Kick off the semester with an epic extravaganza, as the College of Education, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences unite to bring you the Old Main Backyard Bash!

Activities include:

• Mix & Mingle: Connect with students across campus and play lawn games.
• BBQ & Beats: Enjoy a cookout while moving and grooving to the sounds of a DJ.
• Hip-Hop Stop: Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking “I Got Beats in These Fingertips” exhibit highlighting the musical legacy of Detroit’s own J Dilla.
• Museum Mania: Explore the wonders of anthropology, natural history, and geology minerals.
• Gaze Craze: Blast off to an out-of-this-world experience at the Wayne State Planetarium.
• Zen Zone: Learn stress-busting strategies at the wellness tent.
• Giveaways Galore: Collect swag from all three colleges.
• Creation Stations: Make Warrior friendship bracelets, break your own geode, create solar art, and more!

Don’t miss your chance to:

• Make new friends and build a vibrant campus community.
• Lay the foundation for your academic success.
• Enjoy free food and have tons of fun!

Mark your calendars and get ready to rock the new academic year!