BYU­-Idaho to hold fall Spirit Week

www.byui.edu/spiritweek

Students, employees, alumni and the community are invited to take part in this semester's Spirit Week at Brigham Young University-Idaho. A variety of events are scheduled, starting with the Spirit Rally on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at the BYU-Idaho stadium.  The rally includes a relay race and kickoff torch-lighting ceremony.

"Spirit Week is a great time for students to remember the ‘Spirit of Ricks' as we continue to move forward," said Kristina Southam, BYU-Idaho Student Body President.

As a university-wide event, Spirit Week is a time to connect with academics, activities and traditions that tie the past, present and future together.  The goal is to have participants experience BYU-Idaho to the fullest extent by celebrating and enjoying its unique atmosphere.

The week's events include the Spirit Week Spectacular, which will showcase more than 500 students in a night of music and dance on Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium, and the Man of Excellence fireside featuring John H. Groberg, president of the Idaho Falls Temple.  President Groberg will speak Sunday, October 15 at at 6 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium.

For additional information on Spirit Week, including a full schedule of all events, times, locations and costs, visit www.byui.edu/SpiritWeek.  While most event are free, tickets for charged events are available online at www.byui.edu/tickets, at the Manwaring Center Ticket Office, or by calling 496-2230.