Worcester State students across campus have come together to put on the first-ever Proud Lancer Day this Wednesday, April 8th.
Resulting from a collaboration between different clubs and departments, and organized by the Student Government Association, the event is intended to kickstart a new tradition celebrating university pride and community.
“Our goal is to bring students and the entire Worcester State campus together to celebrate what it means to be a Lancer,” said Brandol Ogando Saladin ’26, who helped organize the event and serves as the university’s student trustee. “Hopefully, it becomes a tradition that brings people together each year.”
Staff and faculty are invited to participate in the festivities. Events include a history presentation, where light breakfast will be provided, a Lancer spirit lunch with mocktails and a themed menu, an afternoon block party, complete with tye dye stations, raffles, tacos and ice cream, and more.
The full schedule of events is as follows:
9:00 AM | Commuter Activities Board Breakfast
Start the day right with free breakfast provided by the Commuter Activities Board.
Location: Student Center Exhibit Area
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Worcester State History Presentation
Learn about the place that made us Lancers and enjoy coffee with faculty.
Location: Sheehan Multipurpose Room
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Lancer Spirit Lunch
Enjoy a themed menu and custom mocktails with music provided by a live DJ.
Location: Sheehan Dining Hall
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Woo Wednesday
Wear blue and show your spirit with Resident Life. Dress to impress for the photo booth and a chance to win prizes.
Location: Sheehan Hall Lobby
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Chandler’s Block Party
Joust like a Lancer, win raffle prizes, tye-dye t-shirts, and more. Stop by for fun and food with Thee Taco Dude Truck and Jerry’s Ice Cream. The event is sponsored by OSILD, Student Affairs, Senate, Student Events Committee, Active Minds, President’s Office, LGBTQIA+ Community Center, and the Senior Class Committee.
Location: Wasylean Patio (Rain Location: Student Center)
5:00 PM | Women’s Lacrosse vs. WestConn
Location: Coughlin Field
