A trifecta of exam-time treats

Stop the presses! Don't bring down the curtain yet on the Spring 2019 semester, not while there are still events to chronicle and occasions to celebrate! As students, faculty and staff count down to midmonth commencement exercises – and the beckoning summer beyond – a number of lighthearted activities have helpfully conspired to put respite on the cramming-for-finals calendar. Among the recent amusements overseen by thoughtful campus entities were a Wildcat Events Board-sponsored petting zoo outside the Keystone Dining Room, a Capitol Eatery beach party, and the traditional Midnight Breakfast avalanche of fun and food.

–  Photos by J.J. Boettcher and Rachel A. Eirmann, student photographers;
and Dining Services' Mark J. Leo (director), Noelle B. Bloom (assistant director), and Amy S. Lingg (marketing assistant)

 

A make-your-own-mug station is among the giveaways.

Beach balls add to the atmosphere.

Other novelties allowed students to make their own island-worthy leis ...

... and giant Pixy Stix.

This furry visitor doesn't mind the attention.

Playfully dubbed "No ProbLLAMA" by WEB, Wednesday afternoon's stress-relief event brought animal magnetism to campus.

A carefree critter, just hangin' out

A portable menagerie, from Pony Party Paradise in Shickshinny, attracts a stream of students.

A face to ease the Finals Week frenzy

Key lime tarts add a tropical touch.

Coco, Dining Services' resident gorilla, is ready to party.

Banana split pizza? Yum!

LaToya C. Simmons, assistant cook at Capitol Eatery, puts a customary smiling face on a late-night assignment.

Burning the "midnight" oil are (from left) Anthony J. Pace, director of student activities; Timothy E. Singer, of Rimersburg, a pre-dental hygiene student; Jason K. Eichensehr, dining services manager; and Leo.

With summer so close, a word to live by

An all-star lineup of servers from Athletics and Residence Life keeps up with the hungry horde.

With cutlery poised, it's time to dig in!

Trésco, a Williamsport-based acoustic band, performs for the breakfast crowd.

As the semester draws to a close, campus friendships are celebrated.

... as were the perennially popular free massages.

Digital caricatures were among the attractions ...

Night lights add to the electricity in the air.

Some of the 600 students served at Midnight Breakfast move through the line.

Batter up? Custom-made pancakes say it all, punctuated by a paw print.