Celebrating Connection and Campus Spirit at Welcome Back Community Event

October 07, 2025
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Two lines of people participate in a water-balloon toss during the Welcome Back event on SUA's campus.

Laughter, cheers, and the scent of fresh-grilled burgers filled the Campus Green on September 19 as the Soka campus community came together for SUA’s annual Welcome Back Community Event.

Local favorites In-N-Out Burger and Tacos-Tacos a Domicilio fueled the festivities, as people from across campus reconnected, made new friends, and celebrated the start of the academic year. Games like Mingle Bingo and the Musical Chairs Scavenger Hunt added to the excitement, as students and staff squared off in friendly competitions that drew a lively crowd. By bringing together students, faculty, and staff in an atmosphere of joy and collaboration, the event encouraged participants to build meaningful relationships and celebrate the spirit of dialogue and creative coexistence that defines SUA.

Thank you to everyone who joined in to make this such a memorable start to the year. Take a moment to enjoy these video and photo highlights.

Three students wearing backpacks, carry their In-N-Out Burger meals
A girl wearing a black zipup shirt is giving another girl with spacebuns a piggyback ride as she holds up a peace sign. Both girls are smiling and laughing.
A group of students sit along the Campus Green and smile as they watch the activities unfold.
A group of female students pose with various props and signs in the SUA photobooth during the Welcome Back event.
A group of male students smile as they gameplan for their upcoming activity.
A group of students jump in the air in celebration after one of the activities during the Welcome Back event.
A group of four students play the giant Connect 4 game on campus.
A photographer takes a photo of a female student competitor before one of the activities as she stands in front of the library.
A group of students sit along the Campus Green and watch the activities unfold during the Welcome Back event.