75% of the Consortium’s annual revenues (approximately $3.5 million) are derived from funds received through the U.S. Department of Education and the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to provide higher education access services for disadvantaged students and adults across the state.
Annual Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 p.m.
Place: Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 day of event
[Sorry, this event is closed to the public.]
The Colleges of Worcester Consortium and the Shrewsbury Street Merchants' Association are partnering for the fourth annual Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle. Based on the very popular Taste of Shrewsbury Street held in June every year, the College Shuffle is EXCLUSIVELY for college students and the college community (including faculty, staff and families).
This event is one of the new traditions for all Worcester-area college students. The previous years' Shuffles were each a great success with 1500 participants enjoying great food from more than 20 restaurants!
Details
2010 Participating Restaurants . . . so far!Boulevard DinerBrew City Grill & Brew House Caffé DolceCoral SeafoodFlying Rhino CaféFunky Murphy'sJunior'sKJ Barron'sLaScala RestaurantPampas ChurrascariaPiccadilly Pub Restaurant SubwayWonder Bar of Worcester |
The schedule for the day includes food tastings from participating restaurants on Shrewsbury Street, commonly known as Restaurant Row. During the shuffle, there will be college performance groups entertaining strollers along the street. In addition, vendors and sponsors will set up booths along the street. Bring your Woo Card or get one at the park; have it swiped at vendor/sponsorbooths to earn points. Download a printable event map.
Shuffle to the Canal District
In addition, after 3 p.m. students are encouraged to walk to the Canal District for CanalFest on Harding Street. Buses will include a stop in the Canal District between 3 and 5 p.m.
Free Transportation
Free transportation will be provided throughout the day from most campuses to Shrewsbury Street and back to each campus; see bus stop schedule. Students from campuses participating in the Woo Bus will have extended transportation until 1 a.m. Check with your Student Activities Office for more information. There is free parking along the street and a large parking lot at Piccadilly Pub.
Admission
To purchase an admission button for $10 in advance, a VALID CONSORTIUM COLLEGE I.D. must be presented to the Office of Student Activities at the member campuses of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. The button must be worn to attend the event and participate in the food tastings and other activities along the Street. College faculty and other college staff, along with students' family members, are invited to attend as well. Day-of-event price of buttons is $15; they may be purchased at the Piccadilly Pub, Junior's, Flying Rhino and Brew City Grille. A valid Consortium member college-issued I.D. will be required for all purchases.
Event Sponsors:
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Karen Manson at studentaffairs [at] cowc [dot] org or call 508-754-6829 ext. 3009. We have several sponsorship opportunities.
2010 Shuffle logo design by Jonathan Hansen of Worcester, MA.