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2015 World Finals competitors and supporters filled Breslin Center for the Awards Ceremony. IN THIS ISSUE Awards Ceremony ..................................1 Important Phone Numbers..................1 Social Media and Website....................1 Thanks from CCI ......................................1 Omer's Awards ........................................3 Competition Results ........................ 2-3 FUSCA Awards........................................3 Shuttle Schedule ....................................3 Weather Forecast...................................3 Computer Access ...................................3 Michigan Flyer ........................................ 4 Bagger Dave's Special Offer ............. 4 Event Schedule ...................................... 4 Check-out Reminders .......................... 4 Dining Hall Hours .................................. 4 Plan Your Free Time ............................. 4 Heath Services ....................................... 4 Omer’s World News Staff .................. 4 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Fire, Police,ambulance 911 Emergency ONLY Greater Lansing Visitors Center (517) 487-6800 MSU Campus Information (517) 355-1855 MSU Physicians Office Olin Health Center (517) 884-6546 MSU Public Safety Police Department / Parking (517) 355-2222 Props/Storage Information at Logistics Central Receiving (517) 884-6082 World Finals Registration (517) 884-7465 World Finals Information Desk (517) 884-7469 or (517) 884-7470 ON THE WEB facebook.com/OdysseyHQ twitter.com/#OdysseyWF www.odysseyofthemind.com AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS CREATIVE MINDS AND TEAM SPIRIT The Breslin Student Events Center, host to top athletes of muscle and mind, was packed with the world’s best Odyssey teams and their supporters for the 2015 World Finals Awards Ceremony. Kids pulled out all the stops and sported their most spirited apparel – elaborate hats, light-up jewelry and more. Beach balls flew and the clacking of thundersticks filled the air as the crowd roared in celebration and anticipation. Odyssey of the Mind International Director Sammy Micklus thanked all those involved in this year’s World Finals: volunteers, officials, families, coaches and competitors. He also recognized China, this year’s recipient of the Max Mansfield Award for Membership Growth. As Odyssey Founder Dr. Sam Micklus took to the stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation from the adoring crowd. “This was, I think, the best Odyssey of the Mind World Finals ever! Each of you knows that you can return to your homes having represented your city, state and country with honor and dignity, and showing good sportsmanship – no one can ask for more of anyone.” Award presenters, Dr. Jim Mourey of Illinois and Katarina Micklus of New Jersey began by announcing Honorable Mentions for sixth, fifth and fourth places in each problem’s division. Nominated by her Odyssey peers, OMER’s Award for outstanding sportsmanship went to team leader, Cienna Collicott of Arizona. Suspense continued to build as third- and second-place recipients for all problem division’s received their team trophies and BY AMANDA VASAS THANKS FROM CCI T hank you so much for another wonderful World Finals. Each and every person here made it a success. You have shown the world that with creative thought, teamwork, and an open mind anything is possible. You now have friends from around the world — Switzerland, India, Poland, China and beyond. While you come from different cultures and backgrounds, you have Odyssey of the Mind in common. This commonality bridges continents. Remember, whether your team places 3rd, 13th, or 30th at World Finals, you’ve still made your mark out of the thousands of teams that solved each problem this year. As Dr. Sam likes to say, you have the most creative minds in the world, so be proud of your ideas! You are our future engineers, doctors, artists, performers and any other vocation you choose. Of course all of this isn’t possible without our dedicated volunteers, coaches, and parents. Your work facilitates the great minds of our future. We are also proud of all the alumni that have come back as adults to volunteer – you are the new generation of Odyssey officials! We know you will help improve the program for our future teams. A special nod goes out to the Odyssey Angels program. This year’s selected group has proven that young people can truly make a difference. Thanks also to NASA – we are glad to have them back at World Finals this year and far into the future. Creative Competitions, Inc. is honored to be part of such a wonderful family! Thank you all! To be able to witness such talented students and inspiring coaches is amazing. Best wishes to everyone – and here’s hoping you have another year filled with creativity and fun! medals. Gold medals were handed out for the Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award. Throughout, spectators demonstrated outstanding Odyssey sportsmanship as they cheered on the winning teams who made their way to the stage to accept their awards. The event climaxed with the announcement of first-place recipients for each division of “Runaway ‘Train,’” “Experiencing Technical Difficulties,” “Pandora’s Box,” “Lose Your Marbles” and “Silent Movie.” While the 2015 World Finals awardees reached the pinnacle of creative problem- solving, every competitor won for making it so far. Michigan State University was an unnamed winner at the ceremony – the campus and greater-Lansing community were honored to host Odyssey’s 847 brilliant teams and their families, and look forward to their return in 2017! Sunday, May 24, 2015 East Lansing, MI

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2015 World Finals competitors and supporters filled Breslin Center for the Awards Ceremony.

IN THIS ISSUE

Awards Ceremony ..................................1

Important Phone Numbers ..................1

Social Media and Website ....................1

Thanks from CCI ......................................1

Omer's Awards ........................................3

Competition Results ........................ 2-3

FUSCA Awards ........................................3

Shuttle Schedule ....................................3

Weather Forecast...................................3

Computer Access ...................................3

Michigan Flyer ........................................ 4

Bagger Dave's Special Offer ............. 4

Event Schedule ...................................... 4

Check-out Reminders .......................... 4

Dining Hall Hours .................................. 4

Plan Your Free Time ............................. 4

Heath Services ....................................... 4

Omer’s World News Staff .................. 4

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Fire, Police,ambulance

911 Emergency ONLY

Greater Lansing Visitors Center

(517) 487-6800

MSU Campus Information

(517) 355-1855

MSU Physicians Office

Olin Health Center

(517) 884-6546

MSU Public Safety

Police Department / Parking

(517) 355-2222

Props/Storage Information at

Logistics Central Receiving

(517) 884-6082

World Finals Registration

(517) 884-7465

World Finals Information Desk

(517) 884-7469

or (517) 884-7470

ON THE WEB

facebook.com/OdysseyHQ

twitter.com/#OdysseyWF

www.odysseyofthemind.com

AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS CREATIVE MINDS AND TEAM SPIRIT

The Breslin Student Events Center, host to top athletes of muscle and mind, was packed with the world’s best Odyssey teams and their supporters for the 2015 World Finals Awards Ceremony. Kids pulled out all the stops and sported their most spirited apparel – elaborate hats, light-up jewelry and more. Beach balls flew and the clacking of thundersticks filled the air as the crowd roared in celebration and anticipation.

Odyssey of the Mind International Director Sammy Micklus thanked all those involved in this year’s World Finals: volunteers, officials, families, coaches and competitors. He also recognized China, this year’s recipient of the Max Mansfield Award for Membership Growth.

As Odyssey Founder Dr. Sam Micklus took to the stage, he was greeted with a standing ovation from the adoring crowd. “This was, I think, the best Odyssey of the Mind World Finals ever! Each of you knows that you can return to your homes having represented your city, state and country with honor and dignity, and showing good sportsmanship – no one can ask for more of anyone.”

Award presenters, Dr. Jim Mourey of Illinois and Katarina Micklus of New Jersey began by announcing Honorable Mentions for sixth, fifth and fourth places in each problem’s division. Nominated by her Odyssey peers, OMER’s Award for outstanding sportsmanship went to team leader, Cienna Collicott of Arizona.

Suspense continued to build as third- and second-place recipients for all problem division’s received their team trophies and

BY AMANDA VASAS

THANKS FROM CCI

Thank you so much for another wonderful World Finals. Each and

every person here made it a success. You have shown the world that with creative thought, teamwork, and an open mind anything is possible.

You now have friends from around the world — Switzerland, India, Poland, China and beyond. While you come from different cultures and backgrounds, you have Odyssey of the Mind in common. This commonality bridges continents.

Remember, whether your team places 3rd, 13th, or 30th at World Finals, you’ve still made your mark out of the

thousands of teams that solved each problem this year.

As Dr. Sam likes to say, you have the most creative minds in the world, so be proud of your ideas! You are our future engineers, doctors, artists, performers and any other vocation you choose.

Of course all of this isn’t possible without our dedicated volunteers, coaches, and parents. Your work facilitates the great minds of our future. We are also proud of all the alumni that have come back as adults to volunteer – you are the new generation of Odyssey officials! We know you will help improve the program for our future teams.

A special nod goes out to the Odyssey Angels program. This year’s selected group has proven that young people can truly make a difference.

Thanks also to NASA – we are glad to have them back at World Finals this year and far into the future.

Creative Competitions, Inc. is honored to be part of such a wonderful family! Thank you all! To be able to witness such talented students and inspiring coaches is amazing. Best wishes to everyone – and here’s hoping you have another year filled with creativity and fun!

medals. Gold medals were handed out for the Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award. Throughout, spectators demonstrated outstanding Odyssey sportsmanship as they cheered on the winning teams who made their way to the stage to accept their awards.

The event climaxed with the announcement of first-place recipients for each division of “Runaway ‘Train,’” “Experiencing Technical Difficulties,” “Pandora’s Box,” “Lose Your Marbles” and “Silent Movie.” While the 2015 World Finals awardees reached the pinnacle of creative problem-solving, every competitor won for making it so far.

Michigan State University was an unnamed winner at the ceremony – the campus and greater-Lansing community were honored to host Odyssey’s 847 brilliant teams and their families, and look forward to their return in 2017!

Sunday, May 24, 2015 East Lansing, MI

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2015 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALS RESULTSRunaway 'Train' Div I1st CAOGUANGBIAO PRIMARY SCH

25145 CH

2nd THE ELE SCH AT HUST 41963 CH

3rd RICE ELE SCH 11917 Mountaintop, PA

4th ST MARYS-ST ALPHONSUS CATH SCH 37973 Glens Falls, NY

5th GREEN ACRES SCHOOL A 38728 Rockville, MD

6th WESTBRIAR ELE SCH 42145 Vienna, VA

6th ANGLO CHINESE SCHOOL JUNIOR 33665 Singapore, SG

Runaway 'Train' Div II1st GENESEO CENTRAL SCH 3253

Le Roy, NY

2nd CORUNNA MID SCH 10036 Morrice, MI

Runaway Train, Division 3Geek Space Gwinnett - Dacula, Georgia

This team displayed exceptional creativity and risk-taking in combining technological sophistication, woodworking craftsmanship, and great Style. An amazing “piano” track system played each individual key, making and breaking electrical contacts to light up each key automatically. The vehicle rotated a section of the track 180 degrees and flipped the track upside down so the vehicle could defeat the obstacles in a creative and stunningly precise fashion. The technical ingenuity alone displayed by this team blew the judges away; however, it was their ability to combine engineering proficiency with artistic flair and precise construction that truly displayed the spirit of Odyssey of the Mind.

Runaway Train, Division 3Palisades HS - Coopersburg, PA

The team designed a vehicle capable of effortlessly moving beneath a set a monkey bars. This “jerky personality” leapt from bar to bar, releasing the bar behind with its arms, swinging beneath the track, and then catching the next bar with its feet. The vehicle combined precisely motorized limbs with the swinging momentum of the monkey-like body. This team displayed a phenomenal amount of risk-taking and skill in getting a vehicle to move in a truly unique way.

Experiencing Technical Difficulties, Division 2

International School of Geneva - Geneva, Switzerland

This team demonstrated a sophisticated level of engineering as complex sequences of events were used to solve several tasks. For example, a rubber band activated a pneumatic piston that pushed a lever that slowly rotated a platform to reverse the direction of a truck on a turn-table. The level of complexity and unique mechanisms this team developed, including sequences of multiple functions operating in tandem, embody the spirit of risk taking and creativity.

Experiencing Technical Difficulties, Division 3

North Penn HS - Lansdale, PAThis team created an intricate membership sign, a Jurassic Presidential seal made entirely of rubber bands, dinosaur costumes that utilized pistachio shells, plastic spoons and every single part of a water bottle, and an

extensively detailed T-Rex and triceratops. What truly elevated this team to another level was their representation of Pangea. Aluminum disks spelled out “Pangea” but they later stacked them together to form a globe featuring the prehistoric continent. The disks were created by melting down over 500 aluminum cans in a homemade foundry the team built in one member’s backyard.

Pandora’s Box, Division 2Daemyung Middle School - Seoul,

KoreaThe team expanded creativity by not just opening Pandora´s Box but by thinking outside the box using a tangram inspired set. The blend of a dazzling and fun performance from start to finish along with the extremely creative set that was used truly inspired. From a mathematical equation called the Golden Ratio, the team brought STEM principles into the Classics problem. They created a multifaceted set that performed a balancing act and could be used for storage as well as transporting us to Marioland, the Egyptian Pyramids, and the Mona Lisa.

Pandora’s Box, Division 2Ill Lo Gdynid - Gdynia, Poland

Have you ever heard a story that left you wanting more? Zofia Olsztynska showed exceptional skill with her last card to use the 2min, 30 seconds of time left. She realized she was the last to respond and launched into improvisation. She continued and enhanced the story, staying in character even when all around her were in stitches. Her last response included song and dance and finished the story with flair. All this was done in her second language.

Silent Movie, Division 1Green Acres School A - Rockville, MD

Joshua showed great creativity and ingenuity in building a unique instrument to play the team’s original score. He spent hours learning the principles behind building a working organ capable of producing complex chords. Joshua meticulously built it using PVC pipes, keys made of wood, and paper flaps weighted with coins. The team combined this with other team-created instruments to produce the accompaniment for their Silent Movie. Joshua did not simply make an organ, which would have been highly creative, but invented a new type of woodwind instrument inspired by the operation of an organ that was both technically complex and outstandingly creative.

RANATRA FUSCA AWARDS

3rd GUANGZHOU LUCUI MODERN SCH 42655 CH

4th ST JOSEPH SCH 19352 Dodgeville, WI

4th SCRIPPS MIRAMAR RANCH LIBRARY 39965 San Diego, CA

5th MASTERMAN SCH A 27564 Philadelphia, PA

6th NANYANG GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 31228 SG

6th CORUNNA H S 5736 Morrice, MI

Runaway 'Train' Div III1st MONROE-WOODBURY H S 11519

Central Valley, NY 2nd SUMMIT COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

39305 Porterville, CA 3rd and Ranatra Fusca PALISADES H S

40990 Kintnersville, PA 3rd ST JOHN NEUMANN REG ACADEMY

36233 Williamsport, PA 4th and Ranatra Fusca GEEK SPACE

GWINNETT 43425 Dacula, GA5th PALMETTO H S 26914 Miami, FL 5th XIANGMING H S 9104 CH6th J P STEVENS H S A 3473 Edison, NJ

Experiencing Technical Difficulties Div I1st ESS RUMIA 22423 Rumia, PD2nd QINGDAO SHOUGUANG ROAD PRI

SCH 40265 CH3rd NINGBO LIHUILI PRI SCH 40291 CH4th PAINTED SKY ELE SCH 35570

Oro Valley, AZ 5th WOODWARD NORTH ACADEMY

28072 Johns Creek, GA6th ROWLETT ACADEMY TM A 35490

Bradenton, FL 6th ORADELL PUBLIC SCH 37981

Oradell, NJ

Experiencing Technical Difficulties Div II1st ESS RUMIA 22423 Rumia, PD2nd NANYANG GIRLS HIGH SCH TEAM B

38409 SG2nd FH NORTHERN HILLS MID SCH 3763

Grand Rapids, MI 3rd ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC

ACADEMY 39108 Altamonte Springs, FL

3rd HO FUNG COLLEGE 29469 HK, HK4th C W DAVIS MID SCH 36216 Flowery

Branch, GA5th DAWSON MID SCH 39234

Southlake, TX 6th SPOLECZNA SP I GIM DEBINKA

33961 Poznan, PD14th and Ranatra Fusca INTERNATIONAL

SCH OF GENEVA A 33897 Geneva, CH 1208, SW

Experiencing Technical Difficulties Div III1st LABORATORIUM PRYZMAT GDANSK

43552 Gdansk, PD2nd and Ranatra Fusca NORTH PENN H

S 41169 Lansdale, PA 3rd BARREL OF MAKERS 43102

Wilmington, DE 4th RAFFLES GIRLS SECONDARY SCH

31230 Singapore , SG5th J P STEVENS H S A 3473 Edison, NJ 5th CEDAR CREST H S 22063

Lebanon, PA 6th DIXIE HEIGHTS H S A 34519 Ft

Mitchell, KY

Experiencing Technical Difficulties Div IV1st RADFORD UNIVERSITY 42944

Radford, VA

Cienna Collicott, Arizona

Cienna Collicott managed her team with

decisiveness, maturity, and consideration.

Like any good leader, she knew what

needed to be done and communicated

clearly and tactfully. She showed particular

consideration of one of her teammates by

pointing out his contributions to the judges,

emphasizing his proudest achievements.

Every fiber of her being exemplifies the

Spirit of Odyssey of the Mind, and what

every Omer should strive to be.

OMER’S AWARD

Odyssey of the Mind 2015 World Finals | Michigan State University

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2015 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALS RESULTS

There is one computer lab in each large neighborhood that is available for Odyssey use. The login is “computerlabs\visitor” and password is “visitor”. There is no print access. Computer labs are available to Odyssey of the Mind guests from 7am-10pm at the following locations:

Akers - 141 • Brody - 143 • Case - 337Wireless is available to the Odyssey

participants and guests however access will vary based on where you are on campus. Please visit http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=4254 for all instructions on how to connect to the campus guest network. Wi-Fi is available when you see the MSUnet Guest ID showing as a wireless option in your area.

COMPUTER ACCESS

Sunday: High of 7720% Chance of Rain

WEATHER FORECAST

2nd UNIWERSYTET WROCLAWSKI 36010 Wroclaw, PD

3rd SHANGHAI TECH UNIVERSITY 40542 CH

4th POLITECHNIKA GDANSKA OIO 43554 Gdansk, PD

5th NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 31722 Ft Mitchell, KY

6th UNIVERSITY UANL 42922 San Nicolas de los Garza, MX

Pandora's Box Div I1st F H CENTRAL WOODLANDS SCH B

32468 Ada, MI 2nd ANGLO CHINESE SCHOOL JUNIOR

33665 Singapore, SG3rd ANGLO CHINESE JUNIOR TEAM B

34814 Singapore, SG3rd WUHAN YUCAI PRI SCH 41965 CH4th ZESPOL SZKOL STO SLUPSK 43557

Slupsk, PD5th HOWARD DRIVE ELE SCH 41161

Miami, FL 5th CLAYMONT ELE SCH 34310

Wilmington, DE 6th SYCAMORE CREEK ELE A 38101

Raleigh, NC 6th M P LOCKE ELE SCH 22058 Wesley

Chapel, FL

Pandora's Box Div II1st DANIEL BOONE MID SCH B 33367

Birdsboro, PA 2nd CARMEL MID SCH 4226

Charlotte, NC 3rd RACHEL CARSON MID SCH A 31253

Herndon, VA 4th PIEDMONT KIWANIS CLUB 41674

Piedmont , OK 5th IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 42156

Corbin , ky 5th BUDDHIST WONG WAN TIN

COLLEGE 36351 Hong Kong, HK6th EAST GRAND RAPIDS MID SCH 4741

Grand Rapids, MI 6th MOUNTAIN HOME CREATIVTY

COUNCL 43337 Mountain Home, AR 10th and Ranatra Fusca DAEMYUNG

MIDDLE SCHOOL 43534 Gangnam-gu, KR

Pandora's Box Div III1st ABINGTON SR H S 7548

Abington, PA 2nd and Ranatra Fusca III LO GDYNIA

20528 Gdynia, PD3rd MT ST MARY ACADEMY 23095

Little Rock, AR 4th BEAR RIVER H S 1691

Grass Valley, CA 4th SOUTH MECKLENBURG H S 2012

Pineville, NC 5th GENESEO CENTRAL SCH 3253

Le Roy, NY 5th NANYANG GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

31228 SG6th WINTER PARK H S 32540

Winter Park, FL 6th SCHOLARS ACADEMY A 26430

Thomasville, GA

Pandora's Box Div IV1st OSRODEK PSYCHOEDUKACJI DAMB

22311 Gdansk, PD2nd MT PLEASANT LIONS CLUB

ORANGE 37842 Midland, NC 3rd E CHINA UNI OF POL SCI AND LAW

40541 CH4th PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 38699

State College, PA

5th NORMAL UNIV TIANHUA COLLEGE 41994 CH

6th UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 32872 Norman, OK

Lose Your Marbles Div I1st SHANGHAI DANING INTL ELE SCH

36403 CH2nd CHENGYANG DIST EXP PRI SCH

42910 CH3rd NEW PUTUO PRI SCH 9041 CH4th POQUOSON ELE SCH 1593

Poquoson, VA 5th WALNUT BEND SCH OF ENV SCI

40818 Houston , TX 6th WOODWARD NORTH ACADEMY

28072 Johns Creek, GA

Lose Your Marbles Div II1st QINGDAO DAMING RD PRI SCH

41796 CH2nd JIADING NANYUAN MID SCH

40347 CH3rd C W DAVIS MID SCH 36216

Flowery Branch, GA3rd CARMEL MID SCH 4226 Charlotte, NC 4th ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCH 41155

Tampa, FL 5th WOODROW WILSON MID SCH A 1140

Edison, NJ 6th PAUL REVERE MID SCH A 1490

Houston, TX

Lose Your Marbles Div III1st LONG SAI H S 4961 CH2nd FOREST HILLS CENTRAL H S A 19945

Grand Rapids, MI 3rd J P STEVENS H S A 3473 Edison, NJ 3rd WILDWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

37257 Marble Hill, GA4th J P STEVENS H S B 6905 Edison, NJ 4th J P STEVENS H S C 19063 Edison, NJ 5th SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UN H S

34735 CH6th OWEN J ROBERTS H S 26200

Spring City, PA 6th CHARTER SCH OF WILMINGTON A

970 Wilmington, DE

Lose Your Marbles Div IV1st TONGJI UNIV 42848 CH2nd SHANGHAI UNIV OF ENG SCIENCE

42028 CH3rd UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 32872

Norman, OK 4th POLITECHNIKA GDANSKA 34668

Gdansk, PD5th SCOTTSDALE COMM COLLEGE 40133

Mesa, AZ

Silent Movie Div I1st CLEVELAND ELE SCH 39854

Oklahoma City, OK 2nd JAMWON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

43535 Seocho-gu, KR3rd and Ranatra Fusca GREEN ACRES

SCHOOL A 38728 Rockville, MD4th SZKOLA PODST NR 267 WARSZAWA

40397 Warszawa, PD5th ST. PAUL SCHOOL 42596

Pocahontas, Ar 6th QINGDAO TAIPING RD PRI SCH

41802 CH

Silent Movie Div II1st CHENGYANG DIST EXP MID SCH

42909 CH2nd III LO GDYNIA 20528 Gdynia, PD3rd MILLENNIUM MID SCH A 31484

Sanford, FL

Indian Trails Orange Route will connect the public parking lots 83, 89 and 91 to the International Center. Sunday, May 24thOrange Route (Parking only): begins at 5:00am and runs until 1:00pm

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

4th GENESEO CENTRAL SCH 3253 Le Roy, NY

5th FORMUS 36361 Monterrey, MX6th GRAYSON CLUSTER-GCPSF 38760

Lawrenceville, GA6th ANGLO CHINESE SCH INDEPENDENT

31225 Singapore, SG

Silent Movie Div III1st ANGLO CHINESE SCH INDEPENDENT

31225 Singapore, SG2nd PROVIDENCE H S BLACK 38298

Charlotte, NC 3rd THORNAPPLE KELLOGG H S 17660

Middleville , MI 4th J P STEVENS H S D 15494 Edison, NJ 5th ZESPOL SZKOL NR 4 POZNAN 41905

Poznan, PD5th DELAWARE VALLEY H S 3887

Milford, PA 5th ST PAULS CO ED COLLEGE 34714

HK, HK6th I AKADEMICKIE LO W GDYNI 41860

Gdynia, PD

Silent Movie Div IV1st POLITECHNIKA GDANSKA 34668

Gdansk, PD2nd UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA 42857

Victoria, BC3rd SILOAM SPRGS CREATVTY ALLNC B

43229 Siloam Springs, AR 3rd UNIWERSYTET LODZKI WNOW 43555

Lodz, PD4th ROCHESTER INST OF TECHNOLOGY

12885 Webster, NY 4th DONGHUA UNIV 42026 CH5th UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 32872

Norman, OK 6th UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

43493 Springvale, ME

Sunday, May 24, 2015

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SUNDAY6am - noon . . . . . . . . . . . Housing Checkout

EVENT SCHEDULE

OMER’S WORLD NEWS STAFF

Odyssey of the Mind Editor

Jennifer Veale

Assignment Editor Brandie Putnam

Reporters Suban Nur Cooley

Brendan Dwyer

Brandie Putnam

Amanda Vasas

Design Bring to Design, LLC

bringtodesign.com

Printing & Distribution NEWSWEB

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E.W. Sparrow HospitalMedical care is also available through the emergency department of Sparrow Hospital located at 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.Phone: (517) 364-1000

Sparrow Urgent Care CenterOkemos Center2248 Mt. Hope, Suite 106 (at Okemos Rd.)Phone: (517) 381-4001Hours: Everyday, 10am - 10pm

HEALTH SERVICES

We hope you are enjoying your stay at

MSU! When ready to depart, place your

conference card and key(s) back in the

envelope in which it was given, and give

it to your Team Leader. The Team Leader

will put all of the conference cards and

room key envelopes back in the large

envelope and turn it in to the Service

Center Representative. Please refer to

the newsletter you received with your

check in packet on what you should do

with your room linen. Safe travels!

CHECK-OUT REMINDERSFROM HOUSING

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SPANS DISTANCE, BRIDGES BOUNDARIES

Teams from Togo to Switzerland showed

their national pride through souvenirs they brought to sell to new friends in efforts to fundraise at International Festival. Team representatives turned a section of Jenison Fieldhouse into a global marketplace where shoppers could buy everything from Baltic amber jewelry and candies to henna application from India and sequined-Union Jack bow ties from England! Avid-reader Caden DellaPenta, 9, of Vestal, New York, shopped for souvenirs with his mom as a way to remember his first trip to World Finals. “I bought a bookmark from China, a t-shirt and a pin!”

First-time United States visitors, Sabina Vančiková, 16, and Monika Kñažeková, 15, of Team Gymnazium of Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovakia, flew one hour to Berlin, nine hours to Chicago and then traveled by train to get to East Lansing.

“It was cold and dry when we left, and Chicago was wet and 80°F,” said Sabina.

Both girls agreed that the biggest difference between the United States and Slovakia is the food. “In Slovakia, we cook our food and here it’s pre-made,” said Monika.

Odyssey of the Mind has a number of ways to help international teams as they encounter everything from different languages to new cultures. Odyssey International Homestay Program Coordinator Tom Scott says that homestays

give those from other countries an even richer experience.

“It takes two to four families to host an international team, with two to three kids staying with each family. The connections kids and families make through homestays continue well beyond the visit, and often grow into long-term relationships.”

After World Finals, Division II team GIMNAZJUM NR 1 W Bogatyni from Bogatyni, Poland, will be heading to one such homestay thanks to their extended Odyssey family. Long-time coaches Andy and SuZan Pearce are

hosting members of the team at their home in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, where the couple are park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park! The Pearces are just one of the many families who welcome international team members with open arms through the program.

Regardless of the distance traveled, every team is part of the Odyssey family and together, at World Finals, they feel right at home.

Sunday To Go Breakfast: 5:00am - 7:00amDine In Breakfast: 7:00am - 9:00am

DINING HALL HOURS

Visitor Center in East LansingA custom 2015 Odyssey pin is available for participants – come and get yours! Sunday: 11am - 3pm

PLAN YOUR FREE TIME

BY AMANDA VASAS

Team Gymnazium of Dubnica nad Váhom, Slovakia

Kids from Mexico represent at International Festival.

1351 E. GRAND RIVER EAST LANSING

517-492-5052

FREE SIDE OF

SWEET POTATO CHIPS OR FRESH-CUT FRIES with the purchase of any

burger or sandwich.

(Cannot be combined with any other coupon, discount or offer.)

Michigan Flyer (MF) buses will pick up OM participants who made reservations. Passengers staying in Shaw will be picked up on West Shaw Lane in front of Shaw Hall. Please be ready to board the bus at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Group leaders should be prepared to give the MF Order Number (found on your MF confirmation) and on what airline you will be flying out of Detroit. Judges staying at the Marriott can take the MF from the Marriott to the airport. If you have not been contacted and would like to leave directly from the Marriott please call our office to make that change. Further information: 517-333-0400

Neighborhood Bus Stops:South Neighborhood (Case, Wilson, Holden) - on Birch Rd. between Wilson and Wonders HallBrody (Brody, Rather, Butterfield, Emmons, Armstrong) - on Harrison at CATA stop in front of BrodyEast Neighborhood (Akers, Hubbard, Holmes) - on Wilson Rd. at the CATA stop on the side of AkersWest Circle Neighborhood (Yakeley, Landon and Gilchrist) - on W Circle Dr. between Landon and YakeleyShaw Hall - on West Shaw Lane in front of Shaw Hall

ATTENTION OMERS TRAVELING MICHIGAN FLYER

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