Party@Global welcomes students for a night of connection, fun, and prizes

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Rikki Mioduski, Arizona International
A group of seven students wearing matching orange sunglasses smile and pose together at an indoor event. They make hand gestures, including the University of Arizona "Wildcat" hand sign, while enjoying the social atmosphere.

On September 26, the Global Center came alive with music, food, and laughter as more than 750 students gathered for Party@Global, an annual celebration of campus and community.

Students enjoyed free food provided by Arizona Student Unions, with tastes from Global Center restaurants and vendors fueling the night. A lively soundtrack set the tone for an evening filled with activities, including volleyball, games, a photo booth, and numerous opportunities to connect with both old and new friends.

Students lined up at the entrance to pick up wristbands, which not only granted access to the night’s activities but also served as an opportunity to win some of the night’s many raffle prizes. Inside, the Global Center’s courtyard and walkways were filled with interactive tables and booths representing a wide range of campus partners. 

From getting a henna tattoo and striking poses at the photobooth to learning about opportunities with the Peace Corps and Study Abroad, students explored dozens of ways to get involved. Campus organizations, including the Disability Resource Center, CAPS & Campus Health, Campus Rec, Students for Sustainability, and the Graduate and Professional Student Council, offered information and resources. Meanwhile, UAPD shared safety tips, and Arizona Arts Live highlighted upcoming performances. 

Entertainment came alive with KAMP Radio spinning music, and the International Student Services Global Ambassadors helped shape the evening with balloon-bending creations. Latin American Studies, the Critical Languages program, and the Culture and Engagement Hub showcased the vibrant network of resources and opportunities available to Wildcats.

Party@Global has become a signature fall tradition, drawing hundreds of students each year to celebrate the diverse community that makes the U of A a truly global campus. With something for everyone, from high-energy games to cultural exploration, the event showcased the diverse range of opportunities available to Wildcats.
 

Two University of Arizona students wearing balloon hats and navy Arizona International polo shirts smile while holding ice cream and snacks at a student event inside the Global Center.
Students gather at outdoor tables in the evening near the Starbucks at the University of Arizona Global Center during a campus event, with drinks, snacks, and conversations creating a lively atmosphere.
Four students wearing matching bright orange Coca-Cola “Orange Cream Zero Sugar” t-shirts, hats, and sunglasses pose together at the bottom of a staircase. They smile, give thumbs-up and peace signs, and carry orange tote bags, showing their school spirit at a campus event.
A group of international students sits together at a long table indoors, smiling for the camera while enjoying food and drinks at a community event.
A group of five students pose together outside during a nighttime campus event. They are smiling and casually dressed, with one student holding a water bottle and another making a hand gesture. Other students and colorful lights are visible in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.
A student smiles while holding a University of Arizona Campus Recreation tote bag decorated with a large red bow during an evening event.
A crowd of students gathers outside the University of Arizona Global Center at night, illuminated by lights, enjoying snacks and conversation during a campus event.
Students play a giant Connect Four game on the lawn outside the University of Arizona Global Center during a nighttime event, with other attendees mingling in the background.
A group of students wearing matching bright yellow t-shirts socialize under an outdoor structure during a nighttime event at the University of Arizona Global Center. Green plants frame the foreground while other students gather and chat in the background.
A large group of students lines up outdoors under the trees at night during a campus event. In the foreground, people gather around tables with red tablecloths, while the line of attendees stretches back into the distance. The scene is brightly lit, highlighting the energy and turnout of the event.