The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.

The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
The centerpiece of the annual tradition was a carnival on the RWC East Lawn with games, rides, face painting and more.
A storm system visited the UMSL campus last week and left a stunning visual.
Seven photos capture all the sweets, thrills and oddities – hello, Mr. Alligator – at the annual springtime carnival on campus.
Seven photos capture all the sweets, thrills and oddities – hello, Mr. Alligator – at the annual springtime carnival on campus.
Seven photos capture all the sweets, thrills and oddities – hello, Mr. Alligator – at the annual springtime carnival on campus.
Despite heavy rainfall, UMSL students and community members enjoyed carnival rides, food and games during the Mirthweek Carnival.
Despite heavy rainfall, UMSL students and community members enjoyed carnival rides, food and games during the Mirthweek Carnival.
Despite heavy rainfall, UMSL students and community members enjoyed carnival rides, food and games during the Mirthweek Carnival.
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
UMSL students (from left) Annie Nohava, Juliana Knaup and Nick Perez ride the Cliffhanger during the UMSL Mirth Week carnival.
Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.