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Back Yard Bash

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Social / Gathering Giveaways Welcome Week

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

11:15 AM – 1:15 PM CDT (GMT-5)

Clocktower Lawn (Myers Field House Rain Location)

173 Centennial Student Union , Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, United States

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Join us for a cookout, live music featuring Fat City All Stars, yard games, and more! Mingle with returning and new students alike, and university staff. This is the on-campus meal plan lunch option for Friday. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life.



All Backyard Bash attendees (students only) will receive an MSU "ROLL MAVS” shirt. The shirt is brought to you by Atwood Management, College Station, Student Activities, the Veterans Resource Center, and your Student Government.
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Where

Clocktower Lawn (Myers Field House Rain Location)

173 Centennial Student Union , Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, United States

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Co-hosted with: CSU & Student Activities, Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council, Fraternity & Sorority Life