The OPSU Centennial Committee has been hard at work planning events and special projects to celebrate OPSU's Centennial. The dedicated group of volunteers seeks funding for the many ambitious projects and events listed below. A special account has been set up through the Panhandle State Foundation for donations, and contributors may choose which project to support. Contact foundation@opsu.edu. See the downloadable brochure in the menu to the left for more information.

Projects:

OKLAHOMA STATEHOOD DISPLAY AT OPSU - In November 2007, the shape of the State of Oklahoma was constructed southwest of Hughes-Strong Hall, and three redbud trees were planted to honor the Oklahoma Centennial. Eventually, the inside of the state outline will be filled with personalized bricks which may be purchased to help defray the expenses of the OPSU Centennial. Current OPSU students may purchase a brick for $25; OPSU alumni and friends may buy a brick for $50. Bricks may honor a graduate, family, class, course, club, event, team, department, business, etc. To order a brick, contact the Foundation Office of Sara Jane Richter or Troy Morris or click on the "Brick Form" in the menu to the left.

Development of Centennial Logo to use on apparel and souvenirs

"Oral Histories" - Videotaped interviews with alumni, faculty, administrators, personnel and community members.

Legends of OPSU - Nominate someone or a group that has contributed to OPSU. Printable form

Picture parties - Hosted by the Alumni Association to identify people in old OPSU photographs.

Building/Structure Identification - Create "biographies" of each structure. The "biographies" will complement the OPSU Centennial Walking Trail project

OPSU Research - Concucted by Dr. Brad Duren, Dr. Sara Jane Richter, The No Man's Land Museum, OPSU students, and others.

Commissioning Centennial music

Creating/Raffling Centennial Quilt and Afghan

Writing an OPSU "ABC" Book for children

Mounting special drama and musical productions

Campus Improvements:

Placing centennial flags

Planting trees

Showcasing OPSU memorabilia

Restoring the SOWER statue

Events:

2008 Homecoming - October 25th - Dedication of the new Science and Ag building, parade, BBQ, and alumni reunion.

November 1, 2008 - 99th birthday party

December 31, 2008 - New Year's Eve Centennial party.

Spring 2009 - Renaming Hughes-Strong Hall auditorium as "Centennial Theatre"

Spring 2009 - Alumni Association Annual Meeting

2009 Football Homecoming - Placing a Centennial time capsule, parade, BBQ, and alumni reunion.