February 28, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry signed House Bill 2297 today at the State Capitol, which will allow Burns Hargis to assume the presidency at OSU next month. House Bill 2297 reduces the amount of time a former regent must wait before going to work for a university from 12 months to six months. The OSU/A&M Board of Regents is expected to approve Hargis’ compensation and starting date at its March 7 meeting in Stillwater. OSU Regent Chair Lou Watkins said, “We commend the House, Senate and Governor’s office for expeditiously moving this important measure forward. Burns Hargis will make an exceptional President of OSU and the System. As an OSU graduate, he has an inherent passion for OSU and will inspire us to work together to enhance OSU’s many contributions to higher education, research, extension and the State of Oklahoma in general.”
Brock inducted into Pork Hall of Fame
After more than 30 years as a herd manager for OSU and two national championship livestock judging teams, Kim Brock has been inducted into the Oklahoma Pork Hall of Fame. Click the following link to read about Brock’s work and his reaction to his honor, as well as other stories about OSU at “OSU in the News” on the OSU news site index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=261&Itemid=89
OSU men’s and women’s cross country teams secure national academic honors
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced today that both the Oklahoma State men’s and women’s cross country teams are being recognized as 2007 NCAA Division I All-Academic teams. For a team to be considered, they must have competed and compiled a team score at an NCAA Regional Meet and have a minimum 3.00 team cumulative grade point average. The Cowboys won the NCAA Midwest Regional title en route to a third-place finish at the NCAA Championship and posted a 3.26 team grade point average and finished with the second-highest GPA among Big 12 schools. The Cowgirls took fifth at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet and compiled a 3.31 team grade point average. Cowboys Ryan Vail and David Jankowski were both named to the All-Academic Team as well. For more information, click on the following link http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=1399598
SGA leaders and constituent elections set for March 4-5
Elections for the SGA president and vice president as well as constituency seats (Greek, on campus, and off campus) are set to open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, and will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Campaigning is underway across campus now, so all students are encouraged to watch for signs, fliers, etc., so you can make your decision and vote online at http://elections.okstate.edu on the election days. The students elected will represent the student body for the next school year, so please vote. For more information, contact Kimberly Geddie, election agency chair, at kimberly.geddie@okstate.edu. Please note: All students may vote using their CWID from any computer with an internet connection, but the election website will be unavailable until March 4 at 8 a.m.
Grimaldi awarded NCAA scholarship
OSU’s Niccole Grimaldi has been awarded another prestigious scholarship, this time earning one of 29 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships for student-athletes who compete in fall sports. The scholarships, one-time grants of $7,500 each, are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. A graduate of Los Alamitos High School in Calif., Grimaldi completed her senior season for coach Colin Carmichael’s Cowgirl soccer squad in November. A marketing major with a minor in nutritional sciences, she carries a 3.94 overall grade point average. Grimaldi is a three-time, first-team Academic All-Big 12 Conference selection and earlier this year became the second Cowgirl in OSU soccer history to earn Academic All-American honors. For more information, click on the following link http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=1399610
Coaches vs. Cancer SWISH! Night Saturday
Local students and young cancer survivors Beau Gaston, Jefferson Cook, Becca Gentry and Morgan Thompson will be honored at the Oklahoma State University men’s basketball game against Nebraska this Saturday, March 1, at 12:45 p.m. These students will be recognized in conjunction with the annual Coaches vs. Cancer SWISH! Night event also scheduled for Saturday, sponsored by OSU and the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. The kids will be assisted in a one-minute basketball shootout at halftime by former Cowboys Bryndon Manzer, Andre Williams and Daniel Bobik. Each basket made will be added to the OSU men’s team 3-Point Attack total at the end of the season resulting in additional dollars raised for the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer program. For more information, contact Kendria Cost at Kendria.cost@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-5351. For more details and photos, click on the following link http://osugiving.com/news_22708-Coaches-vs-Cancer.html
OSU men’s basketball tickets available for final home games
Tickets for the two remaining OSU men’s basketball home games are still on sale. Tickets for the OSU vs. Nebraska game on Saturday, March 1, at 12:45 p.m. can be purchased online at okstate.com starting at 6 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 29. The Cowboys’ final home game of the season will be on Wednesday, March 5, against OU. Bedlam tickets can be purchased online starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4. For more information call 1-877-ALL-4-OSU or 744-5745. March Madness in Stillwater starts Saturday—be a part of it!
SUAB activities Moroccan dinner and Casino night—you’re invited
The Student Union Activities Board invites you to the Moroccan Cultural Dinner tonight (Thursday, Feb. 28) from 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Student Union Starlite Terrace, (4th floor), $7.50 meal plan or bursar. Tomorrow night (Friday, Feb. 29) is Casino night starting at 9 p.m. at Starlite Terrace. Test your Las Vegas style skills with blackjack, poker, and Texas Hold 'Em or try your luck with roulette. Earn chips to win prizes
Students may receive library survey and chance at prizes
The OSU Library is conducting a survey to measure library service quality and identify best practices through the Association of Research Libraries’ LibQUAL+™ program. The survey invitation will be sent via e-mail to a random sample of 6,000 undergraduate students and to all graduate/professional students. Students who participate will have a chance to win a 26” LCD flat screen TV, a 7.1 mega pixels digital camera, or one of 15 $25 gift certificates to Wal-Mart. The survey, which takes about 15 minutes to complete, will run through March 14. All responses will be completely anonymous. Enter your e-mail at the end of the survey to enter the drawing for prizes. If you have questions, see the FAQ at http://librarysurvey.atyourlibrary.com/ or contact Karen Neurohr at librarysurvey@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-2376.
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ECO-OSU to host free screening of Revolution Green
Join ECO-OSU for the screening of Revolution Green, a revealing documentary about biodiesel and its importance to the world economy, Thursday, Feb. 28, in Noble Research Center room 106 at 7 p.m. It follows one man’s vision to manufacture biodiesel and one man’s determination to spread the word; one man’s quest to use it in his big rig, and one man’s desire to farm his soybeans for biodiesel. Their unique perspectives on living a sustainable way of life offer audiences a chance to make a difference in simple everyday choices. Free popcorn. For more information, please visit www.orgs.okstate.edu/ecoosu or www.revolutiongreen.com .
Cowboys for Christ to meet
Oklahoma State University's Cowboys for Christ organization is hosting Clyde and Elsie Frost. They are the parents of Lane Frost. Come listen to them share their testimony on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in room 123 Animal Science.
OSU to host art historians this Saturday—faculty, students invited
The Oklahoma Conference of Art Historians, an annual event hosted by various Oklahoma universities, is being held at OSU this year. The conference, held on Saturday, March 1, room 109 in the Bartlett Center for the Visual Arts, will feature talks by faculty, students, and museum staff from around the state. Registration starts at 9 a.m. ($10 for faculty, free for students), and talks will run throughout the day. The conference will be followed by a reception from 3:45 – 5 p.m. For more information, contact jennifer.borland@okstate.edu, or follow this link for the full schedule of speakers and presentation titles: http://art.okstate.edu/departmental/events.html.
5K charity run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House
OSU students, families, friends, alumni, and community members are invited to participate in the 6th annual Alpha Delta Pi “In Like A Lion” 5K Charity Run, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House charities set for March 1. The 5K run will feature both a race and a fun run. Please arrive at the registration tables at the Student Union by 8 a.m. to sign in or to register. The race will start at 9 a.m. and the fun run at 9:15. The route will wind through campus, beginning and ending at the Student Union. Prizes for participants and winners include cash prizes, restaurant meals, medals and several other exciting items. For further information, please contact Danielle Bennett at 1-405-308-1561 or visit the chapter website at http://alphadeltapi.org/osu.
Georgetown University ethicist coming to OSU
Tom Beauchamp, author and renowned ethicist with the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, will discuss ethical issues related to health care and physician-assisted suicide on March 3 and 4 in Tulsa and Stillwater. His first lecture, “Physician-Assisted Suicide and You,” is set for March 3 at noon in the OSU Health Sciences Center in Tulsa. Next, he will speak on “Ethical Issues in Health Care Resource Allocation” at 7 p.m. in room 018 Business Building on the Stillwater campus. On March 4, Beauchamp will explore “The Ethics of Physician-Assisted Suicide” in room 112 Classroom Building at 3:30 p.m. All the lectures are free and open to the public. To learn more, phone (405) 744-0487 or visit http://philosophy.okstate.edu/ethicscenter. The lectures are funded by the OSU Arts and Sciences Arts and Humanities Lecture Series, and coordinated by the philosophy department and The Ethics Center at OSU.
“Whistle Your Heart Out” for safety awareness
In response to recent attacks in Stillwater, the Off Campus Student Association will distribute 2,000 orange whistles on wrist lanyards to students this Thursday, Friday and next Monday at the Chi Omega Clock. The group will hold a personal safety seminar on Tuesday evening, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in 108 Engineering North. The seminar, which is free and open to everyone, will feature speakers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Stillwater and OSU Police Departments. For more information contact OCSA at (405) 744-7283.
Everyone is invited to African Night
The African Student Organization will host its annual African Night at the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts with dinner, dance performances, a fashion show, guest performers and lots more on Saturday, March 8. The theme is "UMOJA" meaning "Spirit of Togetherness". The show starts by 5 p.m. and there will be a dinner with a variety of African Dishes served beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are being sold in front of the Student Union Bookstore from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. They are $8 before March 8 and $10 on March 8. Tickets can be charged to Bursar. Questions? Contact Zino Magbegor at zino.magbegor@okstate.edu or Bola Jabitta at gjabitta@hotmail.com.
OSU Engineers Without Borders to host fair featuring middle school students’ projects—you’re invited
The Engineers Without Borders OSU chapter will hold an engineering fair that will feature projects from a group of middle school students on Monday, March 10, in Engineering North, room 107 from 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. EWB members have mentored and coached these Stillwater students from designing an experiment, through the scientific process, and to final presentation. Come meet these middle school students, enjoy some Charlie's Chicken, and watch them be rewarded for a semester of hard work. Questions can be directed to Danielle Majestic at danielle.majestic@okstate.edu or go to http://www.ewb-osu.okstate.edu.
Do you know what flowers and plants grow best in Oklahoma?
Kelsey McCollum with Payne County Extension will present “Spring Gardening in Oklahoma” at the Lahoma luncheon meeting on Monday, March 10, from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Meditations. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, March 3. Checks, made payable to Lahoma, may be mailed to Lahoma, P.O. Box 2704, Stillwater, OK 74076. The Lahoma Club is open to all women who work at Oklahoma State University/OSU Foundation or whose spouse works at either entity. New members and guests are always welcome to attend Lahoma Club meetings. For more information, phone (405) 372-5024 or e-mail jescoubas@yahoo.com.
Successful business women to offer insights
Five highly successful business women will share insights from their trials and triumphs in the business world at the 17th Annual Women’s Business Leadership Program set for Wednesday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Tulsa. Women will be inspired and receive helpful tips to succeed in the business environment from speakers on topics that range from personal branding and theatrical intelligence to finding a balance and having a plan for your life. The program is hosted by the International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation, the Oklahoma International Women’s Forum and the Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. For more information or to make reservations, phone toll free, 1-866-678-3933 or (405) 744-5208, or e-mail cepd@okstate.edu. For more details visit www.cepd.okstate.edu .
LGBT allies training: Safe zone
If you are interested in becoming an ally for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) students, the training session is scheduled for Monday, March 10, from 2-5 p.m. in Willard 449. If you have questions, or you would like to RSVP for the Safe Zone training, please call Tamara Young at 405-744-5472 or e-mail at tamara.young@okstate.edu.
Your group could win a pizza party with the men’s and women’s basketball teams
The OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign invites student groups to get involved in the fight against cancer. The student group/team/organization that raises the most money for the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign will win a private pizza party with the men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaches. All money is due by April 4 but you must register your group to participate. To enter your group, contact kendria.cost@okstate.edu or meredith.myers@okstate.edu. Help keep OSU number one in the Big 12 and in the top 10 nationally!
OSU offers 2008 conference on advancing strategies for teaching and learning excellence
The Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present “Course Redesign for Lower Division Classes: Three Models in Three Universities,” a showcase for aligning teaching with research and grant seeking, on Friday, April 4, at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Free to OSU faculty and staff, $50 to others. Register online: http://itle.okstate.edu/conference08.
OSU-Tulsa to feature Lynn Redgrave in play
Actress Lynn Redgrave is coming to Tulsa to star in her one-woman play, “Nightingale,” on April 8 at the Chapman Music Hall in Tulsa’s Performing Arts Center. The event, which begins at 7 p.m., is presented by the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa. The award-winning play, written and performed by Redgrave, is loosely based on stories about the actress’ grandmother. In addition to the play, Tulsa’s PAC Gallery will display an exhibit by Redgrave’s daughter, Annabel Clark. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, features photographs and journal entries documenting Redgrave’s battle with and ultimate recovery from breast cancer. Tickets for the play are $30 and go on sale March 3. To order tickets, call the Tulsa PAC box office at (918) 596-7111 or order online by visiting www.tulsapac.com. For more information, phone (918) 594-8215.
Can you teach an educational workshop for 4-H youth?
4-H is seeking individuals to teach educational workshops to youth ages 13-19 at the 87th State 4-H Roundup. Roundup will be held on campus, July 30 – Aug. 1. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please contact Tracy Branch at (405) 744-8891.
Blue Key to host faculty night out
Blue Key Honor Society would like to show appreciation to on-campus faculty by hosting a faculty night-out on Friday, March 7, at Countryside Baptist Church. OSU faculty will have a chance to have a night away from the kids (ages 2 - ???) from 7 -10 p.m. while the children enjoy food, movies, crafts and games. Interested faculty should RSVP by contacting Bailey Gordon at bailey.gordon@okstate.edu by Feb. 29.
Ever wanted to camp out on library lawn?
Habitat for Humanity's Shack-A-Thon is your chance to do just that as student groups construct shacks from materials commonly found in dumpsters, collect donations from students during the day, and sleep in their shacks at night April 2-3. All the money raised helps Habitat for Humanity construct more homes for those less fortunate. Learn all the details and register your friends, resident hall, or organization at a meeting on March 11 at 8 p.m. in CLB 103. For more information before the meeting, join the facebook group "SHACK-A-THON" or e-mail habitat_okstate@yahoo.com with any questions.
Faculty workshop to focus on students’ critical thinking skills
How can faculty help students improve their critical thinking skills? This workshop will focus on assessing and improving students’ achievement of the general education learning goal for critical thinking. Since development of critical thinking skills is a goal in many courses, not just courses with general education designations, all faculty are encouraged to participate in this discussion. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 29, from noon-2 p.m., in 211 Student Union (Oklahoma Room). Lunch will be provided for registered participants. Please register by contacting kyla.trammell@okstate.edu or call Kyla at (405) 744-6687.
OSU Soccer Clinic coming soon
Boys and girls of all ages are being invited to develop their soccer skills with OSU Head Coach Colin Carmichael and OSU Assistant Coach Tony Economopoulos at the OSU Soccer Spring Break Clinic on March 17 and 18 at the OSU Soccer Facility. Coach Carmichael was named 2006 Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year and Soccer Buzz National Coach of the Year Runner up. He is also a USSF “A” licensed coach. The OSU staff will be assisted by current Cowgirl soccer team members who are fresh off a second consecutive trip to the second round of the NCAA tournament. So bring your soccer ball and be ready to have some fun training with champions while working on dribbling, shooting, passing, and receiving skills. The fee is $60 per person and includes a clinic T-shirt. For more information, contact Tony Economopoulos at (405) 744-3343 or e-mail at cowgirl.soccer@okstate.edu.
Applications available for Phoenix Award
Each spring, the Graduate and Professional Student Government Association selects an outstanding master’s student, doctoral student, and faculty member to present with its highest honor: the Phoenix Award. The award recognizes exemplary achievement in leadership, scholarship, professional involvement and university and community service, especially as it relates to involvement with graduate students. The student award winners each receive a $750 monetary award from the GPSGA and the Graduate College, and all winners have their names engraved on the Phoenix Awards plaque located outside the Graduate College offices in Whitehurst Hall. The deadline for applications is March 26 at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact: Eric Kennel at eric.kennel@okstate.edu. All materials for the 2008 Phoenix Award can be found on the GPSGA website, http://gpsga.okstate.edu/phoenix.php.
Become a teaching assistant with the Student Academic Mentor (SAM) Program
Need some great resume-building volunteer experience? Interested in helping freshmen feel welcome at OSU? Want to assist an instructor with a freshman orientation class? Then the SAM program is for you. SAMs serve as teaching assistants (TAs) to freshman orientation classes one to two hours per week throughout the fall semester. SAMs chosen for the program will receive a free T-shirt, and TAs with positive performance evaluations will receive a $50 stipend. All SAMs must have at least a 2.5 GPA and submit a completed application. Visit http://uas.okstate.edu/sam.html to download the application, or pick one up at University Academic Services in 214 SU. Contact 744-5333 or e-mail samprogram@okstate.edu for more information. Applications are due Monday, March 31.
Wellness tip: Music improves exercise
Does music motivate you to move your body? Those who listen to enjoyable music while working out often find that deciding to exercise is easier. And they usually feel that the exercise takes less effort. Consider adding some kind of music to your routine – pop, rock, classical, jazz, country, or whatever you enjoy. 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).