Student Life hosted a Monday Mingle on Aug. 19 in the new Fox’s Den room in the Smith University Center (UC).
Held in the afternoon, the event consisted of games, food and prizes for students to enjoy. The event will be held monthly, aiming to foster new friendships and enhance campus community engagement.
The social event, which launched at the beginning of the semester, has quickly become a popular event amongst students looking to unwind while playing games and interacting with peers. Regardless of whether a student is new to FMU or seeking new friends to expand their social circle, Monday Mingle has become a good opportunity to meet new friends.
As the university continues to grow, students tend to find it challenging to meet new people and make friends, especially those who are new on campus. Monday Mingle offers an innovative solution by providing a hospitable environment where students can break the ice with one another and interact in a casual setting.
“The Campus Activities Board (CAB) provided popcorn and nachos,” Adrien McClintock, student life specialist, said. “We plan to give free nachos and popcorn for every Monday Mingle.”
Despite debuting this semester, the event has already become a permanent monthly fixture for Student Life and CAB.
“We host this event one Monday a month, just so people can get another chance to meet new friends,” McClintock said.
One of the most alluring aspects of Monday Mingle is the chance to win prizes every hour, keeping students engaged and returning to the event. By offering various chances to win exciting prizes, not only does this event add an element of fun, but also helps students feel more connected to the campus community.
Monday Mingle takes full advantage of the Fox’s Den, a newly opened game room on the second floor in UC. Featuring board games, pool and hockey tables, arcade games and different game consoles, this space has been created to serve as a social hub on campus for students to unwind.
For more information on upcoming events around campus, follow FMU’s social media or check the student calendar on the university website for updates. The next Monday Mingle will be on Oct. 7.