First OSU Challenge Coin presented to recognize support for student veterans
Friday, January 20, 2017
Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and members of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents were presented today with OSU Challenge Coins, which designate veterans and other individuals who have supported student veterans in their educational goals.
A plaque, featuring the first OSU Challenge Coin produced, was awarded to Hargis during the regents meeting by retired U.S. Marine Capt. Rick Hansen, who serves as coordinator of Veteran Student Academic Services at the Stillwater campus.
“We are glad to present this challenge coin to acknowledge those who truly make a difference by supporting student veterans through their transitional period on campus, and the circumstances they may encounter on their way to graduation,” said Hansen.
Historically, various challenge coins have been carried by members of the armed services since World War I to recognize their specific unit or squadron. The tradition of challenging members of the unit to a “coin check” soon emerged, and those unable to present their coin when challenged, were required to buy the challenger the liquid refreshment of his or her choice. A challenge coin legend credits the coin with saving the life of a U.S. pilot during World War I by providing identification to allies after he escaped from enemy captivity.
One side of the full-color OSU Challenge Coin features a bald eagle encircled by a background of stars and stripes. An outer circle lists all the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and an inner circle recognizes Oklahoma State University veterans. The other side of the coin bares the O-State logo and the words scholarship, instruction and service. The challenge coin was designed by Paul Fleming with University Marketing at OSU.
For more information, email Rick Hansen at richard.hansen@okstate.eduor phone (405) 744-1390.
CUTLINE: Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and members of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents were presented today with OSU Challenge Coins, which designate veterans and other individuals who have supported student veterans in their educational goals. From left, President Burns Hargis, Rick Hansen, coordinator of Veteran Student Academic Services and Amy Cole-Smith, director of Transfer and Veteran Academic Services.
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