November has crept up quickly on campus and leaves both freshman and upperclassmen in high spirits. The leaves of autumn are changing colors just as our hearts and our minds are changing with determination and hope.  OU is much more than football; it is much more than making friends and fulfilling filial expectations.  From the very first moment you step foot on to campus to the finalizing chimes of graduation, OU will be a journey of self-discovery, growth, and opportunity.

This time of year freshman students will have finally settled into OU as they prepare for final examinations.   While the seedlings plant themselves firmly and search for growth, the senior classes will be preparing for their graduation.  In my opinion, fall is the most beautiful season in this retrospect.  It captures a moment of infinite growth, of change, and of ascension.  However no matter what season it is, the University of Oklahoma is always ripe with opportunity for involvement.  There is a great spirit of community that exists on campus and it exists through the hearts of its students and their incredible passions.

From Sailing, to Fencing, there is a plethora of student organizations that exist to nurture your interests and passions.   If you find that there is not a club that exists that meets your needs you can even create your own club and legacy!  Active student organizations are a good way to get involved and meet like-minded individuals on campus, but if you feel service beckoning there are plenty of organizations that adhere to community service that raise money, rally, and fundraise for an incredible amount of causes.

A few great organizations to get involved with are the Union Programming Board, Campus Activities Council, or the Housing Center Student Association.  These organizations work year round to put on programs and extracurricular activities for student such as the annual Foam Party, Awkward Ball, and Creativity Festival.  In addition to these, there are countless other student organizations to get involved with such as the Interfraternity Council and Multicultural Greek Council! You just have to keep an eye out for flyers, or look down at the south oval for chalking for events to kick start your journey! No matter what you choose to get involved in, you are sure to find your niche here at the University of Oklahoma.

Your legacy awaits you,

BOOMER SOONER

David Lam
Tulsa, OK
Letters
Class of 2015