Snowcoming
A Flurry of Fun
January 23 - February 6, 2025
Snowcoming is a way to connect with campus and meet new friends, even in the cold weather. Fuel up for the first day of classes with free hot cocoa and brownies, attend New Years-themed Bingo, take a trip off campus and cap it all off with Krash the Kress! Experience all this and more while starting your semester off strong.
Snowcoming Contests and Competitions
The entire UW-Green Bay community is invited to participate in some friendly competition during Snowcoming! All contests begin on Thursday, January 23 and winners will be announced at Krash the Kress on Thursday, February 6. Sign up and view contest rules below or visit the Student Engagement Center (UU 150) if you'd like more information.
Basketball Coloring Sheet
Unleash your creativity by coloring a basketball. Artwork will be showcased for voting, and one winner will receive a bundle of merchandise from the Phoenix Bookstore.
Completed art due by
Monday, February 3 at 8 a.m.
Basketball Decorating
Come together with members of your student organization and decorate a mini basketball. Compete against other orgs for a chance to win a pizza party!
Completed basketballs due by Wednesday, February 5 at noon.
Campus Food Drive
Campus offices and departments are invited to participate in a food drive competition that will benefit the Campus Cupboard.
Donations due by Wednesday, February 5 at noon.
Schedule of Events
All events are free to UW-Green Bay students unless otherwise stated. Remember to bring your University ID or check into events with the Presence app.
Week 1
| Date & Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan. 23 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Cozy on the Go Stop by for free brownies and hot cocoa on your way to class! The first 50 students will also receive a winter goodie bag of face masks, lotion, and hand warmers. | Garden Cafe Booths (Library) |
| Thursday, Jan. 23 5-7 p.m. | Welcome Back Bash Free burrito bowl dinner, coloring contest sheets, hang out with friends, and play winter-themed Kahoot! | Phoenix Rooms |
| Friday, Jan. 24 5-7 p.m. | Game Night Social & Snacks Join us for karaoke, Mario Kart and VR headset gaming. Enjoy free pizzas, mozzarella sticks and mini corndogs. Plus, sample new Phoenix Club menu items and vote for new spring semester additions! | Phoenix Club |
| Saturday, Jan. 25 6-7:30 p.m. | What's in the Box? Inspired by Jimmy Fallon’s game show "Box of Lies," participants will take turns on stage choosing to lie or tell the truth about what they are seeing in their box. Snacks will be provided! | Phoenix Rooms |
| Monday, Jan. 27 3-5 p.m. | Hot Cocoa and Contraception Join Planned Parenthood and GTP for cookies and a yummy hot cocoa bar with all the toppings. Planned Parenthood will also be providing educational information about contraceptives and will provide materials for birth control themed crafts. | Phoenix Club |
| Monday, Jan. 27 7-8:30 p.m. | New Year, New Me Bingo Get your bingo started this semester as the ‘New You!’ Prizes will include all the things that will help you achieve your goals this semester, whatever they may be. | Phoenix Rooms |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Café Crawl Engage in a quest across campus as you visit all the offices here to support your journey through college. Each office will be providing a different sweet treat, drink, & experience for you to enjoy! Visit all the offices and get your ticket punched for a chance to win a prize! View Café Crawl Schedule | Various Campus Offices |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 4-5 p.m. | Snowshoe @ Shorewood + Hot Chocolate Enjoy a relaxing snowshoe walk around campus and enjoy hot chocolate in the Outdoor Adventure Center afterwards. The perfect opportunity for a quick snowshoe outing, to learn how to snowshoe or to show your friends the ropes! Register | Shorewood Center |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 6-8 p.m. | Dueling Pianos Discover NEW Dueling Pianos, an interactive show where you can request and sing along to your favorite songs! Plus, enjoy a Polaroid Photo Booth, mocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Fancy attire is recommended. | Phoenix Rooms |
| Tuesday, Jan. 28 6-8 p.m. | Spring Fit Fest Sample the wide variety of group fitness classes UREC has to offer this semester! Short 10-minute classes will take place throughout the event so you can test them out, meet the instructors, and see what the hype is about! No registration required. | Kress Center |
| Wednesday, Jan. 29 6-8 p.m. | Canoe Battleship Form a team and see if you can be the last canoe floating! Pour water into your opponent’s canoes while fending off attacks from other teams. | Kress Center Pool |
| Thursday, Jan. 30 6-8 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs. Cleveland State Come cheer on your fellow Phoenix! This game's themes are Academic Achievement Night and Staff Appreciation Night. Admission is free with your UW-Green Bay University ID. | Kress Center |
Week 2
| Date & Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan. 31 5-6 p.m. | Comedian & Magician Michael Kent Michael Kent is a magician based out of Columbus Ohio. He performs a mix of stand-up and magic and has toured across college campuses all over the country. Stop by to enjoy a mesmerizing show. | Phoenix Rooms |
| Saturday, Feb. 1 5-7 p.m. | Titletown Ice Skating & Tubing Trip Take a trip to Titletown for ice skating and tubing by Lambeau Field! $12 tickets are available for UW-Green Bay students at the University Ticketing & Information Center (UTIC) in the University Union. Guests may purchase tickets at Titletown. Tickets include skate and tube rentals and optional transportation to Titletown. The bus for students and guest leaves MAC Circle at 4:30 p.m. | Titletown District |
| Monday, Feb. 3 8 a.m. | Snowcoming Coloring Contest voting Begins | Student Engagement Center |
| Monday, Feb. 3 4-6 p.m. | DIY Fake Cake Get crafty and decorate a container like a cake, complete with fake frosting, sprinkles, and cherries. All supplies provided. | Phoenix Club |
| Tuesday, Feb. 4 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Black History Month Kickoff Stop by to kick off Black History Month! Learn what the month has coming up, pick up a sweet treat, more! Co-sponsors: Student Engagement Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Black Student Union | Einstein Bros. Bagels Booth |
| Tuesday, Feb. 4 3-5 p.m. | Chill Out! with Snow Globes and Snow Cones Create and decorate your very own snow globe while enjoying a chilly snow cone treat! Decorations and other materials will be available for organizations to participate in the Basketball Decorating contest. | Phoenix Club |
| Wednesday, Feb. 5 Noon | Student Org Basketball Decorating Contest Voting begins Campus Department Food Drive Donations due | Student Engagement Center |
| Wednesday, Feb. 5 3-6 p.m. | OrgSmorg Interested in joining a student organization? Come see what all 130+ have to offer! Interact with student leaders and members and learn more about each organization. | Phoenix Rooms |
Krash the
Kress
Thursday, February 6 • 4-6 p.m. • Kress Events Center
Gear up for the big game with free tailgate food, games, trivia, and sign decorating! Learn some cheers and participate in the Pie an Athlete fundraiser. Stick around immediately after for the Green Bay Women's Basketball Game against Youngstown State. Admission is free with your UW-Green Bay University ID.
Accessibility Accommodations
If you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the Student Engagement Center at 920-465-2720.
Get In Touch
Connect with our team to learn more about Snowcoming and all other events. Ben Dresdow, Program Coordinator, can help you find more ways to be engaged on campus.