NSU’s annual student organization block painting will take place on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the library quad. The event is held every winter semester through Campus Life and Student Engagement for organizations to decorate and touch up the sidewalk surrounding the space in front of the Alvin Sherman Library.
Sandra Philius, graduate assistant for student organizations, said that the event is great for the university.
“It’s a way to promote unity among the organizations,” said Philius.
According to Philius, over sixty student organizations will participate in the event this year. Five of those organizations will be painting a block for the first time. Those organizations are: The C.H.E.E.S.E. Club, Campus Cursive, Vegetarian and Vegan Club, Society of Mentors and Lens Up! NSU Sharkshooters.
Mariah Knowles, sophomore finance major and president of the C.H.E.E.S.E. club, said she is excited to participate in block painting for the first time.
“We’re really excited because the painted sidewalk is a staple of the university, so it’ll be really awesome for our club to be a part of that,” said Knowles.
All organizations are allowed to paint a block, however, in order to do so, they must submit applications in the fall semester. Organizations will be provided paint based on the designs and applications they submitted, according to Philius.
Besides seeing the designs of the blocks come to life, Philius said she’s looking forward to seeing the organizations practice their team building skills.
Alexis Good, sophomore marine biology major and member of Green Sharks, participated in block painting last year.
“I enjoyed how everyone was excited to do something so simple and how people from so many organizations gathered together into what felt like a community,” said Good.
Set up for the event will take place between 9-9:30 a.m. All participating organizations are required to have a volunteer help set up and clean up. Radio X will play music during the event, and food will be provided.
