Strawberry Festival 2008

Marymount Manhattan College took to the streets on April 30, as they celebrated a tradition food, games, music and dancing at the annual Strawberry Festival. Students, faculty, alumni and staff enjoyed the sunshine and activities on 71st Street in what has become a favorite annual event. Attendees enjoyed performances by a variety of student bands and dance troupes. A DJ set a lively tone for guests to enjoy a variety of fair food, which included a healthy helping of organic strawberries. MMC clubs and organizations engaged with attendees at each of their booths, which provided additional information about their groups.

Strawberry Festival offered fun activities for participants including face painting.

Marymount Manhattan students had an opportunity to meet with friends and enjoy the sunny weather.

MMC Professors Radhika Balakrishnan, economics and international studies professor and Michael Colvin, assistant professor of Spanish, smile for the camera.

Members of the Bedford Hills College Program.

MMC Students got into the Strawberry Festival spirit, sporting pink T-shirts commemorating the event.

Guests were treated to a healthy helping of organic strawberries during the festival.

The festival dunk tank was a popular activity among festival-goers.

Participants were able to test their rock climbing skills at the Strawberry Festival.

Gina Jones, with MMC's Business Office/Human Resources, enjoys a caramel apple.