Students Enjoy Sweet Treat During SIUE’s Welcome Week
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s annual ice cream social drew a crowd to the Morris University Center’s Goshen Lounge on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Chancellor Randy Pembrook, SIU System President Randy Dunn and Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton handed out 700 Dairy Queen Blizzards during the highly-anticipated event.
“This is great,” exclaimed Elizabeth Hettich, of Vernon. “Who doesn’t love free ice cream?!”
“It’s delicious,” added Grant Farchmin, of Mahomet. “It’s definitely nice to have ice cream on the first week of classes.”
During the Welcome Week event, Patton encouraged students to explore Edwardsville.
“The excitement you bring to campus and our community energizes all of us,” Patton said. “Work hard on your studies and enjoy our community. Go Cougars!”
“We were pleased to have SIU System President Randy Dunn with us today, and Mayor Hal Patton, who is a fantastic partner to the University,” Pembrook said. “We also extend our gratitude to Dairy Queen for their support of this great tradition!”
