Wright State freshmen and upperclassmen were able to participate in first weekend events over the past four days. The weekend was packed with many opportunities for new and returning student to learn about Wright State, get involved and have fun.
“It’s awesome and really fun, and it’s just fun to get out and meet everybody,” said Rachel Ballester, a freshman biological sciences student who took part in most of the activities.
This weekend events included, Boogie on the Bricks, Do the U, Paint the Woods, class of 2021 welcome lunch, mud volleyball and Meijer mania.
More than 400 students, faculty and staff also participated in a balloon launch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wright State University in 2017. The group formed giant “W” and “50” formations for a special aerial photo.
First weekend was also full of departmental and student organization events, giving students opportunities to meet and get to know their classmates, faculty and staff.

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