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OSU students win big with “Cold Bottle Designs”
Friday, April 28, 2006 (424 reads)

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.

Higher Learning Commission gives OSU continued accreditation
Friday, April 28, 2006 (296 reads)

Thanks to improvements in a variety of areas and a thorough self study, Oklahoma State University has received notification from The Higher Learning Commission that its accreditation has been continued for an additional 10 years, it was announced following the Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents meeting in Goodwell.

Spring Ring Ceremony
Monday, April 24, 2006 (150 reads)

The Oklahoma State University Official Class Ring Ceremony for the spring semester will be held April 25, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. For more information about the ring, please visit our website or call 405-744-8716.

OSU offers new MBA degree
Friday, April 21, 2006 (354 reads)

Business professionals may soon find the perfect fit between graduate school and the desire to advance their careers. Beginning this fall, OSU will offer a new Professional Track Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree on the Tulsa campus.

Senior earns USA Today honor
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 (180 reads)

OSU senior Kyle Jones has received honorable mention for the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team, a group which includes the nation’s outstanding undergraduates. The honor was awarded to Jones for his achievements in the classroom and contributions to his community.

Cowboy Caravans
Monday, April 17, 2006 (173 reads)

Join Oklahoma State coaches & fans for the 2006 Cowboy Caravans, coming to a town near you this spring!

OSU Foundation to display Tiger originals
Monday, April 17, 2006 (239 reads)

A public showing of paintings by Native American artist Dana Tiger will go on display starting Thursday at the OSU Foundation. The exhibition of Native American acrylics and watercolors will open with a book signing for “The Oklahoma Woman’s Almanac,” a book coauthored by OSU professors Robert Darcy and Jennifer Paustenbaugh, with cover art by Tiger.

Tools donated to OSU-Okmulgee
Monday, April 17, 2006 (142 reads)

MATCO Tools donated more than $20,000 worth of tools recently to OSU-Okmulgee’s Pro-Tech Automotive program. Instructors at OSU-Okmulgee were allowed to select the tools and equipment. MATCO joins a long list of tool, equipment and service providers that support the Pro-Tech program and help provide students with the latest technologies to enhance their education More information is available online at www.osu-okmulgee.edu.

OSU body armor saves lives in Iraq
Monday, April 17, 2006 (263 reads)

Almost 5,000 armored suits, designed by OSU researchers, are now in use in Iraq where Marines are putting the protective outfit through its final field test. That was among several positive announcements that emerged from a news conference at OSU this morning with Congressman Ernest Istook. The armored suit, called QuadGard, was developed and designed by Drs. Donna Branson, Cheryl Farr and Semra Peksoz with the department of Design, Housing and Merchandise in the OSU College of Human Environmental Sciences.

President to speak at OSU commencement
Monday, April 17, 2006 (199 reads)

The White House has announced that 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

Orange and White Spring Football Game
Monday, April 17, 2006 (357 reads)

Come cheer on the Cowboys in their annual Orange/White Spring Football game. The game will be held at 5:00 pm on April 22 in Boone Pickens Stadium. As a part of the Orange/White festivities, the “Legends of the Gridiron” will be in attendance. Around 300 former football players including Barry Sanders, Thurman Thomas, and former head coach Pat Jones will be in attendance for the game.

Congrats Seniors!
Monday, April 17, 2006 (376 reads)

In addition to ordering graduation announcements and picking up a cap and gown, graduating seniors need to be sure to add Senior Sendoff, April 17-May 5, to their to do list! By completing our online survey at http://osu.okstate.edu/gradsurvey, they will be eligible to receive all of our great FREE Senior Sendoff gifts.

Hey Mom… it’s the 41st Annual Spring Sing Production
Monday, April 17, 2006 (149 reads)

OSU’s annual Spring Sing production has teamed up with Coaches vs. Cancer again. The show, scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. during Mom’s Weekend, includes performances from 11 fraternity and sorority groups. The overall theme for this year’s show is “Hey Mom.” Tickets cost $12 at the show, with $1 from each ticket being donated to Coaches vs. Cancer. The day of the show, tickets will be for sale at the north entrance to Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Grandparent University Registration Limited
Monday, April 10, 2006 (454 reads)

Registration for Grandparent University opens April 3. Grandparent University is for fully registered legacies ages 7-14 and their grandparents, who must be a member of the Alumni Association. The event will be held June 22-23. This year's majors are architecture, athletic training, aviation, broadcasting, entomology, fire protection, horticulture and veterinary medicine.

OSU Nights at the Hornets
Monday, April 03, 2006 (294 reads)

On April 7 all OSU alumni and friends are invited to come and support former OSU men’s basketball players, Desmond Mason and Joey Graham of the NBA’s New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets as they take on the Toronto Raptors. Don’t forget to wear your orange!

Fundraiser for Timber Eaton
Sunday, April 02, 2006 (1674 reads)

Timber Lane Eaton, OSU junior agricultural economics major and member of the OSU Pom Squad and Pi Beta Phi Sorority, remains in critical condition at the Integris Baptist Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Oklahoma City. She was taken by medical helicopter on Tuesday, March 21, from Stillwater Medical Center suffering from the most fatal symptoms of bacterial meningitis.