7220 Entertainment Open House for UW Students Sept. 11

An open house for students to learn more about the University of Wyoming’s 7220 Entertainment programs will be held from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Room 012 of the Wyoming Union.

The meeting will focus on how to join and what member benefits are available to students. The event is free, and food will be provided.

7220 Entertainment is a student fee-funded entertainment programming organization that provides large- and small-scale entertainment for the UW and Laramie communities. Members of 7220’s five programming committees select, plan, promote and present a variety of popular entertainment programs and films to enhance the social and cultural life of UW students and the community.

All committees meet in Room 012 of the Wyoming Union. Committees are:

-- The Films Committee provides free full-length films weekly. Films include current major studio releases, documentary films, cult films, throwback films and public domain films. The committee meets Thursdays at 4 p.m.

-- The Fine Arts and Lectures Committee provides the UW and Laramie communities with free cultural, artistic and educational programs and thought-provoking lectures. The committee enhances and cultivates diversity and provides educational and cultural opportunities that are unique to the campus and expands the knowledge of participants. The committee meets Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.

-- The Large Scale Events Committee brings big name entertainers to UW. The committee delivers diverse acts throughout the academic year, including speakers, musicians and comedians. Large Scale Events Committee programs serve both the UW and Laramie communities. The committee meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

-- The Late-Night Events Committee provides UW students with free, unique and exciting entertainment that takes place during prime social hours. This committee plans and executes larger-scale, multitiered programs. The  committee meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

-- The Club Events Committee is responsible for providing events and activities for the student population to enjoy on a consistent basis. The committee develops a comprehensive and diverse schedule of events throughout the year. This includes entertainment such as music, comedy, speakers, spoken word and special events. The committee meets Mondays at 4 p.m.

For more information about 7220 Entertainment, visit www.uwyo.edu/union/cac/7220-entertainment, like 7220 Entertainment on Facebook, or follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Individuals needing assistance should call the Campus Activities Center at 766-6340.