The Student Activities Council announced the location of this year’s Big Event.
Big Event is an annual celebration put on for students by SAC. Past Big Events have been hosted at Frontier City, in Bricktown and on campus.
The event will be in the Boat House District, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. It is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. April 12.
Activities for students will include zip lining over the Oklahoma River, sliding down the “Sky Slide,” America’s longest dry slide, Cloud Bouncing, stand-up paddling and falling down the Rumble Drop.
“I love the Boat House, so I’m super excited about it,” said Katie Winnicki, mass communications sophomore. “My roommates and I are looking forward to the memories that are sure to be made.”
All costs for the activities will be covered for students who attend. Students also will receive a $5 voucher for food from one of the food trucks present.
MaryAnn Grover, marketing senior and SAC chairwoman, said:
We were wanting to do something different than last year and a lot of the feedback we got was that people wanted it to be off campus.
OCU works with the Boat House often and a good number of students work there, Grover said.
“We are really excited to try something new,” she said.
Big Event moved back on campus last year to accommodate a small budget.
The theme was World’s Fair and students were treated to carnival attractions and different cultural cuisines prepared by the university’s cultural organizations.
SAC spent about $20,000 on the event.
Their budget this year is $17,500, Grover said. She said $13,000 will be used for the venue and the rest of the money will go to food trucks and transportation.
Students are asked to wear comfortable, athletic clothes to be able to fully participate. Students also will be emailed a waiver to fill out online before they can attend.
Helen Han, music theater sophomore, said she is excited for the event to be off campus.
“This sounds really fun, “ she said. “I’m glad it’s moving back off campus this year.”
Contributing: Emily Wiley, editor-in-chief.
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