activities, catering to the non-traditional students. Student Life staff shared positive outcomes from the 2014 programming designed to promote student engagement from the following events listed below:

August:

  • 26- Welcome Week Extravaganza-over 250 students participated.

Purpose- inform the student body of campus organizations for student involvement

  • 28- Student Kickball Game-30 students participated. Purpose- unite the campus community for physical recreation

September:

  • 4- KSU First Football Game Pep Rally-75 students participated. Purpose- excite students about KSU and garner enthusiasm for our athletic events
  • 5- Chopped Cook-off Competition-60 students participated, co-sponsored with the Wesley Foundation Purpose- to display culinary talents.
  • 6-Game Night/Karaoke Night-150 students participated.

Purpose- unite the campus community and for students to display their vocal talent

  • 25-Jonathan Herman, College Skills Convocation-50 students participated. Purpose- provide students with information on successful college matriculation

October:

  • 2- KSU's Got Talent Show-175 students participated. Purpose- venue to display student's talents, winner opened the headliner concert
  • 4-5 Circle City Classic Trip-100 students traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana. Purpose- support the Thorobred Football team and the Mighty Marching Thorobreds
  • 14- Homecoming Pep Rally and Faculty/Staff/Student Basketball Game- 250 students participated.

Purpose-excite students about KSU Homecoming and sustain enthusiasm for the football team

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