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International Advisory Committee

900 Asp Ave | Oklahoma Memorial Union Room 386 | Norman, OK 73019
Phone: 817-715-4203 | iac@ou.edu | iac.ou.edu |Facebook: IAC OU

Mr. and Miss International OU
2013 Pageant Application

Saturday, February 16th at 8 pm
Meacham Auditorium in the Oklahoma Memorial Union

IAC is introducing the first annual Mr. and Miss International OU pageant! It is a free event
open to all and a great way to spread appreciation of OU's international culture.
The contestants will represent OU's international diversity with a cultural attire fashion
show with a brief cultural presentation, talent show, and interview in front of three judges.

The winners of Mr. and Miss International OU will represent OU’s international students for
one calendar year. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will be recognized on stage and
in the program book at the 43rd Annual Eve of Nations, which will be at the Lloyd Noble
Center at 7pm, April 12th. They may also be recognized at OU’s homecoming parade in
October and other events throughout the year. Additionally, winners of each category
(cultural fashion show and presentation, talent show, and interview) will be recognized.
These applications will be kept confidential between the International Advisory Committee
members, advisor, and the Mr. and Miss International pageant judges.

Eligibility:
• Must be a current OU student with Spring 2013 enrollment
• Must have international student status F-1 status only)
• Must have or be able to borrow cultural attire from your country by Feb. 13th
• You DO NOT have to be a member of an IAC-registered organization
I. Personal Information
Name (Last, First)

OU ID#

Address during school year

City

Cell Phone
College enrolled in
Major(s)
Country representing

Birth date

Sex (M/F)

State

Zip Code

Email address
Check one:

Undergraduate____
Graduate __________

Minor(s)

Classification?

Fr___So___Jr___Sr___
Year 1__ 2___3___4__

Graduation date

What talent will you showcase?

GPA(4.0 Scale)

II. Honors, Activities, Interests
Please attach a current, relevant resume (one page).
III. Written Responses (one page)

Please prepare brief, written responses that address the following questions:

1. Describe why you would like to participate in the Mr./Miss International OU
pageant and what it means to you to represent your country/culture in this
pageant?
2. Describe what you find most valuable about your country/culture and your favorite
things about OU and its international community?

IV. Signature of Accuracy and Participation

• I certify that the above information and attached documentation is a true and
accurate account of my academic performance and personal background. I
understand that any misrepresentation and/or material omitted will invalidate the
IAC’s consideration of my nomination.
• If I am selected to participate, I grant IAC the right to take video and pictures of the
event and publish them.
• If I am awarded the title of Mr./Miss International OU, I recognize I will be asked to
represent the international community for a full calendar year, including events like
Eve of Nations (April 12th) and the homecoming parade in October.
• If I am awarded the runners-up title for Mr./Miss International OU, I recognize I will
replace the Mr./Miss International OU if they leave OU or do not fulfill their duties.
• If I am selected to participate in the pageant, I will send a short biography, headshot,
a description of my talent and a preferred song selection from my culture for the
fashion show by Feb. 13th.
Name (Please print)

Signature

Date

You must submit your application by Feb. 10th at 5pm via email (iac@ou.edu) or to
Janice Levi in person at the International Programs office, Hester Hall Room 150,
729 Elm Avenue or to the IAC office at 900 Asp Ave in the Oklahoma Memorial
Union Room 386 (if no one is in the office, please slide under the door).