First Annual Event Sept. 18, Features Refreshments and Activities for Children

(Leavenworth, Kan.)&²Ô²ú²õ±è;–&²Ô²ú²õ±è;The »¨½·Ö±²¥ Athletic Department will host the first annual Berkel Bash on Monday, Sept. 18, with an evening of fun for kids of all ages -- and offer the community an opportunity to meet and get to know the university's student-athletes and coaches.

The bash will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium on the university's Main Campus in Leavenworth, 4100 S. 4th St. 

Guests will be able to participate in and enjoy more than a dozen athletic skills competitions (involving a variety of sports) and meet coaches, players, and the Saint Mary mascot, Spiro the Dragon.

Popcorn and water will be provided.

RSVPs to the Berkel Bash are not required, but are encouraged. RSVP at https://stmary.edu/bashrsvp


The »¨½·Ö±²¥ is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of »¨½·Ö±²¥ main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM’s Overland Park Campus at 4500 College Boulevard offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.