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May 22, 2006
OSU Mexico Liaison Office hosts delegation
The Mexico Liaison Office at Oklahoma State University recently hosted a delegation of higher education administrators from Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM), the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, on May 16th and 17th, 2006.

May 22, 2006
OSU has top researcher in e-commerce field
A research article in the 2006 edition of “Business Research Yearbook” has ranked Dr. Nicholas C. Romano, Jr. from Oklahoma State University as the third most prolific electronic commerce researcher in the world, based on the number of refereed articles appearing in the top four electronic commerce journals from 1998 to 2004.

May 15, 2006
Spring 2006 Honor Roll Released
A total of 3,911 students were named to the spring 2006 honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 1,332 students who received all “A” grades and were named to the President’s Honor Roll.

May 15, 2006
OSU wind ensemble only American group invited to perform at the 37th annual Yamaha All-Japan Band Director's Clinic
The Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble has been invited to be the only American group to perform at the 37th Annual Yamaha All-Japan Band Directors Clinic in May, adding the ensemble to a short list of American band participants since the start of the event.

May 11, 2006
OSU hosts the 2006 Special Olympics Summer Games
For more information, go to www.sook.org. Click here for the schedule of the events.

May 9, 2006
OSU student’s interest in Asia leads to opportunities
Graduate Student, Jason Hunter's particular interest in East Asian Affairs has opened many opportunities for him.

May 9, 2006
OSU Students chosen for Lieutenant Governor’s delegation to Japan
This summer four Oklahoma State University students will travel to Oklahoma’s Sister State of Kyoto, Japan, as part of the Kyoto International Exchange Program sponsored by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma.

May 6, 2006
President Bush addresses OSU graduates
A crowd of nearly 25,000 listened to President George W. Bush deliver the commencement address to more than 2,600 members of this year’s graduating class at Oklahoma State University.

April 28, 2006
OSU students again rules the skies, three-peat as international aerospace champs
Independent teams representing OSU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering placed first and second for the third consecutive year in the annual AIAA International Student Design/Build/Fly Competition.

April 28, 2006
OSU Expansion a billion dollar benefit to Stillwater
Oklahoma State University generates $1.2 billion annually in the local economy—about half of Stillwater’s total economic activity--and planned expansion projects will have an additional impact of $220 million annually over the next six years.

April 28, 2006
OSU 2006 Outstanding Seniors Announced
Sixteen Oklahoma State University seniors have been selected as OSU Outstanding Seniors for the class of 2006.

April 27, 2006
Oehrtman to be inducted into Alpha Gamma Rho Hall of Fame
Dr. Robert “Bob” Oehrtman, emeritus professor of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University, will receive Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity’s highest honor, induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame, on Aug. 15 in Breckenridge, Colo.

April 21, 2006
How Orange Are You?: New Athletics Marketing Campaign Challenges OSU Fans
Showcasing the spirit of the Oklahoma State University faithful who create ‘seas of orange’ wherever they gather, the university is launching an athletics marketing campaign that challenges Cowboy fans to answer, “How Orange Are You?”.

April 21, 2006
OSU Senior Caps Off Undergraduate Career with USA Today honor
Oklahoma State University senior Kyle Jones, has been named honorable mention to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team, a group which includes the nation’s outstanding undergraduates.

April 21, 2006
Segall Writes Book on School Reform
After spending 42 years as a teacher – 37 of them at Oklahoma State University – William Segall knew he had to write a book on a trend that troubled him about our nation’s schools.

April 21, 2006
OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Awards $195,800
The Center for Veterinary Health Sciences (CVHS) hosted its annual awards banquet giving $195,800 in scholarships and awards, an increase of $31,900 over last year.

April 21, 2006
Higher Learning Commission gives OSU continued accreditation
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents heard today that improvements in a variety of areas, as well as a thorough self study, contributed to the Higher Learning Commission’s decision to vote for continued accreditation for Oklahoma State University for an additional 10 years.

April 21, 2006
OSU students win big with “Cold Bottle Designs”
Oklahoma State University seniors Joseph Pruitt and Blake Ferrell have won big, earning the $20,000 top prize at the statewide Governor’s Cup competition for a business plan that could help change the way cold drinks are bottled.

April 20, 2006
Congrats to wheelchair basketball team
Congratulations to OSU’s wheelchair basketball team, which ended the season in first place in the Arkansas Valley Conference and seventh place in the College Intercollegiate Division. OSU has individuals on the All America teams for both divisions.

April 20, 2006
Health Notice to OSU Students, Faculty and Staff regarding Mumps
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is recommending that students, faculty, and staff of Oklahoma colleges and universities review their immune status for mumps.

April 20, 2006
Arts & Sciences Honors Top Ten Seniors
The Oklahoma State University College of Arts & Sciences honored its 2006 Top Ten Graduating Seniors on April 18 at the college’s Honors and Award Banquet in the Wes Watkins Center.

April 20, 2006
Paul to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Ramona Ware Paul, assistant state superintendent for professional services for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, will be inducted into the College of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame Friday at the college’s annual Celebration of Excellence.

April 14, 2006
Students need your help in the fight against cancer
Oklahoma State University walkers go around-the-clock to fight cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This celebration of life brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back.

April 14, 2006
Professional Education Forum Set
The Professional Education Council of Oklahoma State University will hold its annual public forum and spring meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 in the Willard Living Room on the OSU-Stillwater campus.

April 14, 2006
Colwell, Robinson Named Student-Athletes of the Year
Oklahoma State seniors Lauren Colwell and Zack Robinson were recognized for their academic achievements on Monday night at OSU’s annual Academic Awards Banquet.

April 13, 2006
President Bush to speak at OSU commencement
The White House announced today President George W. Bush will give this year’s commencement address. Bush, who will speak at Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday, May 6, will be the first commander-in-chief to address graduates at a college or university in the state since President George H.W. Bush spoke at OSU in 1990.

April 13, 2006
OSU Students travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Graduate students Jennifer Springer and Samantha Wolthuis, along with Donna Birchler, of the SIS Graduate Program and Kay Keys, Director of the English Language Institute, represented Oklahoma State University at the Women as Global Leaders Conference organized by Zayed University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

April 10 , 2006
OSU Body Armor Program Saves Iraq War Vets Lives, Limbs
Congressman Ernest Istook joined representatives from Oklahoma State University and other federal officials in unveiling cutting edge body armor technology designed to save the lives and limbs of American soldiers fighting in the War on Terror.

April 10 , 2006
English Professor Gifts $10K for OSU Wheelchair Basketball Team
Inspired by her brother’s struggle as a paraplegic, OSU English Professor Dr. Elizabeth Grubgeld recently donated $10,000 for the university’s wheelchair basketball team.

April 10 , 2006
OSU Library Works with Team on National Catalog Standard
Oklahoma State University is one of only 13 libraries participating in a pilot project to create a national standard for cataloging serials.

April 7 , 2006
Mechanical engineering junior becomes OSU latest Goldwater Scholar
Melinda Hale, a mechanical and aerospace engineering junior at OSU, has been named a Goldwater Scholar. The national distinction recognizes undergraduates with aspirations in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. A native of Fishkill, N.Y., Hale is the 13th OSU student to receive the honor.

March 29 , 2006
Statement Regarding Student Diagnosed with Meningitis
Statement from Tim Eaton regarding his daughter Timber Eaton, OSU student diagnosed with meningitis last week.

March 29 , 2006
Director of USAID Liberia to speak at OSU Tomorrow
The OSU School of International Studies will host Dr. Wilbur Thomas, Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Liberia, on Thursday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Wes Watkins Center room 108. Dr. Thomas will deliver a lecture entitled “Transformational Diplomacy in Post-Conflict Countries: The Case of Liberia.”

March 29, 2006
Dallas Engineer Endows $1M Scholarship Through Estate
Oklahoma State University alumnus Michael Harris and his wife Patricia provided $1 million for OSU in their estate plan to create the Michael Harris Endowed Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering.

March 28 , 2006
Watkins, Fulbright and Powell honored with Bennett Fellows
Watkins, Fulbright and Powell were given honorary Henry G. Bennett Fellows from the School of International Studies. The Fellow program was established to expand the intellectual capital of OSU.

March 27 , 2006
OSU lifts moratorium on black social organizations’ events and endorses new safety policies
After discussions between Oklahoma State University, NAACP representatives and students, OSU has endorsed new standard operating procedures for events held by groups who are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

March 24 , 2006
OSU fields half the semifinalists in statewide Governor’s Cup competition
Six OSU teams have earned a place among the 12 undergraduate semifinalists vying for $104,000 in cash prizes in the statewide Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition.

March 24 , 2006
Gov. Henry Appoints Calvin Anthony to OSU Board of Regents
Gov. Brad Henry today announced the appointment of Calvin Anthony to the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges.

March 22 , 2006
OSU student diagnosed with meningitis
Officials from the Oklahoma State Department of Health said today that a 21-year-old Oklahoma State University female student has been diagnosed with meningitis.

March 20 , 2006
Food & Agricultural Products Center researching sweet sorghum as source of ethanol
The production of ethanol as an additive to petroleum-based fuel is a popular solution, and sweet sorghum is a crop that is currently under research as a source of ethanol at the Food & Agricultural Products Center.

March 9 , 2006
OSU partners with Pawnee Nation Academy
Oklahoma State University and the Pawnee Nation Academy have announced a formal partnership that creates a direct path for academy students to earn a bachelor's degree from OSU.

March 6 , 2006
Affirmative action topic of upcoming forum
Students, staff, faculty and administrators are invited to attend a campus forum Thursday, March 23 that will address the controversy surrounding affirmative active and clear up misconceptions about programs created to improve access to higher education and the workplace.

March 6 , 2006
OSU alumnus to head international body
Greg W. Henderson, an OSU mechanical engineering graduate, has been elected 2006 president of SAE International, the Society of Automotive Engineers.

March 6 , 2006
OSU, Langston students organize Unity Breakfast
Langston University will host the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast at 9 a.m. this Thursday, March 9.

March 6 , 2006
OSU professors, students publish “Oklahoma Women’s Almanac”
As the nation celebrates Women’s History Month this March, two Oklahoma State University professors are celebrating women’s contributions in their new book, “Oklahoma Women’s Almanac.” Professors Bob Darcy and Jennifer Paustenbaugh, along with a team of their students, have released the first almanac to focus exclusively on the status and accomplishments of Oklahoma women.

March 3 , 2006
OSU to move forward with Campus Master Plan following Regents’ approval
The Oklahoma State University System/A&M College Board of Regents today approved OSU’s campus master plan that will result in more than $826 million in improvements over the next five years. 

March 3 , 2006
Regents approve OSU housing rate increase
The Oklahoma State University System/A&M College Board of Regents today approved a 5.9 percent rate increase for housing on OSU’s Stillwater campus.

March 3 , 2006
OSU Board Approves Personnel Actions
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved several personnel actions during its March 3 meeting at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

March 3 , 2006
OSU-Oklahoma City Hires New VP of Business and Industry
Dr. Mac McCrory was named the Vice President of Business and Industry Relations at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City during the Oklahoma A&M Regents meeting in Stillwater on March 3.

March 3 , 2006
Braithwaite Named OSU-Okmulgee Vice President for Student Affairs
Patrick Braithwaite was named the new vice president for Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee during the Oklahoma A&M Regents meeting in Stillwater on March 3.

March 3 , 2006
OSU student named AAF Most Promising Minority
The American Advertising Federation selected Oklahoma State University student Michelle Slape as its most promising minority student during the 10 annual Most Promising Minority Students Program in New York City Feb. 7-9.

February 28, 2006
Family Endows $1M Scholarship Program for Young Students
Honoring his parents’ commitment to education, Bartlesville resident Barry Lowe and his wife Karen have partnered with Oklahoma State University to establish the Lowe Family Young Scholars Program for children in low-income Bartlesville schools. The program honors the late Wilbur D. and Grace Laverne Snyder Lowe of Pottsville, Pa.

February 28, 2006
4th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Bash
OSU Men’s and Women’s Varsity All-Star team play against the OSU Wheelchair basketball team. Scrimmage between STW police & fire departments & a skills demonstration at half-time. Proceeds will benefit the adaptive sports and wheelchair basketball programs at OSU.

February 24, 2006
Fire training during the burn ban...Sapulpa Fire Department supports Tulsa cadet training at OSU
Outdoor activities prohibited by the burn ban also include fires for prospective firefighter training. As a result of a partnership with Sapulpa Fire Department, OSU Fire Service Training, the chief source of training and educational materials for firefighters in the state, ensured that 35 Tulsa Fire Department cadets could continue theirs.

February 15, 2006
Foundation chair says Pickens’ gift prompted board to act
The chairman of the Puterbaugh Foundation’s board of trustees says Boone Pickens’ latest gift was one of the factors behind his foundation’s move to fund a new professorship in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University.

February 14, 2006
OSU Prepares to Celebrate Research
OSU prepares to celebrate research with a series of activities focused on science and the arts the week of February 20-24, 2006. The event, officially proclaimed by Governor Henry as OSU Research Week, is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at OSU.

February 13, 2006
Changes at State Department subject of OSU Global Briefing
The new agenda for the U.S. State Department, a strategic overhaul that includes the repositioning of hundreds of American diplomats around the world, will be the topic of a lecture Thursday at Oklahoma State University by one of the department's senior human resources officials.

February 6, 2006
ConocoPhillips’ gift of research building, up to $2 million creates OSU sensor facility, boosts Ponca City economy
Oklahoma State University and the City of Ponca City announced today a far-reaching gift of a research building and up to $2 million from ConocoPhillips that will create a national sensor testing center and provide a significant economic boost to North-Central Oklahoma.

February 3, 2006
Looking back: Will Rogers in Stillwater
Will Rogers’ visit to the OSU (Oklahoma A&M) campus 75 years ago this month drew plenty of attention and good reviews from the local press.

February 3, 2006
Opportunities abound in Egyptian exchange
Camels, the pyramids and ancient history lure visitors to Egypt every year. Thousands of tourists from around the globe trek to the capital, Cairo, and then move up and down the Nile River in search of the past. For an Oklahoma State University journalism professor, these items provided just a backdrop for a teaching experience that personally rivaled the ancient wonders of the region.

February 2 , 2006
At&t Foundation Awards $8,000 Grant to OSU Center for Health Sciences for Telemedicine Expansion
The AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of At&T Inc., has awarded an $8,000 grant to the OSU Center for Health Sciences to further extend the school's growing network of telemedicine sites in eastern Oklahoma.

Janurary 31, 2006
OSU to Host Mexican Delegation, Explore Partnership
OSU System CEO & President Dr. David Schmidly will host a delegation representing the Universidad de las Americas (UDLA) of Puebla, Mexico at the OSU-Stillwater campus on January 31st through February 2nd.

Janurary 31, 2006
OSU to celebrate inaugural Nancy Randolph Davis Day
Oklahoma State University’s Black History Month observance will begin tomorrow with a 2 p.m. celebration honoring one of the university’s foremost civil rights pioneers.

Janurary 31, 2006
OSU Remembers Coretta Scott King

Janurary 31, 2006
OSU Journalism Student Receives National Recognition for Reporting
An Oklahoma State University journalism student recently garnered national recognition for his investigative reporting from the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, which is often described as the collegiate Pulitzer Prizes.

Janurary 27, 2006
Colom Named OSU Vice President for Enrollment Management
Albert N. Colom of Boynton Beach, Fla., was named the new vice president for Enrollment Management at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater during the Oklahoma A&M Regents meeting in Muskogee on Jan. 27.

Janurary 27, 2006
Freedman Selected as Dean of the William S. Spears School of Business at OSU
Dr. Sara M. Freedman, dean and professor of management in the College of Business and Industry at Mississippi State University, has been named the 17th dean of the William S. Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University.

Janurary 27, 2006
OSU to seek consultants for construction projects with regents’ go-ahead
The Oklahoma State University/A&M College Board of Regents today gave OSU officials the go-ahead to select design consultants for several projects scheduled to be built during the first five years of the Stillwater campus master plan, which will guide a historic period of growth.

Janurary 27, 2006
OSU announces schedule of master plan forums
Oklahoma State University has scheduled additional public forums in the coming weeks to gather input on the campus master plan. The university expects to present the plan to the OSU Board of Regents for approval at its March meeting in Stillwater.

Janurary 27, 2006
OSU Board Approves Personnel Actions
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved several personnel actions during its Jan. 27 meeting on the Connors State College campus in Muskogee.

Janurary 23, 2006
Texas Couple Pledge $3 Million to OSU Athletics Gift - Creates Mitchell Academic Enhancement Center, funds stadium campaign
Oklahoma State University announced today that alumni Joe and Connie Mitchell of Glen Rose, Texas, have gifted $3 million toward OSU’s Academic Enhancement Center [AEC] and the “Next Level” stadium campaign for Cowboy football.

Janurary 19, 2006
Healthcare crisis mounts as boomers reach retirement age
The first of more than 78 million baby boomers are turning 60 this month, and the United States will face greater and greater challenges to provide for its elderly. An OSU researcher is urging aging Americans and those who love them to make sure Congress understands their needs.

Janurary 13 , 2006
OSU senior wins prestigious scholarship
Oklahoma State University senior Kara Cook of Stillwater has been named one of 12 national recipients of the coveted 2006-2007 George J. Mitchell Scholarship.

January 10, 2006
Boone Pickens Donates $165 Million
Oklahoma State University officials announced today that legendary oilman Boone Pickens has donated $165 million to be used to fund one of the nation’s most comprehensive collegiate athletic complexes during the next five to 10 years.

December 23, 2005
OSU Veterinary Hospital Releases Premature, Miracle Calf
A calf that spent months in the care of veterinarians at OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences after it was born two months premature was returned to its owners this week.

December 17, 2005
Pickens tells OSU graduates age should never be a barrier to success
Speaking at Oklahoma State University’s commencement ceremony Saturday, highly successful alum Boone Pickens told graduates not to let age stand in the way of achievement.

December 15, 2005
Oklahoma State University software predicts a movie’s fate before its release
Oklahoma State University professors have developed a system for predicting the box office success of movies before they hit the theatres that could revolutionize the industry.

December 15, 2005
Pickens to Deliver OSU Commencement
Dallas businessman and Oklahoma State University alumnus Boone Pickens will be the featured speaker for Oklahoma State University’s Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 17 in Stillwater.

December 13, 2005
OSU Center Honored for Prototype Work with Muskogee Manufacturer
The national association for university-based organizations that provide economic development, business and technical assistance to businesses and communities has presented Oklahoma State University its 2005 Award for Excellence in Technology Commercialization.

December 9, 2005
OSU, Devon Unveil Lab That Will Keep Oklahoma at Forefront of Geosciences Education
Three-dimensional visualization technologies Oklahoma State University is using to educate geology students were demonstrated today at the ceremonial dedication of the Devon Energy Geology Laboratory. The lab comes online as OSU seeks to intensify recruitment, retention and graduation of geoscientists as they increasingly are needed to address the world’s growing demand for energy and resources.

November 30, 2005
OSU Stresses Near-term/Long-term Phases of Athletic Expansion
Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David Schmidly emphasized to a group of Stillwater citizens Tuesday night that the expansion of OSU athletics will be done in two phases, delaying the impact on many residents for a number of years.

November 29, 2005
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Gifts $14.8M to OSU’s School of Architecture
Oklahoma State University announced today a $14.8 million gift from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to renovate and expand facilities for the university’s nationally renowned School of Architecture. The new facility will be named the Donald W. Reynolds Architecture Building.

November 28, 2005
OSU President David Schmidly Recommends Additional Dialogue on Master Plan
With new construction for academic and athletic facilities expected to approach $500 million on the Oklahoma State University campus over the next decade, OSU System CEO and President David Schmidly said additional dialogue is needed to adequately address matters raised during recent community meetings with owners of property north of the football stadium where plans call for construction of a first-class athletic village.

November 28, 2005
OSU Professors Give Iraq 'Direction' For the Future
Dale Lightfoot, professor and head of the OSU geography department, recently established Geographical Information Science (GIS, GPS, and remote sensing) centers at two Iraqi universities that will enable the new government to map out essential planning needs including city transportation routes, water plant location sites and utility line routes.

November 17, 2005
Neurotoxicologist to Discuss Perils of Nasal Passages
Exposure vulnerability of the brain to poisons the body’s natural mechanisms typically shield it from will be the subject of a lecture Friday, Nov. 18 at the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.

November 15, 2005
Bride Gives Up Wedding Gifts to Increase Scholarship Endowment
Cara Cowan agreed to forego gravy boats, coffeemakers and other highly demanded wedding gifts in lieu of increasing her family’s endowed scholarship for Native American students at Oklahoma State University.

November 14, 2005
OSU to limit vehicle traffic on Monroe Street
In light of growing concerns about pedestrian safety, a high-traffic section of Monroe Street through the Oklahoma State University campus will be restricted weekdays beginning November 21.

November 11, 2005
Spears inducted into hall of fame
Dr. William S. Spears was inducted into the Spears School of Business hall of fame at OSU Friday, November 11 at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.

November 10, 2005
Spears to be inducted into hall of fame
The Spears School of Business at OSU will induct its namesake, Dr. William S. Spears, into its hall of fame Friday, November 11 at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center. The reception will start at 6:15 p.m. and the dinner at 7 p.m.

November 7, 2005
OSU student leads National FFA Organization
Becoming president of a national organization with more than 490,000 members is a lofty goal for a small town Oklahoman who graduated high school with around 30 students. For Travis Jett, agribusiness, pre-law junior from Laverne, Okla., that goal became a reality on Oct. 29, when he was named president of the National FFA Organization at the 78th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky.

November 4 , 2005
OSU opens first out-of-state office in key Dallas/Fort Worth market
With two million more people than the state of Oklahoma, the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area has been selected as the site for the first out-of-state regional office for Oklahoma State University. OSU administrators and area alumni will unveil the Dallas office at opening ceremony and celebration on Nov. 7.

November 2, 20005
Transit Systems Commemorate Rosa Parks on Wednesday, Nov. 2
Public transit systems throughout the United States will recognize the passing of Rosa Parks on Wednesday, Nov. 2, by placing a black ribbon on the first seat in all of THE BUS vehicles.

October 28, 2005
New Don Nickles Fellowship Program Allows OSU Students to Intern on Capitol Hill
A fellowship program that honors former Oklahoma senator and Oklahoma State University graduate Don Nickles will make Congressional internships attainable for students at his alma mater, it was announced at today’s OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting.

October 28, 2005
Dr. Gary Slick named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa
Longtime physician and educator Dr. Gary Slick has been appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs and Senior Associate Dean at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa.

October 28, 2005
OSU Board Approves Personnel Actions
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved several personnel actions during its Oct. 28 meeting at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

October 28, 2005
Economic growth projected from improvements at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa
A climb in national rankings combined with an aggressive marketing campaign, clinic expansion and hospital stability equals an economic boom for Oklahoma, according to Dr. John Fernandes, president and dean of the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa.

October 27, 2005
Industry week unites construction students, professionals
Construction management students at Oklahoma State University recently had the opportunity to learn the details of daunting projects including the Oklahoma Capitol dome and repair of the Arkansas River bridge on I-40 from the professionals who completed them.

October 27, 2005
CEAT Hall of Fame to welcome computer, construction entrepreneurs
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University will induct a pair of entrepreneurial icons into its Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 28.

October 24, 2005
OSU professor teaching journalism in Egypt
An Oklahoma State University professor will travel to Cairo this fall to teach a business reporting class in a program sponsored by the Center for International Private Enterprise.

October 19, 2005
FAPC clients assist Hurricane Katrina victims
Hurricane Katrina left many in need, and several business clients of the Food & Agricultural Products Center, located on the Oklahoma State University campus, were there to answer their call.

October 18, 2005
Earl Mitchell and Larkin Warner inducted into OSU Hall of Fame
Oklahoma State University inducts Dr. Earl D. Mitchell Jr.and Dr. Larkin Warner into Hall of Fame.

October 18, 2005
TCC and OSU Partner to Create Groundbreaking Dual Admission Program
Two of the state’s educational powerhouses, Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma State University, are teaming up for the establishment of a dual admission program, a unique partnership and the first of its kind in Oklahoma...

October 18, 2005
OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign Concludes Record-Setting Year
Oklahoma State University set a new school record and ranked first in the Big XII conference for donation amounts at the end of its 2004-05 Coaches vs. Cancer campaign.

October 13, 2005
OSU Wheelchair Basketball Player climbs wall at the Colvin
An OSU student and member of the OSU wheelchair basketball team, climbed the wall on Wednesday during OSU’s Disability Awareness Week

October 12, 2005
CEAT Present Halliburton Faculty Honors
Professors who advanced wireless communications and tissue regeneration as engineering curriculum and research emphases at Oklahoma State University have been presented the 2005 Halliburton Faculty Excellence Awards.

October 7 , 2005
OSU Students, Faculty, Staff Honored at 2005 Fall Convocation
At Thursday’s fall convocation, OSU System CEO and President David Schmidly presented the OSU Eminent Faculty Award to Marvin Stone, Regents Professor of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. The president also presented President’s Service Awards to Brenda Masters, Director of University Accreditation; Kyle Wray, Director of Marketing; and Andy Maxey, Manager with the Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

October 7 , 2005
"Déjà vu" at OSU
For Christina Stallings and her son Brendan it’s “déjà vu at OSU. Christina, an Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food and Forestry educator, is back on campus after more than 20 years—at the same time that Brendan is working on his degree.

September 29, 2005
OSU conference spotlights vet-med advancements
The expansion and enhancement of the national identification system for food animals, including its implementation in the state, are among current developments in veterinary medicine that will be highlighted next week at Oklahoma State University.

September 28, 2005
OSU Alumnus Restores His Place in the Heart: Beverly Clerico Plaza Dedication Oct. 1
Tulsa resident and long-time Oklahoma State University supporter John Clerico and his late wife, Beverly had a special place in their hearts at OSU. As students, they met, fell in love and spent many hours walking through OSU’s beautiful campus. When Mrs. Clerico passed away last year, her husband decided to honor her memory by restoring their favorite place, the plaza in front of the Edmon Low Library.

September 28, 2005
Helmerich Family Pledges $9 Million For OSU-Tulsa’s Research and Technology Center
Oklahoma State University announced today that Walter and Peggy Helmerich and The Helmerich Foundation are pledging $9 million to OSU-Tulsa’s first research and technology development center, which will be named the Helmerich Advanced Technology Research Center.

September 26, 2005
Famed Sports Writer, Frank Deford Featured at Library Fundraiser
This versatile writer has published fourteen books, is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, a commentator on NPR’s Morning Edition, and a regular commentator on HBO’s Real Sports. He is also the featured speaker for the H. Louise & H.E. “Ed” Cobb Speaker Series on November 4. The event is an annual fundraiser for the OSU-Stillwater Library System..."

September 22, 2005
OSU's New KOSU Now Serving Oklahoma City And Central Oklahoma
Public Radio Capital and nationally recognized, award-winning KOSU 91.7 FM “Oklahoma Public Radio” announced the completion of a new 1,110-ft tower and High Definition (HD) broadcast facility serving more than 1.3 million listeners in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and north central Oklahoma..."

September 20, 2005
Artist Donates Collection of Oklahoma Paintings to University
Professor Emeritus and artist Dr. Rudy Miller recently donated 50 acrylic paintings of native Oklahoma fish species valued at $25,000 to Oklahoma State University (OSU) for instruction in artistic and scientific disciplines..."

September 20, 2005
Janet Schmidly Day in Oklahoma Announced
During a meeting of the OSU Parents Association last week, OSU First Lady Janet Schmidly was presented with a proclamation signed by Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry proclaiming Sept. 17 as “Janet Schmidly Day” in the State of Oklahoma. ..."

September 20, 2005
ITLE Faculty Forum, Grand Opening Announced
Senior Vice President & Provost Dr. Marlene Strathe has announced a special faculty forum and open house Sept. 22 to celebrate the grand opening of OSU’s Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ITLE)...

September 16, 2005
OSU A&M Board of Regents Approves Annual Automatic Extensions for OSU’s Schmidly
MIAMI, OK - The OSU/A&M Board of Regents today unanimously approved annual automatic extensions for Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David Schmidly. The action contemplates President Schmidly’s service as CEO and President beyond the expiration date of his current appointment, January 15, 2008.

September 16, 2005
OSU Unveils Aggressive New Marketing Campaign
With a 115-year history of serving every corner of Oklahoma and a five-campus student enrollment approaching 33,000, Oklahoma State University rightly considers itself "The STATE's University" and will now use the tagline in an aggressive new marketing campaign aimed at increasing pride among students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university.

September 16, 2005
Oklahoma State University names Mike Holder Vice President for Athletics
Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David J. Schmidly recommended to the OSU/A&M Board of Regents today that successful and long-time OSU golf coach Mike Holder be named Vice President for Athletic Programs and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at OSU.

September 16, 2005
OSU System CEO Initiates Academic Accountability Plan
Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David J. Schmidly has instituted a system-wide “report card” plan that will track progress within academic units, help OSU achieve national prominence and give administrators better information to make decisions about resource allocation...

September 16, 2005
OSU Board Approves Personnel Actions
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved several personnel actions during its Sept. 16 meeting at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami...

September 16, 2005
OSU System Sets Enrollment Record; Welcomes Stellar Freshman Class
Oklahoma State University has set an all-time high for student enrollment on its five campus system with 32,721 students enrolled for the fall semester, it was announced at today’s OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting...

September 16, 2005
OSU to Honor Faculty with Regents Teaching and Research Awards
Eight Oklahoma State University faculty members will be honored as recipients of the 2005 Regents Distinguished Teaching Award at OSU’s Fall Convocation on Oct. 6, and eight other faculty members will be recognized for receiving the Regents Distinguished Research Award.

September 15, 2005
Admiral who Helped with Asian Tsunami named OSU Homecoming Grand Marshall
The Oklahoma State University Homecoming Committee has announced that retired Rear Admiral and OSU Alumni Association Hall of Famer William McDaniel will be this year’s homecoming parade grand marshal.

September 15, 2005
Counseling Program Receives National Accreditation
OSU’s master’s degree programs in school counseling and community counseling have received full accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

September 15, 2005
OSU Student Disability Services Office Active on Many Fronts
“Mobility, vision and hearing impairments, heart ailments, fatigue, post traumatic stress disorder, learning disabilities. . . we are here for students with any type of disability..."

September 9, 2005
A letter from Louisiana: OSU Graduate Greg Gray, D.O.
The following letter comes from OSU graduate, Greg Gray, D.O., who is serving as a senior medical officer in Louisiana.

September 9, 2005
OSU Fire Service Training staffer among initial responders into New Orleans
This weekend the nation will observe the four-year commemoration of an unprecedented incident in which hundreds of New York City’s finest lost their lives answering the call, but first responders charge into extremely perilous situations daily to preserve life. Outside the unspeakable carnage of 9/11, no domestic scenarios compare to the incomprehensible and nightmarish scenes that awaited the responders who went into New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

September 7, 2005
OSU Welcomes Stellar Freshman Class; Reaches Out to Victims of Katrina
Oklahoma State University’s Class of 2009, all 3,302 of them, has already shattered several academic records, according to OSU System CEO and President David J. Schmidly.

September 7, 2005
Wes Watkins Distinguished Lectureship to Feature Former Prime Minister of Korea
The OSU School of International Studies is bringing to Stillwater Dr. Duck-Woo Nam, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, to share his professional experiences and thoughts on U.S. economic principles in relation to his native Korea. The title of his lecture is “Northeast Asia and the United States: A Korean Perspective.”

September 6, 2005
Memories For Sale from Old Willham Hall
Oklahoma State University’s Department of Residential Life is offering alumni of Willham Hall the chance to own a piece of their history. Starting Thursday, September 8 and running for the next seven weeks, alumni will have the opportunity to purchase memorabilia from Willham Hall on the on-line auction site Ebay.

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