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13 Things to Do While Waiting for Spring

Featured: 13 Things to Do While Waiting for Spring

February 2, 2017

by Courtney Durst ‘19

Don’t Let the Groundhog Burst Your Bubble

Catch a shuttle with CAB to play Bubble Soccer this Friday night! Challenge your friends to a quick round of this fun twist on the classic sport.

Kick Back with Comedy

After a long week of class, it’s great to relax with some world-class comedy. Don’t miss CAB’s comedy show with Jeff Dye — tickets are just $5 with Central ID.

Enjoy the Last Freeze

On this side of winter, every snowfall could be our last. Make the most of your chance to slide around on the pond one more time!

Hang Out with Acrobats

Ever wanted to watch live acrobatics? Grab your chance with Zuzu acrobats’ free, high-energy performance and workshop. Learn about the art of acrobatics with this African acrobatic troupe from Mombasa Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium.

Please Don’t Stop the… Studying

Use your favorite indoor spots to study and work out before it’s time for pickup games and hammocks in the spring!

Students know pickup basketball and sand volleyball return with the sunshine.

Catch a Classic Play

Bring your friends (and a box of tissues) for Central’s performance of the southern favorite “Steel Magnolias” March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Pella Opera House.

Scope Out Study Abroad

Study abroad hosts First Steps workshops throughout February — find out about future programs and how to plan your adventure abroad.

Pitch Your Research Project

Want to fill your summer with outstanding, new research? Proposals for this summer are due Feb. 15 — don’t miss your chance to collaborate with a faculty member on an original project!

Watch for Returning Wildlife

Who says college life means only students? Keep an eye on the pond for returning geese, tadpoles and other springtime creatures as the weather gets warmer!

Geese and tadpoles always reclaim the pond come spring.

Practice Your Golf Swing

Sunshine means gennis — and cold dips into the pond for stray tennis balls. How about some practice to avoid icy water?

Stay Well During Spring Semester

Learn new ways to improve well-being — physically, socially, occupationally, emotionally, environmentally, spiritually and intellectually — at a Feb. 18 wellness conference with keynote speaker Tim O’Neil.

Help Make Maple Syrup

When the trees get warm, Central students will be collecting maple sap for an outdoor syrup boil. Stay tuned for the tapping of the trees!

Keep an Eye on the Tulip Beds

Springtime in Pella means green grass, warm sunshine and colorful tulips — take a walk after class and keep your eyes peeled for spring!

It won't be long until campus is sprinkled with blossoms and hammocks.

 

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