UCA’s Minority Mentorship Program and Women of Excellence brought in the holiday cheer with their last event of the semester Monday, Nov. 20.
Students filled the Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom with holiday cheer, as a Christmas soundtrack played through the speakers.
The ballroom was split, half of the room with chairs set up for a game of this or that and the other half with tables and chairs with various holiday activities.
To start off the evening, students sat in the chairs while the MMP and WOE executive boards introduced themselves. Following the introductions was a prayer by Miss UCA 2023, Jada Simpson, an MMP team leader and junior.
After the prayer, an icebreaker game was played. Students played a game of this or that, where they stood on either side of the room to represent whichever option they preferred.
After mixing and mingling students made their way to the tables and chairs to play games like Uno and Jenga.
Other tables had Christmas ornament painting and cookie decorating.
MMP and WOE provided snacks and drinks for students and set up a photo booth for students to pose with different Christmas signs and decorations.
Junior Demetrius Foreman, MMP public relations coordinator, said his favorite part was getting to connect with the mentees.
“Sometimes school can stress us out so seeing them at these events having fun, not worrying about the workload of school is the best part,” Foreman said.
Senior Shuntia Hunter, WOE president, said her favorite part as a host was seeing everyone enjoy themselves and singing and dancing to the music.
“It’s always a good time when everyone can come together and have fun,” Hunter said.
Two students paint Christmas ornaments.
“My favorite part was painting the Christmas ornaments with my friends, while singing along to Christmas music,” MMP mentor and junior Kamryn Glover said.
Glover said it is important for MMP to host events like this because it showcases the things MMP has to offer.
“This organization is dedicated to building the relationship between mentors and mentees while having a good time,” Glover said.
Hunter said it is important for WOE to have events like this so that students can network.
“Networking is very important in college, cause you never know who can help you in the future,” Hunter said.
“I honestly hope that they got a sense of relaxation before things really get into motion with finals week coming up. Think of this as a mental break,” Hunter said.
For more information about the Minority Mentorship Program and Women of Excellence, follow them on Instagram @uca_mmp and @uca_woe.
