Friday, September 5, 2025 - Engage

Friday is all about celebrating RMC pride and jumping into campus traditions with full energy. The afternoon kicks off with the 🗝️Macon Noise Spirit Lab🗝️, where you can make signs and gear, snap photos at Frame the Magic, and take on Climb Mount Yellow Jacket to get game-day ready. Show your school spirit at the football and soccer games, then end the night with food, music, and fun at 🗝️Fridays After Five: Welcome Week Concert🗝️. It’s a day designed to spark pride, build memories, and truly engage with your new community.

🗝️Key Events🗝️

🗝️Macon Noise Spirit Lab🗝️

Fountain Plaza - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Join the Student Engagement Center and the McGraw-Page Library and fire up your RMC pride at the 🗝️Macon Noise Spirit Lab🗝️! Gear up for game day with high-energy activities like Frame the Magic, Climb Mount Yellow Jacket, creating bold Yellow Jacket signs and gear, and striking a pose with the mascot—all designed to rally the hive and get you buzzing for the big games ahead.

Climb Mount Yellow Jacket

Frame the Magic

Spririt Station: Game Day Signs

Game Day Photos with Buzz

Create Your Own RMC Spirit Button

What is the McGraw-Page Library?

McGraw‑Page Library is the academic heart of Randolph‑Macon College, offering students and faculty access to vast physical and digital collections, research support, and collaborative study spaces. Equipped with a Makerspace featuring 3D printing and digital media tools, the library fosters creativity and hands‑on learning alongside traditional collections. Knowledgeable staff provide expert guidance on research projects, reserving study areas, and navigating databases to support student success.

🗝️Fridays after Five: Welcome Back Concert🗝️

Fountain Plaza - 8:30pm

Kick off the semester with the 🗝️Fridays After Five: Welcome Back Concert🗝️ featuring Sold Separately! Enjoy an evening of incredible live music, fun games, and tasty treats from Kona Ice and Vampire Penguin as you celebrate the start of a new year with friends and the campus community.

What is Fridays after Five?

Fridays After Five is a series of free Friday night events on campus designed for students to enjoy after 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes a variety of programs hosted by the Commons Activities Board, Club 1830, Esports, Inclusive Engagement, student organizations, and exclusive Fridays After Five events. It provides students with a fun way to stay engaged and connected to the RMC community every week.

Sold Separately

Sold Separately stands as Richmond’s premier 90s and early 2000s cover band, delivering high-energy performances that perfectly capture the spirit of the MTV generation. This dynamic four-piece ensemble, featuring drums, bass, guitar, and keys/guitar/vocals, masterfully recreates beloved rock and pop hits with professional precision and authentic passion. Their extensive repertoire spans from alternative rock anthems to pop-punk classics, seamlessly blending iconic tracks from artists like Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Blink-182 with modern favorites.

Interactive Basketball Arena

Get ready for fast-paced fun with the Interactive Basketball Arena! This inflatable game lights up hoops in your color as you race against an opponent to score as many baskets as possible before the buzzer. Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, it's a high-energy experience you won’t want to miss.

Smash & Dash Light Challenge

Don’t miss the Smash & Dash Light Challenge—a fast-paced, inflatable game that’s like stepping into a real-life video game! Compete against friends in quick, light-up challenges that test your speed, focus, and reflexes, all tracked on a digital scoreboard for extra hype.

Vampire Penguin

Cool down with Vampire Penguin’s light and fluffy shaved snow, packed with bold flavors and sweet toppings. A refreshing treat that’s perfect for a summer night on campus!

Kona Ice

Beat the heat with Kona Ice’s tropical shaved ice and create your own flavor masterpiece. It’s a fun, colorful way to chill out and enjoy the festivities!

⭐Power Picks⭐

Football vs Dickinson

6:00 pm at Day Field
Kick off the season with unmatched energy as the RMC Yellow Jackets Football team takes the field for their first game of the year against Dickinson College! Pack the stands, wear your black and gold, and bring the noise as we launch the season with true Yellow Jacket spirit!

Men's Soccer vs. Kean

7:00 pm at Nunnally Field
Cheer on the Yellow Jackets as the Men’s Soccer team battles Kean in an action-packed evening showdown. Bring your friends, show your school pride, and feel the excitement of RMC athletics under the lights!

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