Battle of the Bulldogs
A charity week sponsored by the Student Government Association
What is Battle of the Bulldogs?
Battle of the Bulldogs is a week coordinated by the Student Government Association to bring
Southwestern Oklahoma State University students together while raising money to donate to
national and local charities. Registered Battle of the Bulldogs teams will have the opportunity to
compete against other SWOSU organizations and teams to win points at each competition
during the week. Events include Night on the Lawn, Movie under the Stars, Can Drive, We Care
Wednesday, Duke’s Dance Off, and a bonfire to cap the week off. This is the inaugural year for
Battle of the Bulldogs. Both SWOSU organizations and groups of six or more SWOSU students
can enter to compete in the week’s events for $100. This year’s charity week is scheduled for
October 6th-10th, 2014.
How do I sign up?
To register for the week pick up a form from the Dean’s Office in Stafford office 214.
Organizations may enter their entire club under one team. Non-organization affiliated students
may also enter a team of six or more. Registration forms must be taken to the Dean’s Office by
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 by 5 PM with the mandatory entry fee of $100 included.
Examples of organizations: Sororities, Fraternities, Cab, History Club, Pom, Spanish Club, sports
teams, etc.
If you are not part of an organization you can still enter a nonorganization team of six or more!
Keep up with the competition by following the SGA Twitter account
@SWOSUSGA
Interested in donating?
Battle of the Bulldog’s will be successful with the help of
donations from students, faculty, staff, alumni, businesses, and
individuals. Help SWOSU make this year’s inaugural charity
week wonderful by making a donation. Contributions and
donations from the community are vital to the success of Battle
of the Bulldogs! Please send donations to: The Dean of
Students, Stafford Office 214 or contact the Special Project
Coordinator, Makenzy Hamon, at (405) 343-0034 and
[email protected].
Who can I contact?
If you have questions please email Student Government’s
Special Projects Coordinator, Makenzy Hamon, at
(405) 343-0034 or email at [email protected].
SWOSU Charity Week
Battle of the Bulldogs
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 6th
Night on the Lawn | Student Union Lawn |Food at 6 PM |
Competition at 7
Registered organizations and teams can come eat for free, starting at 6 PM.
Students who are not competing, but wish to eat will be charged $5. A kickoff of the week will begin at 6:45 PM. The first competitions will start at 7
PM. Competitions will include three-legged race, sack race relay, wheelbarrow race, and pie eating contest. Allow for nine team members to
compete. Winning teams will receive points. Represent your team by
wearing your organization shirt!
1. Three-legged race: Two competitors
2. Sack race relay: Four competitors
3. Wheel-barrow race: Two competitors
4. Pie eating contest: One competitor
Tuesday, October 7th
Movie under the Stars | Student Union Lawn | Starting at 8:30
Canned Food Drive Competition | All Students Welcome
Get your Battle of the Bulldogs team together to relax during a movie on the
lawn. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a drink. Popcorn will be provided. Your
team can also earn competition points by bringing as many canned food items as
you can! The cans will be donated to the Weatherford Food Pantry, so every item
counts! The winning team gets to pick a president from any participating club to
pie in the face. All students are welcome, free of charge.
Wednesday, October 8th
Why We Care Wednesday | Student Union | 9 AM to 2 PM
Come by the student union on your way to class or at lunch to make a difference,
for free! Pick up a random acts of kindness card, write a thank you note to a
faculty member, or co worker. Come make someone’s day at Why We Care
Wednesday! All students are invited to participate.
Thursday, October 9th
Duke’s Dance Off | Fine Arts Center | 7 PM
Organizations and teams will perform a choreographed dance, all to raise money
for charity! The winner will be determined by a panel of judges. Music must be
provided by the performing group. Dances should be no longer than eight
minutes. All students are welcome to attend free of charge.
Friday, October 10th
Bonfire | Rogers and Jefferson Lawn | 9 PM
Come hear SWOSU’s head football coach Dan Cocannouer speak and
hangout with the football players and the SWOSU pom and cheer
squad. All students are welcome to come. The winner of Battle of the
Bulldogs will be announced at the bonfire.