A Stroke of Autumn: Pumpkin Painting

The First Year Experience (FYE) and Student Activities hosted a collaborative pumpkin painting event open to all students who wished to wipe away their academic pressures with a paint brush and a round orange canvas on October 8 in the SAC. 

What is the First Year Experience?

The First Year Experience consists of student First Year Leaders (FYLs) who are tasked with helping first-year students acclimate to their new journey through higher education. The FYLs support students emotionally and academically during this frightening and new transition in their life, hosting events to bring them out of the isolation of their dorm room and into the fun and inclusive environment of Centenary University. To learn more about FYLs, check out this article written by Carlee Nigro. 

The event in this case, a spooky, but not scary pumpkin painting event!

The turnout and beautiful artwork!

This event started with 41 pumpkins and seating for about 50 students. FYE and Student Activities quickly realized that we underestimated student participation and the amount of materials needed for this event. 

Students quickly filed in, occupying every seat and table, leaving students forced to rather happily sit on the floor of the Student Activity Center (SAC). Once all 41 pumpkins were used, FYLs and Student Activities workers resorted to giving out about 20 canvases to additional students, which didn’t last very long! Below are masterpieces painted by our amazing first year students and lovely FYLs:

The supplemental purpose of this event was to create a welcoming and fun showcase of our community’s artistic ability for the open house and Alumni and Family Day on October 10. Stay tuned for pieces about those fun events!

Every week Jamie Weingarten, director of Student Activities, sends out an itinerary of events from Monday–Sunday! 

Stay updated and informed on what engaging events are being planned for you and if you see a FYL in their polos, never be afraid to say hello!