Spring Alumni Reunion
Spring Alumni Reunion 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Northwestern’s Spring Alumni Reunion is a time for all alumni and friends of the University to return to the Alva campus, renew friendships, make new memories, and celebrate the legacy of being a Ranger.
The day of celebration is held annually on the last Saturday of April.
The day includes recognition of six alumni classes. The honored alumni are celebrating their 70-, 60-, 50-, 25-, 10- and 5-year anniversaries of their graduations. These individuals will be invited to receive their commemorative pin, presented by the president of Northwestern.
Also scheduled is the Special Awards Ceremony, where seniors are recognized for the accomplishments in several categories.
To complete the day, Outstanding Graduates – in the categories of Arts, Business/Professional, Education, Humanitarian, Ranger Recognition and Ranger Spirit – are recognized for their achievements.
This acknowledgement is part of the evening banquet.
Mark your calendars to celebrate being a Ranger.
RSVP by March 23, 2023.
The Outstanding Graduates Program
Northwestern graduates are making an impact, and each year we look forward to honoring them for their accomplishments.
The Outstanding Graduates program was established by the Northwestern Alumni Association in 1973 to recognize outstanding achievement. Initially, no distinction was made between categories. In 1977, awards were presented in the specific fields of business/professional, education and humanitarian.
In 1984, the Recognition Award was added to honor a graduate who has made significant achievements within five years of his/her commencement. In 2017, the Alumni Board voted to change the period of time to “ten years of his/her commencement”. This change was made to encourage the submittal of additional nominations while recognizing that it may take more than five years to realize significant career achievements. The Ranger Recognition Award was first awarded in 1990 and an arts category was introduced in 2010.
Nomination Process
Deadline for nominations is January 1.
- The nomination form must be completed in its entirety in order for it to be considered by the Outstanding Graduate Committee. This committee is comprised of Alumni Board members
- Nominees for Northwestern Oklahoma State University outstanding graduates must be graduates of the university.
- Nominees must be able to attend the Spring Alumni Reunion Banquet the last Saturday of April.
- Nominators have the opportunity to nominate in the category they believe best fits their candidate’s qualifications. However, the Outstanding Graduate Committee may select a candidate whose credentials and accomplishments fit within a different category.
- If there are no nominations made for particular categories or the Outstanding Graduate Committee recognizes there are no qualified candidates for specific categories, then the award will not be given.
Outstanding Graduate Nominations
Nominees must be graduates who have demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his/her profession, business, avocation, or life services in a way as to bring pride and honor to the University.
Nominees for each category do not necessarily need to hold degrees in a relevant discipline, as many of our alumni have successfully moved from one career to another.
Nominations remain active for two years.
The following information provides guidelines for nominating graduates in specific categories. Including supporting information – relevant to these guidelines – about your nominee will be invaluable for the review by the Outstanding Graduate Committee.
Further, information that substantiates a nominee’s credentials – including past awards and/or accolades – is important and should be included in the nomination packet.
Arts. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Arts category should be recognized as having significantly contributed in one of the following areas:
· Performing arts
· Visual arts
· Literary arts
Business/Professional. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Business/Professional category should be recognized as having made a distinctive mark in their business and/or standing as a professional.
Education. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Education category should be recognized for their excellence in and/or out of the classroom, as well as those contributing to research in the educational field. Nominees may have experience in one or a combination of three of the following areas:
· Public schools, K-12
· Private schools, K-12
· Schools of higher education, public and private
· Vocational and technology schools
Humanitarian. Nominees for Outstanding Graduate in the Humanitarian category should be acknowledged for their work to improve the welfare and safety of others while maintaining and protecting human dignity. Their accomplishments can be recognized on a local, state, national or global level.
Ranger Spirit. Nominees for the Outstanding Ranger Recognition category should be recognized for their exceptional support of the university and the embodiment of Ranger spirit. This is the former Ranger Recognition Award.
Recognition. Nominees for the Outstanding Recognition category will be honored for their significant achievements within ten years of his/her graduation.
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Thank you for nominating a candidate for Oustanding Graduate if you require further assistance, please call 580-327-8593.
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We look forward to you joining us for the Spring Alumni Reunion Banquet and Program on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse. Online registration is closed please call (580)327-8593 for further assistance.
First Course
English Cucumber Wrapped Tender Red Leaf and Butter Lettuce with Red Onion, Grape Tomato and Julienne Carrot with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Toasted Parm Crisp
Entrée
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi-Glace
Boursin Potato Puree and Colorful Baby Carrots
Vegetarian Entrée
Oven Baked Semolina Polenta Cake with Roasted Exotic Mushroom, Peas and Wilted Arugula with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
Dessert
Expresso Mousse in a Dark Chocolate Shell
with Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
Rolls/Butter
Iced Tea, Water and Coffee Service
*Menu items are subject to change according to availability in April.
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Thank you for filling out our Alumni Information Sheet.
If you cannot attend the pinning ceremony, during the Spring Alumni Reunion, but would like a pin sent to you, you can order one here. The cost is $15, and includes postage and handling.
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Thank you for purchasing your 2022 Alumni Spring Reunion Pin.
2:00 – 2:30 pm…………Tour of the President’s Home; you will be greeted at the front door of the home
2:30 – 4:00 pm…………Museum and McKeever School Open
2:30 pm……………………Campus Tours, begin in Food Court, Student Center
3:30 pm……………………President’s Reception, Ballroom, Student Center
Classes of 1953, 1963, 1973, 1998, 2013 and 2018 and the 2023 Outstanding Graduates
4:30 pm……………………Pinning Ceremony, Ballroom, Student Center with 5, 10, 25, 50, 60 and 70-year Anniversary
Graduates
5:00 pm……………………Senior Awards Presentations, Ranger Room, Student Center
6:00 pm……………………Alumni Banquet, Percefull Fieldhouse
The program includes the Outstanding Graduate awards, recognition of our honored classes and music by the University Singers.