Unitas Stadium the hot spot for students this Saturday

Spring football, President’s BBQ and the Big Event highlight busy weekend

The Big Event features over 2,000 students performing community service at over 200 different project sites. The 2017 Big Event takes place on Saturday, April 22.

Weekends for college students usually involve relaxing, hanging out with friends and even occasionally studying.

But on Saturday, Towson University will have plenty of activities taking place on campus providing food, fun, and philanthropy.

Saturday will feature “The Big Event,” Towson University football’s annual spring game, and a barbecue for students sponsored by President Kim Schatzel. All three events will be around the Towson University athletic complex.

Check out everything happening on campus this Saturday, and make your plans now.

The Big Event

Starting on Saturday morning, TU students, alumni and staff will perform community service for local homeowners and non-profits as a way to give back to the community surrounding Towson University’s campus.

After seven years, the Big Event has grown to encompass over 2,000 students helping at over 200 different project sites. The Big Event is TU’s largest single day of community service.

Volunteers will meet starting at 8 a.m. at SECU Arena to receive their assignments. The community service will continue throughout Baltimore County until 2 p.m.

TU Football Spring Game and President Schatzel BBQ

Towson University football fans can get a sneak peek at next year’s Tigers, as the football team will be hosting its annual spring game at Unitas Stadium.

The game starts at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Inflatables will be set up in the end zone throughout the day, and fans will have an opportunity to meet the players and coaches after the game.

And for Towson University students, head coach Rob Ambrose will be hosting a punt, pass and kick competition. The winner will receive free chicken wings courtesy of Coach Ambrose.

bbq To coincide with both the Big Event and the Spring Football Game, President Kim Schatzel will be hosting a special spring barbecue in the Unitas Stadium end zone from 1 – 3 p.m.

The barbecue will feature free food and a cash bar and is also open to TU students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Those in attendance can enjoy the spring game, inflatables and take tours of the Towson University locker rooms.