All About May Days! 

May Days week is the longest-standing DU tradition, occurring in Week 9 of spring quarter, where DUPB hosts events on campus for students to enjoy and take a break from studies before we wrap up the year!!

The following information covers what events will be occurring on campus during week 9!

We have some cool merch lined up for May Days this year! Stop by our events not only to enjoy them but also to grab some cool May Days-themed merch!!

Keep in mind: Food is first come, first serve!

 Tuesday: Barnyard Bonanza 

Starting off the week, on Tuesday, May 26th, from 5 - 7 pm on Campus Green. 

Join us with some delicious Sweet Cow ice cream. Pet some animals at a petting zoo! Test your luck at the inflatable corn maze! Take a chance at the hay bales lasso game. Stop by to get your favorite animal turned into a ballon animal! Try to win at the corn shucking contest! Meet some pretty cool organizations we have on campus. Finally take a try at swing and line dancing!! So many options to choose from that you just have to come!

 Wednesday: Crimson Climb 

Continue the week, on Wednesday, May 27th, from 4 - 7 pm on Campus Green. 

Have some fun with friends on the rope course, or take a swing at the rock climbing! Want to experience a cool way to make your beverage? Try out the hamster wheel beverage maker! Take a break and paint some rocks with GSG! Or try your luck with archery! Visit some more cool campus orgs too! So much more! An endless number of activities you can't miss!

 Thursday: Big Bash

The last day of May Days (:( sad), on Thursday, May 28th, from 7 - 9 pm on DFRV Lawn. 

Big Bash comes back for another year! This time it's Neon Night! Come have some fun on an inflatable slide! Or compete with your friends in neon mini golf! Come watch people get DUNKED in the dunk tank (you may get wet!)! Enjoy some yummy carnival snacks! Stop by to get your face painted or get an airbrush tattoo! Or have some fun with the hamster balls! So much fun in one night! Who wouldn't want to go?!

In Service, 

Aubrie Anderson, Riley McCarthy | Traditions Co-Chairs 

University of Denver Programming Board 

DUPBTraditions@du.edu 

DUPB's Mission is to provide quality, campus-wide programs and events to positively enhance each DU student’s college experience beyond the classroom which foster campus spirit and community through intentional and inclusive engagement.

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