On Saturday, Feb. 18, as part of Syracuse University's Winter Carnival 2006 and the City of Syracuse's Winterfest, students, faculty, staff and the greater Syracuse community are invited to SU's Hendricks Field to help break the Guinness World Record for the most snow angels.
A record-setting attempt officially registered with the Guinness World Records authorities, the goal is to make 1,793 or more snow angels, which will pass the record of 1,792 set in Bismarck, N.D., in 2003.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Free parking will be available in the Standart parking lot. At 11 a.m. everyone will gather and drop at the same time in hopes of setting a new record.
Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, will feature four days of winter activities, including human dog sled races, giveaways, displays, shows, cook-offs and more. Student chairs are Eric Crites, Liz Dwyer and Amanda Truglio. Staff chairs are Ellen King, director of student events, and Jennifer Bevilacqua, assistant director of student events.
"Students are delighted to be part of yet another partnership between SU and Syracuse, a sign of growing engagement between the University and the city," says King.
Parking for Winter Carnival events throughout the four days will be available in the University paid visitor lots. For more information, e-mail: suwintercarnival@gmail.com.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Feb. 16
Ice Sculpture Carving and Display 11-1 p.m., H.B. Crouse patio
Preliminary Chili Cook-Off 11-1 p.m., H.B. Crouse patio
Winter Carnival Giveaways and Arts and Crafts 11-2 p.m., Schine Atrium
Sing Away the Winter Blues sponsored by Food Services, Karaoke 5:30-7:30 p.m., Brockway, Graham and Sadler dining halls; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Haven and Shaw dining halls
Campus Cabaret Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, 7 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium
Drag Show Preliminaries sponsored by Pride Union, 8 p.m., Schine Underground
Motown Soul Karaoke sponsored by Perc Place and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, 8 p.m., Panasci Lounge
Friday, Feb. 17
Winter Carnival Giveaways and Arts and Crafts 11-2 p.m., Schine Atrium
Surprise R&B Concert sponsored by Black Communication Society, 8 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, tickets $5 with SU I.D. $15 without, available at Schine Box Office
Improv Comedy Night sponsored by Perc Place and Zamboni Revolution, 8 p.m., Panasci Lounge
Winter Wonderland on Ice: Snow Sculpture sponsored by the Department of Recreation Services, 9 p.m.-midnight, Tennity Ice Rink, free admission and half-price skate rentals with SU or ESF student I.D.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Guinness World Record Attempt: Most Snow Angels 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start, snow angels
Winter Carnival Giveaways and Arts and Crafts 11-2 p.m., Schine Atrium
Preliminary Human Dog Sled Race noon-2 p.m., Walnut Park
Vagina Monologues: Featuring Members of the Greek Community 3 p.m., Hendricks Chapel
Matrilineage Concert sponsored by Perc Place and the Committee of Women in Art, 6:30 p.m., Panasci Lounge
SU Men's Basketball vs. Louisville 9 p.m., Carrier Dome
Winter Wonderland on Ice: Human Bowling sponsored by the Department of Recreation Services, 9 p.m.-midnight, Tennity Ice Rink, free admission and half-price skate rentals with SU or ESF student I.D.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Black History Month Cabaret Featuring Nicole Henry sponsored by Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation and Syracuse University, 4-7 p.m., Panasci Lounge, tickets available at Schine Box Office, $3 for students, $5 for all others
Greek House Decorations judging begins at 4 p.m.
Nick Swardson sponsored by UU Comedy, 8 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, tickets $3 with SU I.D., $5 without, available at the Schine Box Office http://universityunion.org
Tuesday, Feb. 21
The BANFF Mountain Film Festival 8 p.m., Watson Theater, tickets available at Schine Box Office, $6 for students, $10 for faculty, staff, and graduate assistants
Urban Bush Women sponsored by Pulse, 8 p.m., Goldstein Auditorium, tickets available at Schine Box Office, $5 with valid SU I.D., $10 faculty, staff and alumni; $20 general public
