Annual Student Events
Catch a campus concert, try to stay afloat in canoe battleship or hear a fascinating lecture from a celebrity newsmaker.
With events happening every night of the week, you'll never run out of things to do. Many of these can't-miss events are hosted by Campus Activities & Programs; others are put on by Bucknell's many student groups and organizations.
Below, we've collected some of our favorites.
Fall Fest
Sept. 13, 2019, 5–10 p.m.
Sojka Lawn (rain location: Gerhard Fieldhouse)
Fall Fest welcomes incoming first-year students to Bucknell and returning students back with a fun-filled evening with carnival rides, picnic food, student performers and giveaways, culminating in a performance by a major recording artist. Recent performers include B.o.B. and Plain White T's.
Christy’s A Capella Concert
Fall during Family Weekend, Sept. 27–29, 2019
Students from all of Bucknell's a capella groups share the stage during this long-running annual concert, held during Family Weekend each fall.
Center Stage
Fall
Student opening acts set the stage for A-list comedy artists at this annual stand-up showcase. Recent headliners include Adam DeVine, Nick Offerman and Wanda Sykes.
Common Ground
Fall
Common Ground is a five-day, student-led retreat dedicated to exploring topics relating to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender in order to build acceptance in the Bucknell community.
Student Lecture
Fall and spring
Student Lectures bring nationally and internationally recognized speakers, selected by Bucknell students, to campus. Recent guests include comedian and activist Chelsea Handler and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman.
Student Concert Committee Concert
Fall or spring
Major recording artists, chosen by students, perform on campus each year. Recent concerts include Migos, Lil' Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Steve Aoki.
Wine and Beer Tastings
Twice per semester: fall and spring
Students can sample wines and beers — many produced here in Central Pennsylvania — and learn about brewing and winemaking at free tastings. Tastings are typically hosted in Uptown, Bucknell's student-run entertainment venue.
For students 21 and over only.
Canoe Battleship
Spring
Teams of four to five board canoes armed with buckets, water guns and shields and try to sink their opponents' boats in this fun-filled annual event held in Kinney Natatorium.
Bison Sound
Spring
Bucknell's spring music and arts festival features concerts by a slate of up-and-coming artists and free food for students and the entire Bucknell community. Typically held in conjunction with the Admitted Student Open House.
Chrysalis
Spring
Students, faculty and staff rock the academic year to a close during this annual gala, coordinated by students. Recent performers include Sean Kingston, Joan Jett and the Sugar Hill Gang.
Campus Activities & Programs
Location
47 Langone Center