What’s your story?
O-STATE Stories gears up for Homecoming 2007
October 5, 2007
Story by: Juliana
Nykolaiszyn
For Immediate Release
STILLWATER Do you remember the Howdy Walk around Theta Pond? How about playing bridge in the new Student Union or attending a dance in Murray Hall? These recollections and many more are being recorded as part of the Oklahoma State University Library’s O-STATE Stories oral history project.
The OSU Library launched O-STATE Stories during Homecoming 2006 to preserve memories from people connected to Oklahoma A&M College and OSU. Modeled after the StoryCorps program featured on National Public Radio, O-STATE Stories has already interviewed more than 30 former students.
Strong loyalty towards OSU is a common theme among interviewees, according to OSU Librarian and O-STATE Stories project member Tanya Finchum.
"These alumni have shared precious memories, and O-STATE Stories is a terrific venue for connecting all generations of OSU students, Finchum said. "The common thread is one of loyalty to the institution and the emotional bonds formed while a student speak volumes."
O-STATE Stories is currently looking to interview additional alumni from the OAMC years (1891-1957). Appointments are available during Homecoming 2007 at OSU-Stillwater on Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20. Interviews usually last about one hour and are both audio and video recorded.
Participants may be accompanied by an interviewer of their choosing such as a grandchild or child. Members from the OSU Library will also be on hand to serve as interviewers and to assist as needed.
If you are unable to make it to Stillwater during Homecoming but would like to take part in O-STATE Stories, call for more information.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about O-STATE Stories, contact Juliana Nykolaiszyn at (405) 744-3101.
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for a new world. Oklahoma's only university with a statewide presence, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through integrated, high-quality teaching, research and outreach. OSU has more than 32,000 students across its five-campus system and nearly 21,000 on its Stillwater campus; with students from all 50 states and about 110 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 200,000 students who have made a lasting impact on Oklahoma and the world. CREATE - INNOVATE - EDUCATE - GO STATE!
URL: http://www.library.okstate.edu/news/fall07/ostate.htm
Last Updated: 29 May 2008
