April Craze, sponsored by Student Activities and the University Activities Board (UAB), is an outdoor celebration of the end of the year. It is the final day of classes and ends the Senior Week events.
April Craze is open to all students and is a free event. This tradition will have local music, vendors, inflatable games and numerous student organizations.
The event will take place April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the North Lawn. If it rains, it will take place in the Student Union.
“April Craze is a great way for students to wind down and relax from all the craziness of studying for finals,” UAB President Kyrsten Dysart said. “It’s also a good way for students to celebrate making it through the school year.”
April Craze replaced the WSU tradition of a big end of the school year event called May Daze. Some student organizations that are participating include: Student Government, Residential Community Association, German Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Student Health Services, Pre-medical Society and the Biology Club.
According to Jack Pence, Assistant Director for Student Activities, April Craze will be different from Fall Fest.
Fall Fest is a beginning of the year celebration for students to see what different student organizations Wright State has to offer.
April Craze will have less pressure from student organizations. Students will not have to feel that they have to take flyers or sign up for information about different organizations.
Student organizations are not encouraged to pressure students to join their group, but instead offer games and different entertainment options.
“This year in particular we took away organization’s tabling. We are requiring organizations to host an activity of their choice and interact with different students,” Dysart said.
According to Pence, April Craze, like many of the events at WSU, encourages and promotes school spirit and getting students involved on campus. These events are here for students to enjoy themselves and enjoy being a Raider. This is the last big event of the school year.
“Students should expect to have a good time, try new things, and make great memories. You should come to April Craze because it’s fun and there will be tons to do and a lot of free stuff,” Dysart said.
