The CAW Student Centre will convert the Alumni Auditorium into a roller rink Monday and Tuesday, March 3 and 4.

“There are no roller rinks around, let alone roller skates to be found,” says organizer Sandra Riccio-Muglia, director of events and programming for the student centre. “The Alumni Auditorium gives us an enclosed space the perfect size for this, and we’ll be lighting it up to give a real 1980s feel of how it was to roll those wheels.”

The event is free for students and staff and promises themed hours of music genres, a designated time for families to join the fun, pop-up snacks, and more. It will run noon to 7 p.m. both days; find details on the centre’s Instagram page.

All skates and safety equipment will be provided at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event offers a fun, interactive experience, Riccio-Muglia says.

“The student centre has these amazing spaces — from vendor areas and the Commons lobby to the Alumni Auditorium,” she says. “We like to get creative in utilizing all our spaces for a variety of events to showcase what we have to offer to our campus and beyond into the community.”