On April 29, Alpha Phi will be holding their annual Mr. University event, however this year it will be done virtually. 

Due to the current health restrictions, it won’t be possible to hold the event in person like it typically is, but Mr. University event coordinator MacKenzie Gray ensures that it will still be just as enjoyable as any other year.

“Everyone’s very excited,” Gray said. “It just gives everyone something to look forward to and something to be prepared for and something to look forward to since we couldn’t have a lot of events we normally have.”

Mr. University is a pageant-like event that recruits individuals from around campus to showcase their talents and individuality. It is broken down into three sections: introductions, a talent portion and a question and answer section. Judges then rank each individual and whoever is chosen as the winner is crowned as “Mr. University.”

Since the event will be virtual, the 13 participants will pre-record their sections that are to be played during the live Zoom on Apr. 29. Admission for the event is three dollars and all of the proceeds will go directly to the Alpha Phi Foundation.

“We kinda do it as a chance to let members of other fraternities and sororities and campus organizations get to know a little bit more about the Alpha Phi Foundation and about what we do as a chapter,” Gray said.

The participants of Mr. University are individuals who were nominated by their respective organizations who thought they would be a good fit for the event. 

“Some of them are over the top prepared and are so excited for their events and they just can’t wait,” Gray said. “I think that’s probably the best part, is seeing how excited they are to help us raise money for our philanthropy.”

Alpha Phi President Kayla Neyra is equally as excited for the event and thinks it will be a great way to wrap up the school year.

“I think it’ll definitely be a good morale booster, especially since it’s at the end of April right before we go on summer break,” Neyra said. “It’s just a good way to wrap up the year and have fun with everyone on campus.”