Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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mcWfe kend 1947. Photo tv Wo l v Bulatov - held the 52nd annual Mom's fwmWeekend on the last weekend ot April. 1999. The tradition of Mom's Weekend started in 1924 when the first Women's Day was organized. In 1933 the event became known as ‘Women's Weekend- and in 1947 was transformed into ‘Mother's weekencf. This tradition was honored once again when the mother's of Oregon State University students came to support their students and to receive a little recognition of their own. The fun started on Friday right when Mom's and their students chose from an art exhibit in Fairbanks Art GaBery. a photography exhibit in the Center for the Humanities, the MUPC Renaissance Fare, the MUF C Fashion Show dress rehearsal, a weekend movie of 'Patch Adams' or Shakespeare in Love or the ever popular Comedy Show which hosted Kevin Nealon. Mr. Nealon was a popular comedian from the hit show 'Saturday Night Live- where he performed the skit of ‘Hans and Frans.- Saturday’s events included the Renaissance Faire. tours of Weatherford Hall. “Stellar Styles- fashion show, a Mom's Weekend Brunch. Mom I Photos, Veterinary Medicine Pet Day Open House. Mom's Weekend Tea. Mom I Look-A-like Contest. Wine Tasting, and the new ‘Mom r dinner at the CH2M HU Alumni Center. The Renaissance Faire and MUPC Quad entertanment included traditional renaissance joust' ing. music and dance. The OSU Ballroom Dance Club also performed period dances from throughout American history. The Renaissance Faire gave students and their Mom's a chance to shop at an array of vendor booths with unique gifts and collectibles. Whether it was dried arrangements, pottery, or dips and spices, the shopping provided a relaxing bonding experience. The annual Mom's Weekend gave students a chance to show their moms where they Sved. what Story by Genevieve R Moore their classes were like and a glimpse of the Corvallis night life. The Downtown Shopper Shuttle also took those interested to shops throughout Corvafts during the weekend. Once off campus students and moms helped to make the weekend one of the most profitable of the year for local merchants. Traditionally. Mom's Weekend has always included plenty of sunshine to compliment the various activities, but this years weather seemed more traditional of Dad's Weekend Ran showers with only patches of sunshine hindered some Renaissance Fare and Quad activity enjoyment. but tid not impact the amount of smies and laughter head throughout the campus. Over 4.000 moms were in attendance at the 1999 Mom's Weekend. These moms attended many of the events, with the most popular be xj the fashion show. While the comedy show is always a huge hit. this event is open to the public, making it impossible to count the numbers of moms and their students in attendance. Next years Mom's Weekend may include a few minor changes but will continue to feature activities for students and mom's to enjoy. 26 °° Cludenl Lije

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Sti, the end of the ¥ game OS U fane wens finally able to celebrate a victory over U of 0. Some fane did get out of hand, leaving the field with no goal posts and scattered patches of turf. PVwtO by Ovi»y RAjJsky q: -fez 9 ►abe Schmidtke r helps kicker Jose Cortez score more points for OSU in his traditional style. Jose is known for preferring to kick barefoot. by On y a$ul ky diX0 uja i °o 25

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 tudents and their moms were able to enjoy various dance pieces, provided by the OSU ballroom dance club. Photo by BfeoMKivte -e College of Veterinary Medicine held their 12th Annual Pet OaylOpcn House once again for moms, as well as community members to enjoy. The pets available to view ranged from iguanas to tarantulas. Photo by Yaroolav Bulatov Jfjfom's were given Iwu the opportunity to challenge their students and show off their putting skills in the MU Quad at the miniature golf course. Photo by Vvoiiiv Su’jtcv morn a tueekervi 00 27