November 13, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The City of Stillwater will present fireworks galore at the “Boomer Blast Centennial Celebration” Friday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at Boomer Park (at Lakeview Road and Washington Street) to mark Statehood Day. Parking will start at 5 p.m. at the park’s west entrance on Washington Street and another lot will be available at the corner of Lakeview Road and Husband Street. The public is invited to bring chairs and blankets. Also, the bridge on Lakeview Road between Washington and Husband Streets will be closed to traffic starting at 3 p.m. and made available for spectator seating. In case of rain, the event will be held the following day (Saturday, Nov. 17) at the same time and place. “Boomer Blast Centennial Celebration” is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Park, Events and Recreation Department at (405) 747-8070 or go to www.stillwater.org .
Oklahoma Statehood Day to be celebrated at OSU-Okmulgee
OSU-Okmulgee students, staff, faculty and community members are planning to commemorate the date of the state’s 100 year birthday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday with activities that reflect the historical nature of the event. Starting at 10:30 a time capsule buried on the north side of the visual communications building will be opened. The “Round Up Boys” Band will play, followed by saddle and tack demonstrations, a costume contest, cow chip throwing contest, pie baking contest, Scottish Country Dance and a final set by the Round Up Boys to wrap the day’s activities. Lunch will include old fashioned barbeque with all the fixin’s. The Scotts of the Old West and trivia contests will be featured throughout the day’s activities.
Angel Tree project kicks off today in Student Union
The Non-Traditional Student Organization is preparing to kick off its annual Angel Tree project today (Tuesday, Nov. 13) at 4 p.m. in the Student Union. The project gives OSU faculty, staff and students a chance to supply needy youngsters with gifts for Christmas. This year, those who take Angels from the tree will be asked for a phone number or e-mail contact and the numbers on the Angels they take so they can be contacted and reminded if the Angels are not returned. There will be a tag attached to each Angel with instructions on how to fill it out and put it in the box provided. Anyone with questions can contact Stacy Bauter at (405) 742-8930 or stacy.bauter@okstate.edu. Burnin’ Black Gospel Choir will be at the kick off to sing and Pistol Pete will be on hand to meet and greet. Everyone is invited to attend, have a cookie and get their Angels.
OSU team beats 16 others for first place in New Orleans
A four-member student team from the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics won first place in the Student Marketing Team competition at the recent Food Distribution Research Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans. Congratulations to Chris Fryer, Andrea Curry, Lindsey Cheek and Jeff Jaronek, who triumphed over 16 other teams from the US and Canada. In the FDRS competition, students assume the role of business consultants. The competition involves solving a business strategy problem by applying economic knowledge to real world situations. Executives with Louisiana Sugar Products, Inc., the firm represented in the problem, judged the event. In addition to the recognition the team received this year, all teams entering next year’s competition will view a video of the OSU team’s winning presentation as part of the orientation for the contest.
OSU library displays historic 46-star U.S. flag
A United States flag with 46 stars that may have flown over the state’s capitol building on the day Oklahoma became a state 100 years ago is now on display at the OSU library. The flag was the gift of David D. Long, whose grandfather William Hobson Long graduated from Oklahoma A & M College (later renamed OSU) in 1923. According to the Long family lore, this flag was hoisted over the state capitol building when Oklahoma was admitted to the Union on Nov. 16, 1907. The flag will be on public display in the Edmon Low Library’s special collections department only through Monday Nov. 19. The special collections department is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the flag is viewable from the department’s window anytime during library operating hours. U.S. flags with 46 stars flew until Jan. 6, 1912, when New Mexico became the 47th state admitted to the Union. This or any item from the OSU library’s special collections and university archives can be viewed by appointment year-round. For more information call (405) 744-6311.
Quit coaches and packets available as OSU marks annual Smokeout
The American Cancer Society and the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust are urging all smokers in Oklahoma to quit smoking for at least two days this week – the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 15, and Oklahoma’s Centennial on Friday, Nov. 16. Smokers are reminded that free help is just a phone call away. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) provides free, personalized assistance by professional coaches and nicotine patches or gum are also provided free of charge. For more information on the Helpline, go to http://www.ok.gov/tset/Programs/Helpline.html. OSU’s Seretean Wellness Center will help students, faculty and staff observe the Smokeout Thursday, Nov. 15, by distributing free “Help You Quit Smoking” packets today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OSU Student Union.
KOSU to hold town hall meeting on Thursday
Oklahoma Public Radio KOSU will hold a Town Hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Stillwater Public Library in conference room 119. The meeting, part of the KOSU Listening Tour, will be limited to the first 100 people. KOSU Director Kelly Burley and General Manager Rachel Hubbard will discuss their vision for KOSU while seeking input from listeners about opportunities for improvement in the future direction of the station. Those attending the meeting will also have the opportunity to complete a brief survey. The meeting is free and open to the public. KOSU’s mission is to be Oklahoma’s most trusted radio resource through quality local and national news, information, arts and entertainment programming. To learn more about KOSU and how you can help support Oklahoma Public Radio, call 1-800-228-4678 or visit www.kosu.org .
Environmental Science Graduate Program marks 30 years
The Environmental Science Graduate Program recently celebrated 30 years as the oldest and largest interdisciplinary program at Oklahoma State University and one of the oldest in the nation. The program began in response to the environmental movement, federal environmental regulation, graduate students interested in an environmental degree, and environmental research centers established at OSU between 1965 and 1967.
OSU employees selected for Leadership Oklahoma
Will Focht, director of the Environmental Institute, and Joe Weaver, assistant vice president and chief budget officer, are among the members of the 2007-2008 Leadership Oklahoma class. Approximately 50 Oklahoma leaders representing a wide geographic base with diverse backgrounds and vocations are selected annually to participate in the program. Individually, they must demonstrate a dedication to Oklahoma’s progress and the ability to exercise leadership in recognizing and resolving issues of statewide significance.
Engaged couples urged to consider PREPARE
The Center for Family Services on the OSU campus is offering the PREPARE program a 2-, 4-, or 6-session premarital assessment and counseling program to help engaged couples learn about their relationship. Specifically, PREPARE can help you explore your relationship’s strengths and growth areas, learn how to resolve conflict using the Ten Step Model (a step-by-step guide to solving conflicts), and help with financial planning and budgeting. Couples who complete six sessions of the PREPARE program will also receive a letter of completion that entitles them to a $45 discount on their marriage license. If you are interested in participating in the PREPARE program, please contact the CFS at 744-5058. The CFS is a campus-run marriage and family therapy clinic that offers counseling services for couples, families, individuals and children. The CFS is located in 101 Human Environmental Sciences West, on the OSU campus.
Certain ID cards have been put on hold
OSU ID cards beginning with “003170” were put on hold as of Monday, Nov. 12. These cards cannot be utilized for food purchases or door access on campus. Most of these cards display an individual’s Social Security Number and must be replaced to protect cardholders from identity theft. If your OSU ID card begins with “003170,” please have it replaced at no cost at ID Services in 432 Student Union on the Stillwater campus, or at the designated ID Card Services location at the branch campuses, as soon as possible to have full access to card services on campus. If you have questions, please contact the IT HelpDesk at (405) 744-HELP or helpdesk@okstate.edu.
OSU research video clips on YouTube
Five research projects videotaped by Cindy Schaefer, University Research Services, have been posted to YouTube. The following research projects are now online at http://www.youtube.com/OSUResearch: A&S—Gil Summy, Bose Einstein Condensation; CEAT—Daniel Grischkowsky, Electronics Research Advanced by Laser Pulse Technology; COE—Darlinda Cassel, Education Professors Host Mathematics Workshops; CVS—Charles MacAllister, Equine Lameness Detected Using Force Plate Analysis; CHS—Doris Patneau, Role of Glutomate Receptors Investigated.
Do you want to make changes to your 2008 benefits? Deadline is this Thursday at 5 p.m.
Use the interactive enrollment form on Web for Employees, http://webemp.okstate.edu. As you select coverage (health, vision, dental, flexible spending, etc.) the form will use the $364.24 healthcare allotment to calculate OSU-paid vs. employee-paid premiums. Once you have made a final benefits choice for you and your dependents, you MUST print and sign your final selection. Your form must arrive in OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, Stillwater, by 5p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, for your enrollment to be complete. For detailed, up-to-date Annual Benefits Enrollment information, go to http://hr.okstate.edu. Employee Services staff are available to assist you with the enrollment process. Stop by 106 Whitehurst, or call (405) 744-5449.
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Holiday survival tips
The holidays are quickly approaching and for some it’s not always the “Hallmark” moment portrayed by the media. Relationship issues, financial concerns, and just the physical demands of the season, can trigger holiday stress and depression. Join Dr. Bill Gentry as he provides survival tips for those who struggle with various forms of stress and depression during this normally festive season. With a little planning and a few coping techniques, you might actually enjoy the holiday season. This FREE presentation will be held Monday, Nov. 26, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, at the Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W. Hall of Fame. For additional information, please call 744.WELL (9355)
Honor society induction ceremony tomorrow
The Phi Beta Delta Epsilon Upsilon Chapter Honor Society for International Scholars will hold an induction ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at 108 Wes Watkins Center. A reception will follow. The keynote address, “Making a World of Difference, One Student at a Time,” will be presented by Dr. Patricia Rayas Duarte, professor, biochemistry and molecular biology with the OSU Food and Agricultural Products Center. Interim OSU System CEO and President Marlene Strathe will make the presentation of the honors medallions.
Mr. and Ms. International Pageant Wednesday
The International Student Organization will present the Mr. and Ms. International Pageant tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 14) starting at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. The scholarship pageant is an opportunity for international students to showcase their beauty, talent and culture. Come and enjoy performances of OSU’s most talented international students. Admission is free and all students are welcome. For more information, please visit http://www.orgs.okstate.edu/iso/.
OSU-Tulsa to Host “A Toast to Orange” scholarship fundraiser
The Tulsa County Chapter of the OSU Alumni Association is planning “A Toast to Orange,” its seventh annual Vintage O-State Wine Tasting and Scholarship Fundraiser for Saturday, Nov. 17 in OSU-Tulsa’s Main Hall Commons from 7 - 9:30 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction will benefit Tulsa-area high school students that plan to attend OSU. Tickets to the event are $65 each for association members and $75 each for non-members. OSU-Tulsa is located at 700 North Greenwood Avenue, near I-244 and Detroit Avenue. For more information or to make reservations, call 918-594-8438 or visit www.tulsaosualum.org .
Annual poinsettia sale set for end of month
Come see the array of color at the 17th Annual Poinsettia Sale on Nov. 29 - 30 at the OSU Teaching Greenhouses. In colors of red, burgundy, white and pink and various sizes, there is something for everyone! Open both days at 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. For more information on sizes and prices go to http://home.okstate.edu/tools/webtools.nsf/Images/hortworkshops/$FILE/poinsettia07.pdf or call 405-744-6460.
OSU Theatre to present “Romeo and Juliet”
The OSU Theatre Department presents the classic “Romeo and Juliet,” Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, at the Vivia Locke Theater in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts in Stillwater. Tickets ($12 general admission, $10 seniors/students) will be available for purchase starting Monday, Nov. 26, in the theatre lobby, Monday – Friday from noon to 5 p.m. or at the door beginning one hour before each performance. For more information, phone the OSU Theatre Box Office at (405) 744-9208 or click here .
Noted Chinese scholar to speak on campus
Dr. Shanmai Wang, a prominent scholar from a leading university in China, will make a presentation titled “Social Equity of Education in China” on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in 010 Willard Hall. Wang, with the School of Economics and Business Administration at Beijing Normal University, currently serves as vice president of the Chinese Capital Education and Economy Academy, and as an adviser to the Beijing government and the National Inspectorate of Education. A reception will follow. The public is invited. For more information, please contact Nani Idrus at (405) 744-8932.
Study Abroad Fair to give students glimpse of broad learning/travel options
OSU-Tulsa students interested in international and domestic learning opportunities can discover the numerous options available through a Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the North Hall Lobby. A variety of academic experiences are available both inside and outside the U.S. and representatives will help students consider programs that best fit their major or career interests. Students can travel to exciting locations and explore new cultures while earning credit toward their degree. OSU-Tulsa is located at 700 North Greenwood Avenue, near I-244 and Detroit Avenue. For more information about the fair or the Study Abroad program, call (918) 594-8000.
Nutritional Science Club coordinating Thanksgiving food drive
The Nutritional Sciences Club is sponsoring a Thanksgiving food drive to help families in need. Please bring non-perishable food items such as stuffing mix, canned vegetables, pumpkin pie filling, cranberry sauce, canned fruit, boxed items (desserts, muffins, potatoes, and rice), crackers, instant coffee, instant hot chocolate, canned soup, jello, pudding, gravy mix, pie crusts, chicken broth and yams. Items can be dropped off anytime in HES 301 or at the Chi-O clock from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15. For additional information, please contact Jessica Hoppock at fastpitcher4@yahoo.com or Amy Branham at amy.branham@okstate.edu.
It’s Bedlam! OSU-Tulsa to compete in community canned food drive
Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma are bringing the Bedlam battle to Tulsa for a canned food drive to benefit the Community Foodbank of Eastern Oklahoma. OSU fans can score points for the Cowboys by donating non-perishable food items at several locations in the Tulsa area. OSU-Tulsa will have drop boxes located in the North Hall Lobby and Main Hall Commons. Donations will also be accepted at OSU’s Center for Health Sciences, any Arvest Bank location in the Tulsa and surrounding areas, as well as the Fox and Hound Restaurant on 71st and Garnett. The Bedlam food drive is sponsored by the OSU Alumni Association, the OU Club of Tulsa and Arvest Bank. The drive ends Saturday, Nov. 24, the day of the OSU-OU Bedlam football game in Norman. For more information, call (918) 594-8000.
We’ll feed you for your feedback
The OSU Library is looking for undergraduate students to review its new web pages and provide feedback. If you’re willing to give up 30 minutes of your time (working around your class schedule, of course), they’d like to hear what you have to say. The Library will give you two $5 gift certificates to Java Dave’s in exchange for your time. If you’d like to participate, contact Robin at 744-9780 or robin.leech@okstate.edu.
Orange Power! Wellness Wednesday at the SWC, Nov. 28
Join Brenda Smith, Ph.D., from the Department of Nutritional Sciences, as she discusses the health benefits of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on all things orange! Fruits and vegetables are a natural energy booster and contain a variety of vitamins and nutrients beneficial to your health and well-being. Also built into this program is a question and answer session. A free, heart-healthy lunch will be served, but you must register by Monday, Nov. 26, at noon. To register, please email wellness@okstate.edu or call 744.WELL (9355). The program will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, at noon at the Seretean Wellness Center, 1514 W. Hall of Fame. The heart healthy lunch will consist of Butternut Squash Soup, Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, and Carrot Muffins.
Wellness tip: Fruits and veggies
Did you know that fruit and vegetable intake in the United States is declining? Americans eat only about four servings per day of fruits and vegetables. And this includes French fries and potato chips. Only one in five Americans meets the recommended five a day minimum for fruits and vegetables. How does your intake compare? 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).