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Concrete Canoe Headed to National Finals
Friday, April 30, 2004 (118 reads)

OSU's Concrete Canoe team is heading back to the national finals of the American Society of Civil Engineers/Master' Builders Concrete Canoe competition after taking second-place at the ASCE Mid-Continent Conference regional contest this weekend in Lincoln, Neb. The students from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering placed first in both the women's sprint and women's endurance races, and second in the men's endurance race before the remaining two races were called off due to foul weather. During the submersion test portion of the final project judging, 18 inches of OSU's craft broke off, but the students competed in the race anyway after re-attaching it with epoxy.

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OSU IT Chosen for Worldwide Project
Friday, April 30, 2004 (107 reads)

The Oracle Corporation has selected OSU's Information Technology Division to collaborate on an opportunity for early adoption of Oracle's new grid computing technology. Oracle has invited OSU, along with ten other organizations worldwide, including Dell and the Chicago Stock Exchange, to participate in an aggressive implementation of Oracle's new grid computing technology. The technology allows grids of computers to work as single databases. Oracle currently has engineering staff working with OSU IT staff on a rapid implementation schedule. OSU's aggressive stance in developing new technologies for its users makes the university an ideal candidate for involvement in early adoption. While OSU is one of ten organizations, it is one of only two higher education institutions chosen. The second was Vanderbilt University.

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OSU Athletes Claim Top Honors
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (123 reads)

The Oklahoma State Equestrian Team for winning a second consecutive Varsity National Championship in the Western discipline Saturday at Olympic Horse Park in Conyers, Ga. The Varsity National Championship is in its third year and consists of the top varsity programs from throughout the nation and Annie Thurman, Cowgirl golfer, for winning the Big 12 individual title in competition at College Station this weekend.

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Professor Gets Outstanding Teaching Award
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (103 reads)

Shelia Kennison, assistant professor of psychology, received the 2004 Outstanding Teaching Award from the Oklahoma Psychological Society at its annual conference April 16. Kennison joined the OSU Department of Psychology in 2000.

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CHS Head Named to Governor's Council
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (102 reads)

Dr. John Fernandes, president and dean of the OSU Center for Health Sciences, has been appointed to the Governor's Science and Technology Council. Fernandes will work with other members to enhance productivity of the state's research institutions to benefit the Governor's Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) action plan. The group also works with the Secretary of Commerce and Tourism to recruit and retain high-tech businesses.

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Engineering Takes First and Second Place in International Competition
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (97 reads)

OSU School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students took first and second place in the 2004 International Design/Build/Fly Competition this weekend in Wichita. The objective this year was to design an electric-powered "fire bomber" aircraft that could carry and dump more than a gallon of water over a specified course. With a flight time of two minutes and 56 seconds, team OSU-Black placed first with 170 total points. OSU-Orange placed second with 145 points. OSU's entries were built as semester-long, team design projects in an aerospace systems design course taught by Dr. Andy Arena, Maciula Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The contest featured 37 teams from four countries. It is sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Cessna and the Office of Naval Research. OSU also brought home the international title in 2001.

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OSU-OKC Student Optimizes and Makes USA Today Top 20
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (119 reads)

When Chris Sullens enrolled in OSU-OKC during the summer of 2001, he was a high school dropout with a GED certificate and a delivery job. Not one to let a second chance go by, Chris worked hard and made the President's List of Distinguished Students. He was Vice President of Leadership for the OSU-OKC chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, earned a spot on the President's Leadership Council, was active in the Student Government Association and even served as a committee member for the Academic Appeals Committee, all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Now, he has been named to the All USA Community and Junior College Academic First Team, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, USA TODAY and the American Association of Community Colleges. Chris is one of 20 community college students named to the team from more than 1,500 applications nationwide. He says, "I knew that if I just had a second chance, I could prove to the world that I could do more with my life."

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HES Picked for Top Honors
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (108 reads)

The "Technology Learning Center" project in the College of Human Environmental Sciences was selected as Outstanding Program of the Year during the 2004 Achievements in Aging Awards. This project, created by OSU and PartnerShips for Aging, works with various partners to establish free computer training sites in senior centers to help encourage older adults to embrace and take advantage of technology.

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Regents Approve Posthumous Degrees
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (112 reads)

The families of two OSU students who died last month will be presented with posthumous degrees on their behalf during commencement ceremonies May 8 in Stillwater. The OSU/A&M Regents met at the Muskogee branch of Conners State College today and approved bachelor's degrees for Nancy Boles and Eric Lloyd Bost. These are subject to approval by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Boles was a secondary education senior who was half-way through her student teaching semester and near completion of a bachelor of science degree in secondary education (French) at the time of her death on March 25. Bost was in his final semester when he died March 24. He will be awarded a posthumous bachelor of science degree in journalism and broadcasting. You can read more at http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/posthumous.html"http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/posthumous.html"

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Thompson Recognized
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (116 reads)

Johnny Thompson was named male student-athlete of the year during the Athletic Department's academic awards banquet. Thompson was recognized for exemplifying what a student-athlete should represent during his four years at OSU. In addition to athletic and civic accomplishments, Thompson was on the Academic All-Big 12 Team and was a three-time OSU Academic Achievement Award Winner. He was on the Dean's Honor Roll in the spring of 2003 and on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll all four years.

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Sailing Club Plans Free Barbeque
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (104 reads)

The Oklahoma State Sailing Club is having a barbecue at the Lake Carl Blackwell clubhouse on the south shore of Lake Carl Blackwell, April 24 from 1 p.m. until dark. There is no admission. Everyone's invited.

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Pulitzer Winner to Stillwater
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (113 reads)

With funding from the Norris Foundation, the OSU English Department will host a poetry reading by internationally renowned poet and writer W.S. Merwin at 7:30 p.m., April 29 in room 215 of the Stillwater Public Library. Merwin is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of more than 15 books of poetry, 20 books of translation, numerous plays and four books of prose.

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Engineering Senior Gets Top National Honor
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (112 reads)

Mary Elizabeth Womack, a biosystems and agricultural engineering senior, will receive the Reuben Trane Scholarship from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The $10,000 award is the society's top honor.

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Governor Signs Bill For Endowed Chairs
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (103 reads)

Gov. Brad Henry has signed a bill that will eliminate a funding backlog for endowed chairs at Oklahoma colleges and universities. House Bill 1904 by Rep. Bill Mitchell and Sen. Mike Morgan authorizes a bond issue to provide matching funds for endowed chairs. About $52 million in private donations throughout the state is waiting for matching funds.

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Help Accident Victims' Family
Thursday, April 29, 2004 (160 reads)

A fund has been established at Stillwater National Bank to help the family of Brian Cullen and Ardith Cullen. The OSU students were killed in a multiple-car accident Monday south of Stillwater. Brian was a freshman in University Academic Studies. His wife, Ardith, was a senior in animal science. They had moved to Stillwater less than a year ago to attend OSU. The couple had five children. If you'd like to help, you may send a donation in care of The Cullen Family Fund, Stillwater National Bank, P.O. Box 1988, Stillwater, OK 74076.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2004 (120 reads)

At an elegant reception in Houston, Texas on April 6, 2004, the OSU Alumni Association received the highest honor awarded by District IV of The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with two Grand Gold Awards in the Division of Alumni Programming. The Association received the Grand Gold Award in the category “Best New Alumni Program” for the OSU Alumni Association’s Orange Connection Alumni Store. The internet-based http://www.orangeconnection.com"Orange Connection Alumni Store," launched in August of 2002, provides unique, OSU-branded items to alumni nationwide and serves to financially support the programs and services of the Association. “The on-line store has proved to be very popular. Over 50% of our alumni are living in states other than Oklahoma, and they bleed orange just as much as those in Stillwater. They typically can’t find OSU items in Seattle or Virginia. Now they can get OSU where they are.” commented Jean Erickson, Sr. Director of E-Services for the Association. Erickson also noted that the on-line store is showing steady growth and continued product expansion. “We even carry a Les Paul OSU-logo guitar… It’s a lot of fun… our alumni are loving it!” In addition, the Association also received the Grand Gold Award in the category “Best Student Program” for the 2003 Homecoming Philanthropy Can Mural project. Student Programs Director Anne Scott noted that “Our students had the task of coming up with a new philanthropy program to replace our old blood drive. I’m very glad that CASE recognized the creativity they showed in coming up with such a unique program.” Scott also said that the program was unusually successful in the way that it involved both students and alumni, and called positive attention to the University. To see pictures from the Can Mural project, and for more a more detailed story, http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=886&htmlfile=newspages3_homecoming.htm"click here." The OSU Alumni Association has also received such distinguished awards in the past as CASE’s international Seal of Excellence Award for Best Homecoming Celebration two consecutive years, 2000 and 2001, a feat very few institutions can claim. Other recent CASE awards received by the OSU Alumni Association include an award in 2002 for the Student Alumni Board Leadership Conference and in 2003 the Association’s Legacy Program received an award for Best New Membership Program. About CASE Headquartered in Washington, DC, http://www.case.org"The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)" is the professional organization for advancement professionals at all levels who work in alumni relations, communications, and development. The District IV region of CASE includes Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Today CASE's membership includes more than 3,000 colleges, universities, and independent elementary and secondary schools in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and 42 other countries. This makes CASE the largest nonprofit education association in terms of institutional membership, serving more than 38,000 advancement professionals on the staffs of member institutions and more than 23,500 professional members. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education. CASE also offers a variety of advancement products and services, provides standards and an ethical framework for the profession, and works with other organizations to respond to public issues of concern, while promoting the importance of education worldwide.

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Monday, April 26, 2004 (111 reads)

Very soon Oklahoma State students will no longer have an excuse to not be in shape. The $23 million renovation of the Colvin Center is nearing completion and set to open sometime in June 2004. The renovation includes the addition of about 90,000 square feet and the reconstruction of approximately 80,000 square feet. When combined with the untouched portion of the center, the total Colvin Center area comes to 244,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness and recreation space. The renovation, which was heavily influenced by student input, focused on satisfying three main needs:

More weight and fitness equipment and area (now more than 30,000 square feet).
More gyms (five more gyms added, for a total of 11).
A golf area (now includes a practice hitting area, putting greens, and a golf simulator).

Other highlights include a new outdoor pool, a four-lane jogging track on the mezzanine level and more multi-purpose, dance and aerobic areas. The main benefit to students is the additional space. “It won’t be so crowded,” said Kent Bunker, director of campus recreation. “Kids will be able to workout anytime between 6 [a.m.] and 12 [a.m.].” http://fp.okstate.edu/campusrec/home%20page/construction/construction_content.htm Click here for more information about the Colvin Center Reconstruction and to view an online video of the design.

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Monday, April 26, 2004 (102 reads)

Calling all Young Alumni! Join the Tulsa Chapter of the Young Alumni as they cheer on the Cowboys during this year’s Bedlam Baseball Game at Drillers Stadium. The game, which begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, is the first in a three-game series for this classic conference match up of in-state rivals. The Young Alumni are sponsoring a pre-game tailgate party and have reserved a few hundred seats in the upper deck reserved section. The tailgate will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the northwest side of the stadium and will include all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments. Your ticket purchase includes both the tailgate party and a reserved seat for what is annually a sold-out event. Tickets are $15. To order tickets, please call the Tulsa Drillers Ticket Office at (918) 744-5901 and let them know you want tickets with the OSU Young Alumni. There is no limit to the number of tickets you can buy, and since each ticket will have an assigned seat make sure you order for all attendees at once. Be sure to order your tickets early – they’ll go fast!

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Monday, April 26, 2004 (112 reads)

The Cowboy Cricket Club may be searching for an agent if Hollywood gets wind of their success story. The fairytale began in the spring of 2001 when a few OSU students, who played regularly on the library lawn, desired to seek competition. The students contacted Tim Huff, manager of International Students and Scholars, who encouraged the idea. “They needed a place to practice, so we contacted Kent Bunker and he set them up on the old cross country fields,” Huff said. After a little practice and a three match series against the University of Oklahoma, players decided they wanted to go all the way – to the league level. And that’s just what they did. The team joined the Southwest Cricket Conference and began competing against city and collegiate teams from Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas. The team began visiting other cities for competitions, and last year they were able to pour a concrete “pitch” – or 60 foot strip of playing area – and host matches in Stillwater. What makes their story even more special is their Tri-State league championship won during the 2003 season – only their second season in competition. Click here for more information about the http://orgs.okstate.edu/cricket/"Cowboy Cricket Club." If you would like more information about the game of Cricket, here are some links: An Explanation of the Game: http://www.dangermouse.net/cricket/ Origins of Cricket: http://www.dangermouse.net/cricket/history_origins.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1157_cricket_history/page6.shtml International Cricket Newspages and Resources: http://www.cricinfo.com/ http://www.cricket365.com/

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PLC to Host Charity Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 (128 reads)

OSU’s President’s Leadership Council is hosting a Golf Tournament on April 25 to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charities. The tournament, which begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, will be played at the Lakeside Golf Course in Stillwater. A round of 18 holes will be played as a four-man scramble and entry fees are $160 per team or $50 per individual. All donations and money raised will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. To enter please send individual* and/or team member names and the team captain’s name, phone number, e-mail address and home address to PLCgolf04@yahoo.com. Entries are due April 25 and payments will be made at the entrance to the event. The Lakeside Golf Course is located at 5201 N. Washington St. Stillwater, OK 74075. * If you come or sign up as an individual, you will be placed into a team. For more information contact Kindi Stone at 405-377-0466.

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Atherton Opens to New Era
Tuesday, April 20, 2004 (131 reads)

The College of Human Environmental Sciences and the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration are pleased to announce the completion of the $5-million hotel renovation and the beginning of a new era of luxury. The Atherton Hotel, centrally located on the Oklahoma State campus, is a Georgian-style gem that originally opened in 1950 as the Union Club. The Atherton has also recently been selected as a member of Historic Hotels of America. The hotel transformation begins upon opening the doors of the new entrance into the graciously appointed Grand Lobby. Guests are greeted at the spectacular front desk at check-in. The hardwood floors, beautiful inlaid wool carpets and chandeliers complement the rich colors and fabrics in the expansive space. The Joullian Vineyard Wine Tasting Room and Carreker Lounge are part of the new reception and meeting rooms that have been created during the renovation and each is specially decorated to be a visual treat to the eye. Each of the 81 guest rooms have been designed with the guest’s comfort in mind. Amenities in the guest rooms include a down-bedding system featuring triple sheeting and a multitude of pillows. High-speed internet connections, luxurious robes, and a complementary DVD library are just part of the cozy rooms. This gracious hotel serves as a first-class, hands-on classroom for students of OSU’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Oklahoma State is one of only five U.S. universities to offer hospitality students a hotel laboratory on campus. The renovation has imbued the hotel with a stately elegance and sophistication in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Atherton Hotel is dedicated to offering hospitality with quality, style and sophistication founded in a rich heritage and tradition. For information: http://athertonhotel.okstate.edu Contact: stay@okstate.edu Phone: 405-744-7695

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Art Student Headed for the Big Apple
Monday, April 19, 2004 (141 reads)

Kristin Bayans, the Art Department's outstanding art history student for 2004, has been awarded a six-month internship and $10,000 by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Kristin plans to intern at the Metropolitan June 7 - December 3. After that, she will use her Bailey Scholarship to participate in an archeological dig in Jordan.

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Former Head of OSU-Okmulgee Dies
Monday, April 19, 2004 (99 reads)

Wayne W. Miller, Stillwater, an internationally recognized technology educator and retired chief administrator of OSU's Okmulgee campus, died today (April 19). He was 84. Funeral services are pending with Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. Miller earned his bachelor of science degree in 1942 from Oklahoma A&M College (OSU), and a master of science degree in 1957 from the University of Illinois. In 1946, Miller was chosen to help establish Oklahoma A&M's School of Technical Training in Okmulgee, heading the institution's division of agriculture. In 1958, he became assistant director of the school and was named director in 1963. Under his leadership, student enrollment at Oklahoma State Tech (now OSU-Okmulgee) more than doubled to 3,550 full time students, and the school gained an international reputation.

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Monday, April 19, 2004 (105 reads)

Looking for ways to help OSU and ensure its future continues to shine bright? Cowboys for Higher Education is the answer. Cowboys for Higher Education members help OSU build relationships at the legislative level. “We educate legislators on issues affecting higher education and Oklahoma State University,” said Jerry Gill, OSU Alumni Association Executive Director. “It’s an advocacy group for OSU and higher education.” Created in 1995, the group of close to 400 members has played a key role in several legislative issues affecting OSU. The group organizes events such as “Capitol Cowboys,” the OSU alumni chapter for state senators and representatives, and annually recognizes all OSU alumni among the Capitol support staff. You can help by attending meetings, making phone calls or writing letters concerning important issues affecting OSU and higher education. “We try to keep our CFHE volunteers educated enough so they can visit with legislators,” said Larry Shell, OSU Alumni Association Associate Executive Director. “The emphasis here is to provide good educational information to legislators so they can make the right decisions.” And what better time to provide the legislators good information than during the heart of the state legislative session? To become involved in Cowboys for Higher Education today e-mail Larry Shell at lgslamb@okstate.edu or Stacey Bridges at bridgsl@okstate.edu. Or call toll free at (800) 433-4OSU.

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Monday, April 19, 2004 (159 reads)

It’s time to Celebrate Seniors! This week, April 19 – 23, has been designated as the Alumni Association’s “Sr. Week” to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of next month’s outstanding senior graduates. Throughout the week, seniors are invited to visit the alumni office with their student ID or Sr. Week invitation to receive a graduation gift that includes the oh-so-popular orange “OSU Alumni” car sticker, a lifetime e-mail address, a “Life after Oklahoma State” handbook and a membership card for one FREE year of Alumni membership! Seniors also receive a beautiful etched glass that features the O-State logo. The gifts may be picked up in 212 SU between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. the entire week. And that’s not all! To participate in the exciting daily activities simply bring an OSU ID, Sr. Week invite or new alumni membership card. Monday, April 19>/b>

Free Popsicles at Chi-O Clock beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 20

Free cokes at Chi-O Clock beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Pics with Pete and the gang on Library Lawn from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free Grad Portrait Sitting in the Student Union Theater Lobby from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Caps and gowns provided)
Wednesday, April 21

Free Grad Portrait Sitting in the Student Union Theater Lobby from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Caps and gowns provided)
Shakey’s Cowboy Sundaes for $1 at Chi-O Clock from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 22

Sign-up for “Come Home for Homecoming” in 212 SU from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Drawing includes two tickets for the Homecoming game, hotel expenses, a gift certificate to the Orange Connection Alumni Store and more!)
Congratulations seniors! The OSU Alumni Association is proud of you. Don’t forget to stay connected at http://www.orangeconnection.org"www.orangeconnection.org."

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Monday, April 19, 2004 (97 reads)

The first ring ceremony, held in the fall of 2000, set the precedent for the heartwarming, unique tradition that each ring ceremony since has matched or magnified. The ring was created as a tangible symbol of pride and accomplishment for students of this beloved university, and the ring ceremony combines unity and commitment to make it an event to remember forever. Whether it is signing their name on each ceremony’s “scroll” or sliding the rings on their fingers in unison, recipients agree the ring ceremony is one of the most special times they’ve experienced in connection with Oklahoma State University. This year’s ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. University faculty, staff and administrators will be in attendance to celebrate the moment as Dr. Marlene Strathe, OSU’s provost and senior vice president, presents each recipient his or her ring. Parents, family and friends are invited to share in the beautiful, yet simple, tradition and are welcome to stay for a reception to honor the recipients immediately following the ceremony. Recipients: please arrive before 6:15 p.m. to prepare to process in as a group. Click here for http://www.orangeconnection.org/ringtradition.htm"more information about the OSU ring" and how you can be a part of OSU’s newest tradition.

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Monday, April 19, 2004 (115 reads)

Graduation is just around the corner – do you have gifts for your graduating seniors? No need to worry! The OSU Alumni Association has plenty of ideas to help you honor family and friends for this great accomplishment. There’s not a better time to make sure they stay connected with OSU – so why not give the priceless gift of an alumni membership? Whether you present them a lifetime or three-year membership, rest assured it’s a gift they’ll never forget. What’s better than a diploma on their wall? A diploma on their finger! The new OSU ring is the perfect way to display the pride, joy and achievement of becoming an OSU graduate. Review the ring and information on the OSUAA Web site, and call 800-433-4678 to order. It’s a great way to show your graduate just how proud you are. And let’s not forget the one-stop-shop for all your orange needs: the http://www.orangeconnection.com"Orange Connection Alumni Store." There are a range of gifts for every budget. From Fossil watches to checkbook covers to jewelry, make sure your graduates are ready for their first day in the “real world.” If they haven’t secured a job, boost their confidence and class with a stunning OSU silk tie or neck scarf!

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Netters Swat Sooners
Friday, April 16, 2004 (97 reads)

Our men's tennis team beat Oklahoma in front of a large crowd at the DeBois Tennis Center Wednesday. OSU improved to 14-3 on the season with a 3-2 record in Big 12 duals, while OU dropped to 15-6 and 1-4 in conference play.

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Wittenberg in Final 10 for Hogan Award
Friday, April 16, 2004 (107 reads)

Oklahoma State freshman golfer Casey Wittenberg is one of 10 semifinalists for the 2004 Ben Hogan Award. Wittenberg recently shone in the Masters Tournament.

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Sutton Faces Raised Thousands
Friday, April 16, 2004 (107 reads)

If you loved those surly Eddie Sutton face fans that surfaced everywhere this season, you should thank Business Administration Outreach staffer Kendria Cost. Cost joined Sutton in choosing just the right pose, then coordinated production work to make the unique fans a reality. They were so popular that some vendors couldn't stock enough. The fans were used to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Cost, who serves as co-chair of the OSU Coaches vs. Cancer Committee, and other OSU employees around campus have dedicated many hours to the effort. With generous help from Sutton and Coach Julie Goodenough, they had raised $78,000 at last count.

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