Housing promotes first Happenin’ on Thursday event

A new program called Happenin’ on Thursday will kick off on Aug. 25 with a Foam Dance Party to be located in the courtyard between Foundation and Parkhurst halls.

The HOT program was originally the brainchild of University Housing, but over the summer they passed the coordination duties to senior biology major and Housing intern Mark Jestel.

“I had been successful at previous programs, so Housing decided that I should do it,” Jestel said.

HOT is a University Housing Sponsored program, but many Registered Student Organizations have been instrumental in making the program a reality.

“Even though this is a Housing created and run event, half of these events would not have taken place without the help of many other student organizations and departments on campus,” Jestel said.

The programs have been created in conjunction with Peer Educators, the Campus Activities Board, Resident Student Association, Public Safety, The GIVE Center, The League, WGUR 88.9 FM, Sodexo, Thunder Crew, every residence hall and the Animal Rescue Foundation.

“I’m really excited about the HOT program,” Housing Marketing Coordinator Cindy McClanahan said. “It’s a great alternative for resident for Thursday night activities and hopefully bring some fun and life to our campus.”

The funding for the program comes from a portion of the Housing Program Fee. This fee is the $25 that all students must pay each semester to Housing.

The most notable happenings will be Thunder Cup events, including the Foam Dance Party.

“The events have good variety,” Mcclanahan said. “There should be something for just about everyone to enjoy.”

The activities scheduled for September include a Geocaching Hunt, a Water Park, Hot Dogs with Hot Dogs, Capture the Flag and Oktoberfest.

Incoming freshmen will be given free HOT t-shirts at the pep rally on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 7-7:30 p.m. in the Centennial Center.

Jestel echoes the sentiment that the program will be well received.

“This is going to be a big event on campus and I encourage all students to get involved,” Jestel said.

For more information and a complete listing of all programs for the 2011-2012 academic year visit: http://www.gcsu.edu/hot/.

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