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Gator Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

Gator Day is a fall and spring tradition at Allegheny; in lieu of classes, students attend sessions designed to promote their development and maximize their Allegheny experience. Fall Gator Day is focused on leadership development, and Spring Gator Day is focused on academic pathways. A portion of each Gator Day will also be dedicated to promoting recreation and wellness activities.

*Nov. 5th 2024 being a presidential election day we will ensure that students voting locally will have time to get to the polls. See the Allegheny Votes 2024 page for further voting information.

Contact the Gator Day Team

studentsuccess@allegheny.edu

Gator Day 2024 Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Shuttles to Election Polls

Shuttles to the election polls will be running between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.  Shuttle buses will meet students at the top of Brooks Walk for rides to polling precincts. Student Fellows with the Center for Political Participation and Andrew Goodman Foundation will there to help you get to your assigned polling place. Catch the 9 a.m. shuttle, and you’ll be back for the Gator Day breakfast, or catch the 4:30 p.m. shuttle after programming is done and ride to the polls with President Cole!

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Breakfast

Location: Campus Center Lobby

A light breakfast of pastries, bagels, fruit and coffee.

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. President Cole Keynote Address: Leadership Lessons Learned

*Swipe in for the keynote and stay through the panel and you will be entered into a drawing for a Gator Squishy
 
Location: Shafer Auditorium

Come hear President Cole’s reflections on leadership and how to lead with purpose and make an impact in your community.

*Must be present in CC lobby at 12:45 to claim your squishy. Other free SWAG items will also be in the mix, such as an Allegheny blanket, a bicentennial bag, stickers, a Gator stress ball, and more!

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Student Leader Panel: Leveraging Leadership Successes and Failures for Your Future

Location: Shafer Auditorium

Student Leader Panel: What I Wish I Knew. Hear current student leaders on navigating challenges, creating positive impacts, and leveraging their experiences for their future career path.

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch: Your Suggestions in Action!

Location: McKinley’s

Visit ‘Kinz for Gator Day Specials like smoked and boneless wings and a smoothie bar!

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Student Leadership Fair

 Location: Campus Center Lobby

Many application cycles for key student leadership roles will be opening up soon. Get ahead by getting the scoop on the various positions and how you can distinguish yourself as an applicant. Your peers will be tabling for the following positions: RAs, Orientation Leaders, Jason Fellows, Navigators, Gator Guides, Bonners, and CPP (Center for Political Participation) Fellows.

1:15 – 3:15 p.m. Gator Day Yard Games (Gator Quad)

New Location: Gator Quad

It’s going to be a beautiful day. Come and play yard games such as badminton, spikeball, cornhole, KanJam, and Kubb!

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Wellness Activity (Yoga)

Location: Montgomery

Come to a free yoga class to help you de-stress, taught by a Yoga Spot instructor.

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Wellness Activity (Therapy Dogs)

Location: Campus Center 301/302

De-stress, relax, and have some good self-care time with furry friends from Paws Hand Delivered. Therapy dogs and their handlers will be waiting for you!

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Tea with Yvonne

Location: Tillotson Room in Tippie

Come treat yourself to a relaxing tea-time, including mini-desserts and sandwiches. Dean Binnington will also make an appearance to add some authentic British flair.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Shuttle to the Polls with President Cole

Location: Pickup at Brooks walk at North Main

It’s Election Day and President Cole will be heading to the polls with students!

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Ice Cream Sandwich Bar

Location: Brooks Dining Hall

Enjoy an ice cream sandwich bar when you swipe in for dinner at Brooks as Gator Day wraps up!

Envelope going into ballot box

Allegheny Votes 2024

November 5 is also Election Day! We encourage everyone to exercise your right to vote and to be engaged citizens in our political process. We also recognize the importance of both intellectual and emotional processing of elections. This website offers a central place to find information and activities for the 2024 general election.

Allegheny Votes Website

A Sustainable Gator Day

As Allegheny is a leader in campus sustainability, we design Gator Day to minimize negative impact to the environment. The event’s sustainable elements have included:

  • compostable catering with plant-based options
  • reusable balloon tower with natural latex balloons
  • digital schedule in lieu of print copies
  • recycled paper table tents
  • plastic-free name tags
  • reusable tote bag giveaway

For more information on Allegheny’s sustainability principles, practices and achievements, visit www.allegheny.edu/sustainable or @alleghenysustainability on Instagram

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814-332-4351
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