When: Sunday, October 13th. 12 pm – 4 pm.
Where: Burdick Field, PAWS Pavilion, and University Union.
What: Towson University’s Fraternity & Sorority Life Office (FSL) and Military & Veterans Center (MVC) will host the 2024 Old Skool Challenge to kick-off Homecoming season and fundraise to support the Military and Veterans Support Program within the TU Foundation. This Olympic style event will bring together MVC and FSL to compete on two teams – one comprised of Greek students and alumni, and one comprised of Veteran students and alumni with ROTC. This afternoon of events will have three rounds of competition, with concurrent challenges, ranging from Tug of War and Pugil Sticks to Trivia and a Spirit Competition. While teams are competing, guests can explore an array of family-friendly activities, including food vendors, a bounce house, games, and football watch parties.
The winning team will earn not only bragging rights, but also the coveted Old Skool Cup, awarded by the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and University Life, Dr. Vernon Hurte. This Old Skool Cup will stay in the victorious side’s office until next year’s challenge. The victors will be gloriously commemorated on the cup, and the goal is for this inaugural challenge to become a cherished TU tradition for years to come.
About the Towson University Military and Veterans Program within the TU Foundation:
This fund aims to empower social enrichment opportunities, crucial career- and wellbeing-related programming, and emergency support for our students supported by the Military and Veterans Center.
All proceeds from this inaugural Homecoming event will support this program, a charitable initiative that improves the lives of student-veterans and their family members at TU.
Military & Veterans Center
The Towson University Military & Veterans Center believes in providing outstanding supports and services to student-veterans and their families — from applicant to alumni. As veterans and veterans' advocates who are committed to the military-connected community, the MVC is proud to join alongside FSL in this competition for a good cause. The MVC community has seen firsthand how the Military & Veterans Support program has greatly helped student-veterans in times of crisis and despair – and also in times of joy and triumph. Fundraising for this program, for us, provides even more impact and assistance concerning the often many challenges veterans face in transition from service to scholarship.
$2,290.00 of $5,000 individual team goal raised! - WINNER
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Supporting the Old Skool Challenge is a powerful way for fraternities and sororities to give back to those who have served our country. This event isn't just a fun throwback to classic games and friendly competition; it's a meaningful opportunity to rally together and raise essential funds for the Military & Veterans Foundation on campus. By participating, our Greek community shows solidarity and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our military and veteran students. Our involvement not only fosters a sense of unity and service within our chapters but also directly impacts the lives of those who have bravely served. Support the Greek Life team as we come together to compete and make a difference. Please donate to our team today.
$867.44 of $5,000 individual team goal raised!
The 2024 Division of Student Affairs Old Skool Challenge has Concluded.
If you are still interested in supporting Towson University's Military and Veterans Center by making a gift, please click here.
For questions, please contact Dario DiBattista at [email protected].
