Here on the Mary Baldwin Campus, January consists of two major Mary Baldwin traditions that are quickly approaching. The first major campus event that is coming up is Signature Ball, which will be on the 24th of January. Kwanzaa is the second major celebration, held on the 31st of January. Both events will be held in the Hunt Dining Hall, so seeing how the average place we eat on a daily basis can be transformed for these unique events will be a wonderful experience.
1. Signature Ball
Signature Ball is the main event for the Mary Baldwin tradition of Signature Ball Weekend. Signature Ball weekend begins on Friday night with events sponsored by the Baldwin Programming Board. The formal dance, which takes place on Saturday night, gives all of the students of Mary Baldwin the opportunity to dress to impress and gather for a night of good, clean fun. Signature Ball is the spring semester version of the Attack the SAC (Student Activities Center) event that was held during the fall semester. Now is a great time to start looking for outstanding outfits to wear on the night of Signature Ball!
2. Kwanzaa
This year Kwanzaa will be held in Hunt West on the 31st of January and will feature performances from many different groups of freshman. Dancing and speeches are among the few talents that will be showcased as the students explore and explain the principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith. All students are encouraged to attend and experience this event; especially because freshman involved have been putting in timeless amounts of work!