Campus Traditions

Diwali is an annual, student-run production put on to celebrate the South Asian holiday of the same name, as well as South Asian culture at large.

Put on by the Association of Latin American Students, this student-run production showcases Latinx culture and spreads awareness of Latinx/Latin American issues.

These events are held regularly throughout the academic year and provide a high fun, low time commitment opportunity for students to take a break and engage. They are FREE for all students.

Put on by Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF), this is an annual, student-run production that features dynamic performances celebrating the traditional and modern aspects of Asian heritage.

Founded in 1907, ThurtenE is the oldest and largest student-run carnival in America.

An annual competition between Residential Colleges in a wide variety of fun events such as basketball, dodgeball, tug-of-war, and Twister.

Held each year in the fall, Parent & Family Weekend is a series of events for parents, families and students. These include guest lectures by faculty, tours, a football game, trips to St. Louis attractions, and much more.

Served once every reading week, students can drop by Bear’s Den or The Village for a free, late-night breakfast spread.

First Year Finale is a celebration held at the end of the first year to allow students to reflect on their first-year experiences and recognize outstanding members of the university community who contributed to their first-year success.

Black Anthology is the oldest, annual cultural theatre production that performs a story within the global Black diaspora.