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Chasing Dreams

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

As far back as he can remember, Fernando Gomez-Moran has enjoyed working with his hands, from building lego sets to toy cars. The summer before his seventh-grade year in his hometown of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, his mother enrolled him in the Boys and Girls Club, where he stayed while his parents were at work. As the summer progressed, he experienced many opportunities through the organization to figure out what truly interested him.

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OSU TRIO director recognized with NextGen Under 30 Award

Fri, Sep 13, 2019

Julie Swaringim-Griffin couldn’t help but smile while talking about being recognized as one of 338 Oklahomans honored with a NextGen Under 30 Award.

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Constitution Day Program Featuring Angela Monson, Patricia Loughlin and Jeanette Mendez

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

OSU is hosting a Constitution Day program on Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. The event features former Oklahoma Senator and Representative Angela Monson; Dr. Patricia Loughlin, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History and Geography at the University of Central Oklahoma; and Dr. Jeanette Mendez, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Political Science at OSU.

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Theta Pond, facilities construction updates announced

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

From improvements to existing buildings and landmarks to new construction, Oklahoma State University crews from Facilities Management and Long Range Facilities Planning have been busy over the summer. Below is a summary of some of their major projects.

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OSU plans 9/11 commemorative events

Tue, Sep 03, 2019

First responders, global war on terror military veterans and supporters of both are encouraged to attend Sept. 11 events on the Oklahoma State University campus.

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Minority scholars program wins $3.9 million NSF grant

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $3.9 million grant to the Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP), ensuring that the Oklahoma alliance will be able to continue its mission of preparing minority scholars to enter STEM fields and engage in research around the world.

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A strong foundation: Three students awarded W.W. Allen Scholarships

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

Every structure needs a good foundation from which to build. Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology is no different and uses its vast network of alumni and their successes as the foundation from which to build toward the future of the field and its future engineers.

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OSU Medicine student named to first national liaison role

Fri, Aug 23, 2019

The Association of American Indian Physicians has named an OSU Medicine student to serve as the first osteopathic medicine liaison for the Association of Native American Medical Students. Brandon Postoak, a second-year medical student at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, was appointed to a one-year term as liaison with the goal of encouraging more Native Americans to consider careers in medicine and other health professions.

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Oklahoma State University Panhellenic Council honored

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Panhellenic Council was recently recognized as one of the top scoring groups for achievement by the National Panhellenic Conference, one of the largest advocacy groups for women. The council was one of 19 groups to receive the College Panhellenic Achievement Award from NPC, which includes organizations at more than 670 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada.

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Employees complete OSUPD Citizens Academy

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

Thirteen Oklahoma State University employees have completed the OSU Police Department Citizens Academy. The group went through more than 20 hours of class on everything from training requirements to be an officer to crime scene evidence preservation. The class culminated with time on a training simulator, hosted by the Stillwater Police Department.

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VanOverbeke expands role as assistant dean

Fri, Aug 16, 2019

Deborah VanOverbeke has transitioned from half-time to full-time assistant dean of the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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OSUPD offers self-defense course for women

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Police Department is offering a basic physical self-defense training course for women from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 16-17. Rape Aggression Defense Systems teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.

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