November 8, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Oklahoma State had a conference-leading 13 players named to the 2007 Academic All-Big 12 Conference soccer team. That is also a school record, which bested the previous high of 12 in 2006. The Cowgirls also led the Big 12 in academic all-conference selections last season. The Cowgirls had 11 players earn first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors, equaling their total of a year ago, while two players made the second team. First-team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA, and the second teamers are those who have a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA. For more details, click here .
Morsanis to speak at COE tomorrow
The College of Education invites you to hear two of Oklahoma State University’s most generous supporters, Frank and Carol Morsani, share their experiences in Leadership and Philanthropy on Friday, Nov. 9, from 2 – 3:15 p.m. in Willard Hall, Room 010. Following the speech, the COE will formally announce a major planned gift from the Frank and Carol Morsani Foundation and hold a reception inside the Willard Hall Living Room.
Humphreys and Mitchell to be inducted into Spears School Hall of Fame
The Spears School of Business will induct Donald D. Humphreys (’71 Industrial Engineering and Management) and Connie N. Mitchell (’72 Business Education) into its Hall of Fame tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 9) along with three others who have been named this year’s Outstanding Young Alumni. The Outstanding Young Alumni include Karl Bovee (’91), Ernest W. Kuehne, III “Trip” (’95) and Heather A. Wallace (’96). Humphreys is senior vice president and treasurer of ExxonMobil Corporation and plays a key role in guiding one of the world’s largest corporations. Formerly involved in the telecommunications industry, Connie N. Mitchell currently operates the 10XXX Ranch with her husband, Joe (’74 B.S., architecture) in Glen Rose, Texas. For more details, click here .
Student to be honored among Oklahoma “Recycling Heroes”
Biosystems and agricultural engineering junior Cortney Timmons has been named a “Recycling Hero” for her efforts to start OSU’s game day recycling program, “Real Cowboys Recycle.” Timmons will be recognized as Collegiate Recycler of the Year with the other 2007 Oklahoma Recycling Heroes during the seventh annual America Recycles Day banquet in Tulsa on Thursday, Nov 15. As chairwoman of the OSU Student Government Association’s Recycling Committee, Timmons initiated OSU’s game day recycling program that shares its name with the campus-wide recycling effort. It is coordinated by student volunteers and involves SGA, ECO-OSU, Sustainable Stillwater and RNE Recycling.
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.
Oklahoma women pioneers will “speak again” at special centennial celebration
OSU Women’s Programs will host an Oklahoma Centennial Celebration Reader’s Theatre Performance on Monday, Nov. 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Centennial Lounge, room 301, at the Student Union. The celebration features “Readings by Women” who are portraying 14 pioneer Oklahoma women, some of whom are still alive today. This is your chance to “hear” from the women who helped shape Oklahoma with substantial contributions in political and social arenas. For more information, contact Gloria Birdine, coordinator, OSU Women’s Programs at gloria.birdine@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-2127.
“Cowboy Up” provides “all-access insights” to OSU’s record-setting 2005 wrestling season
Oklahoma State¹s unforgettable run to the 2005 NCAA Wrestling Championship has been immortalized in author Kim Parrish¹s new book, “Cowboy Up,” which is now available for purchase online at www.okstate.com, at cowboyupbook.org and at OSU wrestling duals at Gallagher-Iba Arena. “Cowboy Up,” which includes a foreward written by OSU Head Coach John Smith, provides readers with an insider¹s glimpse into every aspect of the Cowboy wrestling program. Parrish followed the team into the wrestling room, on road trips, virtually everywhere. For more details, click here .
Beach cleanup set for Lake Carl Blackwell on Saturday—students invited
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is inviting OSU students to help in a shoreline cleanup of Lake Carl Blackwell this weekend. The beach cleanup will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, and will start at Ski Point. Click here for a lake map. Help protect the environment by removing trash from along the shore.
Show your orange pride and share your face
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be escorting two photographers around the Stillwater campus on Monday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. They are here to take photos for recruitment materials. Photos will be taken in various classroom buildings, the library, the Student Union, and in many residential life facilities. Your participation is appreciated, however, if you do not wish to be photographed, please tell the photographers. Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Seretean Wellness Center to help during Great American Smokeout
Here’s a smoke signal: harmful effects from smoking account for approximately one in five deaths each year, according to the Center for Disease Control. OSU’s Seretean Wellness Center will help students, faculty and staff observe the 33rd annual Great American Smokeout Thursday, Nov. 15, by distributing free “Help You Quit Smoking” packets Nov. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the OSU Student Union. The packets containing toothpicks, gum, rubber bands, mints and educational information are the latest offering from the center, which has expanded its smoking cessation assistance and programs ahead of the campus going smoke free on July 1, 2008. For more information on kicking the habit, contact OSU’s Seretean Wellness Center at 405-744-WELL, or call the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
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. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, and 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.
Global bestselling author and life sciences researcher first in OSU speaker series
A bestselling author tells you how life sciences will shape our economic future to kick off this year’s series of Executive Management Briefings on Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Oklahoma City. The series, hosted by the OSU William S. Spears School of Business, will start with Juan Enriquez, who heads a life sciences research and investment firm called Biotechonomy LLC. Enriquez just finished his next book which explores why some countries are successful while others disappear. He will make a luncheon presentation on “The United States of America,” Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Cox Business Center from noon-1:30 p.m. Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will speak in February and business guru Marcus Buckingham is scheduled for March. Fox and Buckingham will also speak in Tulsa. Click here for registration information.
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.
2008 annual benefits enrollment deadline Thursday, Nov. 15
Employees can enroll in or make changes to health care, dental, vision and flexible benefits during this annual enrollment period. You’re invited to seriously consider BlueCross coverage for yourself and eligible dependents since there is no pre-existing condition clause during this special enrollment period, regardless of coverage or lack of coverage in 2007. Election forms must arrive in OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. For detailed, up-to-date Annual Benefits Enrollment information, go to http://hr.okstate.edu, phone (405) 744-5449.
Interactive benefits enrollment form available online
If you wish to make changes to your benefits, you will find it easier to use an interactive enrollment form now available on Web for Employees. As you select coverage, the form will use the $364.24 Healthcare Allotment to calculate OSU-paid vs. employee-paid premiums. You can select different options to help you decide which coverage is right for you and your dependents. Election forms must arrive in OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. For detailed, up-to-date Annual Benefits Enrollment information, go to http://hr.okstate.edu, phone (405) 744-5449.
BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma toll-free number
BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma has a toll-free number, 1-877-258-6781, dedicated to questions from OSU employees. The BlueCross BlueShield representative who responds to your call will be familiar with the OSU health care plans and can answer your questions.
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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 .
CEAT Chili Cook-Off and Raffle set for tomorrow
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off and Raffle this Friday, Nov. 9, to benefit the United Way. Entries for the cook-off must be in place by 10:30 a.m. with ribbons offered for best vegetarian, spicy, unusual ingredient, white meat, traditional and student entry. Various soups will be added this year. All you can eat lunch will be $5 in the ATRC, Vogt Room. Raffle tickets will be available in EN 101 ranging from $1 each to 15 tickets for $10. Prizes include $500 cash, three prizes of $100 cash, two iPod Touch(s), and miscellaneous. Need not be present to win. For more information, go to www.ceatstuco.okstate.edu/freshmencouncil.htm .
OSU Allied Arts to “jazz it up” Chicago style on Sunday
OSU Allied Arts will present the Chicago Jazz Ensemble featuring Jon Faddis, Sunday, Nov.11, at 8 p.m. at the Seretean Center Concert Hall. Celebrated by critics and audiences alike as one of the nation’s foremost jazz bands, this ensemble comprises an elite group of Chicago jazz musicians. Tickets are available at the Student Union Hub at (405) 744-7400. For information please call (405) 744-7509.
The Staff Advisory Council invites you to join in Harvest II food drive
The OSU Staff Advisory Council is inviting you to participate in Harvest II, a community-wide food drive coordinated by the Stillwater Junior Service League. All food that is collected from the Staff Advisory Council/Harvest II food drive will be divided between different agencies, including Mission of Hope, Stillwater Domestic Violence, Payne County Youth Shelter, COCAA, Starting Point II, Southern Heights Love Feast, Salvation Army, Neighborhood Ministries of Perkins, Operation Christmas, and The Storehouse. All food needs to be delivered to the Chi-O Clock on Friday, Nov. 9, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Questions? Contact Carey Warner at carey.warner@okstate.edu.
Angel Tree project to start soon
The Non-Traditional Student Organization is preparing to kick off its annual Angel Tree project on 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.
This is National Non-Traditional Student Week
The OSU NTSO has been celebrating with daily events, which will continue as follows:
Thursday, Nov. 8 - Open office
Friday, Nov. 9 - “Friends of the Non-Trads” reception at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Union Centennial Lounge (room 300). All Non-Trads are invited to come to the reception and enjoy. Questions? Phone Marie Basler (405) 744-5488.
Campus marking Arts and Sciences Week
The OSU College of Arts and Sciences Student Council is celebrating Arts and Sciences Week Nov. 6-14 with several activities, the Exciterbulb film series screening of “Series 7: The Contenders” tonight (Thursday, Nov. 8) and the OSU Art Department holds its reception for the Centennial Art Faculty Exhibition tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 9). For specifics, click here or watch for the A-boards around campus and ads in The Daily O’Collegian. You can also e-mail Emiley Schoeb at emiley.schoeb@okstate.edu or Katie Knight at katie.knight@okstate.edu. Knight and Schoeb, both juniors, serve as co-chairs for Arts and Sciences Week and the annual Spring Banquet. To learn more about the A&S Council, click here .
Proposals for research funding invited
The deadline for this year’s Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute grants competition has been extended to Nov. 19. This competition (contingent on funding being made available by the federal government) is expected to result in $50,000 funding ($25,000 match required) for each of three projects. For more information, please visit http://environ.okstate.edu/owrri/project_funding.asp and view the RFP and Proposal Guidelines pages. Questions? Please contact Michael Langston at (405) 744-9994.
India: A business perspective
The Business Honors Organization is hosting an international business presentation on Monday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in room 234 of the Business Building. James Goodin, senior accounting manager at IBM, will share insight into India's business environment and culture, as well as what it is like to work in a foreign location. All business students and faculty are welcome to attend the presentation and the social that will follow. For more information, please visit www.orgs.okstate.edu/bho or contact bho@orgs.okstate.edu.
Honor society induction ceremony set
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 next week
The International Student Organization will present the Mr. and Ms. International Pageant on 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/.
Club-level seats available to help United Way and The Chicken
Two club-level seats at Boone Pickens Stadium could be yours for the OSU vs. Kansas game if you’re the winner in an upcoming drawing that will benefit the OSU drive for Stillwater’s United Way. The drawing for the seats will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. Tickets for the drawing are just $2 each, three for $5 or six for $10. Reportedly, the amount collected could be a consideration in current deliberations to free “The Chicken” after his recent untimely arrest (click here ). To purchase tickets, contact jeff.walters@okstate.edu or phone 744-8841.
Links between diabetes, heart disease and stroke alarming
Statistics show individuals with diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop heart disease as those without diabetes. Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition education specialists note that up to 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke. In addition, heart attacks occur at an earlier age in people with diabetes, and diabetics are more likely to die from a heart attack and are more likely than those without diabetes to have a second heart attack. Click here for more details about diabetes management.
Wellness tip: Exercising for a better mood
If you're feeling down, consider adding exercise to your to-do list. Research shows that exercise has the ability to improve mood and reduce depression. Even if you are seriously depressed, exercise can still be one of several interventions recommended by your physician or mental health professional. Exercise is not a cure all, but it releases endorphins, often creates a sense of accomplishment, and thus improves well-being. 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).