n at the Student Engagement Center for a memorable night with friends.
The Center for Student Success and Student Activities welcomes back second-year Javelinas by hosting Javelina2 from 6 to 8.p.m., Friday, Sept. 6.
“Students should expect to celebrate along other students who have successfully returned for their second year. They should expect a lot of food from the area restaurants, and a lot of bubbles, music and fun. We know that a student’s first year in college is the most difficult one, so we want to commend our students for their continued success and give them information that will help them towards their path to graduation,” Cristina Briseno, administrative assistant for the Center for Student Success.
The event will have a festive atmosphere with giveaways, free food and camaraderie, featuring a bubble release, karaoke and information on tips to manage your career path.
“I think it’s pretty cool they are hosting this event for our retuning sophomores. It’s gives the students something to do instead of just being stuck in the dorms.
“I also think that with these events, returning students can socialize and meet new students they haven’t met before,” Etta Enow, the emcee of the event.
Informational tables will provide students with information about undergraduate research, internships and study abroad opportunities, among others. Students who visit all information tables will have a chance to win prizes such as a parking permit.
The community has also reached out in welcoming second-year Javelinas as several local restaurants will participate in this event. Participating restaurants include: Bray’s, Spice Station, The New Taiwan, Ol’ Girls Kitchen and El Tapatio. Each student will be given a ticket to the tasty selection of participating restaurants.
The Javelina Pep Band will extend a warm welcome during the event as they perform Jalisco, TAMUK’s alma matter.
The event will conclude with bubbles being released by the Javelina statues at 7:30 p.m.
“We hope Javelina 2 becomes an annual event, one that our second-year students can look forward to each year. It is an opportunity to network, learn about opportunities on campus and have fun. Our bubble release will give students an opportunity to release their fears from their first year on campus and set their sights on future goals,” First-Year Seminar Coordinator with the Center for Student Success Nicole Morris said.