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!
30 -
Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)
- Game Night!
- 3:30pm-5pm in SUB Driftwood Bay
October
5 -
Paws and Poses – Yoga with Therapy Dogs
- 12pm-1pm at the SWRC
6 -
Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
- 11am-1pm in the SUB
8 -
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
- 6pm-8pm in DARM 110
14 -
NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- 6pm-8pm in MHS 103
20 -
Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
- 11am-1pm in the SUB
28 -
Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)
- Activity to be decided
- 3:30pm-5pm in Blue Creek Bay of SUB
November
3 -
Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
- 11am-1pm in the SUB
11 -
Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)
- Activity to be decided
- 3:30pm-5pm in Driftwood Bay of SUB
NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
- 6pm-8pm in MHS 103
12 -
NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
- 6pm-8pm in MHS 103
17 -
Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
- 11am-1pm in the SUB
December
1 -
Paws and Relax – Wags for Wellness Therapy Dog Visits
- 11am-1pm in the SUB
2 -
Our Overthinking People’s Society (OOPS)
- Activity to be decided
- 3:30pm-5pm in Driftwood Bay of SUB
9 -
NAMI Mental Health Literacy Series: Mental Health and Its Impact on the Family
- 6pm-8pm in MHS 103
** 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.