February 2009 - Campus Notices
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Informal debates set for SGA candidates tonight
The OSU Student Government Association is hosting an informal debate between the
candidates for next SGA president and vice president positions starting at 7 p.m.
(Tuesday, Feb. 24,) in Starlight Terrace (4th floor) at the Student Union. A question
and answer format will be followed for this debate and candidates will also field
questions from the audience. Questions? Contact ben.stukenborg@okstate.edu. For more election information, click here.
Hotel executive and wife named to hall of fame
The School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at OSU recently presented its 2009
Hall of Fame Award to current AH&LA Chairman of the Board Joe Martin and his wife
and business partner Pam. The award recognizes their distinguished careers in the
hospitality industry and their commitment to the students and faculty of OSU. As the
owners/operators of Stillwater Hospitality, LLC, the Martins have established themselves
as leaders and visionaries in hospitality to the students and community in Stillwater.
For more details, click here.
Whitson to head two major ag organizations
Two major agricultural organizations have chosen OSU’s Robert E. Whitson to lead
them. Whitson was recently named president of the Southern Association of Agricultural
Scientists and chairman of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant
Colleges’ Administrative Heads Section – Southern Region. Whitson, vice president,
dean and director of OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources,
said one of his major goals as president and chairman is to encourage land-grant institutions
to expand interdisciplinary, interregional and multi-state projects. For more details,
click here.
OK-FIRE Web site getting workout
The OSU web site OK-FIRE has been registering more than a million hits a month over
the past few months as user-groups take advantage of its information and data tools
on a variety of fire-related topics. The site, which was opened to the public just
last summer, is being described as “critical to Oklahoma,” which averages 2.5 million
acres of wildlands burned annually through either prescribed burns or wildfire. One
of its most useful tools is a Fire Prescription Planner which can be used to anticipate
periods of high fire danger. For more information, click here or visit the site at http://okfire.mesonet.org
Come to the open house for North Classroom Building tomorrow
Provost and Senior Vice President Marlene Strathe is inviting members of the OSU
Community to an open house for the new North Classroom Building on Wednesday, Feb.
25, from 4 – 5:30 p.m. This state-of-the-art facility, located on the corner of Monroe
and Hall of Fame, features two 125-seat auditoriums and 14 smaller classrooms, with
seating for 36-48. The Success Center, on the first floor, has already become a favorite
study area for students. Faculty are encouraged to consider reserving study areas
at the center for study sessions with their students. The Roots café will have samples
of several of their organic beverages and sandwiches as well as other light refreshment.
Communication Networking Expo this week
OSU’s first Communication Networking Expo is Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
in the Student Union Ballroom. Communication majors are encouraged to attend the event
to start developing relationships with leaders in the communications and media industry.
For more information, visit www.cowboynetworking.org or e-mail students@cowboynetworking.org to pre-register for the event. The Association for Women in Communications and School
of Journalism and Broadcasting are sponsors.
Guest speaker to lecture on “The Political Cut”
Dr. Todd McGowan will present “The Political Cut: Contemporary Theory and the Necessity
of Rupture” on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in room 207, Noble Research Center. McGowan
teaches courses in film theory, history, and genre at the University of Vermont. His
areas of interest include Hegel, psychoanalysis, and existentialism, and their intersection
in cinema. For more information, contact Hugh Manon at (405) 744-6221 or go to www.english.okstate.edu/screen.
Fullerton to discuss “Advertising as Public Diplomacy”
Professor Jami Fullerton, the Peggy Welch Chair in Integrated Marketing Communications,
will discuss "Advertising as Public Diplomacy: A Test of U.S. Tourism Commercials"
from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in Room 208 of the Paul Miller Building. Dr. Fullerton's
presentation is part of the Brown Bag Series in Mass Communication Research. Bring
your lunch and join the discussion. For more information, contact Dr. Stan Ketterer
at (405) 744-8270 or e-mail stan.ketterer@okstate.edu.
OSU Coaches vs. Cancer chosen for “text pledge” pilot
OSU has been chosen to participate in a national pilot program with the American
Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer Program. OSU fans can now “text their pledge”
to the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign. To participate, simply text the word “COACH”
to 20222. Each text sent will be a $5 pledge, and up to five texts are allowed each
billing cycle. The donation will appear on your next cell phone bill and will be directly
applied to the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign. The texting option applies to all
wireless carriers and standard text messaging rates will apply.
“Quality Customer Service” seminar to be held March 3
Dr. Lee Manzer will present “Quality Customer Service: Creating Customer Focus Through
Employee Motivation” on Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at OSU-Tulsa. Manzer,
a professor of marketing at OSU, will give practical and relevant information that
can be easily applied in the workplace. To register, or for more information, call
the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at 1-866-678-3933 or (405)
744-5208; or visit the Web site at www.cepd.okstate.edu.
The 18th annual Women’s Business Leadership Conference set for March 4
Women in business are encouraged to attend the 18th Annual Women’s Business Leadership
Program on Wednesday, March 4, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa from 8:30 a.m. –
3:30 p.m. The program includes successful speakers who share their personal insights
and knowledge on being a business woman in a leadership position. To register, or
for more information, call the CEPD at (405) 744-5208, or go to www.cepd.okstate.edu.
This week at the Union…
Mardi Gras Dinner - Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom - only $5 per person
(cash, meal plan and bursar accepted). SUAB brings Mardi Gras to OSU. Feel free to
dress up. Masks and beads will be provided. Win an iPod.
Cowboys Create: Student Art Exhibit and Sale - Come see local student artists and have an opportunity to purchase their art in the
French Lounge at the Student Union. The opening is Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 8 – 10
p.m. with the art sale running Thursday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. both
days. For more information about SUAB, click here.
Wellness tip: Proper stair-stepper form Our fitness experts say leaning on the sidebars of a stair stepper means that you burn fewer calories than the readout states. To get an accurate reading, set the intensity so you are able to stand upright, with your arms to your sides. If necessary, lightly rest your hands on the bars for balance, but make your legs do the work. 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).
International Hospitality Day is coming
The City of Stillwater is inviting citizens to host an international student or students
during International Hospitality Day on Saturday, Feb. 28, starting at 11 a.m. Students
and hosts are matched according to mutual interests and desired activities where possible.
Please join in this cross-cultural activity to promote good will and meet new friends.
For more information, click here or contact Natalie Rockley at natalierockley@suddenlink.net.
“These Walls” comes to KOSU, starting tomorrow
KOSU, the State’s Public Radio, is partnering with the Journal Record to bring the
newspaper’s popular regular features about Oklahoma’s landmark buildings to radio.
“These Walls” will air on KOSU Fridays beginning Feb. 20 at 9:17 a.m. on 91.7 FM in
central Oklahoma and 107.5 FM in northeastern Oklahoma. The feature is written by
reporter Kelley Chambers and bureau chief Kirby Davis. The radio version is produced
and performed by Dave Rhea, the Journal Record’s social media editor. For more information,
click here.
Take advantage of free baseball this weekend
The Poke’s first pitch of the season is set for 4 p.m. on Friday vs. BYU and admission
is free for that game and three more over the weekend at Allie P. Reynolds Stadium.
OSU will play a doubleheader on Saturday, with Manhattan at 3 p.m. and BYU at 6:30
p.m. The Cowboys will face Manhattan again on Sunday at 2 p.m. with $1 popcorn. Admission is free for all weekend games, including Saturday’s doubleheader.
Get “in the pink” at Saturday’s women’s game
The annual Coaches vs. Cancer Swish Day is Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m., during the
OSU vs. Texas Tech game. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness of breast
cancer and even the Cowgirls will be sporting pink uniforms. Four breast cancer survivors
will have one minute during the half to make as many baskets as possible to raise
additional dollars for the campaign. Buckets will be passed through the stands to
collect donations and fans are encouraged to bring a few extra dollars to the game.
For more information about the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign, visit www.osucoachesvscancer.com.
Author to address impact of black women in America
Paula Giddings, an author whose work has been deemed a “landmark study” by Publisher’s
Weekly, will lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Student Union Theater at OSU.
Her presentation will address the social and political history of African-American
women as part of Black History Month on the Stillwater campus. The Arts and Sciences
lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, phone (405) 744-2127.
Broadway actress to perform during week-long focus on eating disorders
From a performance by a Broadway actress to an assessment of today’s advertising, several activities are planned to focus on the increase in a debilitating and sometimes life-threatening problem during Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 23-27. Don’t miss Broadway actress and recovered anorexic/bulimic Eva Van Dok on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. She will perform “Eaten Alive,” a courageous and funny show about what’s behind our fixation with body image. A question and answer session will follow with the actress and an eating disorder expert. For complete details on all the events, click here.OSU-Tulsa to hold Cowboy Career Week Feb. 23-26
Career Services is assisting students at OSU-Tulsa with their job search with several
events planned for next week. A resume doctor, career success workshop and a first
impressions workshop will all precede the Career Fair. Click on the following link
for more details: http://www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/Career%20Week%20Flyer.pdf
“Eat for the Team”-- make your meal count for Special Olympics Feb. 23–27
OSU Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow are inviting you to join them in raising
funds for the Stillwater Public Schools Special Olympics Team by eating at one or
more of the following restaurants on the night (5 p.m. to close) designated next week.
Tell the server you are supporting the team and a portion of what you pay for the
meal will be earmarked for the team. Monday-El Chico’s and Chili’s, Tuesday-El Vaquero,
Wednesday-CiCi’s and Landry’s Frozen Custard, Thursday-Rib Crib, and Friday-Goldies.
Questions? Contact Stacy Bauter at (405) 742-8930 or sbauter@suddenlink.net.
This week at the union…
Your Student Union Activities Board is offering a free Casino that includes prizes
and free food starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Starlight Terrace (on the 4th
floor of the SU). For more information, click here.
Researchers seeking couples for study
OSU research study welcoming expectant women aged 18-35 and their male partners to
participate in a study about the maternity experience and the couple relationship;
all personal information will remain confidential. Couples will receive $100 for participation.
Please contact Dr. Kami L. Schwerdtfeger at (405) 334-7994 to find out more about
the study and your rights as a participant.
Mothers needed for survey
Mothers who are 18 years or older with toddlers between 18 and 30 months of age are
being asked to participate in a moms and tots study at OSU. Mothers will receive $60
each to tell researchers how they handle their toddler’s misbehaviors. Please contact
Dr. Bob Larzelere at (405) 744-2053.
Support group formed for service members and families, meeting planned
A survey and a series of brainstorming meetings have resulted in the formation of
a group interested in supporting current and former service members and their families
on campus. A meeting to discuss these results, determine priorities, form work groups,
and decide what to do next will be held Monday, March 2, from 4 – 5 p.m. in Student
Union room 408 (Case Study 1). Please plan to attend or contact the following for
input in your absence lynn.malley@okstate.edu and m.shuttic@okstate.edu.
Mayor names citizens to study group on future ambulance services
Stillwater Mayor Roger McMillian named nine Stillwater residents to serve the community
as members of a newly formed Ambulance Study Group, which will recommend the best
course of action to secure the future of ambulance services for Stillwater citizens.
Members include Calvin Anthony, Vice Chair OSU/A&M Board of Regents and Stillwater Medical Center Board member, and Joe Weaver, OSU associate VP of administration and finance.
Program for energy savings
All capable PC’s should be programmed for the “energy saver” mode using the power
management feature. Ensure the monitor “sleeps” after 10-minutes of inactivity, per
OSU Energy Guidelines. Simply hitting the keyboard or moving the mouse will wake the
computer or monitor from its low-power “sleep mode.”
Wellness tip: Cut the sodium Did you know that roughly 80 percent of our daily sodium (salt) intake comes from processed and restaurant foods? The average American consumes about 4,000 mg a day, much more than the recommended 2,300 mg for most healthy adults. Minimizing your intake of processed and packaged foods is one of the best ways to cut the sodium in your diet. Many frozen dinners, canned foods, processed meats, savory snacks, bottled sauces, dressings, and condiments are high in sodium. 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).
National Science Foundation awards OSU $600,000
The National Science Foundation has awarded Oklahoma State University a $600,000
grant that will allow the university to offer scholarships to qualified transfer students
who are pursing degrees in the life sciences. The scholarships, from $6,000-$10,000,
will be offered to academically talented, financially needy students majoring in the
life sciences who have transferred to OSU from a two-year college. The five-year program,
which will start in 2010, is expected to improve recruitment and graduation rates
in biological science, physiology and zoology. For more details, click here or phone (405) 744-7224.
Inventor of baked Lays Potato Chips to speak about creativity
The Department of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business is hosting Dr.
Jeff Stamp, inventor of baked Lays Potato Chips, for “It Isn’t About the Box: Why
Creativity Fails, and How to Use It and Win” on Friday, Feb. 20, from 1:30 – 2:45
p.m. in room 105, Business Building. Stamp is also a professor and chair of entrepreneurship
and innovation at the University of North Dakota as well as president of BoldThinking,
LLC. Those who wish to attend need to RSVP to Crystal Guthrie at (405) 744-3325.
Hromas named recipient of national honor
Dr. James Hromas will receive the University Continuing Education Association’s 2008
Walter S. Bittner Award for Outstanding Service at the organization’s national conference
in April. Hromas, who has been at OSU for 40 years, serves as the director of both the OSU International Education and Outreach, and the
OSU School of International Studies. He is also an associate professor of marketing
in the OSU Spears School of Business.
Wellness Wednesday focuses on breast cancer awareness
Join Sue Ellis of the American Cancer Society as she discusses breast cancer awareness,
the importance of early detection, treatment and how to reduce your risk. Following
the presentation, a panel of breast cancer survivors will share their own stories
and experiences with you. The program will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from noon to
12:45 pm, at the Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall. A free, heart healthy lunch
will be served, but you must register by Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. (after 3 p.m.,
please bring your own lunch.) To register, e-mail wellness@okstate.edu or call the Seretean Wellness Center at (405) 744-WELL (9355).
Relay For Life team captains meeting tonight
Team captains will meet Tuesday, Feb. 17, in room 361 at Ag Hall starting at 6:30
p.m. Register online today at www.relayforlife.org/okstateok to help fight cancer.
Doctoral candidates to be honored at first-ever reception
For the first time, the OSU Graduate College will recognize graduate students entering the final phase of their doctoral studies at a special ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This reception is the first of its kind at OSU and highlights this special milestone for qualified students. For more information, please contact Dr. Gordon Emslie at (405)744-7099 or gordon.emslie@okstate.edu.Eat at Rib Crib tomorrow to raise funds for OSU Relay For Life
Go to Rib Crib anytime between 5 – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, (tomorrow) and
10 percent of your ticket will go to Relay For Life of OSU. Be sure to tell your waiter
you are there to support Relay For Life. Questions? Contact Hanna Kelley at hanna.kelley@okstate.edu or phone (405) 517-7825.
Botanical illustrator to speak, display art
Bellamy Parks Jansen, illustrator of “Field Guide to Oklahoma Plants,” will speak
on “Botanical Illustration: Where Art Meets Science,” Friday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m.
in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room in the Edmon Low Library. The talk will be
followed by an art display and reception. The event is free and open to the public
and is sponsored by the OSU Library, Botany Department, Natural Resources, Ecology
and Management Department, Oklahoma Native Plants Society, and the OSU Botanical Society.
Grow spiritually at “Thirst No More” Campus Encounter
College students are encouraged to participate in Campus Encounter, a campus ministry
seminar hosted by the Church of Christ University Center Feb 20-22. The theme is "Thirst
No More" and will feature fellowship, worship, speakers and discussion classes that
are geared toward spiritual growth. Campus Encounters is free and includes meals.
For more information, call (405) 372-5682, drop by the University Center at 821. N.
Duck or visit the Web site, www.universitycenter.org.
Classic film series presents “Sunset Boulevard”
The OSU History Club’s Classic Film Series will present “Sunset Boulevard” on Wednesday,
Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in 313 CLB. Gloria Swanson stars in an inside-story about Hollywood
and the perils of stardom as an effort to regenerate her career in films leads to
tragedy and murder. The series is free and open to the public.
OSU Theatre presents “Fool for Love”
The OSU Department of Theatre explores whether love has boundaries, limits and absolutes
in the upcoming production of Sam Shepard’s “Fool for Love” Feb. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Jerry Davis Studio Theatre in Gundersen Hall. The play won an Obie award and
was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. General admission tickets can be purchased for
$5 outside of the Studio Theatre an hour prior to each performance. For ticket information,
please call (405)744-9208.
Daffodil Days are here—you can help fight cancer
Orders are now being taken at OSU for the 2009 Daffodil Days, which supports the
American Cancer Society. Cut daffodils are $10 a bunch, $15 a vase, and a bunch and
a bear for $25. Orders will be taken until 4 p.m. on Feb. 24. Flowers will be cut by volunteers
at the Elks Lodge on March 13 and picked up or delivered to departmental contacts
that day. Volunteers are needed as a department contact or to help cut or deliver
daffodils. To purchase or volunteer contact Christa Curry at (918) 520-7464 or Joyce
Montgomery at (405) 744-5145. This year’s drive is coordinated by Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority, which is working with the OSU Service-Learning Volunteer Center.
You’re invited to non-profit showcase and free food
The Business Honors Organization is inviting all students to attend an event which
will showcase several non-profit organizations in Stillwater and beyond on Thursday,
Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in CLB 313. Free food will be provided. Questions? Contact:
Lana Brewer at (580) 401-5423 or e-mail lana.brewer@okstate.edu.
Award applications now available for A&S honors
The Top 10 Senior and Dan Wesley Outstanding Junior applications are now available
in 213 Life Sciences East, 060 Student Union and by clicking here. Completed applications for both are due 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in LSE 213.
Questions? E-mail emiley.schoeb@okstate.edu or phone (405) 664-1197.
Free income tax filing assistance available
AARP tax aides are available to help people prepare their income tax forms for free
at two City of Stillwater locations until April 15. The public is invited to bring
all tax documents, last year’s return and valid photo ID. Aides will be at the City
of Stillwater Senior Activity Center, 1015 E. 12th Ave., Mondays through Thursdays
between 9 a.m. and noon and at the Stillwater Public Library, 1107 S. Duck St., Wednesdays
and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, phone the activity
center (405) 747-8070 or library (405) 372-3633 or e-mail askalibrarian@stillwater.org.
How do you handle the fear and uncertainty generated by a natural disaster?
An OSU parenting expert has some recommendations for families with
children. Click here.
Wellness tip: Correct breathing while lifting Correct breathing during exercise helps keep blood pressure down and avoid unnecessary stress on the arteries. The National Institute on Aging recommends exhaling while you lift and inhaling as the weights return to their starting position. You should never hold your breath while lifting weights. 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).
OSU-Tulsa to hold Black History Month events
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa will celebrate Black History Month with two events
that commemorate the heritage of African-Americans and the 100 year anniversary of
the NAACP. OSU-Tulsa's African-American Student Association will host "A Taste of
Soul" on Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in the North Hall Lobby. AASA and
Langston University-Tulsa’s Sociology Club will co-host "The Relevance of Civil Rights
Groups in the 21st Century" on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
For more information, click here.
Film series continues with “Liquid Assets”
See the free screening of the documentary, "Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water
Infrastructure," about water and waste water infrastructure, Monday, Feb. 16, at 7
p.m. in room 207 of the Noble Research Center. The showing will be followed by a
discussion with City of Stillwater Water Utilities Director Anthony Daniel. Free parking
after 5 p.m. in lot 29 (from Hall of Fame, go south on Washington). For more information,
see the flyer: http://environ.okstate.edu/owrri/files/filmflyer2.pdf or email owrri@okstate.edu
Applications available for Mortar Board National Honor Society
Applications for Mortar Board can be picked up at 060 Student Union or downloaded
from the Mortar Board website (http://www.okstate.edu/osu_orgs/mb/). Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 in 060 Student Union.
Mortar Board is a national honor society of university seniors that recognizes the
qualities of superior scholastic ability, outstanding and continual leadership, and
dedicated service. Questions? Please contact Myriah Johnson at myriah.johnson@okstate.edu.
Leadership award applications being accepted
Civic-minded college students have the opportunity to apply for the Frank Newman
Leadership Award through the Oklahoma Campus Compact program. The program provides
two cash awards of $5,000, but students must apply by March 21. View details online
at http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/campus-compact2009.html.
Technology Business Assessment Group announces request for proposals
The Technology Business Assessment Group is seeking research projects in need of
feasibility demonstration, and/or prototype development for commercialization purposes.
Funding is for a one-year period and is derived from royalty income received by the
OSU Office of Intellectual Property Management. Submissions are due Friday, Feb. 27.
For more information, visit http://vpr.okstate.edu/ipm, call (405) 744-6930 or e-mail anise.arterbery@okstate.edu.
SUAB to host internationally known sex educator tonight
The OSU Student Union Activities Board is bringing internationally known sex educator Jay Friedman to campus tonight for a lecture titled “The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All,” from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Student Union Theater.More SUAB activities…
Karaoke - Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9 – 11 p.m. in Starlight Terrace (4th floor of SU). Free snacks and drinks.
Valentine card decorating – Friday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Student Union Atrium. Make cards for loved ones.
Movie: Twilight – Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Student Union Theater. Admission is $2. For more information, click here.
Free practice test on campus
Kaplan Test Prep will host a free practice test under simulated conditions for a
variety of exams on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Wes Watkins Center (MCAT test-takers
will meet in the Classroom Building in the 4th floor computer lab). This is a campus-wide
opportunity for students to take a free practice GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or
PCAT. Participants will receive their scores, complete with a personalized analysis
of their performance. Pre-registration is suggested. Register for the event at: www.kaptest.com/practice.
Filmmaking workshop for educators offered Feb. 25
Educators are invited to bring filmmaking into their classrooms by attending a free
filmmaking workshop with Hollywood Producer Chet Thomas on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Willard 010. The workshop offers experience with Independent Student
Media Films, an online educational filmmaking curriculum. The workshop is open to
all interested educators, but RSVPs are required by calling WRG Education at 1-800-231-4032.
Is “power save” mode good enough at night?
The EPA states that computers and monitors use more electrical energy than all other
forms of office equipment combined. A computer or monitor in power save mode still
uses more energy than a device that is off. OSU Energy Guidelines state: “All computers
should be turned off each night. This includes the monitor, local printer, and speakers. Network or sensitive
equipment is excluded.” (www.pp.okstate.edu/eem)
Wellness tip: Link between smell and food choices If you hold your nose while eating chocolate, you might have trouble identifying the chocolate flavor. This is because taste and smell are closely linked. Smell can account for up to 90 percent of your ability to detect the flavor of some foods. Those with a decline in the ability to smell due to allergies, medications or aging often eat foods containing higher amounts of salt or sugar. Consider using more spices like basil, cumin or chili powder to increase flavor and offset a decreased sense of smell. 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).
OSU-OKC establishes Collar Institute for Child Passenger Safety
The OSU-OKC has established the Collar Institute for Child Passenger Safety to provide
state-of-the-art education in child passenger safety for families and passenger safety
technicians. The Collar Institute, named after Oklahoma child injury prevention advocate
and Safe Kids Oklahoma founder Martha Collar, is funded through a grant from the Oklahoma
Highway Safety Office. For more information, phone (405) 945-3208.
OSU professor to address World Food Crisis tonight
Tonight's Stillwater Global Affairs Forum will feature OSU professor of Agricultural
Economics Dr. Mike Dicks on “World Food Crisis” at 7 p.m. in the Stillwater Public
Library. The forum is a quarterly discussion on global issues and how they affect
our community. It is free and open to the public. For more information go to http://stillwater.org/content/2009/lib-sgaf.php.
OSU-Tulsa students’ videos “go public” on Thursday
What do people consider creative? Thirty-nine students at OSU-Tulsa have been working
on that concept and have produced videos that show their interpretations of creativity.
The students in the new Creative Marketing course will present their video projects
Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium. OSU will host its first
Creativity Festival Feb. 16-17 in Stillwater. For more information, click here.
Leadership seminar set on ethics in the business world
Business and government professionals are encouraged to attend “Ethics in Today’s
Business World” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the CREC Training
Center, 3304 S. Boomer Road in Stillwater. The seminar, part of the LeadershipSource
Professional Development Program, will feature Dr. Mac McCrory. The fee for the seminar
is $85 per person. To register or for more information, call the OSU Center for Executive
and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business at 405-744-5208 or visit
www.cepd.okstate.edu.
SUAB to host internationally known sex educator
The OSU Student Union Activities Board is bringing internationally known sex educator
Jay Friedman to campus for a lecture titled “The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All,”
on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Friedman's lecture
will entertain while educating on important and timely sexuality issues. The event
is open to the entire campus community. For more information about the speaker, go
to www.jaytalk.com.
More SUAB activities…
Karaoke - Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9 – 11 p.m. in Starlight Terrace (4th floor of SU). Free
snacks and drinks.
Valentine card decorating – Friday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Student Union Atrium. Make cards for loved
ones.
Movie: Twilight – Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Student Union Theater. Admission is $2.
For more information, click here.
OSU Coaches vs. Cancer needs volunteers
The game against Iowa State on Saturday, Feb. 14, has been designated as Swish Day, the annual fundraiser for the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. Volunteers are needed to help pass buckets and collect donations at halftime. They are asked to pick up their bucket prior to the game, pass their bucket through a designated section at halftime, then return the bucket to the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer table. The game is a 3 p.m. tip and you must have a ticket to the game. If you can help, please e-mail Mindy Walthall, OSU CvC volunteer coordinator, at mindy.walthall@okstate.edu.Russian history expert to speak during research week
Russian history expert Norman Saul will talk about one of the founders of Russian
studies in America on Monday, Feb. 16, during OSU’s Research Week. Saul, professor
of history from the University of Kansas, will give a lecture titled “Charles R. Crane:
A Leading Industrialist, Globalist, Philanthropist and Founder of Russian Studies
in America,” at 3:30 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at the Edmon Low
Library. To learn about Research Week, visit http://researchweek.okstate.edu. For more information about the lecture, phone (405) 744-8189.
Join the King’s Singers for a royal performance
OSU Allied Arts will host the King’s Singers, a top a capella singing group, for
a performance on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Seretean Center Concert Hall.’
The King’s Singers are counted among the world’s elite classical performers. Tickets
are available at the Student Union Hub at (405) 744-7400. For information, please
call 405-744-7509 or go to http://union.okstate.edu/alliedarts/The_Kings_Singers.htm.
“Casablanca” to show tonight
The OSU History Club’s Classic Film Series continues with one of the most famous romance/dramas in film history, “Casablanca,” tonight (Feb. 11) at 7 p.m. in 313 CLB. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film is set in Morocco during World War II. The film is free and open to the public.Registration open for supervisory seminar
Business and government professionals are encouraged to attend “Supervisory Program:
Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders” on Feb. 19-20,
from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day at OSU-Tulsa. The seminar is presented by Spears School
of Business faculty members Ken Eastman and Raj Basu. To register or for more information,
call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at (405) 744-5208 or
visit www.cepd.okstate.edu for this seminar or future professional development programs.
“Cowboys on the Move” walking club invites you
As part of the Cowboys on the Move initiative, the Seretean Wellness Center will
be leading walks through campus two days per week. If you would like to participate,
meet at the Chi-O Clock Mondays at 12:05 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Walks will
last approximately 30 minutes. If you have not yet done so, register at cowboysonthemove.okstate.edu to begin tracking your physical activity minutes. Help us reach our goal of half
a million minutes of physical activity. For more information, contact the Seretean
Wellness Center at (405) 744-WELL (9355). Help us make OSU America’s HEALTHIEST campus!
Join co-ed service fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity wants YOU. The organization is looking for dedicated
individuals to help with service projects within the community as well as in other
areas of the state. If you are looking for community service opportunities and want
more information, e-mail Alicia Hill at alicia.hill@okstate.edu.
Safe Zone: GLBT allies training scheduled next week
A workshop for those interested in becoming an ally for GLBT students will be held
Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Willard Hall, room 326. The workshop
will focus on ways to be a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students
and to show support for a community that has a need for allies. For questions or to
RSVP for the Safe Zone workshop, please call Tamara Richardson, Ph.D., at (405) 744-5472
or e-mail tamara.richardson@okstate.edu.
Wellness tip: Help to stop binge eating A recent study shows binge eating is much more common than previously thought. Simple breathing, relaxation and acknowledging feelings can be helpful for reducing the length of a binge episode. Breaking the cycle of binge eating takes time and patience; and for some people, getting help from a registered dietitian or other health professional with experience in eating disorders is recommended. 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).
OWRRI receives environmental excellence award
The Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute, which is part of the Institute for
Sustainable Environments at OSU, has received the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Team Builder
Award for its work on the state’s water plan. Dr. Will Focht, director of the ISE,
designed the process that – with the help of ISE employees Mike Langston and Jeri
Fleming – is being used to involve the public in the development of a comprehensive
water plan. OWRRI is one year into the four-year process aimed at generating ideas
and feedback on water management strategies for Oklahoma. For more information, contact
Kelly Green, (405) 744-5827.
State’s ag secretary offers future energy policy insights
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Robert Wegener visited OSU recently to offer insights
on the importance of the continued integration of agriculture and energy in the state’s
current and future energy policy. Insisting that the days of cheap, secure and plentiful
energy are over, Wegener lauded collaboration between OSU scientists and their public
and private partners for providing energy options that are both economically viable
and environmentally sustainable.
OSU Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra to present concert Sunday
Family and friends are welcomed to an evening filled with music and exceptional artistry
on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church near campus at 516 West
Third Ave. The OSU Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra will present Bach's cantata
“Jesu, der du meine Seele,” and the Chamber Orchestra will also perform Mozart's Symphony
No. 35 (“The Haffner Symphony”). Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and
senior citizens. For more information, e-mail mark.lawlor@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-8992.
Risk management expert to speak
Safety expert John S. Bresland will present “From Sugar Refinery to Oil Refinery
Disasters—Investigations of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from
7 – 7:45 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Besland was appointed chairman and chief
executive officer of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board in 2008.
For more information, contact the School of Fire Protection and Safety at (405) 744-5721.
Sociology professor to lecture on globalization
Saskia Sassen, a sociology professor at Columbia University, will discuss implications
of globalization and the global cities during two lectures set for Tuesday, Feb. 10,
at OSU. The afternoon lecture is at 3:30 p.m. in Room 408 of the Student Union. The
second lecture starts at 7 p.m. in Room 313 of the Classroom Building. Both are part
of the College of Arts and Sciences Social Sciences Lecture Series, which is free
and open to the public. For more information, phone the Department of Sociology at
(405) 744-6105.
Columbia University professor to offer Woods Lecture
Nicholas Dames, Theodore H. Kahan Professor in the Humanities of Columbia University,
will give the Woods Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. in Noble Research Center
108. His lecture, “The Chapter: a History of Segmented Life, 1200-1900,” will cover
a brief history of the book-chapter from the Bible to the modern novel, and its effects
on the development of the idea of self. Dames specializes in the history of the novel
and its relation to developments in psychology and medicine. For more information,
contact Linda Austin (linda.m.austin@okstate.edu) or the English Department (9474).
Let Fulbright fund your study abroad dreams
The Fulbright Grant Program is designed to introduce students to Fulbright and the grant-writing process. The sessions are ideal for juniors and graduate students who may apply in future cycles. Grants are available to graduating seniors and graduate students and cover the costs of the stay abroad. Both informational sessions and a student panel will be held on the following dates: Informational Seminar: Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 4:30 p.m. in CLB 303. Informational Seminar: Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in CLB 303. Student panel: Thursday, Feb. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in CLB 303. Informational Seminar: Thursday, Feb. 26, at 12:30 p.m. in EN 107. For more information, phone (405) 744-8569 or visit http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.htmlNext week is “Healthy Relationship Week”
Share the WEALTH peer educators will be distributing free information on keys to
healthy relationships at a booth in the in the Student Union Atrium on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday next week from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. The information will cover common
relationship myths, abstinence, a love vs. infatuation quiz and much more. Stop by
and get a free T-shirt, coaster, or some candy. Don’t miss the educational program
“Relationship U Part II: Stop Playing The Relationship Game,” on Tuesday, Feb. 17,
from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Classroom Building, room 313. Call Tia Wallace at (405)
744-4298 with any questions.
Kit offered during National Pet Dental Health Month
The OSU Boren Veterinary Teaching Hospital will provide a free dental care starter
kit for pets that receive a wellness exam during the month of February, which is National
Pet Dental Health Month. According to community practice veterinarian Dr. Paul DeMars,
regular dental care contributes positively to overall good health in pets. He suggests
a dental exam, dental care at home and regular veterinary checkups that include monitoring
dental health. For more information, visit www.cvhs.okstate.edu or call (405) 744-7000.
Take the COWBOYSONTHEMOVE challenge
The Seretean Wellness Center is launching the new COWBOYSONTHEMOVE website, created to help everyone track activity minutes and provide tips to stay motivated. Visit http://cowboysonthemove.okstate.edu and create your own personal account. OSU employees in Stillwater also receive a free COWBOYSONTHEMOVE t-shirt just for signing up and additional incentives throughout the semester for accumulating activity minutes. New information and improvements are being added, so be sure to log on often and accept the challenge to become more physically active. Together we can become healthier employees and make OSU “America’s HEALTHIEST Campus.”Be good to your heart during American Heart Month
Find out about diet and lifestyle changes that can make your heart
its healthiest, click here.
Does it need to be on?
Turn off special purpose machines Think of the other machines in your office that
you could turn off when you are not using them – typewriters, adding machines, mail
handlers, paper shredders, etc. The longer your list, the greater the potential for
saving energy. – American Express and Consolidated Edison, NY
Wellness tip: Think small portions for pasta Did you know that one serving of pasta is 1/2 cup cooked or a portion about the size of half a baseball? Depending on gender, age and level of physical activity, most Americans need between six and 11 servings of grains each day. Heaping plates of pasta may end up providing more calorie-dense carbohydrates than you need. For a well-balanced meal, try limiting portions of pasta to ∏ - ≤ cup; consider whole wheat, if available; and include plenty of vegetables and lean meat, fish, chicken or tofu. 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).