Amarissa Marrero, marketing student assistant for the Center for Student Involvement and Traditions Keeper, gives a painting class to students at the “Picnic on the Lawn event” Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. The event was organized by CSI and Traditions Keeper to inform students about the different departments of the Center for Student Involvement. Mariajose Garza/PulseA painting done by Amarissa Marrero, marketing student assistant for the Center for Student Involvement and Traditions Keeper, after the painting class at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. “We want students to detach from classes and get time to just bond and chill with friends in a good environment,” said Giovanna Granados, program coordinator for Cultural Programs and Family Involvement. Mariajose Garza/PulseCamila Venegas, a marketing freshman, paints during the painting class at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. To find out about more events, students can follow the Center for Student Involvement on social media @utrgvcsi, according to Granados. Mariajose Garza/PulseStudents gather for a painting class given by Amarissa Marrero, marketing student assistant for Center for Student Involvement and Traditions Keeper, at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. The event also provided snacks, drinks and kites for students to enjoy. Mariajose Garza/PulseGiovanna Granados, program coordinator for Cultural Programs and Family Involvement, gives students information about the Center for Student Involvement departments at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. “We listen to our current student population to see what they would like to help them have a fun, memorable college experience,” Granados said. Mariajose Garza/PulseMariana Lopez, fine arts sophomore, paints during the painting class at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. Another student at the event, Daniela Garza, a marketing senior, said events such as this one are her favorite because you get to do something fun while relaxing. Mariajose Garza/PulseYahir Olvera, student assistant for the Center of Student Involvement, makes popcorn to give to students at the “Picnic on the Lawn” event Wednesday morning at the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. When planning events like this, the Center for Student Involvement considers that students may not have a lot of time, so quick snacks such as popcorn can give more students the chance to participate, according to Granados. Mariajose Garza/Pulse
