Special Events
Scholars participate in a variety of special events to include cultural activities, graduate school visits, workshops, and awards ceremonies. Scroll down to view some of the year's activities.
Commencement 2006
Lionel Dabbs and Michelle Churchwell both crossed the graduation stage at the Great Plains Coliseum to earn degrees in English.
McNair Banquet
The McNair Awards Banquet 2006 honored graduating scholars, announced the Outstanding Scholars for the year, Valarie Toodle and Lionel Dabbs, and named the recipient of the O'Keeffe Award member, Dr. Danny McGuire.
Dr. McGuire was cited for his significant contributions to the program while serving as a faculty mentor.
The banquet was held at Rinie's Kitchen and Wine Bar. The evening of fine dining and awards, provided a relaxed, comfortable setting for faculty mentors, scholars, and their family members visit.
Graduating scholars were recognized for their achievements while in the program and also reflected on their experiences in the McNair Scholars Program.
Left: McNair Scholars Director Suzanne Aplin presents Outstanding Scholar Award to Valarie Toodle. Lionel Dabbs was also recognized for this honor.
Right: The graduating McNair seniors were all reconized for their scholastic achievements.
Dr. Jennifer Pruchnicki, left, congratulates Sharon Rogers, on the right, who was accepted to the University of Oklahoma for graduate studies.
Tai Chi/Stress Relief Workshop
McNair Scholars typically juggle full class loads, jobs, and family life in addition to participating in McNair activities! Sometimes it is important to stop and relax. McNair Scholars were able to participate in a Tai Chi workshop designed to introduce stress relief techniques. Sifu David Scott conducted the workshop at the Southwest Institute of Martial Arts in downton Lawton.
Left: Dr. Jennifer Pruchnicki and McNair Scholars listen as
Sifu Scott explains Tai Chi movements.
Above Center: Dawn Bona closes her eyes during a relaxation exercise.
Above Right: Dawn Bona, Sylvia Hutchinson, and Kristina Ryland follow along as Sifu Scott guides them with Tai Chi movements.
TRiO Day 2006
A delegation of students and staff from Cameron University joined over 1,000 Oklahoma students and staff members for a rally at the Oklahoma State Capitol on February 22, 2006 to demonstrate their support of the Title IV TRiO programs.
Above Left: McNair Scholars Michelle Churchwell, Saundra Mitrovich, Kristina Ryland, and Karisa Beacham took part in TRiO Day celebrations.
Above Right: Members of Cameron University's SSS and McNair programs attended TRiO Day 2006.
