September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
OSU center using implants to treat patients with severe emphysema
Physicians at the Center for Respiratory Medicine at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences have implanted a device in three patients that is designed to treat severe cases of emphysema, a serious breathing disorder. The device, called the IBV Valve System, is being used as part of a clinical trial site evaluation. The safety and effectiveness data from the trials will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval to market the device in the United States. The implant, which is much less invasive than surgery, may one day offer a new treatment option to improve the quality of life for these patients. The OSU Center for Respiratory Medicine is actively recruiting patients for the trial. The study is open to men and women age 40 to 74 who have been diagnosed with predominantly upper lobe emphysema and severe dyspnea (shortness of breath). For more details, click here or phone (918) 561-1219.
$250,000 ETS-Lindgren chamber to enhance OSU research capabilities
ETS-Lindgren has given Oklahoma State University a specialized testing chamber that’s expected to enhance its national research capabilities and teaching opportunities in the area of electromagnetic compatibility. Called the “Smart 80 Reverberation Chamber,” the two-story room will be used to evaluate electronic emissions and test the response of electronic devices at certain wave lengths. Located at the University Multispectral Laboratories at the Richmond Hills complex in Stillwater, the combination of the new $250,000 reverberation chamber, and the anechoic chamber right next to it is found in only six locations in the U.S. It’s expected to attract interest from industry and government sources. ETS-Lindgren is an international manufacturer of components and systems that measure, shield and control electromagnetic and acoustic energy. For a photo and more details, click here .
SandRidge Energy is employer No. 5,000 recruiting OSU grads
Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy Inc. is the latest employer to use HireOSUGrads.com to actively recruit OSU grads for positions. The company is the 5,000th employer to use the online resource that is an essential part of a model for bringing together graduates and prospective employers. HireOSUGrads.com has been so effective that it is now OSU Career Services’ off-campus identity. A campaign that began in January 2003 to increase to 1,000 the number of employers using HireOSUGrads.com by 2005 eclipsed that milestone one year early in 2004. The number has grown steadily since. As part of OSU’s unique career services model, employer relations are conducted at the HireOSUGrads office while each academic college supports a location for student relations, such as résumé and career consultation. The model, combined with OSU graduates’ notoriety for having a hard work ethic is credited for the success.
OSU alum receives veterinarian excellence award
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners has honored Dr. K. Shawn Blood with the Merial Preventative Medicine Award in the beef category for his outstanding preventive medicine program, which focuses on food safety and quality with emphasis on animal welfare. The award was presented at the organization’s annual meeting held recently in Vancouver, British Columbia. Blood, DVM class of 1989, is the veterinarian for Hitch Enterprises of Guymon, Okla. He is responsible for designing therapeutic and preventive health protocols and training employees for Hitch’s three large commercial feedyards, a ranch, and a pork operation. For more details, click here .
Faculty to discuss diversity as a learning goal: What do we expect of OSU graduates?
All faculty are invited to attend a faculty-led discussion on diversity as a general education learning goal on Friday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. in 211 Student Union. The faculty who conducted an assessment this summer of OSU students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes on diversity will discuss the rubric used in the assessment, samples of student work evaluated, and results of the assessment. Participants will engage in a discussion about how to create or revise a class assignment to encourage students’ development of knowledge, skills and attitudes about diversity. Courses do not have to be primarily focused on diversity to include such an assignment, but may include an opportunity to consider the relevance of diversity to an issue discussed in the course. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to \n pam.bowers@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (405) 744-6687.
KOSU announces new leadership team
Oklahoma State University has selected Kelly Burley to serve as director of Oklahoma Public Radio KOSU while promoting station news director Rachel Hubbard to the position of associate director/general manager. Burley and Hubbard will work closely to develop the strategic direction and pursue the long-term success of the Oklahoma Public Radio KOSU network. Burley returns to KOSU from AARP Oklahoma, where he served as associate state director-communications. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications from OSU. He served as KOSU news reporter, news director and program director from 1990-2003. Hubbard graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2003 and began her career at KOSU as a student reporter.
Student 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.
CML 50th Anniversary celebration tomorrow
The Mary L. Williams Curriculum Materials Library has been serving the College of Education for 50 years. Students, staff and faculty are invited to help celebrate this milestone tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 28) 2:30-4:30 p.m. in room 010 Willard Hall. Storyteller Barbara McBride-Smith will be the featured presenter; reception and CML tours follow.
Kappa Alpha Psi holds informational event for prospective members tonight
Kappa Alpha Psi invites prospective members to attend an informational meeting outlining the organization and membership benefits tonight (Thursday, Sept. 27) from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Business Building, room 435. Questions? Contact President Angel Henderson at (405) 312-9400 or e-mail \n angel.henderson@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Native American women filmmakers set for symposium
Three award-winning filmmakers and an expert in indigenous nations studies will provide a female perspective on Native Americans in film at OSU-Stillwater, 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 \n lindsey.c.smith@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
(Pass it on…) 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 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. Students who register before Sept. 30, will be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPhone! 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 \n steven.rubert@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
CampusLink problems solved
Technical issues that caused problems for CampusLink have been solved and the system is back in operation.
Do muscle enhancers really work?
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Eat like an Egyptian tonight
The Student Union Activities Board’s Cultural and Social Issues Committee will present an Egyptian dinner this Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Starlite Terrace on the fourth floor of the Student Union. The cost is $7.50, forms of payment accepted include cash, check, bursar or meal plan. The menu will include Egyptian feta salad, bean salad, wheat pita, fig and lemon chicken, Egyptian meatloaf, falafel, pistachio couscous, rice with lentils and coconut squares for dessert. For more information, phone (405) 744-8977 or click here .
OSU-Tulsa to kick off Career Week
Oklahoma State University students can jump start their career beginning Monday, Oct. 1, with the kick off of Career Week at OSU-Tulsa. Monday’s focus is “Résumé Doctor,” a one-on-one résumé review and critique session, starting at 1 p.m. in North Hall 130. Career Week will continue with “Mock Interview Day,” on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m. in North Hall 130. A “Career Fair Preparation Workshop” will take place on 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.
OSU Allied Arts new season starts with Koresh Dance Company tomorrow
OSU Allied Arts will present the Koresh Dance Company to initiate its new 2007-2008 season tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 28) at 8 p.m. at the Seretean Center Concert Hall. The show features an exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz molded into a choreographic style that is both eloquent and explosive. Koresh offers something for everyone. Click here for details on Allied Arts new season. Tickets are available at the Student Union Hub at (405) 744-7400. For information please call (405) 744-7509
Relay for Life chair and committee applications due tomorrow
Want to help fight cancer? Apply for a Relay for Life position. Relay for Life applications for chair and committee positions are now available and can be picked up and returned to room 060 Student Union. Completed applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. The actual Relay for Life event is 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, to 7 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, as noted in the Mortar Board calendar. Please apply now to help make the event even more successful. For more information, please contact Amanda Humphrey at \n amanda.humphrey@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tanner Thompson at \n tanner.thompson@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
You’re invited to Dandiya Night
The Indian Students Association is sponsoring Dandiya Night, Saturday, Sept. 29, in the Student Union Ballroom at OSU-Stillwater from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Everyone is welcome to sway to the tunes of gujarati music. Tickets are $1 for members and $3 for non-members. Membership will also be made available at the door. Dandiya is a fusion of Raas and Garba dance, which originated in Gujarat, a state of India. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Mithilesh Mayreddy at \n mithilesh.mayreddy@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (405) 924-1028.
Duke University professor to speak at OSU-Stillwater next week
The Fae Rawdon Norris Endowment for the Humanities and the OSU Ethics Center will present three events with Dr. Allen Buchanan, James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy at Duke University and director of the Consortium on Pharmacogenetics. His presentations will include:
Monday, Oct. 1 - “Iraq and the Ethics of Forcible Democratization,” 7 p.m. Classroom Building room 313
Tuesday, Oct. 2 - “Human Enhancement and Human Development,” 1:30 p.m., Student Union 415, Exhibit rm. 2 Oct. 2 - “Human Nature and the Ethics of Enhancement,” panel discussion with Drs. Buchanan, Recker and Landry, 7 p.m., Classroom Building room 313. All events are 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: \n mike.taylor@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to http://philosophy.okstate.edu
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.
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 ww.orangeconnection.org or contact Stacy Bauter or Cheryl McKinzie at 1-800-433-4678 or email \n stacy.bauter@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or \n cheryl.mckinzie@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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 \n ecoosu@gmail.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
J & B fundraiser for United Way
Journalism and Broadcasting is raising funds for the United Way by offering chances to guess how many M&Ms or how many Skittles are in separate bottles. You can place your guess for $1 a bottle in room 206 Paul Miller Building. The winner will be contacted on Oct. 8. For more information, contact \n Melissa.powers@okstate.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wellness tip: Skipping meals
A recent survey indicated that up to 70 percent of Americans skip breakfast. It also found that up to 40 percent skip lunch. Skipping meals can lead to excessive hunger and overeating later in the day or evening. It can also lead to low blood sugar, moodiness, and fatigue. Consider keeping healthy snacks around you. Examples include low fat yogurt, string cheese, dried fruit, whole grain cereals and nuts. They can come in very handy if you need to miss a meal. 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).