DONORS NEEDED FOR BLOOD DRIVE
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus is partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12 in the Student Center’s Ranger Room.
The university hopes that 120 people will donate. The blood drive is open to the public. The NWOSU soccer and softball teams are sponsoring the event.
All donors will receive free pizza, a “Friends”-themed T-shirt, a free ticket to Frontier City, and free health screenings and donor reward points.
Save time and complete the screening questions online at http://obi.org/donor-express. The confirmation sheet must be printed the day of donation. Donors should have a photo ID available to give blood. Appointments can be made online at http://obi.org or by calling (580) 233-9323. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
To make an appointment or volunteer, contact Kaylyn Hansen, service learning coordinator, by phone at (580) 327-8150 or via email at klhansen@nwosu.edu.
DONATIONS OF FORMAL WEAR NEEDED
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s department of social work and the Woodward High School Key Club are joining forces once again to look for donations of formal dresses, shoes and jewelry for the annual “Primp for Prom” event, which will be held Mar. 5 and 6 in Woodward.
Primp for Prom is an annual event for high school students in northwest Oklahoma to pick out formal attire and accessories at no charge. This year’s event will take place at the Woodward High School practice gym Mar. 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. and Mar. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. The practice gym is located at 13th Street and Downs Avenue in Woodward.
Students will be able to choose from all sizes, styles and colors that are donated. Fitting rooms also will be available for trying on dresses.
To donate in Alva, contact Ashley Fischer, secretary for the department of social work and division of business, at affischer@nwosu.edu.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INVITED TO SHOWCASE
Northwestern Oklahoma State University will host its annual Spring Showcase event Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Student Center on the university’s campus in Alva.
High school juniors and seniors, as well as college students looking to transfer to Northwestern, are invited to attend the event.
Each student who attends the event will receive a $500 scholarship to Northwestern if they decide to attend the school and live in Alva. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty members, and speak to representatives of student organizations.
High school juniors must attend the event during their senior year of high school in order to be eligible for the $500 scholarship. Seniors who attended the university’s Ranger Preview event cannot stack the $500 Spring Showcase Scholarship on top of the $600 Ranger Preview Scholarship. Students also must meet all scholarship eligibility requirements, according to a media release sent by the university.
Registration for the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Campus tours will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will continue in 15-minute increments until 12:45 p.m. Lunch will be provided in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional information about the event can be found at http://www.nwosu.edu/spring-showcase. A pre-registration form for the event is also available on that website.
University admission applications will be waived for those who attend the event. Free T-shirts will also be given out.
For more information, contact Andrea Lauderdale, student success coordinator and transfer recruiter, at 580-327-8606. She may also be contacted by email at amlauderdale@nwosu.edu.