Pump Handle is the event where the university welcomes its students back. It originated from people meeting at the water pump; pumping water. The motion of pumping the water resembles the shaking of hands. This event is time of fellowship among students. Currently it is a week of events topped off with a University Cookout.

	2007 SCHEDULE
	9/4/07 9/5/07 9/6/07 9/7/07	Organizational Fair Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show Battle of the Classes Battle of the Classes Welcome Back Party	4 pm-6 pm, LLC Bridge 7 pm-10 pm, Main Gym 7 pm-9 pm, Aux. Gym 7 pm-9 pm, Aux. Gym 10 pm-2 am, Main Gym