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Lectures set on Israel-Palestine conflict and academic freedom
The Friends of the Forms will feature Norman G. Finkelstein as the spring 2009 Philosopher-in-Residence with lectures set for April 1 and 2. Finkelstein will present “The Israel-Palestine Conflict: What we can learn from Ghandi,” in the Noble Research Center, Room 106, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, and “Civility and Academic Freedom,” in the Student Union, in Case Study 1 (fourth floor) at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2. For more details, click here.  

Former Poet Laureate to hold reading
Former Poet Laureate Charles Simic will read poetry at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the Stillwater Public Library Reception Room. Simic has published more than 60 books in the United States and abroad since 1967, 20 titles of his own poetry among them. He is emeritus professor of the University of New Hampshire where he has taught since 1973. The presentation is made possible by the Arts and Humanities Lecture Series in the College of Arts and Sciences at OSU, and the Arrington Creative Writing Fund. To learn more, phone (405) 744-9474 or click here.

Angie Debo and Federal Writer’s Project subjects of presentation
Dr. Patricia Loughlin (UCO) and Dr. Glenna Matthews will discuss Angie Debo, her contributions to scholarship, and the Federal Writer's Project at a “Soul of a People” event on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room at the OSU Library. The library is presenting a series of programs this spring which examine the WPA, the Federal Writers’ Project and Depression-era Oklahoma. The series, based on the upcoming documentary “Soul of A People: Writing America’s Story,” is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Be an OSU star
Students interested in modeling for OSU brochures, posters and other promotions are invited to OSU marketing’s open casting call on Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Union French Lounge (Room 270). Students will spend a five-minute photo session with university photographers and provide contact information so they can be notified when future projects arise. For more info, call (405) 744-6262.

Staff Appreciation Annual Picnic Thursday
Don’t forget your free lunch on Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Willard lawn and terrace (SU 265 Ballroom if rain). Highlights will include a color guard presentation at noon by the OSU Air Force ROTC to honor all OSU family members who are serving, have served and those who have fallen in service to our country. Staff Advisory Council invites all OSU staff to come by and get freebies offered by Stillwater businesses at information booths as well as a chance to win either a Tailgater or Dream Package raffle.

“A Noteworthy Evening” registration deadline tomorrow

College of Education to host National Teacher of the Year April 6
The College of Education welcomes current National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen on Monday, April 6, as part of the 19th annual Celebration of Teaching. Geisen will give the keynote speech “Children as Complete Human Beings: Going Beyond a Narrow Approach to Measuring Student Achievement” at 9 a.m. in the Student Union Theater. The OSU community is invited to attend. For more information about the Celebration of Teaching, visit: www.okstate.edu/education/celebration. 

ECO-OSU to meet about Earth Fest
ECO-OSU is inviting anyone who wants to be a part of Earth Fest 2009 to join in the group’s next meeting on Monday, April 6, at 5:15 p.m. in Stout Coffee Shop, located in the basement of Stout Residence Hall. This year’s theme is “The Green Generation” and ECO OSU will partner with The Earth Day Network on April 22 to join millions of people around the world in Earth Day celebrations. For more information about how to get involved, please e-mail ecoosu@gmail.com.     

Stan Clark to speak, RSVP requested
Come hear Stan Clark, OSU's very own entrepreneur’s story of success, on Thursday, April 9, at 7:15 p.m. in the Jones Seminar Room at the Conoco-Phillips Alumni Center. Clark is CEO of Stan Clark Companies and founder of Eskimo Joe’s. Check-in from 6:45 p.m. to 7:10 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. Due to limited seating, please RSVP to Michael Freeman at (405) 650-9601 or michael.freeman10@okstate.edu by Tuesday, April 7. Brought to you by The "E" Club and HRMA.

Locks of Love donation day soon
The Locks of Love Program, which collects donated hair to create wigs and hair pieces for children who have lost their hair due to illness or medical treatments, is set for Tuesday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Union atrium. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that collects a minimum of 10 inches of donated hair from each donor. All donors will receive a free professional hair cut from volunteers from Stillwater salon Hello Gorgeous! and a chance to win a mini computer.  Questions?  Want to sign up?  E-mail Andrea at reger@okstate.edu or check out the Facebook event: Locks of Love donation day at OSU. Find out more at www.locksoflove.org.

Stillwater Trash-Off rescheduled
Due to the weather, the City of Stillwater has rescheduled the Stillwater Trash-Off for Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Environmental Program Manager Lou Ann Snoddy encourages individuals, groups and organizations to contact her at (405) 533-8482 or lasnoddy@stillwater.org by April 27 to RSVP. She will need the name of the organization, phone number and the number of people participating. If your group volunteered before, please let her know if you can make the new date.

Wellness tip: Healthy incentives to exercise
Help stick with exercise by rewarding yourself at special milestones. If you've made a personal best or continued exercising when you might have given up before, consider treating yourself to a reward. Try non-food rewards such as a massage, pedicure, concert, CD or some new workout clothes! 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).