Trying Something Different

Students enjoy the culture fair in the cafeteria last Thursday.
(Left to right) Tyler Blattel, Kori Weatherspoon, Morghan Cooper, Kortney Ward.

       This past Thursday September 20^th, was the annual Culture Fair at Avila University. The Culture fair held in the cafeteria offers a chance for students to taste different foods from all over the world for free, an opportunity many students wouldn’t have otherwise. The event was open to all Avila students and faculty for free, allowing the commuter students who usually don’t eat in the cafeteria an opportunity to enjoy different types of food and step out of their comfort zones.

      Juniors Tyler Blattel and Morghan Cooper sat with sophomores Kortney Ward and Kori Weatherspoon in the cafeteria enjoying the different cuisines from all over the world, and even though Ward stated “I think the food was better last year,” she said, “it’s still a neat experience for the students.” Blattel said “It’s such a fun day and the food is so good, I really enjoy it.” “I really enjoyed Avila’s ethnic cultural festival today!” said junior Kaleigh Sheridan as she enjoyed her food in the cafeteria with her other dance team friends, “I was able to experience all kinds of new foods” she said as she took a bite of her tasty Chinese food.

Junior Kaleigh Sheridan shares her culture fair experience.

Kickin' Off the Year Right

Alongside the fountains on the beautiful Avila
      University campus, students met to eat and enjoy a
      day of relaxing and mingling at the 2012 AU
      Campus Kickoff.

Sophomore Kori Weatherspoon met with freshmen Abbey Rice and Jennifer Quezada to enjoy food and fun between classes at this year’s AU Campus Kickoff on Thursday August 30th 2012.  Students enjoyed a free picnic on the lawn of the Quad with music and lots of activities including, balloon artists and free massages. The weather was perfect as students walked from table to table learning about the different organizations on campus and ways in which they could get involved. Freshman Abbey Rice stated, “I’m really looking forward to making new lifelong friends and becoming a better person through my experiences here at Avila!”

                The kickoff was one of the first opportunities for some to get out and meet their classmates outside of the classroom setting. Student organizations also took this as an opportunity to attract new students by handing out flyers and candy and allowing students who were interested to have more information about their organization. Freshman Jennifer Quezada said that she was “looking for a fun college experience, and a chance to make a difference this year,” after seeing all the different ways in which she could become more involved on campus.