Weekly campus briefs
Grizz Gang fan challenge
Students can now earn Grizz Gang Fan Challenge points whenever they attend a Golden Grizzlies basketball game throughout the 2010-11 season. Students can swipe their student ID at the entrance and their name is entered into a drawing to win a number of prizes.
The opportunity to participate in the Fan Challenge ends at halftime. Winners will be announced at the 4:00 mark in the second half of selected games and must be in attendance to claim prizes. Visit www.ougrizzlies.com for all rules, prizes and point information.
Basketball tailgates
Pregame tailgating parties for home basketball games will be held at the “Grizz” statue. Tailgating will be held an hour before each game time and will feature free food and music and is open to all students. The Grizz Gang organization has partnered with WXOU to host the event. WXOU will be at the tailgate party playing music.
OU vs. MSU at the Palace
Tickets for Pack the Palace: OU vs. MSU are now available. Tickets will be distributed at the Oakland Center food court Nov. 16-18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Nov. 22-23 from 11 a.m.-1. p.m. Tickets are $10 and are good for a game ticket, participation in pregame tailgate activities and bus transportation to and from the Palace. Only 400 student tickets are available. Vouchers will be redeemed on Saturday, Dec. 11.
Meadow Brook Hall Concert Series
A new concert series, Meadow Brook Music Society, will debut this fall with its first concert on Nov. 14. Dr. Yin Zheng, Co-founder and Art Director of Meadow Brook Music Society, envisioned the series to revive European style saloon concerts.
The ticket price includes a reception with wine, coffee, cheese and dessert at 3 p.m. To order tickets, call 248-364-6263. Seats may be purchased for single performances for $55, or $150 for the series of three concerts.