Traditions

Anchor Splash

Anchor Splash is a yearly event put on by Delta Gamma sorority. All of the fraternities and sororities compete in a week-long series of events culminating in a synchronized swimming competition.

Culture Jam

Every year, a group of student organizations put on a concert in the Mitchell Center. The concert features R&B music and is usually a pretty big hit with most students.

D-Day

D-Day is a concert Denison holds every year. Students can go for free and bring one or two guests for a reduced price. One year, D-Day featured Third Eye Blind, but the event often hosts local acts, as well.

one-Act Festival

Every year, Denison puts on a one-act festival, a production of student-written one-act plays. All students are invited to submit scripts to the contest, and the winners are turned into productions.

Serenades

The serenades are another Greek tradition that draws plenty of non-Greek students out to East Quad. Fraternities and sororities will sing to each other in celebration of events like engagements.

School Spirit

Students are generally proud of being Denison students, but school spirit is not terribly strong. Most people own sweaters or shirts with Denison insignia, but overall, the spirit of Big Red isn’t overwhelming.