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Chilly Dippin’: MBA alum Chelsea Fitzgerald leads the effort to raise money for Oklahoma Special Olympics

MBA alum Chelsea Fitzgerald leads the effort to raise money for Oklahoma Special Olympics with a cold plunge.
Chilly Dippin’: MBA alum Chelsea Fitzgerald leads the effort to raise money for Oklahoma Special Olympics
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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Freezing for a reason: OSU’s Chilly Cowboy fundraiser for Special Olympics Oklahoma raises more than $30,000

Mon, Mar 7, 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 8, 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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Meet OSU's First Cowboy

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

Darren Shrum, Oklahoma State University's inaugural First Cowboy, hopes to live up to the incredible job First Cowgirl Ann Hargis did for the last 13 years.

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Dr. Kayse Shrum's achievements mark her path to leading the OSU System

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

From sports to family to medicine to now running the OSU System, Dr. Kayse Shrum's accomplishments mark her trailblazing journey.

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Changing Plans: ‘First Cowboy’ embraces challenges as father of six

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Darren Shrum, soon to be Oklahoma State University's inaugural "First Cowboy," is old school, but as the father of six, he has to keep track of the ever-changing ins and outs of his family's life.

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