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OSU-OKC establishes Collar Institute for Child Passenger Safety
The OSU-OKC has established the Collar Institute for Child Passenger Safety to provide state-of-the-art education in child passenger safety for families and passenger safety technicians. The Collar Institute, named after Oklahoma child injury prevention advocate and Safe Kids Oklahoma founder Martha Collar, is funded through a grant from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. For more information, phone (405) 945-3208.  

OSU professor to address World Food Crisis tonight
Tonight's Stillwater Global Affairs Forum will feature OSU professor of Agricultural Economics Dr. Mike Dicks on “World Food Crisis” at 7 p.m. in the Stillwater Public Library. The forum is a quarterly discussion on global issues and how they affect our community. It is free and open to the public. For more information go to http://stillwater.org/content/2009/lib-sgaf.php.    

OSU-Tulsa students’ videos “go public” on Thursday
What do people consider creative? Thirty-nine students at OSU-Tulsa have been working on that concept and have produced videos that show their interpretations of creativity. The students in the new Creative Marketing course will present their video projects Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. in the OSU-Tulsa Auditorium. OSU will host its first Creativity Festival Feb. 16-17 in Stillwater. For more information, click here.

Leadership seminar set on ethics in the business world
Business and government professionals are encouraged to attend “Ethics in Today’s Business World” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the CREC Training Center, 3304 S. Boomer Road in Stillwater. The seminar, part of the LeadershipSource Professional Development Program, will feature Dr. Mac McCrory. The fee for the seminar is $85 per person. To register or for more information, call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business at 405-744-5208 or visit www.cepd.okstate.edu.

SUAB to host internationally known sex educator
The OSU Student Union Activities Board is bringing internationally known sex educator Jay Friedman to campus for a lecture titled “The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All,” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Student Union Theater. Friedman's lecture will entertain while educating on important and timely sexuality issues. The event is open to the entire campus community. For more information about the speaker, go to www.jaytalk.com.
More SUAB activities…
Karaoke - Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9 – 11 p.m. in Starlight Terrace (4th floor of SU). Free snacks and drinks.
Valentine card decorating – Friday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Student Union Atrium. Make cards for loved ones.
Movie: Twilight – Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Student Union Theater. Admission is $2.
For more information, click here.

OSU Coaches vs. Cancer needs volunteers

Russian history expert to speak during research week
Russian history expert Norman Saul will talk about one of the founders of Russian studies in America on Monday, Feb. 16, during OSU’s Research Week. Saul, professor of history from the University of Kansas, will give a lecture titled “Charles R. Crane: A Leading Industrialist, Globalist, Philanthropist and Founder of Russian Studies in America,” at 3:30 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at the Edmon Low Library. To learn about Research Week, visit http://researchweek.okstate.edu. For more information about the lecture, phone (405) 744-8189.   

Join the King’s Singers for a royal performance
OSU Allied Arts will host the King’s Singers, a top a capella singing group, for a performance on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Seretean Center Concert Hall.’ The King’s Singers are counted among the world’s elite classical performers. Tickets are available at the Student Union Hub at (405) 744-7400.  For information, please call 405-744-7509 or go to  http://union.okstate.edu/alliedarts/The_Kings_Singers.htm.

“Casablanca” to show tonight

Registration open for supervisory seminar
Business and government professionals are encouraged to attend “Supervisory Program: Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders” on Feb. 19-20, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  each day at OSU-Tulsa. The seminar is presented by Spears School of Business faculty members Ken Eastman and Raj Basu. To register or for more information, call the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at (405) 744-5208 or visit www.cepd.okstate.edu for this seminar or future professional development programs.     

“Cowboys on the Move” walking club invites you
As part of the Cowboys on the Move initiative, the Seretean Wellness Center will be leading walks through campus two days per week. If you would like to participate, meet at the Chi-O Clock Mondays at 12:05 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Walks will last approximately 30 minutes. If you have not yet done so, register at cowboysonthemove.okstate.edu to begin tracking your physical activity minutes. Help us reach our goal of half a million minutes of physical activity. For more information, contact the Seretean Wellness Center at (405) 744-WELL (9355).  Help us make OSU America’s HEALTHIEST campus!

Join co-ed service fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity wants YOU. The organization is looking for dedicated individuals to help with service projects within the community as well as in other areas of the state. If you are looking for community service opportunities and want more information, e-mail Alicia Hill at alicia.hill@okstate.edu.

Safe Zone: GLBT allies training scheduled next week
A workshop for those interested in becoming an ally for GLBT students will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Willard Hall, room 326. The workshop will focus on ways to be a resource for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students and to show support for a community that has a need for allies. For questions or to RSVP for the Safe Zone workshop, please call Tamara Richardson, Ph.D., at (405) 744-5472 or e-mail tamara.richardson@okstate.edu.

Wellness tip: Help to stop binge eating
A recent study shows binge eating is much more common than previously thought. Simple breathing, relaxation and acknowledging feelings can be helpful for reducing the length of a binge episode. Breaking the cycle of binge eating takes time and patience; and for some people, getting help from a registered dietitian or other health professional with experience in eating disorders is recommended. 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).