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OSU-Tulsa to hold Black History Month events
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa will celebrate Black History Month with two events that commemorate the heritage of African-Americans and the 100 year anniversary of the NAACP. OSU-Tulsa's African-American Student Association will host "A Taste of Soul" on Wednesday, Feb. 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in the North Hall Lobby. AASA and Langston University-Tulsa’s Sociology Club will co-host "The Relevance of Civil Rights Groups in the 21st Century" on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 – 8 p.m.  in the auditorium. For more information, click here.  

Film series continues with “Liquid Assets”
See the free screening of the documentary, "Liquid Assets: The Story of Our Water Infrastructure," about water and waste water infrastructure, Monday, Feb. 16, at 7  p.m. in room 207 of the Noble Research Center. The showing will be followed by a discussion with City of Stillwater Water Utilities Director Anthony Daniel. Free parking after 5 p.m. in lot 29 (from Hall of Fame, go south on Washington).  For more information, see the flyer: http://environ.okstate.edu/owrri/files/filmflyer2.pdf or email owrri@okstate.edu  

Applications available for Mortar Board National Honor Society
Applications for Mortar Board can be picked up at 060 Student Union or downloaded from the Mortar Board website (http://www.okstate.edu/osu_orgs/mb/). Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 in 060 Student Union.  Mortar Board is a national honor society of university seniors that recognizes the qualities of superior scholastic ability, outstanding and continual leadership, and dedicated service.  Questions? Please contact Myriah Johnson at myriah.johnson@okstate.edu.

Leadership award applications being accepted
Civic-minded college students have the opportunity to apply for the Frank Newman Leadership Award through the Oklahoma Campus Compact program. The program provides two cash awards of $5,000, but students must apply by March 21. View details online at http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/campus-compact2009.html.

Technology Business Assessment Group announces request for proposals
The Technology Business Assessment Group is seeking research projects in need of feasibility demonstration, and/or prototype development for commercialization purposes. Funding is for a one-year period and is derived from royalty income received by the OSU Office of Intellectual Property Management. Submissions are due Friday, Feb. 27.  For more information, visit http://vpr.okstate.edu/ipm, call (405) 744-6930 or e-mail anise.arterbery@okstate.edu.

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Free practice test on campus
Kaplan Test Prep will host a free practice test under simulated conditions for a variety of exams on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Wes Watkins Center (MCAT test-takers will meet in the Classroom Building in the 4th floor computer lab). This is a campus-wide opportunity for students to take a free practice GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT. Participants will receive their scores, complete with a personalized analysis of their performance. Pre-registration is suggested. Register for the event at: www.kaptest.com/practice.   

Filmmaking workshop for educators offered Feb. 25
Educators are invited to bring filmmaking into their classrooms by attending a free filmmaking workshop with Hollywood Producer Chet Thomas on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Willard 010. The workshop offers experience with Independent Student Media Films, an online educational filmmaking curriculum. The workshop is open to all interested educators, but RSVPs are required by calling WRG Education at 1-800-231-4032.

Is “power save” mode good enough at night?
The EPA states that computers and monitors use more electrical energy than all other forms of office equipment combined. A computer or monitor in power save mode still uses more energy than a device that is off. OSU Energy Guidelines state:  “All computers should be turned off each night. This includes the monitor, local printer, and speakers. Network or sensitive equipment is excluded.” (www.pp.okstate.edu/eem)

Wellness tip: Link between smell and food choices
If you hold your nose while eating chocolate, you might have trouble identifying the chocolate flavor. This is because taste and smell are closely linked. Smell can account for up to 90 percent of your ability to detect the flavor of some foods. Those with a decline in the ability to smell due to allergies, medications or aging often eat foods containing higher amounts of salt or sugar. Consider using more spices like basil, cumin or chili powder to increase flavor and offset a decreased sense of smell. 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).