Campus Traditions
Lancer Madness (late October/early November) — This high-energy event kicks off basketball season by introducing the men's and women's basketball teams to hundreds of cheering students packed into the gym. School spirit is raised with games and relays like the dunk contest and 3-point shootout, and free food and prizes for the fans.
Fortuna Bowl (November) - During Parent/Family Weekend, the Intramurals Flag Football Championship Games are played on the Front Lawn in front of hundreds of fans with food trucks, fireworks, and more.
Merry & Bright (late November/early December) – Merry & Bright is CBU’s campuswide Christmas celebration. Students and faculty gather each year to officially kick off the Christmas season with a reading of the Christmas story, a tree lighting, lots of hot cocoa and Christmas music. Oh, and did we mention snow and sledding?
Lancer Takeover (April) – The Lancer community and their families take over Castle Park amusement park for a night of rides, mini-golf, dinner, a DJ and more!
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