The Mu Psi Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity has finally brought a nationwide college tradition to the University of Central Florida.
Universities around the nation have paid homage to the time-honored tradition of underwear runs through their ivy-covered campuses for years. In recent history UCLA has hosted runs that topped more than 8,000 in attendance, and if you look to the north you will find our friendly UF neighbors hosting the “Undie 500.” As a young University, UCF has begun the culture change towards creating traditions that foster affinity between students and this great institution.
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Incorporated alongside Knight-Thon and Goodwill Industries International, have set in motion an event Friday April 9th, 2010 that will rival all other university underwear runs. At 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, students will have the opportunity to spring clean their apartments and bring out all of their unworn clothes, all in the name of a good cause.
In return for this philanthropic gesture students will be able to shed those clothes and take a victory lap around the campus. To partake in the “undie” run you will have to bring $2 to the event, all proceeds going to benefit Knight-Thon.
Sigma Nu has set out to create an event unlike any other seen at UCF. Event creator and Coordinator Steven Harowitz said “Students are dying for new traditions at this school, it’s our job as student leaders and innovators to provide an event that rivals all other schools traditional underwear runs.”
The run itself will lead students on a thorough tour of the campus, starting at the north end of Memory Mall. From there students will be able to register their team or organization, unless opting to sign-up as a solo participant. After this, students will run through Greek park, Millican Hall, the Reflecting Pond, the UCF Library, then cutting into the Student Union all before finally completing the Undie Run back at Memory Mall.
Sigma Nu is adding a twist by also adding runners stations along the way, “We have added a misting water, techno, crowd support, and a spirit station for the runners to enjoy as they jog through campus,” Harowitz stated.
The event will occur on Friday, April 9th, 2010 on Memory Mall with the run commencing at 6:00 p.m. More information can be found at www.TheUndieClassic.com.
