FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

Oklahoma State University Extension educators and volunteers from across Oklahoma attended the inaugural Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism, held June 26-27.

View Story

OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Fathers learn life-long lessons in the Strong Dads program

Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Cooking for one or two: Strategies for healthy meals and less waste

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Fitting in exercise while beating the summer heat

Thu, May 14, 2026

Power-start the day with a balanced breakfast

Celebrating Teachers: Stillwater Educators Recognized with OSU Mentor Awards

Thu, May 19, 2016

The OSU College of Education recently recognized three Stillwater Public Schools educators for their efforts in mentoring OSU teacher education and counseling students. Will Rogers Elementary teacher

Elementary Education College of Education and Human Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Teaching Learning and Educational Sciences Human Development and Family Science

Preventing kids and pets from falling out of open windows

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is hard to resist the lure of spring's warmer temperatures by airing out the house, be sure to watch small children and pets around open windows.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Agriculture Extension Consumer Safety Housing Youth Parenting Family and Consumer Sciences

Older adults and planning ahead for severe weather

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most Oklahomans know well the need to prepare ahead of severe weather such as tornadoes. This advanced planning is even more important for special populations such as older adults.

Ferguson College of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Consumer Safety Housing Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Get in the know when severe weather looms

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not enough to know what to do and where to go in case of severe weather. Families also need an accurate read on weather conditions, especially when dangerous storms are brewing.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Ferguson College of Agriculture Extension Consumer Safety Youth Parenting Family and Consumer Sciences

Identify your safe place before severe weather blows in

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sure it is the kind of detail that easily falls to the bottom of a jam packed to-do list. But knowing ahead of time where to go when an ugly storm is bearing down could save your life.

OSU Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ferguson College of Agriculture Extension Consumer Safety Youth Parenting Family and Consumer Sciences

Be prepared for earthquakes

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – While the recent rise in earthquakes may be as unsettling as the feeling of the ground rolling, shaking and buckling under foot, making emergency preparations before disaster strikes can go a long way toward calming frayed

Ferguson College of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Extension Consumer Safety Housing Parenting Family and Consumer Sciences

Poison hazards lurk in every room of the house

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to making not only a happy home, but a safe one, protecting little ones from unintentional poisoning should be among every family's top priorities.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Ferguson College of Agriculture Extension Consumer Safety Housing Youth Family and Consumer Sciences

Drop, take cover and hold on in case of an earthquake

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drop. Take cover. Hold on. Following these three simple commands can help Oklahomans remain steady when the ground begins rumbling under their feet as earthquakes continue hitting the state with increasing frequency.

OSU Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Ferguson College of Agriculture Consumer Safety Housing Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Spring cleaning tips and tricks

Mon, Mar 21, 2016

Maintaining a clean and clutter-free space can be a chore, both literally and figuratively. But, it is an important one, and after months of hibernating against winter's chill, spring, with its warmer temperatures and budding trees, is the perfect

Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Housing Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Nutrition program helps Oklahomans get healthier

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even as the nation celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, it is a well known fact the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle requires a daily commitment.

Ferguson College of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Nutrition Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

Headlines

News and Media

Search

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism