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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The holidays are glowing bright at Northeastern State University (NSU) Broken Arrow, where the campus will host a Gazebo Glow & Holiday Festival on Dec. 3. The family event will combine fun with resources for potential and current students.
Festivities will begin at 3:30 p.m. with campus tours, offering a preview of academic programs and state-of-the-art spaces that currently serve freshman through graduate studies. At 4:30 p.m., the celebration continues with a student organization fair and Student and Academic Affairs tabling, where guests can meet NSU faculty, staff and students. Visitors can also enjoy local vendor booths and festive activities throughout the event.
Dr. Eruore Hopkins, director of NSU Operations & Community Relations, outlined the significance of the event.
“Gazebo Glow is deeply meaningful to the NSUBA community because it illuminates our future,” said Hopkins. “It reflects the firm foundation and rich tradition we’ve built on a campus that has served as a place of connection and impact in Broken Arrow for over two decades.”
The program begins at 5 p.m. with guest speakers followed by the lighting of the NSUBA Gazebo. Local performance groups will take the stage next to provide entertainment. As night falls, attendees can enjoy refreshments from local food trucks, a drone light show, followed by a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
NSU President Rodney Hanley explained the vital connection the event makes with the community.
“When prospective students walk our grounds during Gazebo Glow, they don’t just see a beautiful holiday celebration; they see a pathway to their future degree,” Hanley said. “This tradition bridges the gap between our campus and the Broken Arrow community, showing local families that world-class education and a supportive RiverHawk family are right in their backyard.”
The Gazebo Glow & Holiday Festival is free and open to the public on the Gazebo Lawn at NSU-Broken Arrow.
To learn more about NSU-Broken Arrow, visit nsuok.edu/BA. NSU’s spring semester begins Jan. 11, 2027.
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