OSU Headlines

OSU-Tulsa president to step down, return to faculty post
OSU-Tulsa President Gary Trennepohl has announced he will be leaving his position and returning to a full-time OSU faculty position. Trennepohl, who became president of the Tulsa campus on Aug. 1, 1999, made the announcement last week following a joint meeting of the OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees and the University Center at Tulsa Authority. “After a decade in a leadership role, it’s usually a good time to bring in new leadership with fresh ideas and perspectives,” said Trennepohl. For more details, click here.     

Changes planned for intersections and crossings along University Ave.
The intersection in front of the OSU Fire Station, at Knoblock and University, will be closed for about three weeks starting Wednesday, March 25, so workers can install a new water line. The intersection at Monroe and University is set to reopen on April 1, unless delayed by weather.  The Hester Street pedestrian crossing will be realigned and repaired. The Jefferson Street pedestrian crossing will be closed and individuals will be re-directed west to University and Monroe to get to and from campus.

Spears School provides scholarships for study abroad programs
The OSU Spears School of Business recently awarded nearly $10,000 in scholarships to support student study abroad. Twenty-two Spears School students received $500 each through the school’s International Travel Scholarship program, which provides matching funds for business students who receive a scholarship from the OSU Study Abroad Office. For more information, call (405) 744-5208 or 888-678-3933, visit 108 Gundersen Hall on OSU campus or online at http://spears.okstate.edu/studyabroad.

Just war theory focus of lecture today
Aaron Salasek with the OSU Philosophy Department will present “Evaluating Aquinas’ Just War Theory: A Case for Humanitarian Intervention?” at the next Friends of the Forms lecture set for Monday, March 23, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. in Student Union Case Study 2. Open to the public. For more information, Phone: 405-744-0437 or e-mail: philo@okstate.edu.

Videos on Oklahoma water and panel discussion set for tonight
Videos on Oklahoma water and a panel discussion on water issues facing the state is set for Monday, March 23, from 7 – 9 p.m. in room 207 of the OSU Noble Research Center. Admission is free to the event, 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.

Join Dr. Swamy for an armchair conversation tonight
Professor Emeritus Nyayapathi Swamy will have an informal conversation with the audience about his life and career tonight from 6 – 7 p.m. in Case Study 1, room 408, Student Union. Dr. Swamy is going to share the story of his success and his struggles as a student and as a faculty member throughout the years. The event for students, faculty and staff is sponsored by the Inclusion Center For Academic Excellence, which is committed to engaging the campus in the awareness of cultural and academic issues. Questions? Please contact June Golliver at june.golliver@okstate.edu or call the ICAE office at (405) 744-5481.

Wellness Wednesday to cover cultural changes in long term elderly care

NEON to meet Wednesday
National Ecological Observatory Network will hold a discussion session on Wednesday, March 25, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. in Case Study Room 2 on the fourth floor of the Student Union. This meeting is the replacement for the one that was postponed in January due to bad weather.  

Wellness tip: Build your core with stability balls
The use of stability balls can provide an inexpensive, lightweight and fun means of improving core muscles and balance. Stability balls range from small to extra, extra large. Choose a ball size that allows you to sit on it with an upright posture and keep your hips and knees at 90 degrees based on your height and leg length. Consult an exercise specialist for proper training guidelines. 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).