Bright Star Memorial Plaza

The University of Texas Permian Basin is honored to be home to The Bright Star Memorial outdoor plaza.

This beautiful landmark will be a place for the Permian Basin community to gather and reflect while enhancing the University’s campus transformation efforts which coincide with UTPB’s 50^th anniversary.

Join us for a community event!

As we acknowledge the 5th anniversary of this tragedy, the community is invited to gather for a sunset service on Thursday, August 29^th at 8:00 p.m. Please wear yellow on this day and dedicate some time to engage in community service or random acts of kindness.

When: August 29 at 8:00 PM
Where: the Bright Star Memorial Plaza off of Loop 338 in Odessa

The public is welcome to park in the sports fields parking lot. We will have signs leading to the event.

There are many ways to participate in shining a light as we approach the fifth anniversary of this tragedy: 

• Participate in the sunset ceremony 
• Pray or reflect at the site of The Bright Star Memorial 
• Engage in community service or random acts of kindness
• Wear yellow on this day
• Contribute to the Bright Star Memorial fund that supports the maintenance of the plaza 

You can support The Bright Star Memorial by giving below or contacting the Office of Advancement at (432) 552-2800 or development@utpb.edu. Naming opportunities are available for benches, trails, and bridges that will surround The Bright Star Memorial outdoor plaza.