Opening Ceremonies: The beginning of a three-day whirlwind of creativity, competition, and fun. The ceremony is the official opening of the 35th annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Students will meet and support each other, as well as represent their state or country in a march around the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University, which will also be packed with Odyssey supporters and volunteers. It's a high-energy beginning to an exciting three days of creative problem-solving, fun, and teamwork. 

WHEN? Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m.

WHO?  Over 18,000 excited OotM teams, volunteers, and officials from around the world.

Founder "Dr. Sam" Micklus will greet thousands of cheering supporters.

Our winning Odyssey Angels Group, part of our new charity initiative.  

WHERE? Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University.  

CONTACT: Joan Coates -pressroom@odysseyofthemind.com --Odyssey of the Mind Press Room ? Scheman Building, 299 ISU. (515) 294-9937

WEBSITE: www.odysseyofthemind.com/wf2014/media
Odyssey of the Mind, the largest creative problem-solving competition in the world, will be starting off this year's World Finals tonight with its Opening Ceremonies. It's the beginning of a three-day whirlwind of creativity, competition, and fun. The ceremony is the official opening of the 33rd annual World Finals. Students will meet and support each other, as well as represent their state or country in a march around Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University, which will also be packed with Odyssey supporters and volunteers.
 
When? Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Ceremony starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where? Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University, Ames
Who? Over 10,000 excited students from around the world!
Contact: Joan Coates pressroom@odysseyofthemind.com (515) 294-476 Room 4, Scheman Building