October 11, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
OSU grad student 1st Lt. Morgan Ashworth will receive a Bronze Star Nov. 3 during a ceremony at his Tulsa-based reserve unit for valor in retrieving wounded fellow soldiers while under fire during a raid in Iraq this past February. His commanders describe Ashworth risking his life again and again under heavy machine gun fire to move the wounded to safety and care for them. Ashworth is an animal science graduate student working on his Ph.D. He is the son of Lt. Col. (retired) Morgan and Dorothy Ashworth of Lone Grove and is due for some extended leave. For more details, click here .
Fullterton receives national honor
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa professor Jami Fullerton received the 2007 national Headliner Award for national accomplishments and communications excellence at the Association for Women in Communications conference in Orlando, Fla. this past weekend. Fullerton, associate professor of journalism and broadcasting, recently co-authored a book about an anti-terrorism advertising campaign titled “Advertising’s War on Terrorism: The Story of the U.S. Department’s Shared Values Initiative.” The book cites internal documents and research to assert that the advertising campaign was successful in fostering more positive attitudes toward America in the Middle East and elsewhere, although the campaign was canceled after less than two months. Former White Hours Bureau Chief Helen Thomas and CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier were also honored. Click here for more details.
Jordan is first Oklahoman inducted into the Academy of Leisure Sciences
Dr. Deb Jordan, professor in Leisure Studies, became the first Oklahoman to be inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of Leisure Sciences in the class of 2007. Her formal induction was Thursday, Sept. 27 in Indianapolis during the National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition. Jordan is one of only about 80 individuals internationally to be so honored. Membership in the academy is limited to those individuals who have achieved outstanding scholarship. Jordan’s work with servant leadership has defined that aspect of leisure studies and is an accepted standard in the discipline. Besides extensive research, she has authored numerous publications, including two leading textbooks in the discipline related to leadership and programming.
OSU Fall Convocation this afternoon
Please plan to attend the fall convocation and join in honoring OSU faculty and staff members for their accomplishments today (Thursday, Oct. 11) starting at 4 p.m. in the Click Family Hall at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater. The convocation will also include the presentation of special university awards. Details on all the award recipients will be posted on the OSU news web site following the ceremony.
Architects to be inducted into CEAT Hall of Fame
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology will induct two 1973 School of Architecture graduates into the CEAT Hall of Fame during a ceremony Friday evening at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Michael Damore, executive managing director of A. Epstein and Sons International Inc., and Rand Elliott, president of Elliot + Associates Architects, bring to 82 the number of engineers, architects and technologists honored since 1954 for distinguished service to their professions. Damore headed the design and construction of landmark projects such as the McCormick Place Convention Center West Expansion in Chicago and the Texas Commerce Tower in Dallas. Elliott’s recent designs include the Chesapeake Boathouse, the Oklahoma Heritage Museum and “POPS,” the Route 66 gas station and soda shop outside Arcadia.
The OSU School of Journalism and Broadcasting presents “Diversity in PR”
As part of the School of Journalism and Broadcasting’s initiative to educate students about diversity in the field, the school will host “Diversity in PR,” a panel discussion featuring Oklahoma’s leading professionals in minority communications. The discussion will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 12:30-1:40 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. The panel will include Jerry Goodwin, the owner of Goodwin and Grant Inc., an advertising, marketing and public relations company specializing in diversity communications, and Margarita Vega-Trevino, the owner of Zapata Multi-Media, which produces Hispano de Tulsa, a Tulsa Hispanic newspaper. For more information, contact Bill Handy at (405) 744-8206 or bill.handy@okstate.edu.
A&S fall convocation recognizes outstanding faculty, staff
The College of Arts and Sciences honored eight faculty and staff members on Oct. 3 at its fall convocation at the Wes Watkins Center. Jessica Maerz, assistant professor of theater, received the Wise Diggs Berry Award for excellence in the visual performance or written arts. Three instructors who received the Junior Faculty Awards for Scholarly Excellence presented in the areas of arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences were Celeste Johnson, music department; Eduardo Yukihara, physics department, and Celinda Reese, psychology department. The staff award was presented to Fran Mihura in the statistics department, and finalists included Beau Turner, computer science department, and Mike Lynch, military science department. The safety award went to Loralee Ohrtmann with the chemistry department.
OSU Chemistry professor joins editorial advisory board of prestigious journal
Dr. Jeff White was recently invited and agreed to serve on the Editorial Advisory Board for the American Chemical Society journal Macromolecules. This is the number one polymer science journal worldwide for original research contributions. White will begin his service on Jan. 1.
Lunar Moon Festival set for library lawn this evening
Everyone is invited to the cultural event of the fall, the Lunar Moon Festival, tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11) from 5 to 8 p.m., on the OSU library lawn. There will be free lanterns and moon cake, games and prizes for kids, food from different Asian cultures will be on sale and eight different organizations are planning performances, including a lion dance and a lantern parade. The event is sponsored by the Vietnamese American Student Association in collaboration with the Asian American Student Association and International Student Organization Area Clubs.
ECO-Film project screening “Baraka” tonight
The ECO-Film Project, sponsored by ECO-OSU, will present the film “Baraka” tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11) room 101 Classroom Building at 7:30 p.m. “Baraka” is an incredible journey through six continents and 24 countries. It has no plot, contains no actors, no script and was painstakingly shot on 70mm film. It is a collection of high quality images, presented in a moving and compelling manner. Breathtaking shots from around the world show the beauty and destruction of nature and humans, coupled with an incredible soundtrack including on-site recordings of the monks of Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery. For more information on the ECO-Film Project and other activities sponsored by ECO-OSU, go to www.orgs.okstate.edu/ecoosu/ or e-mail us at ecoosu@gmail.com.
OSU Rodeo Club to appear in “biggest parade in Oklahoma history” this weekend
OSU will be well represented at the Oklahoma Centennial Parade this weekend, which will start at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sheridan and Hudson Avenues in Oklahoma City. The parade will feature the OSU Marching Band, the OSU Cheerleaders and Pom Squad, and the OSU Rodeo Association. Joining the over 20 members of the OSU Rodeo Association and its alumni, will be Oklahoma rodeo legends Clem McSpadden, Wayne Cornish, Bill Fedderson, Jimmy Hill, Mary Burger, Shoat Webster, Tater Decker, Don Huddleston, Bobby Clark, Barry Burke, Blair Burk, Bennie “Sonny” Beutler, Johnny “The One Armed Bandit” Payne, Sherry Johnson, Teddy Johnson, Roy Duvall, Ote Berry, and Hunter Herrin. They’ll ride on a buckboard style wagon owned by Cimarron Hitches and an authentic covered wagon owned by OSU graduate student Dan Stein and his wife, Jana. The OSU Spirit Rider team of Jennifer and Ty Cunningham along with Bullet will also join the group. The Centennial Parade is free and open to the public. It will be broadcast on OETA. For more information about the parade, go to www.okcentennialparade.com .
One Muslim, one Jew, one stage—two very funny guys
Rabbi Bob Alper and Azher Usman will provide an evening of non-political laughter on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in the exhibit hall at Wes Watkins Center (corner of Hall of Fame and Washington). Alper performs all across North America, London, and even at The Hollywood Improv. He is heard regularly on XM and Sirius Radio. Azhar Usman, Muslim comedian, was the subject of an entire episode of ABC Nightline, and was interviewed on NPR’s All Things Considered. He hails from Chicago and he has performed all over the U.S. and in several foreign countries. The show is presented by SGA Multicultural Affairs Committee and OSU Muslim Student Association in conjunction with SGA Speakers Board, Multicultural Student Center and SUAB. Free tickets are available at the Student Union Hub - one ticket per student/faculty/staff ID. Family and children age 11 and up are also welcome. For more information call (405) 269-1595 or e-mail muslim@orgs.okstate.edu.
Friends of the Forms presents: Michael Thompson about the life of John Woolman—Quaker Divine
Michael Thompson, adjunct associate professor of religious studies at OSU, will present “John Woolman—Quaker Divine: How His Life and Thought Might Contribute To Our Ecological Discussions” on Monday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m. in Student Union Case Study 2. For additional information, please contact the OSU Philosophy Department, 308 Hanner Hall, (405) 744-6088, e-mail: philo@okstate.edu or go to http://philosophy.okstate.edu. All Friends of the Forms lectures are free and open to the public.
Little Bakery goes pink
All of the employees at Scott-Parker-Wentz Dining want people to know that breast cancer is a curable disease and that early detection is key. They’ve developed special menus and events for the entire month of October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Little Bakery, the Retro Burger and the Service Station. You can stop by to get a special edition chocolate cookie with pink M&Ms, vote on the craziest pink hat, and even donate money toward the cause—which gives you the opportunity to leave your mark in the Little Bakery by signing a column in pink marker. If you would like more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.nbcam.com or call Tony or Cheryl at the Service Station at (405) 744-5310.
The College of Human Environmental Sciences Silent Auction and Bake Sale
CHES is holding its annual auction and bake sale for United Way daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 119 at the CHES Building through Friday. Bids will close at 1 p.m. Friday and here's a sampling of the items up for bid: One night's stay in The Atherton Hotel; a glass block OSU light; an OSU bag w/scene of library; a Hallmark Halloween pumpkin; assorted jewelry; Novikoff side chair (very nice!); black office task chair manufactured by “Sit On It,” framed prints, gift certificates, including: 2 nights - eureka springs Condo ($220 value); $100 gift certificate to Mahogany Prime Steakhouse – OKC or Tulsa; two Distinguished Chef demo luncheons (value $50 each); haircut and style from Liz Fleisher at LaRitz; breakfast at the Ranchers Club; gift certificate for Chick-Fil-A Platter ($37.50 value); $25 gift certificate to “A Place In Time” Hideaway Pizza will be sold until it’s gone, beginning at 11:30 each day, and there will be a wonderful variety of baked goods. You don't want to miss this event!
Mark your calendar now for information sessions on benefit plans
Find out about the new offerings and choices for health care, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, and long-term disability and cancer plans by attending one of the sessions that start Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Stillwater and Tulsa. For a complete list of sessions, click here or go to http://hr.okstate.edu .
Additional opportunities to learn about Health Savings Accounts
OSU Human Resources is offering two additional sessions for employees to learn about Health Savings Accounts before the upcoming annual benefits enrollment period. One of the three BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma health care plans that will be offered for 2008 is a high deductible plan with a Health Savings Account. Plan to attend one of the following meetings to find out more:
Tuesday, Oct. 16 – 10:30 a.m., room 416 Student Union Case Study III
Tuesday, Oct. 16 – 1 p.m., room 416 Student Union Case Study III
No reservation is necessary. Questions? Please call Employee Services, (405) 744-5449.
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First tobacco industry whistleblower to offer company secrets
Recruited to develop a safer cigarette for the Philip Morris Company, Dr. Victor DeNoble discovered some startling truths about the tobacco industry, which he plans to share Wednesday, Oct. 17, from noon – 1 p.m. at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center in Stillwater. Join the first tobacco industry “whistleblower” as he exposes what he calls the “truths, lies and addictions” related to the industry. DeNoble will discuss tobacco industry tactics for gaining new clients and how, through the use of the product, the industry makes sure those clients keep coming back for more. He’ll share the same information that led the company to seize his lab and fire him only to learn that he had become a key witness in the federal government’s case against the industry. DeNoble has received national attention with appearances on such programs as “60 Minutes” and “Dateline NBC.” For more information, phone (405) 744-6490.
OSU to mark Disability Awareness Week
Oklahoma State University Student Disability Services will host Disability Awareness Week Oct. 22-26. Disability Awareness Week attempts to increase the university community’s awareness of different disabilities and the services provided by the SDS office. Events will start Monday, Oct. 22, with the fun and informative “Deaf, Deaf World” Workshop, offered three times at the Starlite Terrace, 4th floor Student Union. A Silent Dinner is also scheduled Monday evening, which is open to anyone in the community interested in using sign language. A guest speaker is set for Tuesday, accessibility activities on Wednesday and a Resource Fair on Thursday. Click here for complete details.
“Moon Over Buffalo” through Saturday
The Oklahoma State University Department of Theatre will feature the comedy farce “Moon Over Buffalo,” 7:30 nightly through Friday, Oct. 13 with a 2:30 matinee on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Vivia Locke Theater in The Seretean Center for the Performing Arts. The show is dedicated to one of the university’s most honored alumni, the late M.B. Seretean. The plot is full of misunderstandings, misplaced affections, missing persons and a rapid fire assault of jokes. The lead roles of George and Charlotte Hay will be played by actual husband and wife Nathan Gwartney and Carrie Clevenger-Gwartney. Veteran professor of theatre B. Peter Westerhoff will be directing the madcap mayhem after returning from a year long sabbatical. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for general admission and can be purchased at the OSU Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday from noon until 5 p.m. or by calling (405) 744-9208.
Women’s Leadership Conference ahead, deadline close
Don’t forget to register for the “Empowering Women for Leadership” conference set for Friday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. The goal of the one-day workshop is to prepare women to assume a leadership position in higher education administration. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Women in Higher Education, speakers will include University of Memphis President Shirley C. Raines and Congresswoman Mary Fallin, along with session topics that include building political and personal power, leading in litigious times, managing and leading change, and developing leadership diversity. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, Oct. 18. For a registration form and additional information, go to acadaffr/owheweb/index.htm or contact Dr. Debbie Blanke, (405) 225-9151 or e-mail: dblanke@osrhe.edu.
Friends of the Library annual dinner and speaker event coming
H. Louise & H.E. “Ed” Cobb Speaker Series featuring author James Bradley will be Friday, Nov. 2, at the Edmon Low Library at OSU Stillwater, starting with a guest welcome reception in the south lobby at 6 p.m. and dinner in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at 6:30 p.m. Bradley is the son of Iwo Jima flag raiser John Bradley. After his father’s death, James launched a quest to learn about the past of his father and the other five flag raisers pictured in the famous photo. The result was The New York Times #1 bestseller “Flags of Our Fathers,” followed by a motion picture. Bradley’s latest book is “Flyboys.” Bradley will present an after-dinner lecture, following which he will provide autographs. Bradley’s books will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring personal copies to be signed. Click here for complete details.
Business Honors Organization to meet
The Business Honors Organization will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in Business room 234. Dr. Robert Graalman, director of OSU Scholar Development, will share exciting scholarship and leadership opportunities for business students. Please visit www.orgs.okstate.edu/bho to download a BHO membership application, or contact bho@orgs.okstate.edu for more information.
Wellness tip: Whole wheat pasta
When choosing pasta, consider whole wheat. Whole wheat pasta can be a great source of complex carbohydrates. It also contains several vitamins and dietary fiber (not found in regular pasta). Try not to rinse pasta after cooking. Rinsing reduces its nutritional value. 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).