UCO
Endeavor Games
The 8th
Annual Endeavor Games for Athletes with Physical
Disabilities, hosted by the University of Central
Oklahoma (UCO), has recently been recognized as an
official event of the Oklahoma Centennial. The
games will be held at UCO, Edmond North High School and
Cheyenne Middle School, June 7-10, 2007.
Building Traditions, Educating Generations: A
History of the University of Central Oklahoma
Building
Traditions is a book-length manuscript on the
University of Central Oklahoma (then called the
Territorial Normal School), the first public institution
for higher education in the Oklahoma Territory.
The book offers an abundance of images of Edmond and
Central history alongside thoroughly researched text.
Uniquely, the book also highlights certain aspects of
UCO history written by UCO students, alumni and staff.
Read more about it here!
"The
Broncho" Statue
Oklahoma
artist Harold T. Holden has created a spectacular
tribute to the spirit of Oklahoma and the University of
Central Oklahoma. This public work of art,
skillfully depicting a bucking broncho, is a life sized
(9' - 10') bronze, heralding the entry to UCO. In
addition, Mr. Holden created 100 limited edition
maquettes and 400 prints of "The Broncho."
Display
Gardens
Display
gardens are planned throughout the campus that will
showcase trees, shrubs, and perennials that are native
to Oklahoma. Outdoor furniture and statues will also be
added.
Centennial Patches for Athletes
UCO's
athletes will all wear a Centennial Patch on their
uniforms, beginning with the basketball season and
ending with the 2007 football season.
The
Banner Project
During the
centennial year, flag poles throughout campus will
display a centennial banner instead of the traditional
UCO banner.
The
Library Displays
Since 2007
is Oklahoma's Centennial Year, the library has created a
year-long display to celebrate Oklahoma's history. The
display is located in the public area on the first floor
of the library.
Part of the display will remain the same throughout the
year, and part of it will rotate, to focus on various
aspects of Oklahoma's history, such as: Oklahoma’s Wild
West Shows, cowboys and cattle trails, outlaws, the oil
industry in Oklahoma, the role of the railroads, etc.
Faculty and students are encouraged to avail themselves
of the information sheets and booklists that will be
provided as part of the display.”
A second
display will appear in
the government documents section of the library on the
second floor. It will highlight Oklahoma history,
UCO history, and internet resources for centennial
information.
