Homecoming 2022: Getting in Sync
MIGHT SOUND CRAZY BUT IT AIN’T NO LIE, Homecoming Weekend is November 4-6 this year and we WANT YOU BACK. THIS I PROMISE YOU—it will be a great time connecting with friends old and new. If you JUST GOT PAID, register now—YOU GOT IT. It will BE GOOD FOR YOU!
Those wanting to start the party early can join us at the Alumni Chapel for the Davis Waldorf series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 3 featuring the dynamic father and son piano duo Ryan & Ryan. Their concert performance titled “Kickin’ the Clouds Away” will feature a rousing mix of music originating from the African American tradition, including jazz, ragtime, classical, and gospel. Donald and Barron Ryan’s innovative piano playing acumen will provide an engaging experience to jump-start Homecoming weekend.
We will kick off the weekend in earnest with registration from 4-6 p.m. at the Canadian River Brewing Company in downtown Chickasha. The first drink is on us as we gather with old friends and catch up on all that has transpired since last we met.
We will celebrate the 25th season of soccer (this year’s 90’s themed Homecoming is a nod to them), the 2002 Women’s Basketball Final Four team, the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1972, and all members of the Science & Arts family from every graduating class during our Scholarship Recognition and Awards Brunch on Saturday, November 5th at 9:00 a.m. in the Ballroom. Brunch includes our induction ceremony for the Alumni Hall of Fame and Young Alumni Award as well as scholarship recognition, so be sure to join us for this fun-filled event!
We hope you are as excited as we are to have you back on campus! Please register by Friday, October 28th. Full weekend registration is $50 and includes a university swagbag, Friday night and Saturday afternoon drink tickets, Saturday brunch and Saturday afternoon food truck tickets. Brunch-only registration is $30.
Science & Arts Alumni Association Board of Directors Election
This is your opportunity to elect four Board of Directors for the Science & Arts Alumni Association. All alumni of OCW/OCLA/Science & Arts are considered lifetime members of the Science & Arts Alumni Association complete with voting rights. Each alumni volunteer can serve up to 2 consecutive three-year terms beginning immediately after the annual meeting in November.
The election is open through October 28, 2022. All votes will be verified by the Executive Director—one vote per person.
Are you interested in serving on the board? Tell us! If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at usaoalumni@usao.edu or call us at (405) 574-1320.
ALUMNI MERCH
We will have Homecoming shirts and hoodies available for sale at registration at the Brewery from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, November 4th as well as the Awards and Scholarship Recognition Brunch in the Ballroom on Saturday, November 6th from 9-11 a.m. We accept cash, checks made out to the Science & Arts Alumni Association and credit cards.
| Comfort Colors Pepper Heavyweight Long Sleeved Tee -- $30 | Gildan Charcoal Hoodie -- $40 |
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AGENDA
Tentative Homecoming Schedule (please check back as we get closer to Homecoming Weekend!)
Friday, November 4
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HOMECOMING WEEKEND REGISTRATION CHECK IN | Canadian River Brewing Co.
Kick off the weekend by heading to Canadian River Brewing Company at 121 Chickasha Ave. for registration check in. Canadian River Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery. The space is reserved for our event only.
Address: 121 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS DALLAS CHRISTIAN | Drover Fieldhouse
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A SOCIAL GATHERING OF THE '50s | Chickasha Inn Atrium
The 50s Alumnae will be hosting a come and go reception at the Chickasha Inn Atrium. Special honors will be given to the Class of 1952. All alumni are welcome.
Address: 2101 S. 4th Street, Chickasha, OK 73018
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
90s THEMED SILENT DISCO | Drover Fieldhouse
Return to the 90s with us in Drover Fieldhouse for a 90s Themed Silent Disco featuring 90s Pop, 90s Hip Hop and 90s Country music channels. A silent disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. Those without the headphones hear no music, giving the effect of a room full of people dancing to nothing.
Cash Bar in the Snack Bar will feature craft beer from the Canadian River Brewing Company and wine slushies from the Shakespeare Wine Company.
Saturday, November 5
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
CHECK-IN FOR BRUNCH-ONLY REGISTRANTS | Student Center Ballroom Lobby
This is the check in time for BRUNCH ONLY registrants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CLASS/GROUP PICTURES | Student Center Ballroom Lobby
Grab your friends and head to the lobby for the Open Air Photo Booth with printable photos as well as a social media kiosk to text/email pictures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION AND AWARDS BRUNCH | Student Center Ballroom
Join us in the Ballroom for the Scholarship Recognition and Awards Brunch.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: The Waldorf Obici Violin played by Elizabeth Chrisman and accompanied on piano by Dr. Jan Hanson
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: 25th Season of Soccer
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
YOUNG ALUMNI/ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY | Student Center Ballroom
ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: Lonnie Iannazzo and Chris Willard
YOUNG ALUMNI INDUCTEE: Reagan Elkins
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING | Student Center Ballroom
This annual business meeting for all alumni of the university includes a review of financials as well as the induction of newly elected Board of Directors and a gratitude-filled farewell to outgoing Board of Directors.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ALUMNI AFTERNOON MEET AND GREET | Chickasha Golf and Country Club
Head over to the Chickasha Golf and Country Club Clubhouse reserved for all alumni to hang out for the afternoon, featuring the Some Like it Tot (from Food Network’s Great Food Truck Race: Alaska) and El Unico food trucks, corn-hole tournaments, university trivia, bingo and a putting competition.
Address: 2900 S. 16th St. Chickasha, OK 73018
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
GOLF ON YOUR OWN | Chickasha Golf and Country Club
No scramble this year. Golf on your own with friends!
Address: 2900 S. 16th St. Chickasha, OK 73018
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MEN'S BASKETBALL VS DALLAS CHRISTIAN | Drover Fieldhouse
Homecoming Coronation and Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions take place at halftime.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ART ALUMNI RECEPTION | 3rd Floor Gallery in Davis Hall
The Art Department will be hosting a come and go reception in the 3rd floor gallery for Art Alumni that are returning for Homecoming. This will be held in conjunction with the opening reception for the Holiday Show (an annual student show). Art Faculty will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PHASE 1 OF DOWNTOWN PARK GRAND OPENING CEREMONY | Downtown Park
Join us in Downtown Park for its grand opening ceremony. The university has partnered with the city in the development of this park. The event will spotlight the installation of a 50-foot Leg Lamp. Chickasha resident Noland James created a Lady Leg Lamp in the 1970s and believed that it inspired the one in the 1983 movie.
There will be activities before the 7 pm ceremony and live music afterwards.
IN ATTENDANCE: Lt. Governor Pinnell and State Officials from Commerce and Tourism.
7:00 - 8:30 PM
SAC MEN'S SOCCER TOURNAMENT VS OCU | McLaughlin Field
Sunday, November 6
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MEMORIAL SERVICE | Alumni Chapel
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: The University of Science and Arts Chamber Choir will be accompanied by Dr. Jan Hanson.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SOFTBALL ALUMNI GAME | Bill Smith Ballpark
PHOTO GALLERY
Want to relive past homecomings? Browse through our photos!