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Helping children cope with violent news and images

Tue, Oct 14, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thanks to today’s advanced technology, we often learn what is happening at home and abroad in real time. When the news is bad and the images are violent, it can overwhelm adults. So, it is no surprise exposure to the same can affect our children.

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Zhang named 2014 OSU Whatley Award recipient

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Guolong “Glenn” Zhang has been named the 2014 recipient of the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Service in Agricultural Sciences.

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OSU to host global horticulture conference

Wed, Oct 08, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardening enthusiasts who are interested in learning more about horticulture from around the world can do so without having to get a passport or deal with jet lag.

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Register now to attend Oct. 31 Rural Economic Outlook Conference at OSU

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agricultural lenders, producers, agribusiness managers and rural leaders planning to attend the Rural Economic Outlook Conference taking place Oct. 31 on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus should register now.

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Meeting scheduled to discuss Eastern redcedar

Tue, Oct 07, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Eastern redcedar trees litter much of Oklahoma’s countryside and pastureland. Turning this invasive species into a profitable natural resource is a priority for the Aromatic Cedar Association.

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Oklahoma wheat producers should check for fall armyworms now

Mon, Oct 06, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat producers examine their pastures for the presence of fall armyworms.

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McNally to be inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

Fri, Oct 03, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – Leader. Innovator. Influencer. Patricia (Pat) McNally has set the bar high for other 4-H professionals, making a lasting impact and influencing others on state and national 4-H levels.

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OK-FIRE announces Fall 2014 workshop schedule

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – OK-FIRE is an extremely helpful tool for wildland fire managers throughout Oklahoma. Users include multiple federal and state agencies as well as local fire departments, emergency managers and private landowners.

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RSVP now to attend OSU Urban Horizontal Directional Drilling Mud field day Oct. 10

Mon, Sep 29, 2014

BIXBY, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is hosting an Oct. 10 field day detailing the impact of land application of urban horizontal directional drilling mud.

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Recycling conference slated Oct. 9 at UCO

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Recycling Association (OKRA) is hosting a one-day conference and expo at the Nigh Center on the University of Central Oklahoma campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. Slated Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the theme for this year’s conference is Increasing Diversion: Events, Offices, Rural Areas.

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CASNR announces 2014 Distinguished Alumni

Tue, Sep 23, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University announced Ross McKnight, Dr. Barry Pollard and Larry Shell as the 2014 CASNR Distinguished Alumni.

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Longwood Gardens executive director on OSU campus Oct. 2

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

STILLWATER, Okla. – The executive director of one of the country’s premier botanical gardens will present a public lecture at Oklahoma State University Oct. 2.

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