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Special Olympics Oklahoma honors OSU President Shrum with Barry Switzer Award of Excellence

Special Olympics Oklahoma honored Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum as the 2023 recipient of the Barry Switzer Award of Excellence on Sept. 14 during the eighth annual Gold Medal Gala at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa.
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President Shrum makes personable impression in first year at helm

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

On the anniversary of Kayse Shrum’s first year as president of Oklahoma State University, students, friends and acquaintances have shared stories about her — some touching and heartwarming and some comedic.

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OSU First Cowboy Shrum shares health journey during International Men’s Health Week

Tue, Jun 14, 2022

International Men’s Health Week began June 13, and for Oklahoma State University First Cowboy Darren Shrum, taking care of his health goes beyond the walls of a gym.

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OSU Cowboys vs. Cancer Classic sets new record

Wed, May 25, 2022

The seventh annual OSU Cowboys vs. Cancer Classic golf tournament surpassed the $185,000 mark for the first time earlier this month, shattering all previous fundraising records.

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Special Olympics Summer Games return to OSU campus

Mon, May 09, 2022

After two years of cancellations because of COVID-19, the Oklahoma Special Olympics Summer Games will return to the Oklahoma State University-Stillwater campus May 11-13. This year will mark the 37th Summer Games hosted at OSU and the 52nd anniversary of the Summer Games in Oklahoma.

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Freezing for a reason: OSU’s Chilly Cowboy fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma raises more than $30,000

Mon, Mar 07, 2022

Two dozen fellow OSU coaches, players and administrators stepped into the dunk tank as part of the first Chilly Cowboy — a fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

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Chilly Cowboy auction and event to benefit Special Olympics Stillwater

Tue, Feb 15, 2022

Oklahoma State University First Cowboy Darren Shrum and softball student-athlete Chelsea Alexander are leading a fundraiser for Special Olympics through an auction and event called the Chilly Cowboy.

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OSU flag display honors those who served for Veterans Day

Mon, Nov 08, 2021

Every year, during the week of Veterans Day, OSU’s Office of Student Veterans Success has volunteers place the flags and dog tags on the lawn in front of Edmon Low Library.

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