October 2, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Two former Oklahoma State University business professors, Dr. B. Curtis Hamm and Dr. Jeanine Rhea, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Hamm, professor emeritus in marketing, and Rhea, professor emeritus in management at the William S. Spears School of Business at OSU, are among 10 individuals selected from across Oklahoma to receive the state’s highest honors for educators this year. Hamm taught at OSU for more than 38 years, and led a major expansion in the business school’s extension efforts. In 2004, he became the first OSU professor to be honored with a fully endowed $250,000 scholarship. Rhea, who started work at OSU in the ’70s, broke new ground with courses directed specifically at women and minorities in management. She was also instrumental in helping establish the annual Women’s Business Leadership Program. Rhea is the namesake for a fully endowed professorship at OSU and was inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame in 2005. For more information, click here
Initiative gets boost to prepare students for nanotechnology
The National Science Foundation has awarded $598,000 to OSU-Okmulgee and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education to boost a joint program called the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative. The money will be used to help develop awareness among middle and high school students about the enormous career opportunities the field will offer as well as assist in the development of the high tech labs needed to offer hands-on learning experiences. Nanotechnology is the term used to describe the process of manufacturing at the molecular level. Scientists predict the technology will surpass the scope of the computer revolution. Before 2010, the market for nanotechnology products and services is estimated to reach $1 trillion in the U.S. economy and will require from 800,000 to two million new workers. Most of these workers will need at least two-year postsecondary degrees. For more details, click here .
Duke University professor speaking at OSU-Stillwater tonight
The Fae Rawdon Norris Endowment for the Humanities and the OSU Ethics Center will present Dr. Allen Buchanan tonight as part of a panel discussion titled “Human Nature and the Ethics of Enhancement.” Allen, the James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy at Duke University and director of the Consortium on Pharmacogenetics, will join Drs. Recker and Landry on the panel at 7 p.m. in Classroom Building room 313. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact: Dr. Michael Taylor, OSU Philosophy Department, 308 Hanner Hall, phone (405) 744-9239, e-mail: mike.taylor@okstate.edu or go to http://philosophy.okstate.edu
Go “international” for lunch tomorrow
International students at Oklahoma State University will provide tasty food from more than 14 countries as well as fantastic performances and souvenirs tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 3) on the library lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash, bursar charge accepted (CWID required). The annual event is hosted by the International Student Organization. For more information, visit the website www.orgs.okstate.edu/iso
Native American women filmmakers set for symposium tomorrow
Three award-winning filmmakers and an expert in indigenous nations studies will provide a female perspective on Native Americans in film at OSU-Stillwater, tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 3) from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Panel discussions and film screenings are planned for the free event dubbed “The Voices and Visions Symposium: Native American Women Look Forward.” Devon Mihesuah, author of “American Indigenous Women: Decolonization, Empowerment, Activism,” will serve as keynote speaker. Filmmakers Lily E. Shangreaux, Shelley Niro and Annette Arkeketa will share the stage, providing perspectives on documentaries and narrative films. The symposium is funded by the Fae Rawdon Norris Endowment for the Humanities. Co-sponsors are the Native American Faculty and Staff Association, and Women’s Studies Programs, both on the OSU campus. For more information, visit http://womensstudies.okstate.edu or e-mail lindsey.c.smith@okstate.edu.
Alum helps train radio journalists in Chile
OSU alum and former KOSU reporter Doug Mitchell is training radio journalists in Chile after being awarded a grant from the Fulbright Commission. Mitchell is the leader of the “Next Generation Radio” project at National Public Radio, which is dedicated to hands-on media training for young folks from around the globe. At last count, nearly 200 people who were once students of Next Generation Radio are now professionals and working in some form of media around the world. Mitchell himself got his start as a participant in a Dow Jones Newspaper Fund high school summer journalism workshop. For more details, click here and here .
OSU “Ride for the Brand” Ranch Rodeo set for Saturday
The OSU “Ride for the Brand” Ranch Rodeo will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at the OSU Rodeo Arena at the corner of Lakeview and Western. Watch working ranch cowboys compete for honors to raise funds for the OSU Cowboys and Cowgirls Rodeo Team travel. There will be chuck wagon races followed by a ranch rodeo. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the chuck wagon races starting at 5:30 p.m. and ranch rodeo starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 and children 6-years-old and under are admitted for free. Also, anyone who is in the military or a first responder will be the teams’guest at the ranch rodeo. For more information, please contact Cathryn Christensen at (405) 269-6051 or via e-mail at info@okstaterodeo.org.
First tobacco industry whistleblower offers 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
Wes Watkins Center takes “Best of Show” third year in a row
The Wes Watkins Center earned the Best of Show award for the third consecutive year at the recent Stillwater Convention and Visitors Bureau Stillwater Meeting Market. The center was chosen from among 42 participants in the Stillwater area for the honor. Dr. Jinnings Burruss (manager) and Jake Peters (events specialist) offer meeting services and event planning consultation for the center. If you would like to schedule an event, please contact Wes Watkins Conference and Meeting Services at (405)744-5356. For more information visit http://wwc.okstate.edu/.
OSU Art Club to exhibit at Club 209 in Tulsa this month
"Art Is Not a Thing; But a Way" is the theme of an exhibit featuring artwork from members of the OSU Art Club, which will open this Friday, Oct. 5, at the 209 Club in Tulsa. The official exhibit opening will be from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday at the club, located at 209 Boulder Ave. in Tulsa, East of the Brady Theatre. The exhibit will be featured through the end of the month. For more information, contact: artisans@orgs.okstate.edu.
Moving FrontPage websites to SharePoint server
Information Technology administrators will soon be moving all of the web sites contained on the current FrontPage server http://fp.okstate.edu to our SharePoint 2007 server environment. If you wish to keep your site and have it moved to our SharePoint 2007 server environment, please send an e-mail request with your name, phone number, e-mail address, department and URL(s) of your website(s) to helpdesk@okstate.edu by Monday, Nov. 26. In the e-mail, please request that the information be routed to the GWI-FrontPage Migration queue. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call the Helpdesk at 744-HELP (4357).
Read about the upcoming tree care workshop
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Student Affairs Cook-Off Challenge ahead for United Way
The 13th Annual Student Affairs Cook-Off Challenge benefiting the Stillwater Area United Way will be held Friday, Oct. 5, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is open to the public and it’s only $5 for all you can eat. Those who plan to cook can compete in one or all five categories : chili – stews/soup – salad/vegetable – salsa – bread – dessert. There will also be a silent auction! Come and bid on your favorite item. Entries for the Cook-Off Challenge and Silent Auction items need to be submitted by 10 a.m. Judging will take place at 10:30 a.m. The awards will be given at 12:30 p.m.
All-Nations Worship Service
The All-Nations Worship Service is an evening of multicultural praise and worship that will start at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 902 N Washington St. The worship will be followed by fellowship over pizza and snacks. There is no cost and everyone is welcome. This event is sponsored by Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Chinese Baptist Church, Korean Baptist Church, Ethiopian Christian Fellowship, Spanish Mission of Stillwater, International Full Gospel Fellowship, Mission to Internationals, Inc., Hosanna Assembly of God, University Heights Baptist Church, and Eagle Heights Baptist Church. For more information, contact Hillcrest Baptist Church at (405) 372-7330.
Lahoma Club to hear about archaeological site
Dr. Stephen Perkins will talk about the ongoing archaeological excavations at the Bryson-Paddock Site located near Newkirk, Okla., at a luncheon meeting of the Lahoma Club on Monday, Oct. 8, in the OSU Student Union, room 211 Oklahoma Room, starting at 11:45 a.m. Perkins, assistant professor in the Anthropology and Sociology Department and graduate program director, will provide details about the site, which contains the archaeological remains of an early 18th century Wichita Indian village. The luncheon program begins at 11:45 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m. The cost to attend is $10.25 per person, paid in advance. Lahoma is open to women who work at Oklahoma State University/OSU Foundation or whose spouse works at either entity. The group focuses on providing scholarships to students and enriching the social activities for members. New members and guests are always welcome to attend Lahoma Club meetings. For more information, phone (405) 372-5024 or jescoubas@yahoo.com.
Prospective students invited to OSU-Okmulgee’s career encounter
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will host a new event titled “Career Encounters of the Orange Kind” on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the OSU-Okmulgee campus. “Career Encounters” will present hands-on demonstrations, along with in-depth information on admissions, financial aid and on-campus housing. The event is for high school seniors and adult learners who want to know more about the programs offered and the prospects for jobs at graduation. Online registration for Career Encounters is free, fast and easy. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.osu-okmulgee.edu/careerencounters . For questions specific to Career Encounters, please call Steven Rubert at (918) 293-5220 or e-mail at steven.rubert@okstate.edu.
Career Week underway at OSU-Tulsa
Career Week is underway at OSU Tulsa with a “Career Fair Preparation Workshop” planned for tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 3) from noon to 1 p.m. in North Hall 140 and the Career Fair itself is set for Thursday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 – 6 p.m. in the Main Hall commons. With 45 companies and organizations planning to attend, this will be OSU-Tulsa’s largest Career Fair to date. All Career Week events are free and open to all OSU students and recent alumni. For more information, call (918) 594-8000.
Learn about Health Savings Accounts
Human Resources is inviting OSU employees to attend one of two information meetings 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:
Thursday, Oct. 4 – 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Room 416 Student Union Case Study III
Friday, Oct. 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Room 310 Math Science Building
No reservation is necessary. Questions? Please call Employee Services, (405) 744-5449.
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.
Register now for OSU Black Alumni Golf Tournament
Mark your calendars now to participate in the 12th Annual OSU Black Alumni Golf Tournament Friday, Oct. 19, at the Cimarron Trails Golf Club in Perkins. The Black Alumni Reunion and OSU Homecoming will be held the next day. The early bird fee for the tournament is $85 per person or $340 per team and the deadline is Friday, Oct. 5. The fee is higher after that date. All proceeds from the tournament will be applied to the scholarship funds maintained by the OSU Black Alumni Association. You may register online at www.orangeconnection.org or contact Stacy Bauter or Cheryl McKinzie at 1-800-433-4678 or e-mail stacy.bauter@okstate.edu or cheryl.mckinzie@okstate.edu.
ECO-Film project screening “Baraka”
The ECO-Film Project, sponsored by ECO-OSU, will present the film “Baraka” on 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. “Baraka” is an ancient Sufi word, which can be translated as “a blessing, or as the breath, or essence of life from which the evolutionary process unfolds.” For many people Baraka is the definitive film in this style. 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 email us at ecoosu@gmail.com.
Wellness tip: “Extra Lean”
Have you seen the term, "extra lean," on the food label of meat or poultry? This means that the food contains less than 5 grams of total fat per 3.5 ounce serving. It also has less than 2 grams of saturated fat and 95 mg of cholesterol per 3.5 ounce serving. To save fat and calories, consider selecting extra lean ground beef and turkey when making burgers and casseroles. 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).