Damen Student Center

I never saw Damen Student Center more crowded than today.   I was standing on the second floor, looking over the glass balcony, and at least two hundred students scurried around on the main floor.  They all turned to watch the big screen as the music blasted on and the lights dimmed.  DOP readied the balloons to fall, and the countdown began.  DOP was revealing the Colossus artists for 2015.  When Gabriel Iglesias and Jason Derulo were revealed, applause and balloons filled the air.

Earlier in the day, the crowd at Damen was upstairs at the Organization Fair, milling around table after table with representatives from several clubs.  I stood at the table for National Society of Collegiate Scholars, across from the Pre-Vet Club and the Psychology Club.  Everyone filed through, looking for a new club to add to their list, scribbling their names down on membership lists.

Once everyone cleared out from the Organization Fair, the Wellness Advocates took over the multipurpose room and set up tables, posters, and a buffet of cookies and milk for their Sleep Workshop.  After buying Colossus tickets and hoarding as many club flyers as possible, students migrated upstairs to learn about the importance of sleep during the college years.  Wellness Advocates gave away free samples of Aveda aromatherapy, Neuro beverages, and calming music.

In one day Damen alone housed three major events, and each were impressively well-attended.  I love going to a school where such a variety of events are just around the corner from each other.