Durant, Oklahoma -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host the annual Safety Olympics and Safety Career Fair on the Durant campus on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28. 

The Safety Olympics challenges the knowledge and skills of top safety college students by placing them in multiple safety events over a two-day period.

The event’s website at www.SE.edu/safetyolympics has the full schedule of events and competitions, as well as information on the Thursday career fair.

The career fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom, with over 35 potential employers attending. 

This event is particularly important to Southeastern, as the Occupational Health and Safety major is one of the majors with the highest enrollment, sending qualified professionals into a high-demand profession in the state of Oklahoma and the region. 

This year’s edition of the Safety Olympics will see six teams competing:

• Southeastern Oklahoma State
• University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, Mo.)
• Collin College (Collin County, Texas)
• Montana Technical University (Butte, Mont.)
• Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Okla.)
• Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, Kans.)

The teams will compete in six events: Accident Investigation, Hazard Identification, Training Presentation, Safety Culture Presentation, Safety Innovation Presentation, and Safety Jeopardy. 

Placement awards will be announced at a banquet at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 28, at the Massey Building (200 W. Main St.). Montana Tech was the champion of the 2024 Safety Olympics and will return to defend its title.

About Southeastern

Founded in 1909, Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Our over 6,000 students include 50% first-generation students and 28% students of Native American descent, with 82% receiving financial aid. Southeastern ranks amongst the most affordable schools in the region thanks to out-of-state tuition waivers and is proud of its exceptional affordable accredited MBA program, stellar aerospace and teacher education programs, and outstanding national ranking in graduating Native American students.