February 5, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences graduate program in Forensic Sciences has been accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences after an extensive audit process through its Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. OSU is one of only eight graduate programs nationwide to receive the designation. “This formal evaluation shows prospective students and employers that our forensic biology and forensic toxicology programs meet the high standards of quality set by the AAFS and the FEPAC,” said Dr. Robert Allen, chair of the department. OSU Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences offers master’s degrees in forensic sciences and in forensic sciences administration. A graduate certificate in forensic document examination is also offered. The forensics program is largely online and also opens enrollment to non-program students. For more information: (918) 561-1108 or (800) 677-1972, ext. 11108. More information about OSU Center for Health Sciences is available at www.healthsciences.okstate.edu.
OSU among Kiplinger’s top 100
Oklahoma State University is on the Kiplinger 100 list of top colleges for 2008. The annual ranking uses costs for in and out of state students as well as quality measures or financial aid measures to select the top higher ed institutions. Click on the following link for more information http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/colleges/
Student artwork at Exhibit One
Artwork by several OSU students titled “Right Here, Right Now” is currently on exhibit at Exhibit One, 102 N. Main. The artwork includes several 2-D and 3-D pieces. A reception will be held Friday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. and hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. The OSU artists are also featured in the February issue of Stillwater Living Magazine. Their artwork will be exhibited until March 1. For more information, please contact robyn.kelley@okstate.edu.
Pair receives national certification
Department of Human Development and Family Science faculty members Joann DesLauriers and Dianna Ross have joined an elite group of educators by becoming National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. State Superintendent Sandy Garrett recognized the pair among other honorees on Jan. 29 at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. National Board Certification is a symbol of professional teaching excellence through advanced standards for experienced teachers. It complements state licensing. DesLauriers is an adjunct instructor and early childhood education specialist at OSU. Ross is an early childhood education specialist and interim director of the Child Development Lab at OSU.
Step-by-step repair of Mustang to be featured at website
State Farm Insurance Company has donated a 2006 Ford Mustang to the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Automotive Collision Repair Program to be used as both a learning project by students and as a recruiting tool -- in addition to becoming a weekly feature on the Internet. This is the second auto donated by the company, and like the other, the donation includes title to the car. That means once it is restored, the Mustang can be used to build interest in the program. For instance, instructors can drive the beautifully restored car with the orange and black paint job on recruiting visits, so possible recruits can see the quality of work students are trained for. OSU-Okmulgee collision instructor Kelly Ingold plans on making this repair job a public event by posting weekly updates on the program’s website at http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/academics/automotive/collision_repair.php
Bhangra Night on Friday
You’re invited to Bhangra Night this Friday, Feb. 8, at the Starlite Terrace (4th floor Student Union) from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hosted by the Indian Students Association at OSU, Bhangra Night is a night to unwind and dance the night away to the tunes of Bollywood and the popular Bhangra Beats, which originated in the plains of Punjab and traveled all the way to England, where it commands legions of fans, and now is in Stillwater to rock you. Join ISA for a night of fun. Refreshments will be served, and the three lucky people will have a chance to win prizes. The event is $1 for non-members and free for Indian Student Association members. Membership is open to all and will be available at the door for $3.
Peruvian architecture students to arrive soon
Ten students and two faculty from the architecture program of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias of Lima, Peru, will arrive on campus Saturday, Feb. 16, to participate in a Studio Exchange Program with the OSU Landscape Architecture Program for three weeks in association with the Design IV studio under the direction of Prof. Michael Holmes. The students will prepare a master plan and designs for associated buildings for an archeological site in central Peru. At the end of the spring semester, the OSU Landscape Architecture students and a faculty member will return the visit to Peru to work with the students at UPC. This is the only landscape architecture program in the U.S. to have an exchange study abroad program with a South American university architecture school. The program was started 10 years ago by Dr. Charles Leider, professor and director of the OSU Landscape Architecture Program.
Actress to provide solutions for the workplace (notice: location correction)
Actress Judith Hawking will draw on her theater experience to offer advice on handling difficult work situations at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Jerry L. Davis Studio Theatre in Gundersen Hall. The 55-minute, interactive seminar will explore ways to approach difficult situations and to find solutions to problems in the workplace. Hawking, originally from Canada, has been an actor for 25 years. She began her professional career in the United States after earning a master’s of fine arts from the California Institute of the Arts. For the past decade, she has been based in New York, working in both on- and off- Broadway productions, regional theater, independent films, studio films, television and commercials. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information, phone the OSU Theatre Department at (405) 744-6094 or visit http://theatre.okstate.edu.
Today is Super Tuesday
It’s Super Tuesday, which means it’s a presidential preference primary election day here in Oklahoma and several other states throughout the U.S. Polls will be open until 7 p.m. tonight. Please take this opportunity to go to your local precinct and vote. A county sales tax renewal question is on the ballot for all Payne County voters. Registered Republican and Democratic voters will also mark primary ballots for their favorite presidential candidate. For more information, including sample ballots, click on the following link http://www.paynecounty.org/election_board.php.
Pet Care Seminar set for tonight
The Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences will host a community Pet Care Seminar tonight (Tuesday, Feb. 5) in the McElroy Hall Auditorium from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Dr. Paul DeMars will share information on Leptospirosis, a potentially serious illness that can affect both pets and people. It is present worldwide and may be in your backyard. Pet Care Seminars are open to the public at no charge. McElroy Hall is located at the corner of McFarland and Farm Road on the Stillwater campus. Complimentary parking and light refreshments will be available. For additional information call (405) 744-7672 or visit http://www.cvhs.okstate.edu.
Have a heart for the hungry
The Ed. Psych. (EPS2) Club is collecting food (canned and boxed goods) to benefit Broken Arrow Neighbors in Tulsa and the Storehouse Food Pantry in Stillwater. Please bring your donations to Willard (drop off boxes are located at 1st and 4th floors) or to the meeting to learn about RefWorks in the OSU-Tulsa Library Computer Lab on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:15 p.m. The club will be providing refreshments following the meeting. Questions? Contact EPSY Student Society Vice President Sheri Worth at sheri.worth@valornet.com.
Wondering what to do for spring break?
A group of OSU students are traveling to New Orleans to help with Katrina relief, Sunday, March 16, through Friday, March 21. The trip costs $185, which includes lodging, breakfasts, lunches, tools and supplies. For more information, check out www.katrinaspringbreak.com. The trip is sponsored by Cru. The group will gut, clean, tutor, rebuild and serve New Orleans. Contact: Brian Hales, brian.hales@okstate.edu, (972) 672-4116 or Kara Graham, kara.graham10@okstate.edu, (405) 334-1991.
OSU clubs invite you to Mardi Gras celebration tomorrow
The OSU German Club, French Club and Russian Club will be holding an annual Fasching or Mardi Gras celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 6, on the library lawn from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Each club will be selling a selection of native foods for everybody to try, including bratwurst, German potato salad, and homemade apple strudel and brownies. Please come and help celebrate. Cash only please. For more information, contact Brandon Fimple at brandon.fimple@okstate.edu or phone (918) 244-6628.
Mark your calendar and register now for the Extreme Entrepreneur Tour
The Extreme Entrepreneur Tour is coming to OSU, Wednesday, April 2, from 3 – 7 p.m. in Click Hall at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center. This high-energy event will help you turn your ideas into reality. It features three of the country's top young achievers, local entrepreneurs, free food, $300+ in prizes, and the opportunity to connect with other like-minded students. Open to all students, faculty, and staff. RSVP now at www.extremetour.org. Contact Jeretta Horn Nord, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization faculty adviser for additional information at jeretta.nord@okstate.edu.
Filing for city council seat through Wednesday
Filing for Stillwater City Council continues through Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. at the Payne County Election Board. The primary election for the Stillwater City Council seat is March 4. To read the Election Resolution, click on the following link http://stillwater.org/government.php.
SUAB presents movies and an open mic night—you’re invited
A Valentine’s Dinner is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Starlite Theater (4th floor Student Union). Click on the following link to find out more about the “Bee Movie” starring Jerry Seinfeld, set for Friday at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 and 10:45 p.m. both nights in the Student Union Theater. Admission is $2. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389790/
Don’t miss Open Mic Night on Thursday at 9 p.m. at Starlite Terrace, 4th floor, Student Union. For more information, phone 744-8977.
Tax refunds should be used wisely…
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Celebrate the Arts as part of Black History Month
“Celebrating the Arts,” an exhibition of works by area Black artists and authors, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the OSU Student Union Atrium. The event includes the first public exhibition of quilts by University Health Services staff member Jeannie Drew, who will give a noon talk about the African American history and experience her works depict. Also featured will be works by OSU students as well as Edward Grady, faculty member and curator of the Melvin B. Tolson Black Heritage Center at Langston University, authors Donkor Khalid and Eddie Faye Gates and many others. The exhibition is a Black History Month program sponsored by OSU Women’s Programs, the OSU Center for Africana Studies and the OSU Black Faculty and Staff Association.
Speechcraft 2008: sure fire confidence builder
The two local Toastmaster Clubs are providing a short course opportunity “Speechcraft 2008” which starts Thursday, Feb.7, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and will be held once a week on Thursdays through March 13 in Room 001 in the basement of Agriculture Hall. Selected, experienced Toastmaster members will be on hand to demonstrate and mentor the short-course attendees. Expect snacks, beverages, fun and mutual learning with proper praise, constructive improvement and mutual admiration. Students, staff and faculty and the general public are invited. Communicating more effectively can help new grads land a first job, help current employed move forward and up. Only $10 to cover basic costs to attend for the full six sessions. For more information call 744-9899 or 372-2698. Or e-mail: DekeJohnson@okstate.edu or MaritaDeke07@att.net.
CEO sets officer elections
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization will hold officer elections for the 08-09 academic year on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in Business 124. Officer positions include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, business student council representative, web master, and social chair. Self nominations may be submitted on or before Feb. 5 to CEO faculty adviser Jeretta Horn Nord at jeretta.nord@okstate.edu. Open to all OSU undergraduate and graduate students.
Opera and orchestra to honor Pulitzer-Prize winner
The OSU Opera and Orchestra will present “The Medium” and “The Telephone” as a tribute to opera legend Gian Carlo Menotti at 8 p.m., Feb. 8 and 9, in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts. The tribute to Menotti will celebrate his 88-year career and mark the anniversary of his death on Feb. 1, 2007. Menotti, whose body of work includes more than a dozen operas, began composing songs at the age of seven. Prior to each performance (at 7 p.m.), special guest Kate Butler will lecture. Butler, a mezzo-soprano, worked with Menotti for many years. She will also join guest pianist Michael Cotton at 2:30 p.m., Feb. 10, in the Willard Hall Living Room to conclude the tribute with “Gli Amanti Impossibili,” a lecture recital exploring the songs and life of Menotti. Tickets may be purchased at the Seretean Center box office an hour before each performance there. Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens, and $7 for the general public. For more information, phone (405) 744-8986. To learn more about the OSU Department of Music, visit http://music.okstate.edu.
Health Services and Wellness Center to host “Loveline” Q and A event
The University Health Services and the Seretean Wellness Center will present “Loveline” on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall. Come prepared with questions you have about relationships, sex, dating and love. A panel of counselors, doctors and students will be on hand to answer any questions that you want to pose. Questions can be asked aloud or written down. For more information, call 744-4298.
Research ethics seminar set for OSU
The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is presenting a seminar on research ethics featuring Drs. Karen Williams and Carl Rutledge from East Central University on Friday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. in room 348 Noble Research Center. Titled “Responsible Conduct in Research,” seminar topics will include experimental techniques and treatment of data values, publication plagiarism, misconduct and error in science, responding to ethics violations, discussion of case studies and the scientist in society. For more information, contact Fara Williams at 744-7820 or Kay Porter at 744-6710.
Cowgirl Basketball and the WBCA’s “Think Pink”
Did you know that breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for nearly one out of every three cancers diagnosed? Please join the Cowgirls vs. Iowa State on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. for the 2008 “Think Pink” event. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink to this game in support of this cause and the Cowgirls. Whether you wear a pink ribbon, a pink T‐shirt, make a donation or hand out flyers, the importance comes in the awareness you create. So get your pink ready today! Let’s all be a part of finding an answer. This initiative is coordinated by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. Tickets are available by logging on to www.okstate.com or by calling 1-877-ALL-4-OSU.
Applications for SGA senate and SGA president/vice president positions are available
Anyone interested in applying to represent their constituencies (Greek, on campus, and off campus) or for the SGA president/vice president ticket should pick up an application at 040 Student Union, 060 Student Union, or online at http://www.osusga.com (under “resources” click the link “election documents”). Applications are due back by Friday, Feb. 8, by 5 p.m. in the SGA Office, 040 Student Union. For more information please contact the SGA election agency chair at kimberly.geddie@okstate.edu.
Football, food and fun on tap at Recruit Roundup
Don’t miss one of the most entertaining events of the year, as the POSSE hosts the 9th Annual 2008 Cowboy Football Recruit Roundup. OSU will celebrate its talented class of signees Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Payne County Expo Center in Stillwater. Cowboy Head Coach Mike Gundy, along with members of his staff, will talk about the team’s bright future and share colorful stories from the recruiting trail. In addition, fans will see exclusive video highlights of the recruiting class. Admission is just $10 and includes tailgate-style brats and beverages. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. For more info: http://www.okstate.com/fls/200/posse/recruit-roundup.html
Nutritional Science Club meeting set
All majors are invited to the first NSCI Club meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m. in HES 230. Light refreshments will be provided. The club is preparing for National Nutrition Month in March, so come and see how you can get involved. Questions? E-mail gena.wollenberg@okstate.edu.
Free relationship screenings
Ever wonder about the strength and growth areas of you relationship? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, free relationship checkups will be offered at the OSU Center for Family Services on Feb. 13 and 14. The checkup uses a questionnaire to help a couple identify their strengths and work areas in their relationships, and also identify issues that may arise unexpectedly. The intern therapist will then present options for dealing with these issues under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Dating, engaged, married—all couples are welcome to participate. Checkups will be 45 minutes long and appointments are available from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday (Feb. 13 and 14). For more information, or to set up an appointment, phone (405) 744-5058.
Student Counseling Center offers several counseling groups this semester
The OSU Student Counseling Center is offering the following Counseling Groups for the Spring 2008 semester:
African American Student Support Group with Carol Challenger, Ph.D.
Biofeedback/Stress Management Group with Trevor Richardson, Ph.D.
Graduate Student Issues Group with Tamara Young, Ph.D. or Trevor Richardson, Ph.D.
Self Esteem Group with Carol Challenger, Ph.D.
All Counseling Groups are free and for OSU students only. Please call (405) 744-5472 and ask to speak with the group leader to schedule an appointment to determine if your needs match the group goals. For more information, go to http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/groups.html.
Register soon for Hospitality Days
Hotel and Restaurant Administration students as well as other majors interested in related jobs and internships are invited to pre-register on Feb. 11-12 for Hospitality Days 2008. During pre-registration, you will have the opportunity to sign up for various Hospitality Days events, including the Career Fair and the annual banquet. Several items will be available for purchase including magna-coolies and T-shirts. Please have your CWID available. Hospitality Days is a great opportunity to interact with potential employers and acquire an internship or job. More than 30 companies are currently registered to participate and more are anticipated. Registration forms are available in HRAD office and on our website. Questions? Contact us during the pre-registration period or check our website: http://ches.okstate.edu/hrad/hospitalitydays/index.html.
Tulsa Ballet offers OSU group rates to “The Great Gatsby”
The Tulsa Ballet is offering group tickets to its performance of The Great Gatsby, which will be accompanied by the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Feb. 8 – 10. Gatsby is set to the music of the 1920s including Charles Ives, Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. The audience is invited to travel back in time to the Roaring ‘20s through the music and scenery to romance gone awry. For group ticket orders, contact Charlotte Brown at (918) 749-6030 or visit www.tulsaballet.org.
Kamm Lecture on Feb. 19 to feature Dr. Michael A. Olivas
Dr. Michael A. Olivas of the University of Houston Law Center will deliver the 16th Robert B. Kamm Distinguished Lecture in Higher Education at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on Feb. 19. Olivas, the William B. Bates Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Houston Law Center and director of the Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance, will speak about “DREAM On: Higher Education, Immigration, and National Security” at 1:15 p.m. in 010 Willard Lecture Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. A question and answer session will follow his speech and a reception will be held in the Willard Living Room from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. The Kamm Lecture is an annual policy-impacting lecture/symposium that brings private and public sector leaders together at OSU to discuss critical, cutting-edge issues that will shape the future of Oklahoma in general and the state’s higher education in particular. For more information, go to www.okstate.edu/education/kamm/.
Seretean Wellness Center – to hold “just veggies” classes
Veggies are loaded with essential nutrients and can be served a variety of ways. Discover not only new vegetables, but “old” vegetables with a twist by attending the following classes: Feb. 7, Cooking with Winter Squashes; Feb 21, Greens, Greens, Greens; Feb 28, Out of the Cellar—Root Vegetables Come to Life. All classes will be held at the Seretean Wellness Center Demonstration Kitchen, 1514 W. Hall of Fame from noon – 1 p.m. Cost of each class is $15 per person. Class size is limited. Each class involves a taste testing and recipes. Menus are based on availability of fresh fruits and vegetables and may change without notice. For questions, to register, or for a complete menu contact the Seretean Wellness Center at 744.WELL (9355) or wellness@okstate.edu. Check us out at www.wellness.okstate.edu.
Wellness tip: Vegetarian meals - low fat?
Are vegetarian meals low in fat? Not always. Some vegetarian meals contain high fat cheeses or sauces. Others may be fried or contain unhealthy fats such as coconut or palm oil. Some contain healthy fats (including many vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and avocado). While good for you in moderation, healthy fats can still provide extra, unneeded calories. When choosing a vegetarian entrée, consider asking about the ingredients and method of preparation. 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).