March 2009 Campus Notices

Thursday, April 2, 2009

March 2009 Campus Notices

Latest changes for intersections and crossings along University Ave.
The intersection in front of the OSU Fire Station, at Knoblock and University, will be closed, starting Monday, March 30, for about three weeks so workers can install a new waterline. Pedestrian crossings will be located at the intersection and will be adjusted to accommodate the construction work. The closing had been set for this week but was delayed due to weather. The intersection at Monroe and University will reopen on April 1, unless delayed by weather. The Hester Street pedestrian crossing will be realigned and repaired. The Jefferson Street pedestrian crossing is closed and individuals are being re-directed west to University and Monroe to get to and from campus.

2009 Cultural Night is Friday and Saturday—tickets on sale now
The OSU International Student Organization will present its biggest nights of the year with Cultural Night 2009 on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28. Culture Night showcases the talents and diversity of the various cultural clubs of international students. The clubs will perform for awards both nights. Friday is strictly area cultural clubs, both clubs and guests will perform on Saturday night. Tickets can be purchased at the booth near the Student Union Bookstore and are $5 in advance for Friday or $7 at the door. For Saturday, tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door.  For more information, phone (405) 744-6506 or click here.

Plant geneticist to speak on campus tonight
Globally-famous genetics researcher Wes Jackson will be on campus in Stillwater on Thursday, March 26 (tonight), to speak on the Rural-Urban Interface at 7 p.m. in the French Lounge, 2nd floor of the Student Union. Read about him at the following links. Smithsonian's 35 Who Made a Difference and the Land Institute Web site.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright coming to OSU-Tulsa
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee is coming to OSU-Tulsa April 14 as a guest of the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers. Albee, who has won numerous awards for his dramatic plays, will speak about his life and career at 7 p.m. in the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium. He won Pulitzers for “A Delicate Balance,” “Seascape,” and “Three Tall Women,” and a Tony Award for Best Play for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?” Tickets for the event are $10 each and must be purchased in advance at (918) 594-8215 or \n teresa.miller@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

OSU Team wins national fishing tourney
The OSU team of William Powell of Oklahoma City and Jeremy Bersche of Stillwater won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Texas Division tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir last Saturday with six bass weighing 18 pounds, 9 ounces. The victory earned the team $10,000 to be split evenly between the school and the school’s bass-fishing club. For full details, click here.

Eat for The Rise School
Eat at your choice of the following restaurants on Tuesday, March 31, during the designated times and tell your waiter you are with The Rise School. This will allow a portion of the profits from each meal to be donated to the school. Sponsored by OSU Greek life. Next Tuesday, go to Chili’s from 4 p.m. to close; El Vaquero or El Tapatio from 5:30 p.m. to close or Chick-fil-a from  6-8 p.m.

Q Symposium set for tomorrow

The School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology is hosting an International Q Methodology Symposium on Friday, March 27, in Willard Hall. Three international speakers will discuss applying Q Methodology in research settings from 12:30 – 2 p.m. and poster presentations and a reception will follow from 2 – 4 p.m. Q Methodology is a research method used to understand people’s viewpoints on phenomena. The goal of the method is to study subjectivity. For more information, click here.

McGuire to present Imus research
Dr. John McGuire will discuss his research about radio talk show host Don Imus at 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, in 208 Paul Miller Building as part of the Brown Bag Series in Mass Communication Research. McGuire will discuss "Imus in the Dog House" and explore why Imus was fired for his remarks about the women's basketball team at Rutgers University and later hired by another station. Questions? Contact Stan Ketterer at (405) 744-8270 or e-mail \n stan.ketterer@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Tickets on sale for inaugural Wine Forum at OSU
Tickets are on sale now for The Wine Forum of Oklahoma, which will be hosted by OSU’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration  and College of Human Environmental Sciences on April 3 and 4. This inaugural event will feature two full days of educational wine seminars, wine tastings and gourmet dining. The Educational Seminars are $15 each or $50 for all. Click here for complete details on events and tickets.

Mommy Market 2009

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity are hosting a Mommy Market table this week in the Student Union from noon - 2 p.m. The Mommy Market is a donation-based program through Stillwater Services to help those mothers who are having unplanned pregnancy, regardless of age, race, gender, social status, etc. Take a donation of a brand new item (i.e. onesies, stuffed animals, baby blankets) or money by the table or take them to 050 Student Union. For a complete list of needed donations, visit www.apo-okstate.webs.com and click on the Mommy Market items link. For more info, contact Alicia Hill at \n alicia.hill@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Zeta Week 2009 -  Ice Breaker Program
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is hosting an Ice Breaker program “Breakin’ Into the ’00s,” in the French Lounge this Friday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. as part of “Zeta Week 2009 - Through the Decades.” There will be free brownie sundaes available along with ice breaker games, Cranium, Twister and more. Come mix with people you may have never met before. For an up-to-date schedule on programs, RSVP to the Facebook event "Zeta Week 2009 - Through the Decades" or contact Alicia Hill at \n alicia.hill@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Greek Discovery Day mixer set
The National Panhellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council are hosting a mixer in the Centennial lounge from 12 - 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 28, as part of Greek Discovery Day. There will be food, games (HINT: Chubby Bunny) and mingling with the multicultural Greeks. For more information, contact Alicia Hill at \n alicia.hill@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join in African Week at OSU

African Week starts Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. with opening ceremonies, a dance performance and Dr. Vestal with a talk on “The History and Culture of Ethiopia,” in room 408 Student Union. The movie “Lumumba” is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the same room. A panel discussion is scheduled for Wednesday at the Wes Watkins Center, followed Thursday by a fashion show at the SU. All events are free except for African Night on Saturday, April 4, at the Seretean Center, which will feature food, a play and dances. See the African Night video, click here. Find out about tickets and get more details by clicking here or e-mail \n ola.shadiya@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ag Week starts Monday
Students, faculty and staff at OSU are invited to join in Ag Week activities on the Stillwater campus starting with a cookout on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the north side of Ag Hall. Ag economics alumnus and former OSU Alumni Association President Sean Couplen will speak on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Ag Hall room 101. Come and see the Ag Olympics starting at 5 p.m. Thursday on the south library lawn. For more information, contact Cody Cramer at (405) 613-2838 or e-mail \n ccramer@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Middle East Peace Week activities—you’re invited
The public is invited to participate in Middle East Peace Week on the OSU campus in Stillwater, starting with a free Middle Eastern lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the library lawn area on Monday, March 30. The documentary “Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land” will be shown Monday at 5:30 p.m. in 212 CLB. The documentary “Occupation 101” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday night in 212 CLB. Dr. Norman G. Finkelstein will lecture on “The Israel-Palestine Conflict: “What We can Learn from Ghandhi” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in NRC 106. Finkelstein will also present “Civility and Academic Freedom” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Student Union Case Study 1.

Be an OSU star

Don’t forget your free lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Willard lawn and terrace (SU 265 Ballroom if rain). One hundred veggie meals will be provided on a first-come basis, compliments of the OSU Administration. You should have received your lunch ticket in the campus mail. Festivities will include prizes, information booths, two raffle drawings, and time to gather and relax. Health screenings will be available on the OSU Telemedicine Bus from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and employees can use sick leave—it doesn’t need to be on your lunch hour.  

Staff Appreciation Annual Picnic next week
Don’t forget your free lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Willard lawn and terrace (SU 265 Ballroom if rain). One hundred veggie meals will be provided on a first-come basis, compliments of the OSU Administration. You should have received your lunch ticket in the campus mail. Festivities will include prizes, information booths, two raffle drawings, and time to gather and relax. Health screenings will be available on the OSU Telemedicine Bus from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and employees can use sick leave—it doesn’t need to be on your lunch hour.

Get your personalized wellness assessment at Staff Appreciation Day, April 2
Employees are invited to stop by the OSU Telemedicine bus just outside of Willard Hall on Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to get your numbers for the BCBS Online Health Risk Assessment. OSU Seretean Wellness Center staff will be available to administer blood tests (fasting or non-fasting), blood pressure measurement, and height/weight measurement. Individualized and immediate counseling will be available. There will be no out-of-pocket expenses, but you must bring your BlueCross insurance card. Participants can enter a prize drawing. For more information, phone (405) 744-WELL (9355).

Spring Family Weekend coming
The OSU Office of Parent and Family Relations will host Spring Family Weekend, including the 2nd Annual Mom’s Day Craft Fair, on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium on the OSU Stillwater campus. Spring Family Weekend at OSU offers students the opportunity to welcome their families to campus for springtime events such as an evening street party in downtown Stillwater, campus tours, Cowboy baseball, concerts, Africa Night, Spring Sing and the Annual Mom's Day Craft Fair. For more details, click here.

OSU Theatre presents “Some Girls”
The OSU Department of Theatre shows what it might be like to re-visit past loves in the production of “Some Girls” from March 31 to April 5 at the Jerry L. Davis Studio Theatre in Stillwater. On the brink of marriage, Guy decides to visit all his old girlfriends since high school. The play shows how people are changed by the people they invite into their lives. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door one hour prior to each performance. The Jerry L. Davis Studio Theatre is located on the second floor of Gundersen Hall on the OSU-Stillwater Campus. For more information, phone 744-6094.  

Safe Zone: GLBT allies training ahead
A workshop for those interested in becoming an ally for GLBT students will be held Wednesday, April 8, 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 \n tamara.richardson@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Consider being an SLVC ambassador

Any Oklahoma State University student who is interested in promoting involvement and service to the university and the community is encouraged to become a Service-Learning Volunteer Center ambassador for 2009-10. The ambassadors meet weekly with Joyce Montgomery, SLVC coordinator, to develop ideas and programs to highlight the importance of volunteerism within communities. Students interested in becoming ambassadors next year, who want to learn more or to sign up, can call the SLVC at 744-5145.

MySite now available
The OSU Information Technology Department is making sure everyone knows they can now access Microsoft’s MySite from virtually anywhere. MySite is a personal site that allows you to have a central location to store documents, content, links and contacts. Please visit the IT Announcements page for more information about MySite.  

Planning to receive an income tax refund?
Find out about some wise options for using that money, click here.

Your Student Union Activities Board invites you to ….

Movie: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the SU Theater - $2 per person.
Open Mic Night (free): Thursday, 9 p.m. at Starlight Terrace. Free drinks and snacks. Register to perform at 5 p.m.
Beach Bingo (free): Friday, 8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Win prizes. Free food and drinks.  

Dealing with an urban myth about fluorescent lights
Despite what you may have heard, you should turn off your fluorescent lamps if the space they’re lighting is not going to be occupied for more than a few minutes (3-5 minutes is a good rule of thumb). The modern electronic ballast and T8/T5 lamp combination do draw a higher level of current during the start up, but it only lasts for a fraction of a second. Leaving fluorescent lights on when you leave an area is one of those myths from the '70s that has somehow survived. In fact, occupancy sensors are routinely used with fluorescent fixtures to turn the lights off when no one is in a room. For more, go to http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/myths/fluorescent_lights.html  

Wellness tip: Spruce up your oatmeal
Try adding tasty and nutritious toppings to give that bowl of oatmeal a bit more flavor. Try sliced strawberries and plain nonfat yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon; dried apricots and honey; apple butter and raisins; mix dried fruit; or sliced bananas, raisins and chopped walnuts. One cup of cooked oatmeal, before toppings, contains 4.0 grams of fiber and is a good source of many nutrients. 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 president to step down, return to faculty post
OSU-Tulsa President Gary Trennepohl has announced he will be leaving his position and returning to a full-time OSU faculty position. Trennepohl, who became president of the Tulsa campus on Aug. 1, 1999, made the announcement last week following a joint meeting of the OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees and the University Center at Tulsa Authority. “After a decade in a leadership role, it’s usually a good time to bring in new leadership with fresh ideas and perspectives,” said Trennepohl. For more details, click here.     

Changes planned for intersections and crossings along University Ave.
The intersection in front of the OSU Fire Station, at Knoblock and University, will be closed for about three weeks starting Wednesday, March 25, so workers can install a new water line. The intersection at Monroe and University is set to reopen on April 1, unless delayed by weather.  The Hester Street pedestrian crossing will be realigned and repaired. The Jefferson Street pedestrian crossing will be closed and individuals will be re-directed west to University and Monroe to get to and from campus.

Spears School provides scholarships for study abroad programs
The OSU Spears School of Business recently awarded nearly $10,000 in scholarships to support student study abroad. Twenty-two Spears School students received $500 each through the school’s International Travel Scholarship program, which provides matching funds for business students who receive a scholarship from the OSU Study Abroad Office. For more information, call (405) 744-5208 or 888-678-3933, visit 108 Gundersen Hall on OSU campus or online at http://spears.okstate.edu/studyabroad.

Just war theory focus of lecture today
Aaron Salasek with the OSU Philosophy Department will present “Evaluating Aquinas’ Just War Theory: A Case for Humanitarian Intervention?” at the next Friends of the Forms lecture set for Monday, March 23, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Student Union Case Study 2. Open to the public. For more information, Phone: 405-744-0437 or e-mail: \n philo@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Videos on Oklahoma water and panel discussion set for tonight
Videos on Oklahoma water and a panel discussion on water issues facing the state is set for Monday, March 23, from 7 – 9 p.m. in room 207 of the OSU Noble Research Center. Admission is free to the event, which is part of the “Is Our Glass Half Empty” water conservation series sponsored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute at OSU. For more information, contact the OWRRI at (405) 744-9994 or e-mail \n owrri@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

(POSTPONED, WILL BE RESCHEDULED) Join Dr. Swamy for an armchair conversation tonight
Professor Emeritus Nyayapathi Swamy will have an informal conversation with the audience about his life and career tonight from 6 – 7 p.m. in Case Study 1, room 408, Student Union. Dr. Swamy is going to share the story of his success and his struggles as a student and as a faculty member throughout the years. The event for students, faculty and staff is sponsored by the Inclusion Center For Academic Excellence, which is committed to engaging the campus in the awareness of cultural and academic issues. Questions? Please contact June Golliver at \n june.golliver@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the ICAE office at (405) 744-5481.

Wellness Wednesday to cover cultural changes in long term elderly care

Join Shirley Inglis of Programs for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly as she discusses new and innovative ways of caring for the aging population on Wednesday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Seretean Wellness Center Lecture Hall.  Find out which option is best for you and your loved one. The program is free and also includes a heart healthy lunch. You must pre-register for the program by Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m. To register, call 744.WELL (9355) or email \n wellness@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEON to meet Wednesday
National Ecological Observatory Network will hold a discussion session on Wednesday, March 25, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. in Case Study Room 2 on the fourth floor of the Student Union. This meeting is the replacement for the one that was postponed in January due to bad weather.  

Wellness tip: Build your core with stability balls
The use of stability balls can provide an inexpensive, lightweight and fun means of improving core muscles and balance. Stability balls range from small to extra, extra large. Choose a ball size that allows you to sit on it with an upright posture and keep your hips and knees at 90 degrees based on your height and leg length. Consult an exercise specialist for proper training guidelines. 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).

Regents approve posthumous degrees
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents gave approval Friday to award posthumous degrees to Robert Alden Lucy of Tulsa and Kevin Morgan Babson of Olathe, Kan. Lucy, a graduate student who died Dec. 6, 2008, had completed all coursework for the M.S. degree and was working on the completion of his thesis at the time of his death. Babson transferred to OSU in 2005 to join the OSU Wheelchair Basketball Team, and although illness prevented him from playing basketball, he persisted academically. He died Nov. 5, 2008. If approved by the State Regents, the posthumous degrees will be presented on behalf of the university to their families during commencement ceremonies on May 8 and May 9. For more information on today's board actions, click here.     

Students make presentations at State Capitol
Four OSU students presented competitive research posters to state legislators and the public during Research Day at the State Capitol. Christie Backoulou, a Niblack scholar and a biochemistry and management senior from Stillwater, placed third in the research intensive campus category for her research on osteoporosis. Other OSU participants included Wentz scholars Ashley Hayes from Oklahoma City, and Ellen Jarrett from Tulsa, as well as Niblack scholar Lauren White from Idabel. For more details, click here. Research day is sponsored annually by Oklahoma EPSCoR, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and The National Science Foundation.  

Sanders recognized with lifetime achievement award
OSU’s Larry Sanders has received one of the Southern Agricultural Economics Association’s most prestigious honors, its lifetime achievement award. Sanders is an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service agricultural economist and professor with the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He is noted for his broad contributions to agricultural extension, research and teaching, especially when it comes to work with farm policy, natural resources, managing change and trade issues. For more details, click here.

OSU cross country teams earn national academic honors
The OSU men’s and women’s cross country programs were recognized this week as all-academic teams by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Cowboys have earned all-academic recognition from the association in each of the last 11 years and the Cowgirls have secured the honor in each of the last six seasons. The Cowboys won the NCAA Midwest Regional championship and posted a 3.135 combined grade point average in the classroom. The Cowgirls took fifth at the NCAA Midwest Regional and combined to record a team grade point average of 3.184.

Carnival 2009 set for tonight at OSU
Come taste the food and see the performances of Carnival 2009 at Wes Watkins Exhibit Hall, Friday, March 6, from 6 – 11 p.m. Celebrate a widely recognized international festival while promoting study abroad and the many cultures represented at OSU. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for youth (ages 7-12), and free for children. Tickets will be available at the event entrance. For more information, contact Pedro Lozada at \n pedro.lozada@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (405) 744-3948.

Web page details new funding allocations
The Office of University Research Services has created a Web page with links that detail how federal agencies plan to allocate their new funding under President Obama’s stimulus plan. This could be a resource for faculty researchers as they respond to requests for proposals. Click on the following to go to the Web page.

Fellowship to host luncheon next week

OSU staff and faculty are invited to attend the presentation “When life throws you a curve” by Gary Hellman at the monthly luncheon of the OSU Fellowship of Christian Faculty and Staff from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Taylor's Dining Room on the 2nd floor of the Human Environmental Sciences West building. Hellman will share his own faith journey and offer tips on how we can be a caring body of people. For more information or to pre-order a lunch at Taylor’s please e-mail \n Brian.Adam@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more info about FCFS, click here.

Teens invited to exploration academy
High school students interested in the integration of business and technology are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to attend the OSU Information Systems Technology Exploration Academy which will be held on May 31 – June 5 on campus in Stillwater. Twenty students will receive a full scholarship that covers all the expenses for the program. The program is designed for those who will be high school sophomores to seniors in the 2009-2010 academic year. For more information, go to www.cepd.okstate.edu/isyte.   

Your Student Union Activities Board invites you to the union…
Friday, March 6 – Test your blackjack and poker skills or push your luck with roulette in the Casino from 9 – 11 p.m. at Starlight Terrace (4th floor, Student Union) free. For more about SUAB, click here.

Workshop presenters needed for 4-H Roundup
The 4-H Office at OSU is looking for presenters to teach interactive education workshops to youths ages 13-19 during this year’s 4-H Roundup on the afternoons of July 29 and 30. This Roundup will celebrate Oklahoma’s 4-H centennial and teens from across the state will be here to participate in workshops, competitive events and social activities.  If you are interested, please contact Tracy Branch at (405) 744-8891 or e-mail \n tracy.branch@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 31.

Beware of “energy vampires”
When you turn off an appliance or electrical device and it continues to consume electricity, you’re dealing with an “energy vampire.” Though some refer to this as “stand-by power,” the problem is that the device is using electricity 24 hours a day, even when it’s supposed to be off. Can you identify energy vampires in your home or office area? Can you reduce them to reduce energy waste?

Folate is essential
Find out why folate is an essential part of every diet. Click here.

Wellness tip: A proper warm-up
A warm-up should be part of every exercise program, as it prepares your body for more intense activity. A good warm-up is to perform five to 10 minutes of a lower-intensity version of whatever exercise you are about to do. For example, if you are going to do fast walking, then the warm-up should entail a slower-paced walk to acclimate your muscles. 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).

Student’s proposal wins grant for community group
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have announced that OSU’s Cory Steward is among the students selected for Carter Academic Service Entrepreneur grant awards through the Oklahoma Campus Compact program. The awards recognize the best volunteer work of college students and others as they partner with community groups. Steward, a senior in marketing from Tulsa, will work with the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency to increase the quantity of food distributed while promoting greater public awareness through local businesses and the university community. COCAA will receive a $1,000 grant to fund Steward’s proposal. For more information, click here.  

American poet to give reading and talk tomorrow
The recipient of the 2007 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for poetry, Dr. Stanley Plumly, professor of English at the University of Maryland, will deliver a reading from his book “Old Heart Poems” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, in Helmerich Browsing Room at the OSU library. “Old Heart Poems” was a finalist for the National Book Award. Plumly also will talk at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, in the French Lounge at the OSU Student Union. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information on Plumly, click here.

Carnival 2009 set for Friday at OSU
Come taste the food and see the performances of Carnival 2009 at Wes Watkins Exhibit Hall, Friday, March 6, from 6 – 11 p.m. Celebrate a widely recognized international festival while promoting study abroad and the many cultures represented at OSU. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for youth (ages 7-12), and free for children. Tickets will be available at the event entrance. For more information, contact Pedro Lozada at \n pedro.lozada@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (405) 744-3948.

Q symposium set, poster submissions requested
The School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology is inviting the OSU community to attend an International Q Methodology Symposium on Friday, March 27, in Willard Hall. Three international speakers will discuss applying Q Methodology—a method used to study people’s viewpoints—in research settings. The symposium is accepting 50 poster submissions on Q studies to be presented at a reception following the seminar. To submit a poster for consideration, contact Hyeyoung Bang ( \n hyeyh@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to receive specifications. For more information, click here.

Your Student Union Activities Board invites you to the union…
Thursday, March 5 – Hypnotist Mike Reeves performs at  8 p.m. in the Student Union Theater (free).
Friday, March 6 – Test your blackjack and poker skills or push your luck with roulette in the Casino from 9 – 11 p.m. at Starlight Terrace (4th floor, Student Union) free. For more about SUAB, click here.

OSU staff and students helping produce Junior Miss on Saturday

OSU staff members Richard Hawkins and Jamie Loomis, and OSU students Kimberly Riddle, Sarah Harrod, Katy Smart and Hannah Wesley, are producing the 10th Anniversary Payne County’s Junior Miss Scholarship Program, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Stillwater Community Center. Many of the contestants use their scholarships to attend OSU. The ticket office opens at 6 p.m., adults $8 and students $5. KWTV News 9 anchor Amy McRee is the emcee. For more information, click here.

OSU-OKC offers a chance for free tuition
OSU-Oklahoma City is offering a chance to win free summer or fall semester tuition for students who enroll for summer classes by April 30 or fall classes by July 16, and meet eligibility requirements. One winner will be drawn for each semester. Eligibility includes Oklahoma residency and enrollment by the deadlines in six credit hours for summer semester or 12 credit hours for fall semester. OSU employees are not eligible. Open enrollment for both summer and fall begins March 23. Summer classes start June 1 and fall classes start August 24. For more details on enrollment, click here.   

OSU Spring Break Soccer Clinic set
The OSU Spring Break Soccer Clinic will take place at the OSU soccer field off Hall of Fame (northwest of the track) on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 – 17, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. It is open to all boys and girls of all ages. Cost is $60. Participants can register on site on Monday at 8:45 a.m. or call (405) 744-3343 for a registration form or to ask other questions. Questions? Please call (405) 744-3343.     

Golf scramble to benefit OSU Coaches vs. Cancer, deadline March 11
Join members of CEAT student council on Friday, March 27, for a golf scramble open to anyone, including faculty, staff, students, and the community with all proceeds benefit the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. The scramble will be held at Lakeside Golf Club in Stillwater. Cost to play is just $20 per person and that includes lunch. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Katie Nixon at \n katie.j.nixon@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.ceatstuco.okstate.edu and click on “CEAT Week.”  Deadline to sign up for the golf scramble is Wednesday, March 11.

Don’t forget to update new license plate information
The OSU Parking office is advising all parking permit holders with the new Oklahoma license plate to update their license information at www.parking.okstate.edu. Log into your parking account, just as you would to buy a parking permit, using your O-Key e-mail address and password. Select “Manage Your Vehicle” and add your updated license information. The office says unregistered vehicles will be subject to a citation for “Failure to Purchase.” Questions? Please contact the Parking Office at (405) 744-6525.

Have a drink on us
If you’re an O-Zone Fitness member, ask for your free bottle of water next time you workout. A limited number of 32-ounce water bottles will be given away. The bottles are constructed of alternative plastics not involved in the current plastics debate. Not an O-Zone Fitness Center member?  Come in and sign up – you’ll get one too. Rates are $21.75 per month, or join with a “buddy” and pay just $14.95 per person per month. For additional information, contact (405) 744-WELL (9355).  Limit one bottle per fitness center member.

Women in Aviation International meeting set for March 9
Some OSU students are forming a Stillwater Chapter for Women in Aviation International and the second organizational meeting is  Monday, March 9, at the Stillwater Airport Terminal from 6-7 p.m. This meeting will be include officer elections for six positions from president to outreach chair. Mark your calendars and bring a friend. Questions? Contact Robin Laws at (785) 342-6292 or e-mail \n robin.laws@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wellness tip: Keep it spicy
Seasonings can add loads of flavor to reduced-fat recipes. Try basil to spruce up poultry, cilantro or salsa with fish, and dill in low-fat cottage cheese. Use cracked black or red pepper for more exciting pasta, and add turmeric to rice dishes. According to our registered dietitian, a little spice goes a long way toward making fat-modified dishes taste great. 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).

 

Formal debates for SGA president and vice president set for Monday
The OSU Student Government Association will host a formal debate between the candidates for next SGA president and vice president on Monday, March 2, from 8 – 9 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Questions about the debate? Contact Lori Krase-Cayton at \n kraseca@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (405) 744-6500. For more election information, click here.  

Voting for SGA offices starts Tuesday (absentee on Monday)
Voting for SGA president and vice president as well as living group senators will begin on Tuesday, March 3, at 8 a.m. and close on Wednesday, March 4, at 5 p.m. To vote on Tuesday or Wednesday, go to elections.okstate.edu and log in using your okey username and password. Absentee voting will take place Monday, March 2, in the SGA office (040 Student Union).

Pedestrian bridge at University and Washington is gone
The pedestrian bridge crossing the Student Union parking garage at Washington Street and University Avenue has been taken out as a result of the multi-million dollar University Avenue construction project. Pedestrian walkways to gain access to the campus from the south side of University Avenue are located at Knoblock, Hester and Jefferson streets and between Murray and Stout halls. The construction is scheduled to be completed in September. For more on the construction click here.

Educational supplement looks at Oklahoma’s African-American heritage
“Things ain’t what they used to be” is an educational supplement on the rich history of African-Americans in Oklahoma. Written by OSU faculty Robert Darcy and Jennifer Paustenbaugh, joined by students from OSU and Langston University, the supplement is being distributed in honor of Black History Month. It should reach 25,000 school children in the state. Click here to step back in time and see how African-Americans helped build Oklahoma.

Green leader to speak on environmental discrimination
Called one of the century’s environmental leaders by Newsweek Magazine, Robert Bullard will discuss environmental discrimination on Wednesday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. in room 313 Classroom Building at Oklahoma State University. Bullard will discuss how people living near waste sites are predominantly minorities. For more information, phone (405) 744-6104. The presentation is free and open to the public and is made possible by the Social Sciences Lecture Series in the OSU College of Arts and Sciences.

Seminar to offer tips to protect pets from home and yard hazards

The OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences will host a Pet Care Seminar on the dangerous hazards for pets that can lurk in your home and yard on Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in McElroy Hall Auditorium. Dr. Jennifer Peters will tell pet owners about the most common poison hazards, how to respond to a possible toxin ingestion at home, and also outline hospital care for home poisonings. Pet Care Seminars are open to the public at no charge. For more information, visit www.cvhs.okstate.edu or call (405) 744-7000.

Lahoma meeting to feature historical perspective
The Lahoma Club invites all OSU women to come to a luncheon meeting on Monday, March 9, from 11:45 to 1 p.m. at the OSU Wellness Center located on Hall of Fame. Martha Ray with the Pawnee Bill Museum will present “Early Hygiene and Dress Foundations.” Free parking is allowed for visitors who sign in at the front desk and register the car’s license plate number.  The luncheon cost is $12 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, March 2. Checks, made payable to Lahoma, may be mailed to Lahoma, P.O. Box 2704, Stillwater, OK 74076. For more information, contact Membership at (405) 743-4120 or visit Lahoma Club.   

“The Unforseen” is next in film series
A documentary about the development of Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, and the unexpected response from nature, “The Unforseen,” is set for Monday, March 2 from 7 – 9 p.m. in room 207 of the OSU Noble Research Center. Admission is free to the film which is part of the “Is Our Glass Half Empty” water conservation series sponsored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute at OSU. For more information, contact the OWRRI at (405) 744-9994 or e-mail \n owrri@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .     

This week at the Union…
Cowboys Create: Student Art Exhibit and Sale – Come and see local student artists and have an opportunity to purchase their art in the French Lounge at the Student Union. The sale runs through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Superhero Bingo – Friday, Feb. 27, starting at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Win prizes, free food and drinks. For more information about SUAB, click here.

Beatles next in film classics
The OSU History Club’s classic film series will present the Beatles in “A Hard Day’s Night” on Wednesday, March 4, starting at 7 p.m. in 313 Classroom Building. The account of a day in the life of the famous rock group includes some of its most famous songs from the 1960s with shots of adoring, frenzied fans. The series is free and open to the public.

Elevator pitch competition
CEO/The Entrepreneurship Club and SIFE will be hosting the 2009 Elevator Pitch Competition on Thursday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Business Building 124. Participate for a chance to win $1,500 in scholarships.  For more information, e-mail \n Sean.Wyatt@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Look into OSU class rings next week
Balfour ring representatives will be available to answer questions, size fingers and take orders for the official OSU class ring starting Tuesday, March 3, through Thursday, March 5, from 9 a.m.  – 4 p.m. in the Student Union Bookstore lobby.

English tutors make a difference
Make a difference in the lives of others, become a volunteer English tutor. The OSU Family Resource Center works with the Stillwater Literacy Council to provide tutors for adults living in OSU Family and Graduate Student Housing and the Stillwater community. Free training and a quiet place to tutor is provided. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, call (405)-372-2144 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., visit www.stillwaterliteracycouncil.org, or e-mail \n sarah.wilkey@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Walt Disney Company is coming to campus
Disney recruiters will be hosting two information sessions about the Disney College Program on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. and Friday, March 6, at noon in the Wes Watkins Center.  This is an internship experience featuring living, learning and earning components, and it looks great on a resume.  Visit www.disneycollegeprogram.com to apply for the internship, and then attend one of the information sessions to learn more and set up an interview time. Questions? Please contact College Program alum Stephanie Wyatt at \n stephanie.wyatt@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Take the walk
OSU Leadership League is hosting a second "one mile barefoot walk" to raise money for AIDS/HIV and poverty in Africa on Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. in front of Ag Hall. For every person who walks a mile, $1 will be donated by the Take The Walk campaign to one of five causes. Drilling wells for clean water is the main focus for this walk. Walkers are encouraged to bring additional donations.  Questions? E-mail \n jessica.d.welch@okstate.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wellness tip: Florets anyone?
Broccoli is rich in nutrients, dietary fiber, vitamins A and C and low in calories—a nutritional powerhouse that’s been around for 2,000 years. Choose bunches that are dark green, purplish or bluish green. Good color indicates high-nutrient value, containing more beta-carotene and vitamin C. Choose bunches with stalks that are very firm. Add to your next salad or favorite dish. 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).