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Digital media expert to speak on “The 4 Winners Marketplace”
An expert on change in the media marketplace and digital media, Andrew W. Thornhill, will present “The 4 Winners Marketplace” on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 7–9 p.m. in room 101 of the Paul Miller Building. Thornhill, founder of The Digital Television Report, will address research, public policy, the consumer and the media industry, including the upcoming government-mandated switch from analog to digital television. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, phone (405) 744-6354 or visit http://journalism.okstate.edu.    

“Women Who Reached for the Stars” Mercury 13 Seminar tomorrow
Women in Engineering, Architecture & Technology  is hosting the Mercury 13 Seminar “Women Who Reached for the Stars,” Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. in room 106 of the Noble Research Center. Martha Ackmann, Mercury 13 author, and OSU alumna Wally Funk, youngest Mercury 13 member, will speak. Questions? Contact Angie Bale at angie.bale@okstate.edu . Please RSVP at  http://weat.okstate.edu/. For more information on the speakers, go to http://marthaackman.com/ and http://www.ninety-nines.org/funk.html.

“Graphic Journaling” to be published this week
Architecture professor Mohd Bilbeisi’s new book “Graphic Journaling” will be published and available by the end of the week. The book is the only one of its kind to provide a critical academic view of the act of graphic journaling as an analytical and creative tool. The book is the summary of twenty years of research in the field of graphic communication and analysis which took Bilbeisi to more than 14 countries and afforded him interactions with hundreds of students throughout the world. For more information, go to: www.kendallhunt.com.    

Brown Bag Series to start with Ketterer
Associate Professor Stan Ketterer will discuss the Elaboration Model from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Room 208 of the Paul Miller Building as part of the Brown Bag Series in Mass Communication Research. Ketterer will discuss “Using the Elaboration Model to Explore Relationships and Learn Advanced Statistics.” Bring your lunch and participate in the discussion. For more information, contact Ketterer at (405) 744-8270 or stan.ketterer@okstate.edu.

Dallas Brass Quintet to perform Saturday
The Department of Music will present the Dallas Brass Quintet in concert on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Seretean Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. The concert is part of the OSU “Brass Day” which will bring high school students on to campus for a day of instruction by the OSU brass faculty and the Dallas Brass. For information, contact Dr. Jonathan Martin at (405) 744-3964 or jonathan.martin@okstate.edu.

Public invited to legislative reception
The public is invited to a legislative reception tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 22) in the auditorium of the Stillwater Public Library (1107 S. Duck St.) from 5 to 7 p.m. State legislators including Representatives Lee Denney and Cory Williams and Senator Jim Halligan have been invited along with school board members, the school superintendent, county commissioners and officials as well as the city council and city management team. For more information, contact Lynda Reynolds at (405) 372-3633.

Details and updates on reconstruction project available online

Series explores moving organizations from good to great
Business and government professionals are encouraged to attend “Leadership: Good to Great” on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the CREC Training Center, 3304 S. Boomer Road in Stillwater. The seminar, featuring Ken Eastman, head of the OSU Department of Management in the Spears School of Business, is based on a book by Jim Collins titled “Good to Great,” which explores how to take organizations to greatness. The seminar is part of the LeadershipSource Professional Development Program. For more information, click here.

Microsoft Office 2007 training available
Information Technology and Human Resources is offering new training for Microsoft Office 2007 for OSU faculty, staff and students. If you are interested in enrolling in a training class, please visit the Computer Training Programs Web page. For questions, please contact HR Training Services at osu-trng@okstate.edu or (405) 744-5374.

Students: consider counseling in a group setting
The OSU Student Counseling Center is offering several counseling group options for OSU and NOC-Stillwater students this semester. Counseling in a group setting can offer several advantages. The specific groups include anger management, biofeedback/stress management, general therapy, self-esteem, and undergraduate student support. For specifics about each of these groups, go to http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/groups.html.

Connect with Christian graduate students…
Come share and study with Christian graduate students every Thursday from noon – 1 p.m. in Student Union room 419. If you would like more information about the group, please send an e-mail to osugradstudy@gmail.com.

You’re invited as the Student Union Activities Board presents…
The movie, “High School Musical 3”  at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, in the Student Union Theater. Admission is $2. Play bingo on Friday from 8 – 9:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.  

Learn more about the Student Union Activities Board…
Visit the information table in the Student Union Atrium on Friday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bluegrass concert this weekend
A who's who of bluegrass musicians is coming to the City of Stillwater Community Center (315 W. 8th Ave.) for a concert called “Pickin' A Bluegrass All-Start Jam,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, as part of the 2008-09 Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students. A bluegrass workshop will be held before the concert for mandolin, resophonic guitar and songwriters for an additional fee. Tickets may be purchased online at www.tickets.stillwater.org or at the box office in the City of Stillwater Community Center (corner of 8th and Duck Streets).

Wellness tip: Healthy hummus recipe
Here's a quick and healthy hummus (chickpeas) recipe for your next social event or party. Blend or food process chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) and 1/4 cup reserved liquid from the chickpeas, two tablespoons lemon juice and two tablespoons minced garlic. Spread onto a whole-wheat pita and top with shredded carrots, sliced olives, grilled eggplant, and roasted red peppers for a delicious and healthy appetizer, snack or light meal. Wellness tips are brought to you by the OSU Seretean Wellness Center, dedicated to making OSU the Healthiest Campus in America. For more information about services for students, faculty and staff, call 744-WELL (9355).