Pi Beta Phi sorority will use a tug-of-war, pie eating contests and more to help fight illiteracy as part of this year's philanthropic focus for the sorority.
Pi Fest will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday on LaFollette Field.
Activities will also include a "Speed Read," a miniature philanthropy contest focused on promoting literacy. Participants will receive prizes for having the fastest reading times.
Chapter President Denise Spudic said the group hopes to attract more organization participation and profits by moving its annual spring fundraiser to the Fall Semester.
"Our goal is to try to match the $3,000 mark that we set last spring," Spudic said. "We're hoping the Pi Fest will be a lot more fun and a lot more active because the event is outdoors."
Proceeds raised by the sisters will go toward their philanthropic focus on literacy.
Junior Stacie Garland, vice president of philanthropy, has worked to ensure the event is a success.
"I hope everything runs smoothly, with a lot of participation and a lot of money raised," she said.
The festivities will continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, sponsoring volleyball and basketball tournaments in Irving Gym.
All students are welcome to attend Pi Fest, but teams pre-registered for the sport events.
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