Ithaca College students, faculty and staff celebrated First Bomber Weekend on campus Sept. 1–4. The weekend is hosted annually by the college to welcome freshmen and introduce them to organizations, services and opportunities on campus.
The weekend began Sept. 1 with a carnival in IC Square, where students played games and won prizes as they familiarized themselves with services on campus like Student Financial Services. The same night, students watched all four of the college’s a cappella groups: Ithacapella, Premium Blend, IC Voicestream and Pitch Please. After the performance, President Shirley M. Collado joined the students as they made wishes by tossing water into the fountains under a sky of fireworks.
We're at the carnival at IC Square today! Follow us on Instagram and Snapchat to see more! #IC125 #FirstBomberWeekend pic.twitter.com/BDAwzjIW2m
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 1, 2017
.@IC_PitchPlease kicks off #FountainFest with @BrunoMars "Grenade." #FirstBomberWeekend #IC125 pic.twitter.com/RR04xzmI8e
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
The following days consisted of morning yoga classes at the Fitness Center, rock climbing sessions, trips to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market and a barbecue at the newly renovated Campus Center Dining Hall.
Students also got the chance to become acquainted with the City of Ithaca beyond South Hill, meet new people on campus and get a taste of its student life.
Keep reading for our live coverage of the weekend. Also, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat @IthacanOnline for coverage of future events.
IC's Student Financial Services integrated technology into this carnival game that quizzes students on financial aid at #FirstBomberWeekend. pic.twitter.com/XkZz87UGG8
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 1, 2017
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Next up on stage: @IC_Voicestream. #FountainFest #FirstBomberWeekend #IC125 pic.twitter.com/kF7eqTuv54
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
"It is my wish for the members of this class of students to find their voice and lifelong passion at IC," President Shirley M. Collado said. pic.twitter.com/GgEoSGHfO6
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
#FountainFest wraps up with fireworks and wishes! pic.twitter.com/nY97mwb5zj
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
IC students are starting the day with a yoga class at the fitness center. #FirstBomberWeekend #IC125 pic.twitter.com/ocbRwK7QJX
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
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"It was fun, just not a good idea right after yoga," freshman Brianna Hurd said about climbing the rock wall. #FirstBomberWeekend #IC125 pic.twitter.com/5qhZKEmvpg
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 2, 2017
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Students are enjoying the #FirstBomberWeekend BBQ regardless of rainy weather. #IC125 pic.twitter.com/M0r69THvG8
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 3, 2017
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Freshman Chris Ashe came to the #FirstBomberWeekend BBQ to get some food, and ended up making some new friends. #IC125 pic.twitter.com/DjCi5UJQne
— The Ithacan (@IthacanOnline) September 3, 2017
