SHOW UP
WIN BIG
Participate in eligible events or activities between August 24th and September 16th. Every event or activity earns an additional drawing entry. Events and drawing are open to NIC students only.
AUGUST
24 – NIC Student Government Meet and Free/Free Snow Cones.
11am-1pm. Edminister Student Union Building (SUB), Main Entrance
25 – Party at the SWRC **
Spikeball, cornhole, pickleball, ping pong, and more.
6pm-8:30pm
Student Wellness and Recreation Center (SWRC)
26 –
Day of Welcome Resource Fair
Learn about resources and enjoy free lunch (students only).
11am-1pm
SUB
Glow Tag **
Multiple glow-in-the-dark tag and hide-and-seek games.
Glow sticks provided
8:45pm
SUB, Main Entrance
27 –
Self Defense Situational Awareness and Training
11am-1pm
SUB, Second Floor, Room 204
Cardinal Cruise **
Lake cruise with DJ and dancing, Boarding starts at 6:30pm.
Departs at 7pm. First come, first served (limited space available).
6:30pm-9pm
NIC’s Sunspot/Yap-Keehn-Um Beach
28 –
Cardinal Beach Day
Free Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoe rentals for NIC students (one-hour duration)
10am-3pm
NIC’s Sunspot/Yap-Keehn-Um Beach
NIC Women’s Volleyball
6pm
Christianson Gymnasium
31 – Parker Center Day of Welcome Lunch and Resource Fair
11am-12:30pm
Parker Technical Education Center
SEPTEMBER
3 –
Club Fair
Come learn about the dozens of active clubs on campus.
11am-1pm
SUB
14 –
Paws and Poses
Beginner-friendly yoga session designed to reduce stress and promote mindfulness. Therapy dogs will be available throughout the session to help create a calming, supportive environment.
12pm-1pm.
SWRC
16 –
Wellness Fair
Learn about NIC an community resources and enjoy free lunch
11am-1pm
SWRC
OOPS – Our Overthinking People’s Society
A relaxed place to meet people, make friends, and challenge your social anxiety together.
First event – Speed Friending!
3:30p-5p
SUB, Driftwood Bay
17 –
Drawing Winners Announced
E-Bike and other prize winners announced
12:30pm
SUB Plaza
More Ways to Win!
August 24-September 15
Paws and Relax: Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
Every 2 weeks, on Tuesdays starting August 25th from 11am-1pm in the SUB
Extended Library Hours
Visit the Library to study, get help from tutors, receive writing assistance, or meet with an academic coach during extended hours.
Every Tuesday/Wednesday from 5-7pm
Every Sunday (August 29-Sept13) from noon-6pm
Pop-Up Prize Patrol Table/Golf Cart
Keep an eye out on campus for the Prize Patrol table or golf cart. Come say hello, earn an entry, and grab some fun swag!!!
Prizes!!!
Grand Prize – Electric mountain bike package with helmet and lock
Additional prizes –
- Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Instant Camera Vintage Black Bundle with film and accessories
- Rocket Notebooks and accessories
- Amazon Gift Cards
** Students should bring their student ID or be able to show their Fall 2026 NIC schedule to participate. Liability waiver needed for Glow Tag, Rentals and Cardinal Cruise. Student sunder 18 will need a guardian to sign a liability waiver and bring it to the event. The waiver is available at nic.edu/wow.
Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations for these activities, please contact Disability Support Services at (208) 665-4520.