SpringFest 2023- Mischief Managed
April 17-22, 2023
Spirit Contest Registration Information
Are you ready to show your Cougar Pride for this year’s SpringFest Spirit Contest? This year’s contest will have two categories: Student Organizations and Fraternity/Sorority Life organizations. The organization with the most points in each category will win a $300 prize and second place will receive $200. Sign up today to show your SIUE spirit!
To complete a 2023 SpringFest Spirit Contest registration go to Get Involved at SIUE. (Opens March 20)
Registration is due Monday, April 10 by 11:59 PM. No registrations will be accepted after that date and no deadline extensions will be given! The events listed below are not the only events SpringFest has to offer, these are just the events open to all student participants.
Monday, April 17
Come out to the Quad* to get all the supplies you will need to enjoy your time at Hogwarts! Visit CAB at "Madam Milikins Robes for All" to pick up some SIUE swag. Then swing by "Honeydukes" where catering will have a variety of ice cream treats available! Finish up at "Gringott's Bank" where our sponsor Dieterich Bank will have great photo opportunities and giveaways.
There will be an opportunity to visit the "Magical Menagerie" shop from 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm and have some face time with therapy ponies from Heartland Minihoofs!
* weather permitting
** while supplies last
Kimmel Leadership Awards (Sponsored by Kimmel Student Involvement Center)
MUC Meridian Ballroom
4:00 p.m.
Kimmel Awards honor and recognize outstanding students, faculty, staff, and community members for their contributions in leadership, service, and involvement.
Would you like a say in which Harry Potter movie we show? Keep an eye on CAB social media or visit us in the Goshen Lounge the week before SpringFest to vote on what Harry Potter movie will be featured!
RECPLEX Softball Field
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Limited team registrations available. Register through IMLeagues.com/SIUE
Quidditch Tournament (Sponsored by Campus Rec)
RECPLEX - North Turf Field
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Limited team registrations available. Register through IMLeagues.com/SIUE
Yule Ball
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wand Shop
MUC Goshen Lounge
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19
Triwizard Trivia Night
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7:30 p.m.
Come out and enjoy Campus Activities Board's Harry Potter-themed trivia night. Food and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that come in 1st and 2nd.
Thursday, April 20
Herbology Class
Goshen Lounge
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Come join us at our herbology class from where you will decorate a pot and plant a flower of your choice. Cupcakes for those who attend!
One Day, One SIUE Giving is Magic (Sponsored by SIUE Foundation)
Stratton Quad
6:30 p.m.
Join Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, in your SIUE red for our Second Annual One Day, One SIUE Reception on Thursday, April 20! This event will provide opportunities to build successful collaborations with our faculty and staff, students, alumni, parents, friends and community partners as we boldly move forward together. Watch as campus goes red at sunset!
Saturday, April 22
Marchdown (Sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council)
5:00 p.m.
First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center
All events are subject to change.
SpringFest 2023 is sponsored in part by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).