UCO International Festival 2012

Many believes that UCO has become a more global community now because of the large number of International students enrolled here. The record shows that they're about 1,500 students from over 100 countries who are studying here. Yesterday, UCO held its 57th Annual International Festival at NUC Ballroom. International students from many different countries showcased their country, culture, and food at the festival.

Do you spot Professor Clark in this picture? :)

Some brave Americans trying out 'awesome' international food for the first time.

I interviewed this guy at the festival. His name is Benny Tham from Malaysia. He put up a Malaysians' sketch  with friends who share the same culture and country with him. The name of the performance is called Dikir Barat, which include cultural songs and dances. "I learn many different cultures in the festival, especially from their booths and cultural performances." said Benny.

More performances. Nepali students represented.

Vietnamese students represented.

African students represented.

Pakistani students represented.

UCO is a melting pot for cultures and languages. As an International student myself, I witnessed that happen and it's a very healthy environment for learning.

UCO Homecoming Football Game

It's Game Day. I believe this game has the most attendance ever. Why?  Because it's Homecoming. All the Greek Houses members showed up in droves to see if their sister or brother would be crown the new Homecoming King and Queen. That's the catch. 

Wantland Stadium grandstand

He's UCO's QB, Adrian Nelson.

Tough guys. 

Coach Bobeck gave some words of encouragements to his players.

UCO RB, Joshua Birmingham, rushed for a touchdown.

He's still rushing.

He celebrates with his teammates. 

UCO Cheerleaders put up a dance routine at half-time.

WOW!

Alpha Gamma Delta won the Bronchos Cup.

Anyway, UCO football team lost again. I hope our team will have a better roster next season. Finger crossed.

UCO Homecoming Tailgate Party

UCO Homecoming Tailgate Party was a blast! Different schools set up their booth to give out freebies to those who were there just before the game. Everyone was having a lot of fun at the party.

The entrance.

The view from Wantland Stadium.

School of Early Childhood Education set up a story-reading booth that attracted many kids.

Photobooth. One of the busiest booth. 

ROTC served burgers and hotdogs.

UCO Marching band's performance.

UCO Homecoming Parade

University of Central Oklahoma held its annual Homecoming last Saturday. It's the day every alumni, students, fraternities, sororities, staffs, faculty members and Edmond community looking forward to. Those who are involved in the parade gathered at the parking lots near Mitchell Hall. Spectators could be seen waiting anxiously by the sidewalk for the parade to begin. The parade started a little bit later than scheduled because Russell Westbrook, who was supposedly to be the grand marshal, did not show up. Anyway, the organizer decided to let the parade begin without him. 

President Don Betz and his wife waving to the crowd.

One of the many floats that showed love to UCO.

A float that showcased transition of different eras at UCO.

The Sheriff troops were part of the parade.

International students were represented at the parade too.

UCO 5th Annual Fall into Fashion show

For the past 5 years, UCO's Marketing students never fail to put up a fashion show at Spring Creek Plaza which sits on Bryant and 15th Street. I was there for The Vista. This is my very first fashion show photoshoot. I had a great time doing it and I just added "to be a photographer at New York Fashion Show" to my bucket list. That will be a lot of fun for sure.