Central College's Hoo-Rah Day Festivities Underway with 1853 Challenge

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Central College's annual Hoo-Rah Day celebration is underway with the launch of the 1853 Challenge. The 1853 Challenge, which began last month, runs for 53 days before Hoo-Rah Day and concludes on April 8th. During that time, participants are encouraged to commit to completing 18 hours of service and/or tracking 53 miles by walking, running, biking or swimming.

Why it matters

The 1853 Challenge is a way for Central College students, employees, alumni, and community members to come together and celebrate the school's 173-year history through service and wellness activities. The challenge aligns with the college's World of Good comprehensive campaign and commitment to community engagement.

The details

Participants in the 1853 Challenge can register online and print a log sheet to track their service hours and miles. Completed challenge sheets must be submitted to the Central Advancement Office by April 9th to be entered into a prize drawing. Individuals who complete both the service and wellness portions of the challenge will be eligible for a larger prize.

• The 1853 Challenge began last month and runs for 53 days before Hoo-Rah Day.
• The challenge concludes on Wednesday, April 8th.

What’s next

Completed challenge sheets must be submitted to the Central Advancement Office by Thursday, April 9th to be entered into a prize drawing from the Spirit Shoppe. Individuals who complete both service and wellness portions of the challenge will be entered for a larger prize.