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March 1, 2024
By Georgia McGonigle, communication assistant
Northwest Week, a spring tradition at Northwest Missouri State University, is returning to campus and providing the community with events, giveaways and prizes.
The week-long celebration of the University and academic year begins Monday, March 4. The week is organized by the Student Activities Council (SAC) and provides social activities designed for toward Northwest students.
The Student Activities Council organizes Northwest Week each spring by sponsoring food trucks and other activities for students on the University campus. (Photo by Carly Hostetter/Northwest Missouri State University)
This year’s schedule includes a donut giveaway, a roller-skating event, a T-shirt giveaway and food trucks.
“The goal of Northwest Week is to bring students and faculty together to celebrate the community through a variety of fun events,” Maggie Wiedrich, SAC’s director of traditions and a freshman business administration major from Gretna, Nebraska, said. “Students should participate in the events not only for a chance to win exciting prizes but to make memories with friends and build new connections.”
Attendees will be entered into raffles for chances to win prizes sponsored by SAC. A $100 Visa gift card and a $50 Walmart gift card will be raffled daily. Additionally, attendees can win prizes, such as an iPad, Beats headphones, an air fryer, and a set of pots and pans.
A complete schedule of Northwest Week activities is provided below. For more information about Northwest Week, contact SAC at 660.562.1226 or sacnwtrad@all-things-paranormal.com.
The donut giveaway will be from 7:30 to 1:30 a.m. on the second floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union. Members of the Northwest community may enjoy a free donut while supplies last.
SAC will host a roller-skating event, which is free and open to the public, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Student Rec Center. Skates will be provided, and socks are required to participate.
SAC will give away Northwest Week T-shirts from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Student Union. Individuals may collect a free shirt on a first-come, first-served basis.
El Nopal, a local Mexican restaurant, will bring a food truck to campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the J.W. Jones Student Union. The food is free of charge for the Northwest community.
