GSAS Spring into March Madness Celebration 🌷🏀
GSAS faculty, students, and staff are warmly invited to join us for our Spring into March Madness event — a celebration of the arrival of spring, community connection, and one of the most exciting times in college sports!
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, come take a break, socialize with colleagues and friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.
When: Monday, March 19
Time: 1:30pm to 3pm
Location: 5th Floor New Cabell Hall
What is March Madness?
“March Madness” is the nickname for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, a high-energy, single-elimination tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Each March, 68 college basketball teams compete in a bracket-style tournament, where teams advance through rounds until one national champion remains.
A major tradition of March Madness is filling out a bracket — predicting which teams will win each game throughout the tournament. Participants compete to see whose predictions are the most accurate. It’s a fun, low-stakes way to join the excitement — no deep basketball knowledge required!
What to Expect at the Event
- 🌸 Celebrate the start of spring with light refreshments and good company
- 🏀 Learn how March Madness works
- ✍️ Fill out your own Men’s March Madness bracket- Can you make it all the way? Enter your bracket to win a UVA prize pack!
- 🤝 Connect with fellow GSAS faculty, students, and staff
- 🎉 Enjoy some friendly competition and community spirit
Whether you're a basketball superfan or have never filled out a bracket before, this event is for everyone. Come welcome spring, build community, and join in the madness!
We hope to see you there!