April 2009 Campus Notices
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
April 2009 Campus Notices
“Oklahoma’s Investment in Alternative Energy” set for tonight
Slave narratives to be examined
The impact and legacy of historical first-hand accounts of slavery in the U.S. will
be the focus of "Soul of a People: The Slave Narratives of the Federal Writers' Project,"
on Friday, April 24, in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room in the Edmon Low Library
at 7 p.m. These interviews tell our nation's story through the voices of those who
lived it. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on this and
other events at the OSU Library, call (405) 744-7331 or e-mail lib-pub@okstate.edu.
OSU College of Human Environmental Sciences Celebrates Excellence
The College of Human Environmental Sciences honored outstanding students, faculty
and staff recently during the 2009 Celebration of Excellence. More than $200,000
in scholarships were awarded to 133 undergraduate and graduate students. Taryn Tate,
a nutritional sciences major from Shawnee, was named the College of Human Environmental
Sciences Outstanding Undergraduate Student. For details and photos, click here.
Fund established for injured firefighter, former OSU employee
A fund has been established to help defray medical expenses for Dave Milby. The volunteer
fireman and former OSU IT employee, was critically burned fighting the recent wildfires.
Dave, the husband of longtime OSU employee Bonnie Milby, has undergone surgery and
is confined to a hospital bed. The Iowa Tribal Police Department has set up the Milby
Family Fund at Stroud National Bank, P.O. Box 159, Perkins, OK 74059. For updates
on Dave’s condition, contact Mary Rader, secretary of the Interfaith Council of OSU
at mwrader657@yahoo.com.
Order your student football/basketball combo ticket next week at Chi-O clock
OSU Athletics will set up a gazebo at Chi-O clock Tuesday, April 28, and Wednesday, April 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for students to purchase the new football/basketball “combo” ticket package for just $330—an $84 savings off last year’s prices despite the addition of an eighth home football game. OSU students can also complete the ticket request form, available at www.okstate.com, to purchase tickets. Students can also request the form by sending an e-mail to tickets@okstate.edu. The completed form may be faxed to the ticket at office at (405) 744-5538. Students can also stop by the Athletics Center ticket office, or call 1-877-ALL-4-OSU. Payment may be made via check, cash, credit card or bursar.College of Education to offer summer camp opportunities for children
The College of Education and the Stillwater Children's Museum have partnered to offer
four summer camp sessions for children ages 8 to 12 during June 2009. Camp topics
include “How Do They Do That,” “Art is Science,” “Animals on the Loose” and “Insects
Rule the World.” The COE will also hold a Math Enrichment Camp July 20-24 for children
who have completed grades four through seven. For more information about all camps,
including access to a registration form, please visit: http://www.okstate.edu/education/summercamp/.
This week at the OSU Student Union in Stillwater…
Strutt your Mutt Dog Show: Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. on the OSU Library lawn. Please bring your dogs and
have fun at SUAB annual Dog Show. There will be inflatables and pet pampering. The
Strutt your Mutt Dog Show with fashion show and talent show will start at 7 p.m. The
movie “Hotel for Dogs” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Free food and prizes.
Rock Star Bingo: Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. Please bring your friends to play
bingo. Win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. Take advantage of free food and drinks.
Feel free to dress up like a rock star. For more information, please check out http://suab.okstate.edu.
German fare at Blair
Come and have a taste of Germany at Blair Dining located in Bennett Hall on Tuesday,
April 28. The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will provide an extensive German
menu including: sauerbraten, braised red cabbage, Rhine whole green beans with walnuts
and a vast assortment of sausages as well as other culinary delights. Go to http://www.dining.okstate.edu.
Tax credits are available for home energy improvements in 2009
Find out more, click here .
Building envelope
Why is it important to keep windows closed in OSU buildings? Open windows impact
temperature and humidity control, plus the control of air pressure within a building,
especially when the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system is running. Keeping windows closed allows the system designed to control the
indoor environment to work properly and seals the building envelope, which is the separation between the interior and exterior environments of a building.
Wellness tip: Exercise and sunscreen Are you an outdoor exerciser? If so, wear sunscreen. Even on a cloudy or cool day, your skin needs protection. We suggest choosing an alcohol- or water-based sunscreen. These allow sweat to evaporate more quickly than oil-based sunscreens. Last but not least, use a minimum of SPF 15. Reapply often.Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Record-breaking attempt underway at OSU
Alumni Association introduces next homecoming theme
The OSU Alumni Association’s 2009 homecoming theme is “Branded For Life!” Homecoming
will be Oct. 16-17 in Stillwater and will culminate with the Missouri vs. OSU football
game on Saturday, Oct. 17. “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” has been presented
each year by the OSU Alumni Association since 1920. It is run completely by more than
100 homecoming student members with the collaboration of thousands across the five
OSU campuses. For more information, visit www.orangeconnection.org/homecoming.
“Go Green. Ride Orange” on Earth Day
THE BUS OSU/Stillwater Community Transit system is offering free rides on all routes
on Wednesday, April 22, to celebrate Earth Day 2009. Additionally, a limited number
of “Go Green. Ride Orange.” T-shirts will be distributed on the buses during Earth
Day. THE BUS operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For further
information and route maps, please visit www.transit.okstate.edu or call 405-744-2832.
FACT: For every mile traveled on public transit, riders will produce 95 percent less carbon
monoxide than driving, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
It’s Earth Week
ECO-OSU invites you to participate in Earth Week on the OSU campus in Stillwater.
For a list activities, including a concert, and outdoor movie, click on the following
link www.orgs.okstate.edu/ecoosu or e-mail ecoosu@gmail.com.
Skin cancer awareness campaign launched
The Division of Academic Affairs is sponsoring a skin cancer awareness campaign in support of OSU student Amy Morse by skin cancer information and free samples of products at the Chi-O clock from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday through May 8. Donations will be accepted at the clock, Career Resource Center (308 SU) and the Office of Vice President of Student Affairs, 201 Whitehurst. Proceeds will benefit Amy Morse and her medical expenses. Amy is a REMS doctoral student in the College of Education and Bennett resident hall assistant area coordinator. For more information or to volunteer, contact Alicia Severe, (405) 744-6434, alicia.severe@okstate.edu.Indian dinner tonight
Join University Dining Services at The Market on Tuesday, April 21, at 5 p.m. for
an Indian menu. UDS is bringing more cultural and diversity awareness to campus through
such cultural dinners with menus tailored to the various countries and information
about the country and its customs. For more information about the cultural dinners,
contact University Dining Services at 405-744-4424 or click here.
Faculty Recital Thursday
The OSU Department of Music will present a saxophone recital by Professor Ann Bradfield
on Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts.
The recital will feature pieces by composers Debussy, Engebretson, Dubois, Ruggiero
and Swerts. This recital is free and open to the public. For more information, call
744-6133.
OSU to host architectural professional
The OSU Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students will host a lecture
by Adam Yarinsky, “Dimension and Duration in Architecture,” on Thursday, April 23,
at 5:30 p.m. in NRC 106. Yarinsky is with the Architecture Research Office in New
York, see their Web site at www.aro.net. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail lectures.aias.okstate@gmail.com.
SODA to host prom
OSU Sexual Orientation Diversity Association will be hosting a formal prom, “Masqueerade,”
at Starlight Terrace (fourth floor SU) on Saturday, April 25, from 8 – 11:30 p.m.
The cost is $2 or two canned goods with the proceeds going to a local charity. Masks
are optional, and everyone is invited. For more information, please contact sodaosu@gmail.com or visit sodaosu.com.
This week at the OSU Student Union in Stillwater…
Strutt your Mutt Dog Show: Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. on the OSU Library lawn. Please bring your dogs and
have fun at SUAB annual Dog Show. There will be inflatables and pet pampering. The
Strutt your Mutt Dog Show with fashion show and talent show will start at 7 p.m. The
movie “Hotel for Dogs” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Free food and prizes.
Rock Star Bingo: Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. Please bring your friends to play
bingo. Win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. Take advantage of free food and drinks.
Feel free dress up like a rock star. For more information, please check out http://suab.okstate.edu.
Payne County Heartwalk set
The 2009 Payne County Heartwalk is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m. in Couch
Park. Heartwalk raises money to fund research that helps fight heart disease, which
is the number one killer in America. For more information, go to http://paynecountyheartwalk.blogspot.com.
An Oklahoma coalition is sponsoring Jump$tart Your Money Week
It’s part of Financial Literacy month. Find out more, click here.
Wellness tip: Shorter walks, same results If an hour of exercise seems daunting, break it up. By taking 10-15 minute walks several times each day, many people can reach an hour. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, these shorter bouts of activity also burn calories and improve aerobic conditioning. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Join Senator Coburn for town hall meeting tonight
Remember the 10 Run tomorrow – registration still open
The OSU Family will come together tomorrow (Saturday, April 18) for the “Remember
the 10 Run,” which will start at 9 a.m. on the south side of Boone Pickens Stadium.
The event will feature a 10K, 5K and a one mile fun run. Registration for the run
is still available both online and in the Memorial Lobby of Gallagher-Iba Arena until
8 p..m. Friday (tonight) and in the lobby on Saturday before the run from 7 – 8:30
a.m. Registration will also be available in the Memorial Lobby of Gallagher Iba Arena
Saturday before the run from 7 – 8:30 a.m.
Duane Gill to head Department of Sociology
Several personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting
today (Friday, April 17) on the Oklahoma Panhandle State University campus. Duane
A. Gill of Mississippi State University was named professor and head of the Department
of Sociology. Gill joined the MSU Department of sociology in 1988, and is currently
the associate director and research professor for the Social Science Research Center
and professor of sociology at MSU. He received his B.A. from Central College in Pella,
Iowa, his M.A. from Kansas State University, and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University,
College Station, all in sociology. For more information on personnel actions, click here.
President Kamm honored
The late Dr. Robert B. Kamm was recently honored with a special resolution recognizing
him as a pioneer of a student affairs association that has now grown to over 9,000
members. The resolution, related to Kamm’s work in the development of ACPA-College
Student Educators International, was read aloud by OSU’s Campus Life Director Kent
Sampson at the annual American College Personnel Association Meeting, held recently
in Washington, D.C. Kamm, OSU’s 13th president, served as president of this major
student affairs association from 1957-58.
Vail, Odenyo receive OSU Student-Athlete of the Year Awards
Senior cross-country standout Ryan Vail was honored as OSU’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year, while senior soccer star Yolanda Odenyo received the female award at OSU’s 16th annual Student-Athlete Academic Awards Banquet. Both Vail and Odenyo were also recognized as ESPN the Magazine Academic All-Americans in 2008, as well as fellow athletes Danielle Green (women's basketball), Jessica Jarrell (women's soccer) and Jamie Markaverich (women's soccer). OSU had 77 student athletes earn academic all-Big 12 status over the past year and seven sports were recognized as All-Academic teams during that time span. Twelve OSU student-athletes were honored for maintaining perfect 4.0 grade-point averages. For more details, click here.Spring football action on Saturday
OSU spring football is underway and Cowboy fans can get a look by attending the orange
and white spring game at Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday, April 18, at 6 p.m. See Coach
Gundy and watch your OSU Cowboy Football team in action. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and
admission is free to everyone.
OSU Authentic tent sale
The OSU Authentic store will hold a tent sale just outside the store on Friday, April
17, and Saturday, April 18. Caps and Tees are $10. The sale also will feature great
deals on sweatshirts, polos and jerseys for $25. The OSU Authentic store is located
on the south side of Boone Pickens Stadium and is open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bursar
payment accepted.
OSU Flying Aggies to host fly-in breakfast fundraiser Saturday
Instead of their usual banquet, the OSU Flying Aggies are planning a fly-in breakfast
for their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. – noon at the Stillwater
Airport. The public is invited for breakfast, which includes fresh pancakes, sausage,
apple juice, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $5 per person or $3 per person in groups/families
of three or more. There will also be a landing competition and a raffle with the chance
to win a gift certificate to Sporty’s Pilot Shop. If you have questions or would like
more details about the event, contact Zach Countryman at zachary.countryman@okstate.edu or (402) 202-9912.
Area bands to play at outdoor fest tomorrow at OSU
In celebration of the premiere issue of The Oklahoman Review, OSU's undergraduate
literary publication, there will be a free outdoor festival on the OSU Library lawn
on Saturday, April 18, starting at 3 p.m. and ending at midnight. The public is invited
to the festival, which will feature six bands, including Deerpeople, Brotherbear,
and Daniel Folmer, in addition to poetry readings. Come see the outdoor art gallery,
artisan booths from Exhibit 1 and Project Gallery, the world premiere of Liz Tabish’s
“The Angle,” as well as showings of other short films, henna tattoos, and readings
by writers published in the magazine. Free refreshments.
See combined choirs performance on Sunday
The OSU Department of Music, along with the OSU Concert Chorale, Women’s Choir and
University Singers, will present “Some Old, Some New: A World Perspective on Choral
Music” on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the Seretean Center for the Performing
Arts. The concert will feature music from America, Austria, Bulgaria, Ecuador, England,
Estonia, Germany, Mexico, Russia and Spain. Tickets for the concert are $5 for students/senior
citizens and $7 for general admission. Tickets are available in the Music Office,
room 132 of the Seretean Center, and will go on sale at the box office one hour before
the performance. For more information, call 744-6133.
Join Dr. Swamy for an armchair conversation on Monday
Professor Emeritus Nyayapathi Swamy will have an informal conversation with the audience
about his life and career Monday, April 20, from 6 – 7 p.m. in Case Study 1, room
408, Student Union. Dr. Swamy is going to share the story of his success and his struggles
as a student and as a faculty member throughout the years. The event for students,
faculty and staff is sponsored by the Inclusion Center For Academic Excellence, which
is committed to engaging the campus in the awareness of cultural and academic issues.
Questions? Please contact June Golliver at june.golliver@okstate.edu or call the ICAE office at (405) 744-5481.
Speaker to discuss emergency contraception issue
Friends of the Forms will present Taylor Railsback with the OSU Philosophy Department
on “Emergency Contraception and Pharmacists' Right to Refuse,” on Monday, April 20,
at 3:30 p.m. in Student Union Exhibit Room 2 (fourth floor). Railsback will address
how this affects individuals, the latest developments, state provisions and local
availability.
Sundaes on Tuesday for new and current S.T.A.T. members
The OSU Student Alumni Board is expressing its appreciation to S.T.A.T. members by
inviting them to get a free ice cream sundae next Tuesday, April 21, when they present
their membership card near the Chi-O Clock from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you are not
a current Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow member in the OSU Alumni Association, swing
by the clock to get signed up and satisfy your sweet tooth (while supplies last).
Bursar is accepted for membership fee. For more information on S.T.A.T., visit orangeconnection.org/stat.
“Positive Thinking and Peak Performance” for administrative professionals
Valerie Kendrick, professional consultant with Fred Pryor Seminars/CareerTrack, will
present “Positive Thinking and Peak Performance” for administrative professionals
on Wednesday, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Seretean Wellness Center
Lecture Hall. The fee is $99 and includes a healthy lunch. Say thank you to your
staff with this once-a-year opportunity. Register on the web at http://hr.okstate.edu, or e-mail osu-trng@okstate.edu, or call Training Services at (405) 744-5374.
Concerned about child care? Take this survey
If you are an undergraduate student with children, please click on the link in this
announcement to fill out a child care survey. The survey is being conducted by students
in a technical writing class and they need your input. The results of the survey will
be provided to members of the OSU community studying the need for an on-campus day
care. The survey will only take 10-15 minutes of your time. Click here to fill out the survey. Questions? E-mail Cheryl McPherson at cheryl.mcpherson@okstate.edu.
SIFE to elect officers soon
Students in Free Enterprise will be hosting their officer elections for next year
on Tuesday, April 21, at 6 p.m. in Business Building room 234. Please visit www.sife.org or contact Cory Steward at cop@okstate.edu for more information.
Researchers seek expectant couples for relationship study
OSU research is seeking expectant women aged 18-35 and their male partners to participate
in a study about the maternity experience and the couple relationship. All personal
information will remain confidential. Couples will receive $100 for participation.
Please contact Dr. Kami L. Schwerdtfeger at (405) 334-7994 for more information about
the study and your rights as a participant.
Celebrate Earth Week with ECO-OSU
ECO-OSU's annual Earth Week will be held April 20 - 23 on the OSU campus. Several
events are planned for the week including presentations on biofuels and compressed
natural gas and Oklahoma's future in passenger railroad transportation. A free luncheon
is scheduled with Robert Waldrop, founder of the Oklahoma Food Cooperative. A town
hall meeting with State Representative Seneca Scott will be catered by The Rancher's
Club. Come to the free Earth Day concert, and plan to attend the outdoor screening
of the movie “Baraka.” For dates and times, visit www.orgs.okstate.edu/ecoosu or email ecoosu@gmail.com.
OSU study shows conservation dollars benefit economy and environment
Nearly $76 million annually is spent on conservation in Oklahoma, but it is worth
much more in terms of both dollars generated and widespread positive effect, according
to an OSU study. The dollars represent injections into regional economies across the
state that generate additional economic activity and help to stabilize key industries
vital to local communities. For more details, click here.
Tax credits available for home energy improvements
Find out how you can benefit, click here.
Don’t waste money on fad diets
Find out what constitutes a “fad diet” and how to avoid it. Click here.
Earth Day history
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, thanks to U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson
of Wisconsin who proposed the designation to promote environmental education and awareness.
OSU will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the
library lawn at EarthFest 2009, sponsored by ECO-OSU. The OSU Energy Conservation
Program invites you to stop by its booth, meet the OSU energy managers and get a free
flying disc made of recycled material plus handouts with energy tips specific to OSU.
Wellness tip: Hail to kale Did you know that kale, a variety of cabbage, is low in calories, and high in antioxidants, vitamin A and vitamin C? It's also very low in sodium. Kale can be consumed in soups, salads, with other greens, or by itself as a side dish or garnish. If kale doesn't interest you, consider trying other dark leafy greens, such as spinach or romaine lettuce. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Join Senator Coburn for town hall meeting on Friday
Trailblazer in career issues to lecture at OSU
Anita Bruzzese, a nationally syndicated columnist for Gannett News Service and USAToday.com,
will deliver the 22nd annual Paul Miller Lecture at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April
16, in the SU Theater. Bruzzese has covered workplace and career issues since 1992.
She will share her common-sense ideas combined with encouragement about the workplace.
To learn more, e-mail Melissa Powers at melissa.powers@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-6357.
Bennett Jam this week
This year’s Bennett Jam 2009, “All Patched Up,” is set for Thursday, April 16, starting
at 6 p.m. on Bennett Hall’s front lawn. All proceeds raised through T-shirt and food
sales at this 29th annual Jam will go to the Patch Adams Children's Hospital Foundation
(http://www.patchadams.org/). The event includes performances from the bands Ghost Town Gypsies, 86 After, Ali
Harter, HipHopotamus, and Deerpeople with comedians Derek Smith, Leah Kayajanian and
Brad Porter. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit
the facebook event by clicking here.
OSU Chamber Choir Performance Thursday
OSU’s Department of Music and the OSU Chamber Choir will present a concert, “Mostly
Music of the Renaissance,” at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on Thursday, April 16,
at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students/senior citizens and $7 for general admission.
Tickets are available in the music office, room 132 of the Seretean Center, and will
go on sale at the front entrance of the church one hour before the performance. For
more information, call (405) 744-6133.
Freshman Research Program on display Friday
The public is invited to review the result of the Freshman Research Program this Friday, April 17, at 3 p.m. in the SU Centennial Lounge in Stillwater. Come see the efforts and accomplishments of some talented freshmen. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Phone (405) 744-7313 for more information.Relay for Life is this week
Relay For Life of OSU will be this Friday, April 17, at OSU Kaye Barrett Droke Track
and Field starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. It will
be a $3 entry fee for those who are not on a team. The events for the night include
live bands and DJ, dodge ball tournament, locks of love, guest speakers, multicultural
performances, prize drawings, survivor, luminaria and fight back ceremonies, and queen
of relay. There will also be tons of food for all participants. For more information
go to www.relayforlife.org/okstateok.
Battle of the Bands to raise money for OSU scholarships
The OSU Student Foundation will host “Cowboy Spirit: Battle of the Bands 2009” on
Friday, April 17, at Tumbleweed from 9 p.m. to midnight. This concert is part of the
organization’s “by the students, for the students” annual scholarship campaign, and
all proceeds will be donated to student scholarships. Bands include Another Round,
Bo Phillips, Mitch Hull Band, My Solstice, The Nightlife and Two Steps Back. Concert
tickets are available online at www.OSUStudentFoundation.com or at Chi-O Clock on weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Each $15 ticket comes
with a free T-shirt. For more information, contact Abby Fox at (405) 385-5603.
Outdoor Stillwater festival this weekend offers entertainment and art
This year’s City of Stillwater Arts and Heritage Festival is bigger than ever with
lots of free entertainment in addition to the arts show, all scheduled for this Friday
and Saturday at Couch Park, 12th Avenue and U.S. 177. The festival, which is free
and open to the public, will feature authentic western themed re-enactments, a living
history encampment, live music, Native American and Irish dancing, a food court, children’s
activity area, and more. Festival hours are Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Sunday, April 19, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Click here for all the details.
Speaker to address the importance of spelling
Dr. Kenn Apel from Florida State University will present a lecture on the importance
of spelling as an essential communication skill on Monday, April 20, at 4 p.m. in
room 303 CLB at OSU-Stillwater. The lecture is free and open to the public. IT is
funded by the OSU Arts and Sciences Arts and Humanities Lecture Series. For more information,
phone (918) 594-8306.
Wellness tip: Beating nausea Ever get a queasy stomach? When feeling nauseous try the following tips: Sip on clear liquids including broths at room temperature and clear carbonated drinks. Try cold foods, including crackers (aromas from hot foods may aggravate nausea). Avoid sweet, greasy or fatty solid foods and warm beverages. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Faculty, staff, students honored with environmental awards
The Institute for Sustainable Environments at OSU recognized students, faculty, staff
and community members for their work promoting sustainability in Oklahoma during the
seventh annual Environmental Awards Reception held March 26 in Stillwater. The ceremony
was made possible through financial support from the Public Service Company of Oklahoma,
which has sponsored the last six receptions. The awards provide recognition and serve
as a vehicle to inspire others to achievement. Click here for information on all the winners.
Hear OSU UML interview
The OSU University Multispectral Laboratories will be featured this month on Sky
Radio’s “Industry Innovators” program. Sky Radio is an in-flight service airing worldwide
on more than 29,000 American Airlines flights. The “Industry Innovators” program focuses
on prominent associations and organizations, and how they achieve their given missions.
Click here to go to the link to listen to Dr. Stephen McKeever, OSU vice president
for research and technology transfer, discuss the UML’s status as a “trusted agent”
and its mission of advancing new technologies to war fighters, first responders, and
others who need them. For more information on the UML, visit http://okstate-uml.org/.
HES Week coming up
The College of Human Environmental Sciences Student Council is putting the finishing
touches on plans for HES Week, April 13-17. A cookout and a fashion show are among
the highlights designed to attract students throughout campus to see what the college
has to offer them. Click here for a complete schedule.
April 13-17 is Student Employee Appreciation Week at OSU
Everyone is encouraged to join in the spirit of the week by doing something special for their student employees. The highlight of the week is the annual awards ceremony honoring OSU’s Student Employee of the Year. This event, which is co-sponsored by OSU Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid and OSU Career Services, will be held Thursday, April 16, at 2:30pm in the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center. Nominees and finalists will be recognized, and this year’s “OSU Student Employee of the Year” will be announced. For more information, please contact Sonya Kegin at 744-7056, sonya.kegin@okstate.edu.Reception for student organization leaders set for April 14
All student organization leaders at OSU are invited to attend an informal come-and-go “Evening with the Stars” reception on Tuesday, April 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Centennial Lounge, SU room 301. The event is hosted by Kent and Shelia Sampson to honor and thank OSU student leaders for their dedication and hard work to student organizations. For more information, please contact Shana Kaufman, Campus Life, at (405) 744-5486.Graduate Student Appreciation Week is April 13 – 17
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join in Graduate Student Appreciation
Week, April 13 – 17. Highlights will include an open house on Monday at the Graduate
and Professional Student Government Association offices in room 264 of the SU. A panel
session on Wednesday on "How to become an effective researcher" in the library browsing
room. The Phoenix Awards, Research Symposium and Teaching Assistant Awards Reception,
on Thursday, April 16, and a barbecue party on Friday, April 17. Visit the GPSGA Web
site http://gpsga.okstate.edu for more details or contact Hendratta Ali, hendrat@okstate.edu at the GPSGA office, phone (405) 744 3419.
“Peace by Piece: The Writing on the Wall”—coming next week
OSU Housing and Residential Life members are organizing a project to spread awareness
of words that convey oppression, prejudice and discrimination by asking people to
paint such words on a wall for three days, April 13 – 16. On the final day, the wall
will be physically pulled down into pieces to symbolize the removal of these words
and their impact at OSU. The goal is to increase knowledge of such behaviors and gain
overall tolerance and acceptance of others. The program, “Peace by Piece: The Writing
on the Wall,” is presented by the Social Justice and Inclusion Committee of Housing
and Residential Life at OSU. For more information, contact Tanya Arflin Massey at
(405) 744-5592.
Aging topics scheduled for next week
The OSU Gerontology Institute in the College of HES has scheduled three events as
part of National Careers in Aging Week next week. Anyone interested in grand parenting,
aging well or preparation for retirement is welcome to attend the events. Custodial
grand parenting will be the topic at a presentation on the UCO Campus Wednesday, April
15. The Georgia Centenarian Study will be presented by Drs. Leonard Poon and Peter
Martin, Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Wes Watkins Auditorium on the OSU campus
and Dr. Eileen St. Pierre will present a retirement seminar Friday, April 17, on the
4th floor of the OSU Student Union. For more details please go www.ches.okstate.edu or contact Dr. Whitney Brosi at 405-744-3350.
Students participate in D.O. Day at Capitol
Twenty-two OSU medical students participated in D.O. Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma
City recently. The students provide service to the State Capitol’s first aid station
during the legislative session. The program gives the medical students the opportunity
to bring osteopathic medicine to the legislators, as well as see their leaders at
work. This is the 35th year that the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association sponsored the
program. To learn more about programs at the OSU Center for Health Sciences visit
www.healthsciences.okstate.edu.
Wheelchair Basketball Bash on Tuesday
Watch OSU varsity basketball players take on our official wheelchair basketball team,
the OSU Spokes, on Tuesday, April 14, starting at 7 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena. See
the game and a demonstration of competitive wheelchair basketball as well as exhibits
from sponsors. The annual Wheelchair Basketball Bash is the Spokes’ major fundraiser
and tickets are only $5. For more information, click here.
(NOTE: BANQUET HAS BEEN POSTPONED) Fans invited to basketball banquet, register now
The OSU men’s basketball team is inviting fans to participate in a banquet honoring
the Cowboys' 2008-09 season on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets for the banquet are $40 per person or $1,000 for
a table of 10 which will receive preferred seating. Pre-registered is required by
noon on Wednesday, April 15, and no tickets will be sold the day of the event. To
make reservations or for any questions, please contact Haley or Caroline in the men's
basketball office at (405) 744-8948 or (405) 744-5845. Opportunities are also available
to sponsor meals for student athletes for $40 per meal. If interested, please specify
when making reservations.
“Ethics in Climate Change” on Tuesday
The OSU Leadership Speaker Series will feature Jane Talkington on “Ethics in Climate
Change” in exhibit room 1 (room 413) Student Union from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday,
April 14. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of a series on “Ethical
Leadership” sponsored by the OSU Office of Leadership Development. For more information,
please contact Stephen Haseley in the Department of Campus Life at (405) 744-5485.
Are you coping with the death of a loved one?
The Student Counseling Center is sponsoring an information booth on “Coping with
Loss” on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the
SU Atrium area. Stop by to visit briefly with a counselor or to pick up booklets and
pamphlets on the grieving process. Resources provided by funds from Remember The Ten Run. For more information, contact Cindy K. Washington, MS, LPC at 744-5472 or e-mail
cindy.washington@okstate.edu.
Eat at Cici’s on Thursday (today) for Relay for Life
Eat at Cici’s Pizza anytime from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 (today), please
tell them you’re there to support Relay for Life of OSU. If you do, Relay for Life
will receive 10 percent of proceeds. Questions, contact Hanna Kelley at hanna.kelley@okstate.edu or phone (405) 517-7825.
Habitat for Humanity talk set for Wellness Wednesday, register now
Ron Beer, an active member of the local Habitat for Humanity building crew and board
of directors, will present an overview of what Habitat does in the Stillwater Community
and how individuals from all walks of life can get involved. The program is set for
Wednesday, April 15, from noon – 12:45 p.m in the Seretean Wellness Center Lecture
Hall. The presentation is free and includes a heart healthy lunch (vegetarian option
available upon request), but you must register by Monday, April 13, at 5 p.m. to reserve
your spot. To register, call (405) 744-WELL (9355) or email wellness@okstate.edu
“Going green”
What does “going green” mean? The definition is: “The social phenomenon describing
individuals who use their consumer voice to increase sustainability and decrease their
impact on the environment.” How is OSU “going green?” Through education and opportunities
for energy savings and waste reduction. What small changes are you making everyday
to “go green for a brighter orange”? https://www.wecanlivegreen.com/greenliving/goinggreen.html
Wellness tip: Vegetarian diets and iron Are you a vegetarian or mostly a vegetarian? Our registered dietitian recommends consuming plenty of iron-rich plant foods such as lentils, kidney beans, black beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit and whole grains. Iron-enriched products such as cereals and breads are also good sources. To enhance iron absorption, consume vitamin C-rich foods at the same time you eat iron-containing foods. These include strawberries, green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and citrus fruits. Most non-meat eaters who follow these guidelines will get enough iron. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Short seminars for students on preparing for exams, managing stress
University Counseling services will be holding short seminars for students to discuss
study strategies in an informal small-group setting every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in
the Career Resource Center, Student Union 308. This week’s topic is “Preparing for
Exams.” Next Wednesday is “Managing Stress.” For more information, go to www.okstate.edu/ucs/cssc2.htm. Questions? Contact Alicia Severe at (405) 744-6434.
OSU Jazz Festival Thursday
The OSU Department of Music will present the OSU Jazz Festival on Thursday, April
9, in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts. The festival will include performances
by high school jazz groups from across the state beginning every hour from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.—all free and open to the public. There will be a jazz master class by renowned
trumpeter Bobby Shew at 2 p.m. and the event will conclude with an 8 p.m. concert
featuring Shew and the OSU Jazz Ensembles. Tickets for the evening concert are $5
for seniors/students and $7 for general admission. For more information, contact Dr.
Jonathan Martin at 744-3964, or check-out: http://www.bobbyshew.com.
Honor society banquet this week
The Spring 2009 Banquet and Initiation for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will be held Thursday, April 9, in the SU Ballroom, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Approximately 160 undergraduate and graduate initiates will be honored by chapter officers and college representatives. The OSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest in the state, was founded in 1920. Degree candidates in the top 10 percent of their college or graduate group are invited into membership.Your Student Union Activities Board invites you to…
Community Easter Egg Hunt: Wednesday, April 8, starting at 6 p.m. at the Student Union West Porch. Bring your
kids to the Easter Egg Hunt. There will be two age groups: zero – five, and six and
up. There will be more than 2,000 eggs. Hunting will continue until all the eggs are
found. The Easter Bunny will be there, please arrive on time.
Campus wide Easter Egg Hunt: Friday, April 10, OSU campus wide from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join in SUAB campus wide Easter
Egg Hunt and win big prizes. Video clues will be uploaded on www.youtube.com/okstatesuab at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 10. 1st prize: Nintendo Wii; 2nd prize: 4GB iPod Shuffle;
3rd prize: Candy assortment. Bring your egg to 030 Student Union to claim your prize.
Still time to sign up for Relay for Life
It is not too late to sign up for the annual Relay For Life at OSU on April 17, from
7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Register at www.relayforlife.org/okstateok by either starting your own team of 8 to 15 members or by joining an already existing
team that is not filled. Registration is $10 per participant and the money goes to
the overall event. If you do not want to join a team, but would like to attend the
event, you can with a $3 entrance fee. You can also make a donation to the event at
the same Web site listed above. Questions? Contact emily.van_zant@okstate.edu.
You can help with Open House
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is planning to host an OSU Open House for
prospective students and their families on Saturday, April 25, on the OSU Stillwater
campus. The event will start with registration and a student life browse session at
9 a.m. in the SU Atrium. Future students will have the opportunity to explore the
academic colleges, as well as a variety of other offices on campus. If you would like
to volunteer or participate in the open house, please contact Erin Penry, event coordinator,
at 744-7265 or erin.armstrong@okstate.edu.
If you know of a student who would like to attend, event details and registration
information can be found by visiting http://admissions.okstate.edu/openhouse.html.
Know a future Cowboy or Cowgirl we should contact?
Know a Future Cowboy or Cowgirl that OSU should be contacting? The OSU Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is seeking leads on junior high, high school and transfer
students who are a good fit for OSU. You can help by filling out contact information
online at http://admissions.okstate.edu/onlineinquiry.html. OSU will mail recruitment materials and add them to our calling list. For more information
about this new recruitment initiative, please contact Kari Alldredge, assistant director
of communications for Undergraduate Admissions at kari.alldredge@okstate.edu or (405) 744-9342.
Oklahoma Gardening promotes “Plant a Row for the Hungry”
Kim Rebek, host of the popular television program Oklahoma Gardening, is promoting
“Plant a Row for the Hungry” as a people-helping-people approach to addressing hunger
and malnutrition. The program was started in 1995 by the Garden Writers Association
of America and this season Rebek is encouraging gardeners to plant an extra row of
produce and donate their surplus to food banks, soup kitchens and other services organizations
in their communities. Rebek plans to do the same with the studio garden. Oklahoma
Gardening airs on local OETA stations every Saturday at 11 a.m. and every Sunday at
3:30 p.m. For more, click here.
Safety is vital when traveling with your pet
Air bags and safety ratings rank high on the list when it comes to shopping for a
car. Unfortunately, many people who travel with their pet do not put that much thought
into the pet’s safety. Click here to find out considerations you need to make for your pet.
Wellness tip: Back pain? Stretch your hamstrings. Many adults complain about lower-back pain. One cause is tight hamstring muscles. Here’s a safe, simple way to stretch them. Lie face-up on the floor. Bend your knees keeping your feet on the floor. Reach under the right knee with both hands and pull your knee toward your chest; hold the stretch for 15–30 seconds. From this position, loop a towel around the ankle or calf, and extend your leg toward the ceiling. Keeping your leg straight, slowly pull the towel towards your face. Hold for 15–30 seconds. Switch sides and repeat. Stretch each leg four–five times, three days per week. This wellness tip is brought to you by OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
President’s Leadership and Service Recognition Set for next Wednesday
Students, faculty and staff of Oklahoma State University will be recognized for outstanding
leadership and service during the annual President’s Leadership and Service Recognition
Reception, set Wednesday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. OSU President
Burns Hargis and Kent Sampson, director of Campus Life, will welcome the recipients
and guests. A reception will be held in the Atrium following the ceremony.
ISO elections set, apply now
Elections for a position on the International Student Organization’s leadership committee
will be held Thursday, April 14, in Student Union room 270 from 6 to 8 p.m. Applications
are available online by clicking here. To run for election to a position, you must fill out an application form and drop
it in the application box at ISO in the basement of the Student Union by 5 p.m. Wednesday,
April 8. For additional information, contact iSo 076 Student Union, phone: (405)
744-6506.
CEO Day is April 7 at OSU
Three chief executive officers will visit with OSU students and participate in a
public forum on "Keys to Success in the Current Economy” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
April 7, in the Student Union Theater. The forum is part of the eighth annual Spears
School of Business CEO Day and will feature Keith Geary, chairman, president and CEO
of Capital West Securities, Inc.; Steve Irby, president and founder of Stillwater
Designs in; and Terry London, president of London Broadcasting Co. For more information,
phone (405) 744-5064 or visit www.spears.okstate.edu.
Spring Family Weekend at OSU
The OSU Office of Parent and Family Relations will host Spring Family Weekend and the 2nd Annual Mom’s Day Craft Fair, this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium on the OSU Stillwater campus. Other events such as an evening street party in downtown Stillwater, campus tours, Cowboy baseball, concerts, Africa Night, and Spring Sing are also planned. For more information, click here.Spring Sing to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer
This year’s Spring Sing “Sweet Emotion” is scheduled for this Saturday, April 4,
at 5:30 p.m. in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Each group involved must incorporate an Aerosmith
song into their performance. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased at the
Chi-O Clock and the Student Union Hub through April 3. Tickets may also be purchased
at the door the day of the performance for $12. All proceeds from Spring Sing will
benefit the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign. Since 2005, Spring Sing has donated over
$30,000 to the American Cancer Society through OSU Coaches vs. Cancer.
Flame and Fortune: A Brief History of Fire in America
Dr. Stephen Pyne will offer “Flame and Fortune: A Brief History of Fire in America”
on Friday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in 101 Agriculture Hall. Pyne, Regent’s Professor
of Environmental History at Arizona State University, teaches courses on wildland
fire and is the author of 20 books, including the Cycle of Fire suite of books which
survey the global history of wildland fire. His unique and extensive knowledge has
been enhanced by 18 fire seasons spent with the National Park Service. For more information
about Pyne, please visit the following websites: http://www.public.asu.edu/~spyne/ and http://sols.asu.edu/people/faculty/spyne.php.
Legislative leader and alum to deliver keynote at OSU-Tulsa graduation
Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge will serve as the keynote speaker for OSU-Tulsa’s
graduation ceremony on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in The Pavilion at Expo Square. Benge,
who graduated from OSU-Tulsa in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration,
will return for the second anniversary of his own graduation to address the university’s
2009 graduates. A Tulsa native, he worked for 17 years at his family-owned painting
and construction business. Benge was first elected to the State Legislature in 1998.
For more click here.
OSU-OKC offers special scholarship
In an effort to provide financial relief for college students, OSU-Oklahoma City
has launched a Buy 2-Get 1 Free scholarship program. Students who commit to two consecutive
semesters get their third semester totally free. Full- or part-time students qualify
for the scholarship, which covers 100 percent of the cost of tuition, fees, required
books and materials for their third consecutive semester. Current and potential students
can visit www.Buy2-Get1Free.com to learn more about the scholarship.
Barbecued meat judging class set, register now
The Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center at OSU is hosting a class
to teach participants how to judge barbecued meats. The event will take place Saturday,
April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the second floor of the FAPC. Ed Roith of the Kansas
City Barbeque Society will teach the class, which is $60 for KCBS members and $85
for non-members. To register for the event, call or e-mail Karen Smith at (405) 744-6071
or karenl.smith@okstate.edu, or register online at www.fapc.biz/bbqclass.html. The registration deadline is Monday, April 13.
City invites cell phone users to sign up for emergency notifications
OSU students are among those being encouraged to make sure their cell phone numbers
are registered in the Payne County CodeRED systems, so they can receive emergency
notifications. Required information includes first and last name, street address and
primary phone number. The information supplied will only be used for emergency notification
purposes. Land line residential customers are already in the system. Go to stillwater.org/seccc to register. Those who do not have Internet access, may call the Emergency Management
Office at (405) 372-7484.
Heritage week kicks-off with pageant on Saturday
The Miss American Indian OSU pageant will be this Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in
the Student Union ballroom, tickets are $4. Heritage events next week include: Indian
Taco sale Monday during lunch - Chi O clock; Native Spirituality Night at 7 p.m. Monday
-SU exhibit room 415; Cultural Leadership Night Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. - SU Theater;
Native stickball Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - OSU soccer fields; Native Voices Art Show
Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. - SU #290 (Suite 1600); Native American Awards Banquet
Thursday 7 p.m. - Oklahoma Room, SU.
Your Student Union Activities Board invites you to…
Greek Cultural Dinner: Thursday, April 2, SU Ballroom, only $6 per person, cash, meal plan, bursar accepted.
Movie: Valkyrie on Thursday April 2 and Friday April 3, at 6 and 9 p.m. in the Student Union
Theater - $2 each.
Casino Cashout: Free to play and free food and drinks on Friday, April 3 in the Starlight Terrace
(fourth floor SU). For more about SUAB, click here.
Osteopathic Scrub Run on Saturday
The OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine will present the Osteopathic Scrub Run to
support Lifeshare on Saturday. April 4, at the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
campus on the corner of W. 17th St. and Southwest Blvd. in Tulsa. There will be three
races, a 5K starting at 8 a.m.; 10K at 9:15 a.m. and the one mile fun run starting
at 9:20. Run one or run all the events. All races are walker friendly. For race registration
information, click here.
Film on growing privatization of water set for Monday
“Flow” a film about the growing privatization of water will be shown on Monday, April
6, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the OSU Noble Research Center, room 207. It is the last in the
“Is Our Glass Half Empty?” film series offered by the Oklahoma Water Resources Research
Institute at OSU and the OSU Environmental Science Club. For more information, contact
the OWRRI at (405) 744-0004 or go to http://environ.okstate.edu/owrri/.
Golf expo at OSU
OSU Leisure Studies is hosting a Play Golf America University Golf Expo on the OSU
Library lawn on Tuesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come participate in activities
such as golf lessons with pros, caddy obstacle course or play a round of miniature
golf. For more on PGAU, click here.
OSU to host architects for lecture
The OSU Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students will host a lecture
by Hans Butzer and his partner Jeremy Gardner of Butzer Gardner titled “Despite the
Current Economy” on Thursday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. in EN 108. Both speakers are architects
from Oklahoma City. Butzer is the designer of the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial.
Their Web site is www.butzergardner.com, the lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail lectures.aias.okstate@gmail.com.
Entry forms available for charity basketball tournament
Junior Greek Life will be hosting the annual Scott Carter Basketball Tournament Sunday,
April 19, starting around noon in the Colvin Annex. The tournament will include two
brackets: men and women, and is a five-on-five set up. Entry forms are available
in 060 Student Union and are due Thursday, April 9, at 060 SU. Entry fees are $10
per team member. All the proceeds from the tournament go to the Scott Carter Foundation
for Cancer Research. For more information, contact Steffi Krull at (913) 221-3630.
Wheelchair Basketball Bash coming
The 7th OSU Wheelchair Basketball Bash is set for Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in
Gallagher-Iba Arena as an All-Star team of OSU Varsity Cowboys and Cowgirls play the
OSU Spokes, the Wheelchair Basketball team. The bash is to help raise funds to benefit
the team and fund travel to games. Tickets are just $5. For more information, contact
Stacy Pinney at (405) 744-8538 or e-mail stacy.pinney@okstate.edu. Find out more about the team, click here.
Delicious seafood dishes made easy – Heart Healthy Cooking Demo
Join professional Chef Lisa Becklund as she shares her recipes bursting with flavor
and good for the heart at the OSU Seretean Wellness Center for a Heart Healthy Cooking
Demonstration, Thursday, April 16, from noon – 1 p.m. The $20 registration fee includes
the demonstration, recipes, and taste testing of each meal. The menu includes stuffed
tilapia, baked fish and chips, and seafood paella. To register, please call the OSU
Seretean Wellness Center, (405) 744-WELL (9355) or e-mail wellness@okstate.edu. Click here for the Spring 2009 Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration Schedule.
Check that thermostat setting
At home, the office, or in residential life areas, set the thermostat as high as
comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor
temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. For more information, go
to http://www.energy.gov/applianceselectronics.htm.
Wellness tip: Improve your golf game Can you picture sinking a tricky putt when you have the caffeine jitters? Improve your golf game by limiting alcohol and caffeine. These substances can negatively affect your play. Alcohol reduces coordination and caffeine can over stimulate you when you need to be calm. Drink plenty of water instead to stay well hydrated and delay premature fatigue. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).
Lectures set on Israel-Palestine conflict and academic freedom
The Friends of the Forms will feature Norman G. Finkelstein as the spring 2009 Philosopher-in-Residence
with lectures set for April 1 and 2. Finkelstein will present “The Israel-Palestine
Conflict: What we can learn from Ghandi,” in the Noble Research Center, Room 106,
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, and “Civility and Academic Freedom,” in the Student
Union, in Case Study 1 (fourth floor) at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2. For more details,
click here.
Former Poet Laureate to hold reading
Former Poet Laureate Charles Simic will read poetry at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April
2, at the Stillwater Public Library Reception Room. Simic has published more than
60 books in the United States and abroad since 1967, 20 titles of his own poetry among
them. He is emeritus professor of the University of New Hampshire where he has taught
since 1973. The presentation is made possible by the Arts and Humanities Lecture Series
in the College of Arts and Sciences at OSU, and the Arrington Creative Writing Fund.
To learn more, phone (405) 744-9474 or click here.
Angie Debo and Federal Writer’s Project subjects of presentation
Dr. Patricia Loughlin (UCO) and Dr. Glenna Matthews will discuss Angie Debo, her
contributions to scholarship, and the Federal Writer's Project at a “Soul of a People”
event on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at the
OSU Library. The library is presenting a series of programs this spring which examine
the WPA, the Federal Writers’ Project and Depression-era Oklahoma. The series, based
on the upcoming documentary “Soul of A People: Writing America’s Story,” is made possible
through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Be an OSU star
Students interested in modeling for OSU brochures, posters and other
promotions are invited to OSU marketing’s open casting call on Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student
Union French Lounge (Room 270). Students will spend a five-minute photo session with
university photographers and provide contact information so they can be notified when
future projects arise. For more info, call (405) 744-6262.
Staff Appreciation Annual Picnic Thursday
Don’t forget your free lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 2, from 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Willard lawn and terrace (SU 265 Ballroom if rain). Highlights
will include a color guard presentation at noon by the OSU Air Force ROTC to honor
all OSU family members who are serving, have served and those who have fallen in service
to our country. Staff Advisory Council invites all OSU staff to come by and get freebies
offered by Stillwater businesses at information booths as well as a chance to win
either a Tailgater or Dream Package raffle.
“A Noteworthy Evening” registration deadline tomorrow
The fourth annual event to raise funds for the Friends’ Music Collection Endowment is Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at the OSU Library. “A Noteworthy Evening,” will feature a variety of musical performances by students of the OSU Music Department. A dessert reception will follow. Dress is business attire. Tickets are $30 and the reservation deadline is Wednesday, April 1. Proceeds go to the Friends’ Music Collection Endowment which supports the purchase of Library materials for the study of music.College of Education to host National Teacher of the Year April 6
The College of Education welcomes current National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen
on Monday, April 6, as part of the 19th annual Celebration of Teaching. Geisen will
give the keynote speech “Children as Complete Human Beings: Going Beyond a Narrow
Approach to Measuring Student Achievement” at 9 a.m. in the Student Union Theater.
The OSU community is invited to attend. For more information about the Celebration
of Teaching, visit: www.okstate.edu/education/celebration.
ECO-OSU to meet about Earth Fest
ECO-OSU is inviting anyone who wants to be a part of Earth Fest 2009 to join in the
group’s next meeting on Monday, April 6, at 5:15 p.m. in Stout Coffee Shop, located
in the basement of Stout Residence Hall. This year’s theme is “The Green Generation”
and ECO OSU will partner with The Earth Day Network on April 22 to join millions of
people around the world in Earth Day celebrations. For more information about how
to get involved, please e-mail ecoosu@gmail.com.
Stan Clark to speak, RSVP requested
Come hear Stan Clark, OSU's very own entrepreneur’s story of success, on Thursday,
April 9, at 7:15 p.m. in the Jones Seminar Room at the Conoco-Phillips Alumni Center.
Clark is CEO of Stan Clark Companies and founder of Eskimo Joe’s. Check-in from 6:45
p.m. to 7:10 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Due to limited seating,
please RSVP to Michael Freeman at (405) 650-9601 or michael.freeman10@okstate.edu by Tuesday, April 7. Brought to you by The "E" Club and HRMA.
Locks of Love donation day soon
The Locks of Love Program, which collects donated hair to create wigs and hair pieces
for children who have lost their hair due to illness or medical treatments, is set
for Tuesday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Union atrium. Locks of Love is
a non-profit organization that collects a minimum of 10 inches of donated hair from
each donor. All donors will receive a free professional hair cut from volunteers from
Stillwater salon Hello Gorgeous! and a chance to win a mini computer. Questions?
Want to sign up? E-mail Andrea at reger@okstate.edu or check out the Facebook event: Locks of Love donation day at OSU. Find out more
at www.locksoflove.org.
Stillwater Trash-Off rescheduled
Due to the weather, the City of Stillwater has rescheduled the Stillwater Trash-Off
for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Environmental Program Manager Lou Ann Snoddy
encourages individuals, groups and organizations to contact her at (405) 533-8482
or lasnoddy@stillwater.org by April 27 to RSVP. She will need the name of the organization, phone number and
the number of people participating. If your group volunteered before, please let her
know if you can make the new date.
Wellness tip: Healthy incentives to exercise Help stick with exercise by rewarding yourself at special milestones. If you've made a personal best or continued exercising when you might have given up before, consider treating yourself to a reward. Try non-food rewards such as a massage, pedicure, concert, CD or some new workout clothes! Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).