Hey Huskies, are you looking to have some fun as we enter into the spring quarter? Look no further, there are many events planned on campus.
The biggest multi-event festival coming up is SpringFest, expected to happen from May 18 to May 22. SpringFest is a weeklong event planned by both UW Bothell and Cascadia College, bringing communities from both colleges together. It’s a collaboration between College Student Life and Events & Advocacy Board (EAB) and Campus Events Board.
While there is no specific SEA theme set as of now, according to SEA Assistant Director Pauline Tolentino this year’s theme is aiming for a “floral, nautical/beachy, sun, and PNW in bloom elements.” Events are still in the works for this year’s SpringFest, but students can expect a lot of engaging activities including rides, arts, crafts, games, food, music and more. Other events confirmed so far are a Kickoff Event, which will have a carnival, arts and crafts, and maybe a petting zoo. This exciting event will take place all over campus and mainly on the sports field on May 18th. The next day, May 19 will be Clubs Day, where Cascadia and UWB clubs will be tabling at the ARC Overlook.
Previous fan-favorites from past SpringFest involved the train, carnival rides, petting zoos, drag bingo, trivia, cupcake decorating, rave, and more. Some of these past activities that were featured were “SpringFest Kickoff Carnival,” “Pies and Thighs: Drag Bingo,” “Win-It Wednesday,” “Film Fest,” and “Campus Farm Tours.”
A total of around 3,000 attendees were at SpringFest across all events from Cascadia College and UW Bothell. Tolentino says, “we hope to see that many, if not more, at this year’s SpringFest”.
Aside from SpringFest, cultural events hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) and the Filipino American Student Association (FASA) are also expected to take place this spring. VSA will be holding an event titled Once Upon a Time. This event will embody mythological legends stemming from Vietnam. According to VSA President Hanson Hyunh, “Vietnamese myths and legends serves as records imbued with national identity and pride.” Hyunh also goes on to say that they “Carry moral lessons and traditions for generations to learn from.” Attendees can expect live performances, traditions, and acting at VSA’s cultural event on May 2nd. Follow their Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/vsauwb/
FASA will also host a cultural celebration this Spring called FASAP! This event will be held on May 2 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the ARC Overlook. FASAP will have food from CheBogz, traditional dances, and performances from the PNW based band Kissmark. This event’s theme will cover a story about a college student assigned to write a story about her Filipino identity, questioning “Am I Filipino Enough?”. FASA holds biweekly meetings on Wednesday’s from 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM. It is open to all students. You can also follow their Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/fasa_sa_uwb/
Save the date for SpringFest and stay tuned for more event updates this lovely season!
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