Mon, Oct 4, 2021 6:00 AM –

Sat, Oct 9, 2021 11:55 PM

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A week to celebrate the spirit and traditions of BYU-Idaho. The theme for Spirit Week 2021 is "Ordinary People . . . Extraordinary Ways." This statement was used by President Gordon B. Hinckley to describe BYU-Idaho students in his dedicatory address for the Hinckley Building which was given on October 22, 2002. Visit the Spirit Week website for a schedule.

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Past Events

Sat, Oct 09, 2021
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Upper Play Fields
Color Run

Enjoy an exciting Color Run!

Sat, Oct 09, 2021
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Stadium Parking Lot
Spud Lunch

After the Color Run, come enjoy a baked potato bar with all the toppings and dessert at the Spud Lunch. Cost: $2 pre-sale or $3 at the event. Location: Stadium Parking Lot

Sat, Oct 09, 2021
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
MC Crossroads
Spirit Week Ball

Create memories and have fun at the formal Spirit Week Ball. Cost: $10 per couple or $6 per person. Location: MC Crossroads.
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.

Fri, Oct 08, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MC 2nd Floor
Mighty Oaks Challenge

Complete Career Center's Might Oaks Challenge. Come to the Career Center on the second floor of the Manwaring Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fri, Oct 08, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MC 2nd Floor
Career Center Open House

Come see the new Career Center on the second floor of the Manwaring Center.

Fri, Oct 08, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater
Spirit Week Displays

Come to the Amphitheatre between the MC, Library and Smith daily from October 4 – 8 to view Spirit Week displays, participate in games and daily challenges with food prizes, submit theme and gratitude entries, and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fri, Oct 08, 2021
7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
MC, Hart, Taylor, & BYUI Center Courts
Glow Night

Enjoy a night of fun with neon and black light activities.

Thu, Oct 07, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater or Online
Gratitude Challenge

View Elder David A. Bednar's message (https://video.byui.edu/media/0_7v5454kt) featuring a promise and a warning for the BYU-Idaho community and ponder on the people and things at BYU-Idaho you are grateful for. Next, submit notes of gratitude to employees, students, administration and/or the Church Board of Education. Gratitude notes may be submitted online at www.byui.edu/spiritweek or at the Spirit Week Headquarters located at the Amphitheatre.

Thu, Oct 07, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater
Spirit Week Displays

Come to the Amphitheatre between the MC, Library and Smith daily from October 4 – 8 to view Spirit Week displays, participate in games and daily challenges with food prizes, submit theme and gratitude entries, and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thu, Oct 07, 2021
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Taylor Cultural Hall
Gratitude Luncheon

Faculty, administration and staff are invited to pick up a grab-and-go box lunch at the Spirit Week Gratitude Luncheon. Employees can also fill out gratitude notes online or in person at the Luncheon. Food: Free box lunch with sandwich, chips, water, and cookie. Location: Taylor Cultural Hall. Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thu, Oct 07, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Madison County Fairgrounds
Spirit Week Rodeo Stampede

Students may sign up to ride steers and children 5-8 and under 70 pounds may sign up for mutten busting! This will be held at the Madison County Fairgrounds.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Campus
BYUI 20th Challenge

Celebrate BYU-Idaho's 20th anniversary by finding one of 20 BYUI Boxes filled with swag! Box locations will drop randomly throughout the day on Student Activities social media accounts. Location: Campus/Community. Time: Throughout the day.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Campus
Find Blue

Find mini-Spirit Week torches and win prizes provided by numerous university departments. Limit two torches per person.
Location: Campus Time: Torches dropped throughout the day.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Campus
Wear Blue

Wear BYUI blue and post your photos to #byuispiritweek to win prizes.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Bleed Blue

Help BYUI break its blood donation record. Come to the Spirit Week Headquarters at the Amphitheatre to sign-up for an appointment at the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive and receive a free treat. Location: Amphitheatre. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater
Spirit Week Displays

Come to the Amphitheatre between the MC, Library and Smith daily from October 4 – 8 to view Spirit Week displays, participate in games and daily challenges with food prizes, submit theme and gratitude entries, and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wed, Oct 06, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
STC Parking Lot & Centre Square Fields
Turn Blue Game Night

Cap off True Blue Day at the Turn Blue Game Night featuring free blue pancakes and fun activities. You'll turn blue at the blue and white Chalk Fight and paint and foam games. Field games will feature a javelin throw, water balloon shotput, archery, golf, soccer darts, tug of war, pentathlon, as well as Spirit Week themed escape rooms, inflatables and Chariot Races. Food: Free Blue Pancakes! Location: STC Parking Lot / Centre Square Courtyard. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free, except for chalk fight/paint games which are a $1. True Blue Game Night T-shirt is $6.

Tue, Oct 05, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater
Spirit Week Displays

Come to the Amphitheatre between the MC, Library and Smith daily from October 4 – 8 to view Spirit Week displays, participate in games and daily challenges with food prizes, submit theme and gratitude entries, and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tue, Oct 05, 2021
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
BYU-Idaho Center
Devotional

Susan Orme was born and raised in Sugar City, Idaho. She earned an associate degree from Ricks College and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree in math education from Utah State University. Susan taught for five years at Teton High School prior to earning her master's degree in math education from Brigham Young University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Idaho. Susan loves to spend time with her parents, five siblings, and 26 nieces and nephews. Sister Orme currently serves as first counselor in her ward's Relief Society. Her previous callings include Relief Society teacher, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher, ward Young Women president, and stake Relief Society president. Attend in the BYUI Center or watch here: www.byui.edu/devotionals.

Tue, Oct 05, 2021
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
BYU-Idaho Center Courts
Founder's Day Ice Cream Social

Enjoy free grab and go ice cream named after various BYU-Idaho founders. Location: BYU-Idaho Center Courts, grab-n-go ice cream cups. Time: Following Devotional (approximately 12:15 p.m.)

Tue, Oct 05, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
MC Crossroads
Baby Contest

Sign up for the Baby Crawl and Walker Races as well as costume contest, and free digital photo. Costume contest is based on the Spirit Week Theme "Ordinary People…Extraordinary Ways." Register: Online at www.byui.edu/spiritweek. Location: MC Crossroads. Time: 6 p.m.

Tue, Oct 05, 2021
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Taylor Quad
Torch Lighting & BBQ

Help us Kick-Off Spirit Week by lighting the Spirit Week cauldron and luminaries, as well as sing Happy 20th Birthday to BYU-Idaho! Food: Free Hot Dogs and Blue Cupcakes. Location: Taylor Quad. Time: 7:30 p.m.

Mon, Oct 04, 2021
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Campus
Deck the Halls

Pick a theme, be creative, involve your whole organization, and most importantly have fun! Past Dec the Halls participants have included timelines, past performers, timelines, and different aspects of school history, including the Rexburg Temple.

Mon, Oct 04, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BYUI Amphitheater
Spirit Week Displays

Come to the Amphitheatre between the MC, Library and Smith daily from October 4 – 8 to view Spirit Week displays, participate in games and daily challenges with food prizes, submit theme and gratitude entries, and more. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon, Oct 04, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stadium
Home Evening Service Activity

Students, wards, FHE groups, employees and their family may all sign-up to give service today on campus and in the community. Wear BYUI gear and go out and serve. Blue donuts and milk provided afterwards. Register: Register online at www.byui.edu/spiritweek. Location: Starts at the service project location you signed up for. Time: Service starts at 6 p.m. Donuts and milk starting at 7 p.m.

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