OSU President Burns Hargis Meets with New York City Alumni

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

STILLWATER, Okla. (December 22, 2009) – Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis met with more than 75 OSU alumni and fans in New York City on Monday.

“I am always delighted to meet with OSU’s wonderful alumni,” said Hargis. “We have many exciting things happening on campus and our students and faculty are doing great work. Attending events such as the one in New York City gives me the opportunity to discuss our many accomplishments and share memories with fellow Cowboys.”

The event was hosted by the New York City OSU Alumni Chapter at the Stillwater Bar & Grill, the Chapter’s official head quarters in the East Village. Owner Matthew Keane was presented with an official statement making the establishment an extension of the City of Stillwater, Okla. Former OSU basketball player and NBA All-Star, John Starks, was also in attendance.

“Our alumni are very enthusiastic and always enjoy hearing from the leader of their alma mater,” said Josh Pulver, OSU Alumni Association chapters director. “We look forward to having the president speak at more chapters across the country in the future.”

For more information about the OSU Alumni Association Chapters program, visit http://orangeconnection.org/chapters or contact Josh Pulver at 405.744.8717.