OSU Headlines

Formal debates for SGA president and vice president set for Monday
The OSU Student Government Association will host a formal debate between the candidates for next SGA president and vice president on Monday, March 2, from 8 – 9 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Questions about the debate? Contact Lori Krase-Cayton at kraseca@okstate.edu or phone (405) 744-6500. For more election information, click here.  

Voting for SGA offices starts Tuesday (absentee on Monday)
Voting for SGA president and vice president as well as living group senators will begin on Tuesday, March 3, at 8 a.m. and close on Wednesday, March 4, at 5 p.m. To vote on Tuesday or Wednesday, go to elections.okstate.edu and log in using your okey username and password. Absentee voting will take place Monday, March 2, in the SGA office (040 Student Union).

Pedestrian bridge at University and Washington is gone
The pedestrian bridge crossing the Student Union parking garage at Washington Street and University Avenue has been taken out as a result of the multi-million dollar University Avenue construction project. Pedestrian walkways to gain access to the campus from the south side of University Avenue are located at Knoblock, Hester and Jefferson streets and between Murray and Stout halls. The construction is scheduled to be completed in September. For more on the construction click here.

Educational supplement looks at Oklahoma’s African-American heritage
“Things ain’t what they used to be” is an educational supplement on the rich history of African-Americans in Oklahoma. Written by OSU faculty Robert Darcy and Jennifer Paustenbaugh, joined by students from OSU and Langston University, the supplement is being distributed in honor of Black History Month. It should reach 25,000 school children in the state. Click here to step back in time and see how African-Americans helped build Oklahoma.

Green leader to speak on environmental discrimination
Called one of the century’s environmental leaders by Newsweek Magazine, Robert Bullard will discuss environmental discrimination on Wednesday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. in room 313 Classroom Building at Oklahoma State University. Bullard will discuss how people living near waste sites are predominantly minorities. For more information, phone (405) 744-6104. The presentation is free and open to the public and is made possible by the Social Sciences Lecture Series in the OSU College of Arts and Sciences.

Seminar to offer tips to protect pets from home and yard hazards

Lahoma meeting to feature historical perspective
The Lahoma Club invites all OSU women to come to a luncheon meeting on Monday, March 9, from 11:45 to 1 p.m. at the OSU Wellness Center located on Hall of Fame. Martha Ray with the Pawnee Bill Museum will present “Early Hygiene and Dress Foundations.” Free parking is allowed for visitors who sign in at the front desk and register the car’s license plate number.  The luncheon cost is $12 per person. Reservations are required by Monday, March 2. Checks, made payable to Lahoma, may be mailed to Lahoma, P.O. Box 2704, Stillwater, OK 74076. For more information, contact Membership at (405) 743-4120 or visit Lahoma Club.   

“The Unforseen” is next in film series
A documentary about the development of Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, and the unexpected response from nature, “The Unforseen,” is set for Monday, March 2 from 7 – 9 p.m. in room 207 of the OSU Noble Research Center. Admission is free to the film which is part of the “Is Our Glass Half Empty” water conservation series sponsored by the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute at OSU. For more information, contact the OWRRI at (405) 744-9994 or e-mail owrri@okstate.edu.     

This week at the Union…
Cowboys Create: Student Art Exhibit and Sale – Come and see local student artists and have an opportunity to purchase their art in the French Lounge at the Student Union. The sale runs through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Superhero Bingo – Friday, Feb. 27, starting at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Win prizes, free food and drinks. For more information about SUAB, click here.

Beatles next in film classics
The OSU History Club’s classic film series will present the Beatles in “A Hard Day’s Night” on Wednesday, March 4, starting at 7 p.m. in 313 Classroom Building. The account of a day in the life of the famous rock group includes some of its most famous songs from the 1960s with shots of adoring, frenzied fans. The series is free and open to the public.

Elevator pitch competition
CEO/The Entrepreneurship Club and SIFE will be hosting the 2009 Elevator Pitch Competition on Thursday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m. in Business Building 124. Participate for a chance to win $1,500 in scholarships.  For more information, e-mail Sean.Wyatt@okstate.edu.

Look into OSU class rings next week
Balfour ring representatives will be available to answer questions, size fingers and take orders for the official OSU class ring starting Tuesday, March 3, through Thursday, March 5, from 9 a.m.  – 4 p.m. in the Student Union Bookstore lobby.

English tutors make a difference
Make a difference in the lives of others, become a volunteer English tutor. The OSU Family Resource Center works with the Stillwater Literacy Council to provide tutors for adults living in OSU Family and Graduate Student Housing and the Stillwater community. Free training and a quiet place to tutor is provided. If you are interested in becoming a tutor, call (405)-372-2144 Mon.-Fri. 1-5 p.m., visit www.stillwaterliteracycouncil.org, or e-mail sarah.wilkey@okstate.edu.

The Walt Disney Company is coming to campus
Disney recruiters will be hosting two information sessions about the Disney College Program on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. and Friday, March 6, at noon in the Wes Watkins Center.  This is an internship experience featuring living, learning and earning components, and it looks great on a resume.  Visit www.disneycollegeprogram.com to apply for the internship, and then attend one of the information sessions to learn more and set up an interview time. Questions? Please contact College Program alum Stephanie Wyatt at stephanie.wyatt@okstate.edu.

Take the walk
OSU Leadership League is hosting a second "one mile barefoot walk" to raise money for AIDS/HIV and poverty in Africa on Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. in front of Ag Hall. For every person who walks a mile, $1 will be donated by the Take The Walk campaign to one of five causes. Drilling wells for clean water is the main focus for this walk. Walkers are encouraged to bring additional donations.  Questions? E-mail jessica.d.welch@okstate.edu.

Wellness tip: Florets anyone?
Broccoli is rich in nutrients, dietary fiber, vitamins A and C and low in calories—a nutritional powerhouse that’s been around for 2,000 years. Choose bunches that are dark green, purplish or bluish green. Good color indicates high-nutrient value, containing more beta-carotene and vitamin C. Choose bunches with stalks that are very firm. Add to your next salad or favorite dish. 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).