Contests and Promotions
During the year-long celebration various activities were planned to create campuswide excitement and engagement. These included:
"Where is This at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?"
While Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated its centennial, the buildings, structures and landscapes that comprise its eight campuses continued to change and expand. So a "Where is This at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?" challenge was launched for the university community. Participants identified the location and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus captured in the photograph via the university's faculty/staff e-newsletter. To the right is one example from October 5, 2010.
Centennial Trivia Challenge
A Centennial Trivia Challenge was included as a contest element during the celebration.
the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Centennial Squirrel Contest
There was an option to purchase a black squirrel statue and decorate it for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Centennial Squirrel contest. Winners were announced at Homecoming 2009. The contest was open to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, student organizations, staff, faculty, alumni, all community residents, merchants and organizations.
Flash Evolution
The Making of a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Mascot and His Legend. What came first: "Flash" or the egg? Believe it or not, Â鶹ÊÓƵ's mascot hasn't always been the dashing, jersey-wearing, fierce golden eagle he is today. Take a look back at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Athletics history and trace Flash's prestigious mascot lineage in in the Summer 2009 issue of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Magazine (page 16).