Opening Day kicks off academic year September 5, 2018 Troy Watkins Uncategorized 0 More than 100 students participated in the 9th annual HOOT (Helping Out Our Town) Day, volunteering at various businesses and organizations in Westfield. A University “town hall” meeting, HOOT Day, First-year Convocation, a campus barbecue and a pep rally were just a few of the Opening Day events that officially kicked off the 2018-19 academic year.