First Semester Roadmap Newsletter - Spirit Week, Homecoming, and More!

Resource Spotlight
Athletics and Recreation Opportunities  

Written By: Lexi Brassil, CSE Digital Engagement Assistant 

Athletics and Recreation at Bridgewater State University is dedicated to being an inclusive, fun, space for students to add to their learning experience by being student athletes. Bridgewater State University is a Division III school and offers 22 different sports teams for students to join (and see play!) 12 are women teams and 10 are men teams. Click here for more information.  

Recreation opportunities on campus include intramural teams & club sports, and the Thornburg Fitness Center in the Adrian Tinsley Center. Fitness center membership is free for all BSU students. There are 11 different fitness facilities available for students, including a brand-new outdoor fitness court. The Fitness Court was built with the generous support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts and in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign. The Fitness Court is free to use and available to the entire BSU community. Click here for more information.  

There are three different departments that facilitate all the opportunities to get physically active on campus – contact them for more information today!  

• Athletics and Recreation (located in the Adrian Tinsley Center or call 508-531-1352) 
• Intramurals (Located in the Adrian Tinsley Center or call 508-531-2966) 
• Aquatics Office (Located in the Kelly Gym or call 508-531-2327) 

For more information, click here and don't forget to follow Athletics and Recreation on social media! 

THIS Saturday -  October 21st
Homecoming & Family Day 2023 Reminders

This annual celebration of BSU brings together our alumni, current students, and your family members and supporters for a variety of engaging events throughout the day.

We hope you will join us to celebrate this important tradition on campus and invite your family members and supporters! For more detailed event information and to register - click here.

We encourage pre-registration for the day so that we can be best prepared for the event.

For those who have registered already, registration confirmations will be sent out early next week, and you can always access your registration through the registration link.

We are also excited to offer the following events that have just been added to our schedule, no pre-registration needed:

Guided Nature Trail Walk – 10:00am

Join Campus Recreation staff for a 40-minute leisurely walk through BSU’s Great Hill Trails.

The Trail Walk departs the Adrian Tinsley Center lobby promptly at 10am. Please wear appropriate footwear suitable for woodland trails. For more info contact drezendes@bridgew.edu.

Fitness Court® Hands-on Demo – 11:00am and 1:00pm

Join Campus Recreation staff in University Park at BSU’s new Fitness Court® for free demonstrations of a variety of simple and effective exercises.

Resource Spotlight
Office of Study Abroad  

Written By: Lexi Brassil, CSE Digital Engagement Assistant & Kyla Rae, Study Abroad Student Marketing Coordinator  

The Office of Study Abroad at Bridgewater State University is committed to helping students secure the right study abroad experience for them and determine how to fund their experiences abroad. There are a variety of affordable programs, and financial aid and scholarships are available. They are also committed to our mission of ensuring that there is a study abroad program for every student, no matter their circumstances.   

Studying abroad is a great way to experience a new culture. There is no better way to learn about yourself, acquire marketable skills, and expand your worldview.  Bridgewater State’s Study Abroad Office offers more than 200 study abroad programs in 50+ countries all over the world, allowing an opportunity for all students to study abroad. Students can study abroad in the fall, winter, spring, or summer and choose programs that span as few as 10 days to a full academic year. Offerings include short-term travel courses, semester and academic-year options, National Student Exchange programs, summer programs, internships abroad, and international student teaching placements. Students can earn credits towards their major, minor, or CORE curriculum requirements. There are programs at every budget and for every student, no matter their major, if they are an undergraduate, graduate, or continuing studies student, whether they commute or live on campus, identify as LGBTQ+, are a veteran, or a student of color. There truly is a program for everyone.  

Have questions about studying abroad? Check out EngageBSU for upcoming information sessions or attend a Study Abroad 101 session with the Study Abroad Office during the times and days listed below: 

• Mondays 2:00pm-2:30pm 
• Tuesdays 1:00pm-1:30pm 
• Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:00pm 
• Thursdays 10:00am-10:30am 
• Fridays 12:00pm-12:30pm  

The Office of Study Abroad can also be contacted by phone at 508-531-6183 or emailed at studyabroad@bridgew.edu.  

Spirit Week At BSU 

Written By: Liz McLam, CSE Digital Engagement Assistant & Nate Survell, Program Council Student Marketing Director  

This week is Bridgewater State University’s annual Spirit Week. Spirit Week is an opportunity for students to come out and participate in numerous events with the goal that students will be able to make memories and interact with their peers!  

On Monday October 16th, the Program Council will kick off Spirit Week by holding a Casino Night! Bears will be able to come out and play a variety of tabletop casino games with the chance of winning prizes! Casino Night will be held in the Rondileau Student Union’s Grand Ball Room and doors will open at 7 pm and the event will last until 11pm.  

The following day, Tuesday October 17th, BSU will be joined by Muddy Water Coffee Truck and students will have the chance to get some custom airbrushed drink sleeves! This event will take place in the RSU Foyer and will be held from 11am to 3 pm, however drink sleeves will end at 2pm.  

On Wednesday October 18th, from 11 am to 2pm students will have the opportunity to swing by the RSU Foyer and plant their own succulent and customize a pot! Later that night, from 5 pm to 8pm, there will be Tarot Card readings held at the RSU Foyer. 

On Thursday October 19th, Sweet Kneads Donut Food Truck will be at the RSU Foyer from 11am to 3pm, and students will also be able to customize their own college flags from 11am to 2 pm. Later that night, the Homecoming Pageant will be taking place in the RSU Grand Ballroom where those that were nominated for the Homecoming Court will show off their talents and compete to be crowned Homecoming Champion! Doors will open at 6:30pm.  

Finally on Friday October 20th, Spirit Night will be held in University Park, and will take place from 6 pm to 10pm. Spirit Night is a fun-filled glow in the dark themed party, with a live DJ, and all students are invited. Students will also be able to have the chance to ride in a hot air balloon, which will be held on the Shea/ Durgin Hill behind Stone House. 

For a full listing of Spirit and Homecoming 2023 events, click here.