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NEW MAV DAYS

Campus comes alive with activites to welcome freshmen and returning students
August 24, 2025
Planning Activities Council (PAC) shares custom-made shirts with freshmen for New Mav Days.
(Wesley Nugent)
Dr. Montoya is ready to mav up by showing off his new paleta cart.
Ho’olokahi Polynesian Alliance (HPA) welcomes new students with a touch of Polynesian culture, passing out colorful leis.
The club fair offers various opportunities for students seeking community.
Students partake in pottery painting amidst the bustle of other activities.
Students, friends and family members gather together on campus for the 2025 club fair.
Rowdy Wranglers saddle up on the popular mechanical bull ride.
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