Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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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

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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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1999 marked the first yeaf that Oregon Slate University had a Sibling's Day VYoio by Joe En o 2 00 Qludent Li e Story by Arge AbbatecoJa to the MUPC office and talk about the importance of a sbhng's event. Stinson says it was 'quite a reward for me to have my goal realized while l was in office.' Although the event did not draw as many people as hoped for. it provided a good basis for the future. The MUPC is hopeful that the event will eventually be expanded into a weekend-long affair. ‘The weekend provided a great opportunity for my sister and I to spend quality time together, said Heather Lopez, a senior in liberal studies, whose sister Meaghan, 18. came down from Portland. Mela Cox, a junior in history spent the day with her nine-year-old and four-year-old sisters. They took advantage of the free admittance to Dixon Recreation Center and then went to see the OSU gymnastics meet. 'Sibfcng's Day gave my sisters the chance to see what my life is fcke away from home,' Cox said. Sibling's Day 1999 was a fun day for those that participated In the future, they hope to expand the event and students will have even more chances to build memories with their brothers and sisters. fter much planning and preparation, the Memorial Union Program Counci finaly • saw Sttng's Day become a reality. Apri 10.1999 was the first time that Oregon State students' brothers and sisters were officially welcomed to campus. MUPC is hopeful that Swing's Day will become an annual affair, joining the popular Dad's and Mom's Weekends. Co-Directors of the event Kristoffer Haines and Mana Nguyen, worked with the members of the committee to ensure a good time was had by an. Activities ranged from workshops to Karaoke to sports to movies to comedy. The bands Kerosene Dream from Portland and 4th Plane Jaiant entertained with music, while Brainwaves Improvisational Comedy entertained the crowd with the sense of humor. 'Goonies' played on screen, wtirie little Women' played on stage. Students and their siblings were able to purchase 'Sis and Bro’ T-shirts, photographs and rootbeer floats. No matter what the age of student's brothers and sisters, there was something to entertain them. 1 just want everyone to know that Sibling's Day is a time to have fir because most of us don't get to hang out with our siblings while in college. This is the time to create more memories that we sometimes don't get; said Nguyen. In order for the event to be a success, the university had to work together. Swing's Day was a huge undertaking, as it was created from scratch and dti not have the pubfcc knowledge yet like Dads and Mom's Weekends. President and Mrs. Reset, with previous experience with sibling's events at Miami University in Ohio, were involved in the planring of the day. requesting that students preregister their siblings in case of emergency. The Greek system cooperated and agreed to go dry during the event. Nguyen noted that although the MUPC tfd the majority of the preparations. other campus groups, such as the Blue Key Club, the Native American Longhouse and the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center were supportive and provided assistance. For Kat Stinson, the MU Vice-President. Sibling's Day has been a goal for most of her life. Kat's sister, Summer, was also the Vice-President of the MU during her OSU years, and eleven-year-old Kat used to come —