Attend CampOSU to learn about hosting events on campus

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Housing and Residential Life is hosting CampOSU on Thursday, February 4. The event will be held in the Parker Hall main living room from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  The purpose of the event is to present information about hosting a summer camp or conference on the OSU campus.  OSU colleges and departments, as well as groups and organizations in Stillwater and the surrounding communities are invited.

Each summer, Housing and Residential Life welcomes more than 70 camps and conferences beginning with the Oklahoma Special Olympics Summer Games in May.  OSU is host to sports camps, cheerleading camps, academic workshops, as well as regional and national conferences.

Included in the CampOSU program are tours of the residence halls which are available for conferences.  In addition, personnel from Housing and Residential Life’s Conference Office will be on hand to answer questions, quote rates, and offer tips for hosting a successful event.  University Dining Services will also have representatives on hand to showcase the summer dining plans and options and answer any questions.

“Camps and conferences are a great way to utilize empty halls during the summer months,” explained Shannon Baughman, Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Life Marketing and Conferences.

“Each summer we house more than 15,000 guests. Not only is it a wonderful recruiting tool for the University and Stillwater, but we are able to earn renovation revenue for spaces that are under-utilized during the summer.”

“We are hoping to grow our camp and conference business,” continues Baughman. “We have three types of halls available for the summer to fit every size group and their needs. For example, the Village suites are great for small groups, reunions, and retreats.  In addition, the campus offers so many great resources, meeting spaces, and recreational outlets. There is something for everyone and every budget.”

For more information about CampOSU or hosting a conference on campus, please contact Housing and Residential Life Conferences at (405) 744-4471 or email at confservices@okstate.edu.