Blue & Gold Week

Join GSW's annual spirit week, Blue & Gold Week! Campus festivities throughout the week offer GSW students a focus on Hurricane spirit and student engagement. 

Blue & Gold Week 2026 Schedule

Monday, January 26

Are You Smarter Than Residential & Campus Life Staff?
3pm - 5pm | 2nd Floor SSC Conference Rooms
Based on the tv show, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” students will have the opportunity to go head to head in a fun trivia game against staff. The questions will range across various categories such as, pop culture, tv/film, music, and GSW trivia! More information to follow!

Faculty/Staff vs. Student Basketball Game
7pm - 9pm | Storm Dome
A Blue & Gold Week favorite! The fac/staff team are back to back reigning champs, can the students change their anticipated fate? Whether you believe you’re the next Michael Jordan or struggle to dribble the ball, all levels are welcome! If you’re interested in joining the STUDENT team, please sign up here: volunteersignup.org/HC3J9. If you’re interested in joining the Fac/Staff team, please sign up here: volunteersignup.org/44HEW *Please note that sign-up links will go live on Tuesday, 1/20!

Tuesday, January 27

Minute To Win It
3pm - 5pm | IM Gym
How fast are you on your feet? Test your competition skills with various Minute To Win It games such as Cup Stacking, Tissue Pull, Cookie Face Challenge & more!

Laser Tag
7pm - 9pm | IM Gym
Join the Student Engagement Team for speed rounds of laser tag! You can join a round alone or bring friends! Sign-up information will follow closer to the event date, follow GSW_Engage on Instagram to stay up to date!

Wednesday, January 28

'Welcome to the Jungle' Tailgate
2pm - 5pm | Centennial Plaza
The Office of Campus Life, the Student Engagement Team, Athletics & SGA invites you to the ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Tailgate! There will be free food, snacks, and drinks to fit the theme, games, crafts and music! Students are encouraged to dress along with the theme – think animal print, zoo keeper, etc. Follow GSW_Engage on Instagram for more ideas of what to wear!  

Double Header Basketball Games
5:30pm and 7:45pm | Storm Dome
Follow us from the tailgate to the double header basketball games as we take on the Flagler Lions! The Student Engagement Team will hand out special souvenirs to all students sitting in the designated Student Section, while supplies last!

Thursday, January 29

Sweet Treat Decor Wars
3pm - 5pm | SSC 3rd Floor
Express your creativity while enjoying a sweet treat! We will provide various sweet treats to decorate with icing, sprinkles etc.

Silent Library
7pm - 9pm | Library
Based on the MTV show, “Silent Library,” students will be given different challenges to complete inside the library while remaining absolutely quiet. The event will be hosted and livestreamed by DROP and the Student Engagement Team (SET). Follow GSW_Engage & GSWDROP on Instagram to join in on the fun!

Friday, January 30

Wild 'N Out
7pm - 8:30pm | Fine Arts Theater
Based on the game show series, SET invites you to participate in their first showcase of Wild ‘N Out! During the show, students will participate in different comical activities, thriving in playful competition and audience interaction! Ready to Wild Out?

Saturday, January 31

Double Header Basketball Games
5:30pm and 7:45pm | Storm Dome
The Student Engagement Team will hand out special souvenirs to all students sitting in the designated Student Section, while supplies last!

Take a look back at Blue & Gold Week 2025!