October 25-27
For decades, Bison have gone with Ka-Rip. You and your fellow alumni excitedly "let'er go ruse" as you cheered the Green and Gold to victory. Time and again, we all return to this enduring tradition as a way to celebrate the Bison Spirit. Trends mark our times and novelty fades, but our University chant continues to tie generations of alumni and friends together.
So too does Homecoming Weekend. Each fall we recognize the traditions that set our alma mater apart. No matter your graduation year, we can all reflect on OBU's distinction and how the relationships we formed as students transformed our lives.
Homecoming is dynamic and full of evolving elements designed to capture the essence of OBU's community. This year, we welcome you home to the traditions that defined your life on Bison Hill.
Zip! Bang! OBU!
Homecoming Schedule
* Reservations Required | ^ Cost for Ticketed Event | ⁰ Tier Priced Event
Friday, October 25
9 a.m. - Homecoming Ticket Pick-Up and Guest Services
Geiger Center, lower level
11:30 a.m. - 50-Year Club Luncheon Honoring Classes of '44, '49, '54, '59 & '64 *^⁰
Geiger Center, upper level
11:30 a.m. - Class of 1969 Golden Anniversary Reunion Luncheon *^⁰
Geiger Center, upper level
1:30 - Worship
Stubblefield Chapel
2:30 - 4 p.m. - Reunion Fellowship
The Gathering Place
Geiger Center, lower level,
6 p.m. - Harvest Dinner *^⁰
Geiger Center, upper level
Our 2019 Profile in Excellence winners include: Jarrod Frie, '00; Dr. Reverend Lawrence Kirk, '88; Shelley Sanders, '92; Dr. H. Eugene Soulsby, D.C., '66; Bryan Wilks, '00; and Dr. Susan Willis, '83.
8:30 p.m. - Fine Arts Showcase
Raley Chapel, Potter Auditorium
9:30 p.m. - Bisonettes Reunion
Raley Chapel, room 203
9:30 p.m. - Olde Fashioned Ice Cream Social & Alumni Art Exhibit
Geiger Center, lower level
All alumni and friends are invited to explore the recently renovated Geiger Center, eat ice cream and listen to the Bison Jazz Ensemble.
Saturday, October 26
9 a.m. - Homecoming Ticket Pick-Up and Guest Services
Geiger Center, Lower Level
8:30 a.m. - ODK Breakfast
Geiger Center, 214
9-11 a.m. - 50th Anniversary of Western Civ
Shawnee Hall, 3rd floor
9:30-10 a.m. - 50th Anniversary of Western Civ Panel Discussion
Shawnee Hall, 3rd Floor
Featuring:
Dr. Jim Farthing
Dr. Joe Hall
Dr. Doug Watson
Dr. Bill Hagen
Dr. Carolyn Cole
Dr. Debbie Bosch
And tentatively, Dr. Glenn Sanders
10-11 a.m. - Academic Open Houses
10-11 a.m. - Mortar Board Reunion
10:30 a.m. - Chorale Reunion
Raley Chapel
11 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
University Street
Presented by SGA
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Children's Festival *^⁰
Shawnee Hall, second floor
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Future Bison Campus Tours and Lunch for 7th-12th Graders *
Lunch in Café on the Hill
11:30 a.m. - Class Reunion Luncheons *^⁰
Geiger Center
2 p.m. - 2014-19 Reunion
Football Stadium
2 p.m. - Bison Football vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State University ^
Hurt Memorial Track Complex and Bison Football Field
5:30 p.m. - 100th Anniversary of OBU Theatre Dinner
7:30 p.m. - OBU Theatre Production *^
Shawnee Hall, Craig-Dorland Theatre
10 p.m. - Student Dance *^
Geiger Center, Upper Level
Sunday, October 27
2:30 p.m. - OBU Theatre Production *^
Shawnee Hall, Craig-Dorland Theatre
