Hurst Day
What isÌýHurst Day?
Imagine waking up to bagpipes echoing throughout campus, the Hurst Day flag waving in the sky, and Luke the Laker sporting his own bagpipe and Hurst Day t-shirt. That can only mean one thing: classes are CANCELED, and the biggest surprise of the semester—Hurst Day—is HERE.
No one knows when Hurst Day is coming, which is half the fun! Without warning, the campus transforms into a total carnival-like celebration. Think: giant inflatables, obstacle courses, rock walls, music, food, games, prizes, and a whole lot of Laker pride!
This is the kind of day you’ll remember. Whether you’re diving into the scavenger hunt with your crew, racing across Trinity Green, or just soaking it all in—Hurst Day is a core memory waiting to happen. And yes, it ends with a steak dinner.
When isÌýHurst Day?
Nice try. It’s top secret until the moment it happens.
FAQs
- Scavenger Hunt Participants: Be at the Mary Garden (in front of Old Main) by 9:30 a.m. sharp—we start at 10. Make sure you know your team number!
- Not doing the scavenger hunt?: No problem—grab your official Hurst Day shirt inside the Student Union, starting at 10 a.m.
- Steak Dinner: Head to the Grotto Commons at 4 p.m. Dinner costs one board swipe or $10.25, and it’s totally worth it.
- Activities: All activities start at 11:30 a.m.
Pro-tip: Seize the day and jump into Hurst Day as soon as you arrive on campus your first year! It’s one of the many traditions that make ˽·¿¾ãÀÖ²¿ unforgettable.
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