EXCITEMENT LIVES HERE THE HAPPENING Every Fall, The Happening takes place on the Front Lawn. Here, you’ll enjoy free food, prizes, and giveaways while you meet over 300 local businesses, nonprofits, VSU departments, student organizations, and more. The Happening gives you a glimpse of the many opportunities available to you at Valdosta State and the surrounding community. GREEK LIFE Greek Life has been around for more than 50 years at Valdosta State. Today, our Greek community consists of 24 chapters that provide endless opportunities for scholarship, community service, diversity, involvement, and friendship. Through involvement in Greek Life, you’ll gain valuable social and leadership skills, as well as a holistic college experience. Learn more about Greek Life at Valdosta State by visiting valdosta.edu/greeklife. STUDENT LIFE At VSU, you won’t have to travel to be entertained; entertainment will be brought to you. Enjoy major artists on campus at events like Mayhem Music Festival, or stroll downtown to hear artists playing at local restaurants and cafés. INTRAMURAL SPORTS Valdosta State has a long-standing history of intramural sports dating back to the school’s opening in 1913. Today, our intramural sports take place at the Student Recreation Center, where students gather to compete in sports such as basketball, softball, billiards, and badminton. DE-STRESS FEST Every semester, you’ll be given the opportunity to participate in unique experiences like De- Stress Fest, one of our most popular events during finals. At this event, you’ll play with therapy dogs, receive hand massages, enjoy stress-relieving coloring, and more to keep the exam stress away. STUDENT RECREATION CENTER This 76,000-square-foot facility houses multiple courts, a heated swimming pool, a climbing wall, a jogging track, group fitness classrooms, and a state-of-the-art weight room. You can even step outside to enjoy our recreational fields and a leadership challenge course. Whether you’re inside or outside, you’ll enjoy an active lifestyle by participating in classes and programs such as Aquatics, CORE Outdoors, and Intramural and Club Sports. Learn more about the Student Recreation Center at valdosta.edu/studentrec. valdosta.edu/happeningvideo valdosta.edu/greekcpc valdosta.edu/mayhemvideo valdosta.edu/canoebattleship