Vandal Spirit Fridays kick off August 26
The
University of Idaho hosts a kick-off celebration
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 26, to mark
the start of Vandal Spirit Fridays for the new
academic and athletic year. The event will take
place at the Palouse Empire Mall, 1850 W.
Pullman Road in Moscow. "Every Vandal Spirit Friday is a time for members of the University of Idaho community and friends – in Moscow and elsewhere – to celebrate being part of this amazing university,” said Nick Popplewell, director of athletics marketing.
Popplewell said Vandal pride can be displayed each Friday in a variety of ways, ranging from wearing the university’s colors or branded clothing to “sipping that great cup of joe from a University of Idaho coffee mug.”
The Moscow event includes a pep rally with university President M. Duane Nellis, athletics director Rob Spear, head football Coach Robb Akey, and Joe Vandal; the Vandal Spirit Squad and Sound of Idaho Marching Band round out the event. Kids young and old will be able to interact and play games with Vandal student-athletes and coaches. Refreshments from area merchants will be available for purchase.
The Vandal Store will be on hand at the event and will have the new fall line of Vandal merchandise available for purchase. Vandal gear is also available at the VandalStore in Boise, 821 W. Idaho St., and online at www.vandalstore.com.
The Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Palouse Empire Mall and other local businesses are supporting the Moscow kick-off event.
For more information about Vandal Spirit Fridays, visit www.uidaho.edu/spiritfridays.