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Students gather for free pigs-in-a-blanket and miniature squishy pigs. Energy drinks were also offered alongside the snacks.
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The banner hanging on the top floor’s railing details a flying pig. The banner aimed to promote the event using comedy and the promise of snacks.
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A sign that summarizes the intended mood of the event, joy and wit, sits on the event’s booth. Part of the theme of “National When Pigs Fly Day” was to encourage students to chase their dreams.
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A bowl of miniature pigs lies on the counter. Students were encouraged to take a pig as long as they signed themselves into the event using their Washburn ID.
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Memorial Union workers offer Lotus energy drinks to passing-by students. One employee mentioned that the energy drinks would appeal to a “college demographic.”
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Employees serve pigs-in-a-blanket to passing-by students. As long as students signed into the event with their Washburn email, they were free to take to a serving.
On Sept. 9, at the Memorial Union, Washburn hosted a unique event involving pigs-in-a-blanket, miniature pigs and energy drinks.
Janel Rutherford, director business and auxiliary services, talked about the purpose of the event.
“The idea with Scorch on the Porch is just to mix up a bit for students to bring fun and activities. So, we usually have music, something fun to give away, or a sample. And the bookstore offers a pop-up sale in the same area,” Rutherford said.
Scorch on the Porch is a part of Washburn’s new Bodventure program, which is intended to help new Washburn students get involved with on-campus activities like clubs.
“So today it was National [When] Pigs Fly Day. They [the Memorial Union] took that theme on with the event, so you had the little pigs,” Rutherford said.
Elliot Weber, building service team member, explained the process of organizing an event stage. “I’ve done stuff like this before,” Weber said. “It’s mainly just setting up tables, getting everything ready for the vendors and catering to set up food. Just getting orders from scheduling and our higher ups in the building.”
Angelina Reid, freshman nursing major, stood in line for free pigs-in-a-blanket.
“I just stopped by because I ended class like ten minutes ago,” Reid said.
The supply of energy drinks and free food opted as an ongoing introduction that Washburn extended to its new students.
Edited by Arohi Rai and Stuti Khadka
