{"id":130729,"date":"2021-03-03T15:03:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T22:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=130729"},"modified":"2021-03-03T15:43:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T22:43:16","slug":"photo-feature-winter-welcome-week-ice-skating-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=130729","title":{"rendered":"Photo Feature: Winter Welcome Week ice skating event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Friday, Feb. 26, the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.uccs.edu\/\">Department of Student Life<\/a> transformed a portion of the Gateway Garage into an ice skating rink. From 5 to 9 p.m., more than 150 students stopped by to shred some (artificial) ice. The event was free and included games, snacks, and photo booths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8695.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8695.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of sign that says &quot;Ice Skating Rules&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-130740\" width=\"579\" height=\"385\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Yes it does.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8530.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8530.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a skating rink on the parking garage\" class=\"wp-image-130731\" width=\"579\" height=\"385\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The top story of Gateway Garage was transformed into a portable ice skating rink. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8619.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a beanie and a mask\" class=\"wp-image-130736\" width=\"578\" height=\"385\"\/><figcaption>Students received a Winter Welcome Week hat upon entering the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8563.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8563.jpg\" alt=\"Students ice skate with a mountain in the backgrounf.\" class=\"wp-image-130738\" width=\"578\" height=\"384\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Students were able to soak up some sun while skating.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8534.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8534.jpg\" alt=\"Person throws bean bag\" class=\"wp-image-130732\" width=\"578\" height=\"385\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Ice skating wasn&#8217;t the only activity happening on top of the Gateway Garage. Students had access to games, snacks and photobooths.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8580.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8580.jpg\" alt=\"Two people hold hands while ice skating\" class=\"wp-image-130739\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The view of Pikes Peak during the golden hour made for a memorable evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8633.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8633.jpg\" alt=\"Student standing up with two bean bag in hand.\" class=\"wp-image-130737\" width=\"580\" height=\"869\"\/><\/a><figcaption>A student came ready to win.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8756.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8756.jpg\" alt=\"Two students lace their skates up\" class=\"wp-image-130734\" width=\"581\" height=\"387\"\/><\/a><figcaption>The event was completely free for students, including skate rentals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8772.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8772.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130735\" width=\"583\" height=\"388\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Students from various UCCS sports teams and clubs stopped by to skate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8573.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_8573.jpg\" alt=\"Students ice skate as the sun begins to go down\" class=\"wp-image-130733\" width=\"584\" height=\"388\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Students were able to watch the sun go down while skating the day away.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>More than 150 students strapped on their skates and hit the (artificial) ice as part of a Winter Welcome Week celebration on Friday, Feb. 26. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=130729\" title=\"Photo Feature: Winter Welcome Week ice skating 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