The College of Liberal Art and Sciences will be hosting a picnic on the south side of Catt Hall. This will be a chance for students to learn about the opportunities offered by the College of LAS.

The picnic will be on the plaza from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.

“It’s a chance to see all of the different student clubs and programs associated with LAS,” said Beate Schmittman, dean of LAS.

The Picnic on the Plaza is a way for LAS to give a welcome-back to the students and show them all of the different resources they offer.

“It’s a great opportunity for students to come and grab some free food,” said Laura Wille, communications specialist and event coordinator for LAS. “This is also a great opportunity for students to meet some new people in the College of LAS.”

There will be a variety of different displays for students to see. Some of the clubs present will include: the psychology club, physics club, astronomy club and American Meteorological

Society.

The history club will be providing some entertainment; they will be hosting an American-based history trivia game where students will be tested on their history knowledge.

The picnic will be set up on the Catt Hall Plaza. The clubs and advisers stands will be set up in the shape of a semi-circle. 

LAS advisers will be present and prepared to answer questions students have.

Each stand will provide information about their organization and how to get involved. Some of the stands will also have presentations. Such as the psychology club, which plans on having an illusion stand where students will learn about the human brain and how illusions trick it.

Another stand that will have a model presentation is the American Meteorological Society, where they will have a miniature twister display for the students to learn about meteorology and the effects of weather on people.

LAS will also be providing information on study abroad opportunities, advising help and internship availability.

Other than advisers, students will be able to meet with a leadership team, department chairs and student leaders.

The information available at the picnic is free along with the food. 

LAS will be providing pizza, ice cream and refreshments to visitors and LAS students. Faculty will be donating their time to serve the pizza and ice cream.

A photo booth will be available for students to use.

Students of all colleges are welcome to attend the event.