November 20, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Join in the Bedlam Bonfire Bash tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 20) at 8 p.m. in the parking lot just north of Boone Pickens Stadium (lot 99). The OSU Marching Band and the OSU Cheerleaders will be there to help stoke the fire as we generate some heat to help fuel the Cowboys onto victory against OU. The bash includes free pizza and pop as well as a free bonfire—all provided by your Student Union Activities Board.
OSU professors land OCAST funding
Two sensor-related projects by Oklahoma State University professors were among 10 individual research proposals, recently approved for the Oklahoma Applied Research Support program by the governing board of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Nicholas Materer will receive $120,943 for three years to investigate the use of tag readers to detect advancing corrosion in pipelines and Huantian Cao will get $90,000 over two year to design a wireless sensor to monitor firefighters’ physiological parameters to help them avoid debilitating physical outcomes from exertion and heat stress. OCAST’s peer review system awards funding based on the likelihood for commercialization and quality science as criteria. OCAST oversees the state of Oklahoma’s investment in R&D and encourages collaboration among research scientists from both the private sector and Oklahoma’s research universities.
OSU Foundation appoints trustees and governors to board
Oklahoma State University (OSU) Foundation recently announced the appointment of five new trustees and 10 new governors at the annual meeting of the Board of Governors in Stillwater. New trustees are Oklahomans Richard Bogert, Dennis White and Bryan Close and Dallas area residents Ross McKnight and William S. Spears. Additionally, Oklahomans Dr. Joe Howell, Lisa Putt, Lyndon Taylor, David Holsted, Patrick and Patricia Cobb, Edward Keller, Keith Schwandt, and David and Sharon Trojan assumed roles as new governors. The trustees and governors play a vital role in providing leadership and oversight for the Foundation as well as helping secure the financial support to enhance OSU’s future.
SGA college senator elections and Orange Peel fee vote set for Nov. 27-28
All OSU students are urged to vote for SGA Senators representing their individual colleges starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. Be looking for campaign advertisements on campus. You can vote for senators for your college using your CWID from any computer that has an internet connection by going to the election website at http://elections.okstate.edu (link will not work until the elections start). While voting for senators, students will also vote on whether or not they are willing to pay $7.50 per semester as a student fee to support Orange Peel, understanding that there will be a $15 discount on the ticket prices if this were to go into effect. Note: Anyone wishing to run for a senate seat to represent their college must petition to be a write-in candidate by tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 21) and submit the petitions to the SGA Election Agency. You can submit applications in the SGA Office at 040 Student Union.
OSU groups plan public events to mark International Human Rights Month
A series of events are planned at OSU the first week of December In honor of International Human Rights Month starting with the Oscar winning documentary “Born into Brothels” which will be shown Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Wes Watkins Center. The film looks at the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Calcutta. The screening is free to the public. A guest lecturer and candlelight vigil are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3, at the Wes Watkins Center. Human rights advocate Adriana Portillo-Bartow will speak at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium and the vigil will follow at 6 p.m. at the corner of Hall of Fame and Washington Avenues. Amnesty International will host a concert at The Third Place, 215 S. Washington, on Friday, Dec. 7. The events are hosted by OSU International Education and Outreach along with Amnesty International, GPSGA and SAGA.
Scholarship opportunities in information assurance
The Department of Defense has created scholarship opportunities for non-military personnel to encourage current OSU students to enter the field of information assurance. Available through the Spears School of Business, the scholarships provide domestic undergraduate and graduate students working toward an information assurance major or minor with full cost of tuition, books, fees, and lab expenses, plus a $12,000 stipend for undergraduates and $17,000 for graduate students. A (paid) summer internship is required, as is one year of civilian Department of Defense employment after graduation for each scholarship year. The application process starts in February and requires a personal statement, a multi-page form, three letters of recommendation, and a background check. For more information, go to the website www.CTANS.okstate.edu or e-mail Dr. Mark Weiser at CTANS@okstate.edu.
Update on scholar abroad
Recent OSU graduate and George Mitchell Scholar Kara Cook has completed her M. A. in modern Irish literature at the University College Dublin with first degree honors. She is currently teaching English as a second language at Chongqing University, China and working for the World Wildlife Fund while preparing applications for law school. Cook plans to focus on environmental law, a subject that first attracted her while she was an undergraduate at OSU.
Stillwater superintendent search underway—your input requested
Stillwater Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent. If you live in the school district and would like to provide input, complete the form you find at the link below and send it to Dr. June Ehlinger (junee@ossba.org), deputy executive director of the State School Boards Association, who is a consultant for the search process. Dr. Pamela Fry, dean of the College of Education, is the OSU representative on the search committee. Use the select tool to copy and paste the questions at the following link to your email. Go to http://www.stillwater.k12.ok.us/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2fFyziTczO4I%3d&tabid=36&mid=1258
OSU specialist offers food safety tips for Thanksgiving
Observing food preparation and handling guidelines can help ensure Thanksgiving feasts this year are cooked safely and both the meal and leftovers are tasty. OSU Nutritional Sciences professor Barbara Brown, a food specialist with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, has tips on how best to cook a bird for safe consumption and what to do with leftovers. Click here
Healthy holiday cooking at the Seretean Wellness Center
Join Professional Chef Lisa Becklund as she provides new recipes and ideas to healthy holiday cooking. Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste good – and most importantly, doesn’t mean it can’t be the hit of the party! The menu for this class includes spiced and herbed rubbed turkey breast with pomegranate glaze, corn bread tamales, roasted sweet potato and turnips and date nut pudding. The class will be held Friday, Nov. 30, from noon – 1 p.m. at the Seretean Wellness Center. Cost to attend is $15 per person. Registration deadline is one week prior to class. This session will include a taste test, but not a complete meal. To register, contact Elizabeth Lohrman at 744-6927 or ej.lohrman@okstate.edu.
The Atherton Hotel announces first Gingerbread House Contest
A gingerbread house contest will be held in conjunction with the Stillwater Women’s Club Tour on Sunday, Dec. 9, benefiting the Stillwater Children’s Museum and the Stillwater Medical Center Foundation. Chefs, adults and family team members are invited to create gingerbread houses with a theme: Celebrating 100 Years of the Sweet Life! A panel of judges will select the winning gingerbread houses and prizes will be awarded in each category. The public will also be able to vote for their favorite. To enter or for more information, call (405)744-6835 or e-mail stay@okstate.edu.
Consider your participation in the Angel Tree project
The Non-Traditional Student Organization’s annual Angel Tree project is underway. 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 (in the Student Union Atrium) 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.
Which is better, butter or margarine?
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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)
Ski/ snowboard trip set for Jan. 18-21
Skiers and snowboarders are welcome to join OSU’s Outdoor Adventure for 3 days of fun in the snow from Jan. 18-21. Enjoy a very short walk to the slopes from our private cabin in Red River. Trip cost includes: transportation, lift tickets, equipment rental, meals, and lodging. Bring your own equipment and save $45. We'll leave OSU Friday evening and return late Monday night. You can charge it to your bursar or ask someone who loves you for a great Christmas present. Call (405) 744-5581 or come by Outdoor Adventure in the Colvin recreation center for more information. Cost $465 for OSU students, $485 for non-students and $45 less if you have equipment.
Annual poinsettia sale planned for end of month
Come see the array of color at the 17th Annual Poinsettia Sale on Nov. 29 - 30 at the OSU Teaching Greenhouses. In colors of red, burgundy, white and pink and various sizes, there is something for everyone! Open both days at 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. For more information on sizes and prices go to http://home.okstate.edu/tools/webtools.nsf/Images/hortworkshops/$FILE/poinsettia07.pdf or call (405) 744-6460.
OSU Theatre to present “Romeo and Juliet” classic in contemporary setting
The OSU Theatre Department will present the classic “Romeo and Juliet,” in a contemporary setting 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 .
Study on sizing and fit of women's jackets looking for more participants
Researchers are looking for women who would like to participate in a study on sizing and fit of women's jackets by the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising at OSU. Participation will take about 20 minutes. Participants need to be 26 to 55 years-old, 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, bust below 41 inches, hips below 43 inches. Participants will be asked to have their height, weight, bust and hip measurements taken, try on four jackets, be photographed in each jacket, and comment on the fit of the jackets. Participants in the study will receive a tote as a gift and a chance to participate in a lottery drawing for $30 gift card [1 in 10 will win]. For questions and to make an appointment please email Adriana Petrova at ap256@cornell.edu or call (405) 831-5257.
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 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.
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: Beans
Are beans good for you? Dried and canned beans as well as legumes are excellent sources of protein, beans are low in fat, contain no cholesterol, are high in fiber, and are a good source both of calcium and iron. Because of their high protein content, you can eat beans as a meat alternative. Consider trying a bean-based entrée next week. 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).