WUSA Events

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Catherine’s Top WUSA Events

Hey Warriors! My name is Catherine, and I’m a Director, At Large, here at WUSA! Throughout my undergraduate journey, I have had the pleasure of attending various WUSA events. Today, I’ll be sharing my top five WUSA events, all of them which are so equally great, that I can’t rank them!

Here are my top 5 picks:

Bonfire

This is one of those seasonal events that spark so much joy for me! I love that it takes advantage of summer nights and brings students out in an unstructured way where they can connect with friends or make new ones.

A group of people gathers outdoors in a park. In the foreground, three individuals sit on a red blanket with a multicolored pattern. In the background, people socialize near a picnic table and a musician with a guitar performs. Hosted by Catherine's Events, trees and greenery surround the area.

 

Carnival

The Welcome Week Carnival is a classic in my books—I remember coming out of MC in my first term one day to suddenly be face-to-face with a ferris wheel! An event this big is definitely beyond the scale of what I could’ve tackled as a volunteer, so I’m grateful for WUSA’s ability to bring students these big, memorable moments during their time here.

A diverse group of people stands in line outdoors on a campus, with some students chatting and others on their phones. Behind them is an inflatable basketball hoop game and modern campus buildings connected by a skybridge. Trees and greenery are visible around, typical of WUSA events' vibrant atmosphere.

 

Headphone Disco

It’s really tough to enjoy yourself when the music’s too loud or you don’t know what song is playing, so I love that the headphones give you control over some parts of the experience. I was first coaxed onto the dance floor during my high school graduation and fully surprised myself by enjoying it, so I’m glad that I was wrong when I thought that was my last hurrah!

At a top event hosted by WUSA events, three women wearing red shirts are running a headphone booth at a nighttime gathering. They are smiling and equipped with headphones, interacting with attendees. In the background, people are mingling near a building labeled "Campus Center." The area is illuminated with colorful lights.

 

Sex Toy Bingo

For lots of us, University is a big time for learning about and coming into your sexuality, so I appreciate that this event can break the ice and bring students into an environment of consenting adults interested in exploring themselves. The hosts are always great, and I always have more fun than I think I will!

A dimly lit room with people seated at tables, watching a person dressed in a colorful outfit and wig performing on a stage. The stage, decorated with balloons and a small table, sets the scene for one of Catherine's Top WUSA Events. Two screens display the number 15. The ambiance is casual and festive.

 

Therapy Dogs

I melt for dogs. A pause in a stressful day to say hello and hang out with a dog is, well—what else could anyone ask for? It doesn’t get better than this, folks.

Three people wearing face masks are gathered around a golden retriever with a bandana and a name tag that reads "Sadie" at one of Catherine's top WUSA events. The dog sits calmly on the carpeted floor as the individuals pet and admire her, while one person holds a drink.

 

Are you excited about the events we’ve mentioned? Well, you’re in for a blast as Welcome Week is just around the corner, and WUSA will be hosting events all week long! Some events happening this week are from this list and stay tuned to our socials as we make announcements and share updates on our programming!

Learn more about what we have in store for Welcome Week by clicking here! Be sure to register for events that require them as spots run out fast!

We look forward to seeing everyone come out!

Published: Sunday, September 11, 2022