8 Bentley Traditions You’ll Want to be Part of
Want to thrive in college? Make sure to get outside the classroom and into some of your school’s traditions. A Student Voice survey found that college students who are involved in extracurriculars or events — even one to five hours a week — can boost their chances of being more satisfied and successful than classmates who aren’t.
At Bentley, the Office of Student Programs & Engagement (SP&E) works closely with the Campus Activities Board (CAB), a student-run organization that manages approximately 50 events each year.
“Our student organizations lead traditions that have defined Bentley for over 100 years,” SP&E Assistant Director Michelle Frizzell says of the 120+ student organizations on campus. “We believe that getting involved is crucial to student success. Joining clubs or attending an event is a chance to spark connections with people, do something you love or even try something new. And the earlier the better to start doing that.”
In addition to programs sponsored by the university or CAB, some events are tied to a student organization’s mission: Black United Body fashion show, Bentley Skating Club’s spooky skate, and the Arts and Performance Organization’s fall musical and spring play.
“With so many programs, events and opportunities, our goal is to create spaces where students genuinely feel like they belong,” says Frizzell.
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“Campus events are a primary opportunity for traditions and memories to be made over and over again,” says CAB President HaiLian Rowan ’26, a Corporate Finance and Accounting major. “CAB hosts events that foster a sense of belonging, a space to enjoy yourself and a chance unwind in the middle of an otherwise packed schedule.”
One of Rowan’s favorite events? Super Bingo. “It’s always a fan favorite next to Spring Day. It’s a simple event, people know what they’re getting when they show up, and yet it’s always one of our largest turnouts. People enjoy the anticipation of potentially winning a big prize. And we have fun with it with new themes and ideas each year.”
From Move-In Day to Commencement, traditions help define the Bentley experience. “Events are tailored to bring one another together through new and exciting, shared experiences that capture students’ attention,” Rowan says. “They’re tailored to bring one another together through new and exciting, shared experiences and create memories that last long after they’ve left Bentley.”