UW Community Celebration rocks Red Square!

The unofficial kick-off to Washington Weekend took place today on campus, as UW faculty and staff converged upon Red Square for the 3rd annual UW Community Celebration.

The burgers were good and I saw plenty of people I knew, but my favorite part was spying the University's academic leaders chugging Costco-sized bottles of Full Throttle energy drink. I can only imagine how jazzed they were to go back to class.

The UW Community Celebration was hosted by President Mark Emmert and Provost Phyllis Wise. Faculty and staff were invited to enjoy lunch and visit with friends as UW leaders took turns flipping burgers.

There was even a band playing, and the UW Alumni Association's tent was rockin' as well. A surprisingly long line led people to the prize wheel, where Chapstick was up for grabs. Stress-relieving squeeze-ums were on the wheel, too. Needless to say, it was an afternoon like none other.

Everybody's back at work now with full bellies and plenty of Full Throttle energy drink to fuel the fire. With that behind us, our focus turns to the arrival of Washington Weekend.