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Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (118 reads)
The Food Science Club at Oklahoma State University won first place in the 2005 NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center Product Development Competition.
The team, which included team leader Dharmendra Bangalore, Yee Shyen, Sunita Mcwana, Fadi Al-Jorf, Shamira Fernandes and Dimple Kumar Kundiyana, developed the winning entry, Nutraffin, under the direction of their adviser and OSU food science assistant professor, Margaret Hinds.
Nutraffin is a bite-sized carrot muffin snack made from fresh carrots, peanut flour, wheat flour, sugar, low-sodium baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and soymilk.
“I am very happy that we won this competition, and would like to commend the team as well as our team leader,” said Shyen, food product development graduate student. “This activity has given me the opportunity to learn a lot about the food product development process.”
With the collaboration of Hinds of the Nutritional Sciences Department and the Food & Agricultural Products Center on the OSU campus, the students had the resources needed to create the award-winning product.
“We have an inter-college food science program at OSU," Hinds said. “I feel these accomplishments will reflect positively on the strength of the program.”
The objective of the competition was for the students to make a nutritional, beneficial food with only crops that can grow in space.
The project started as a brainstorming session with the team discussing various ideas. They decided that they would compete using the carrot-based muffins and set out to fine-tune the recipe.
Once the product was completed, the team conducted a sensory panel at the FAPC. Using the feedback received from the sensory panel, the team discovered the recipe needed some changes.
“We made the needed changes, and the final batch was perfect,” said Mcwana, food science doctoral student.
Deciding on the right name for the product was a challenge for the team. The name, Nutraffin, was created to convey the nutritional value of the muffin.
Nutraffin is high in fiber and protein and is a blend of necessary vitamins and essential minerals. Additionally, it is high in calories to provide a boost of energy in a single serving and is low in sodium and iron.
The students put in many hours working on the project as a team.
“The challenge was the schools that usually win these national-level, product-development competitions have been winning them for the past five to 10 years," said Bangalore, team leader and food science doctoral student. “So, it was really rewarding for us to break the trend.”
The team earned a trip to the Institute of Food Technologists 2005 Annual Meeting and Food Expo in New Orleans, La. in July, where they will showcase their new product at the NASA booth. The team will also present their product and research to NASA scientists and officials at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas in August.
To view images of the team preparing the muffins, http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1770&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"click here".
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Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (109 reads)
Senior defensive back Vernon Grant was killed in an automobile accident on Monday night, May 23rd, 2005 in his hometown of Duncanville, Texas. Grant was born November 27, 1983. He is the son of Vernon Grant, Sr., of Duncanville, Texas. His mother, Vanessa, passed away last August. He came to OSU as a true freshman in 2002 and was a three-year starter for the Cowboys on defense. Vernon Grant will be remembered on the football field for his aggressive style and nose for getting to the ball as he became one of the anchors in the Cowboy defense. He will be remembered in the classroom for excelling as an engineering major by maintaining a 3.25 grade point average and being named to the CoSIDA District VI Academic team. Vernon will be remembered in the community for his infectious smile and attitude.
For more memories of Vernon, http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=121057&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=200&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT="click here".
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Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (94 reads)
If you’ve been in Stillwater lately, you might have noticed some piles of dirt and rolls of sod around the stadium. Hedge Field, the Cowboys practice field, and Lewis field have been undergoing renovations. To view pictures of the field renovations, http://www.okstate.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=120678&SPSID=1426&SPID=143&DB_OEM_ID=200&PALBID=1505"click here". For more information on Cowboy Football visit the http://www.okstate.com"OSU Athletics" Web site.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2005 (122 reads)
Many Oklahomans are about to receive a six-day history lesson they won’t soon forget.
The Renaissance period will come alive June 6-11 at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa as the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa presents their 14th annual Chautauqua celebration.
“Portraits of the Renaissance: Poets, Pirates and Playwrights” is the theme for this year’s living history program, which will feature scholar performers portraying Leonardo da Vinci, Christopher Columbus, William Shakespeare and Grace O’Malley. Appearing in costume, the scholars recount stories in the character's own words and in the language of their time.
Following each portrayal, there will be a question-and-answer session, one part with the performer remaining in character, another out of character. Live Celtic and Renaissance music and workshops relating to the historical figures will be a part of each day’s festivities. All performances are free and open to the public.
President Gary Trennepohl said OSU-Tulsa is pleased to sponsor and host Tulsa’s Chautauqua each year.
“Chautauqua combines living history presentations, education, musical entertainment, theater and audience interaction into an exciting cultural event that the entire community can enjoy,” Trennepohl said.
The first chautauqua was held in the 1870s at New York’s Lake Chautauqua, originally a camp for Sunday school teachers. In the early 20th century, chautauqua was a tent show traveling along a circuit in the Midwestern United States that presented a stage for contemporary culture, political oratory and discussion of modern social issues. The modern Chautauqua movement began during the American bicentennial, as a tent revival for humanities and as an entertaining means to provoke discussion of American history.
Funding for the Tulsa Chautauqua is provided in part by a challenge grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the National Endowment of the Humanities. Major support for this program is provided by the following: OSU-Tulsa, Tulsa Community College, Crowe & Dunlevy, Joe Parker Fund of Tulsa Community Foundation, Lorene Cooper Hasbrouck Charitable Trust, Chuck Laenger, George Krumme, Oral Roberts University, DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, and United Ford.
OSU-Tulsa is located at 700 North Greenwood Avenue, near I-244 and Detroit Avenue. For more information and a schedule of events, contact the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa at 918-584-3333, extension 19, or visit their web site at www.ahct.org.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2005 (106 reads)
Oklahoma State University football player http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=121057&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=200&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT="Vernon Grant", 22, died in an automobile accident late Monday night in his hometown of Duncanville, Texas.
OSU head football coach Mike Gundy confirmed Tuesday morning that the senior defensive back had been killed in an automobile accident.
“This is a terrible loss for everyone associated with Oklahoma State University and the football family,” Gundy said. “Vernon Grant was a terrific young man who had an infectious smile and a positive approach to everything he did. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and teammates.”
OSU athletic director Harry Birdwell said, "OSU has lost one of its finest student ambassadors. Vernon Grant's smile could light up a room and his enthusiasm made him a great and dependable teammate. It was Vernon Grant who taught us all the importance of inner strength and faith in a time of personal tragedy."
Grant was born November 27, 1982. He is the son of Vernon Grant, Sr., of Duncanville, Texas. His mother, Vanessa, passed away last August. He came to OSU as a true freshman in 2002 and was a three-year starter for the Cowboys on defense.
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The Many Faces of Cheyene Charles, Entry 3
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 (117 reads)
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
It is now summer! Whew! Well, almost. You’d think now that it is summer that I would just be able to kick back, work, and enjoy myself all summer. Well, I thought so too, but I always seem to find fun ways to keep myself occupied. Graduation was a fun and memorable experience. I enjoyed spending the day with my family and friends and it really was something special to walk across campus in full regalia. It made me appreciate everything so much more.
My summer plans for graduation included working at McDonald’s and also working an internship somewhere to get some good experience in the accounting field. Well, I apparently landed no internship from all of my interviews all semester. Now, let’s take a few moments to discuss this quandary. Interviewing….if I am picked that is great and I want to know as soon as possible. If I’m not picked…that is fine too but please tell me so I am not waiting anxiously without reason. Do employers intentionally not call because they think you cannot handle rejection? Interesting.
Okay, I’m back. So in light of these happenings I decided to enroll in summer school and work at McDonald’s. I will be taking Forensic Inquiry, Accounting Practicum, and Administrative Business Communications. So far Forensic Inquiry has been very interesting. The class is about analyzing verbal and nonverbal cues during interviews and interrogations to identify lying and deception. Perhaps now I can identify whether my interviewers truly are going to hire me or if they are just talking good about me to avoid telling me no.
My job at McDonalds is continuing to go very well. It has been 7 years of my life that I do not know what I would have done without. I have recently given up being the hiring/orientation manager to become the scheduling manager. This is sort of like a promotion, but it will be better for me so I don’t have to synchronize my crazy schedule with that of interviewees anymore. I’m also excited because they will soon be shutting my McDonald’s (6th Street) down and completely rebuilding it. It will look absolutely amazing when it is done. I cannot wait for the college students to come back and see when it is complete.
As far as Homecoming is involved I am delighted to say that we now have a Homecoming Logo and you should be seeing that very soon in your magazine. I’m super excited to see things get rolling with all of the committees. I will also be attending the Association of Student Advancement Programs conference in Boston, MA in July where I will give a presentation on Homecoming Philanthropy at OSU. It should be an amazing opportunity for hundreds of other colleges around the U.S. to see the amazing tradition that we have built here at OSU. That is all that I have going on right now, but I will be filling you in more as the summer progresses. I’m also very happy that some of you guys are actually stopping by McDonald’s to say hello to me while I’m at work. Everyone deserves a friendly hello at work sometimes. I appreciate it. Hope your summers are going well!
Cheyene
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Langston University Names President
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 (163 reads)
DR. JOANN W. HAYSBERT NAMED 15th PRESIDENT OF
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY
TULSA, OK—Dr. JoAnn W. Haysbert was named the new President of Langston University today to succeed Dr. Ernest L. Holloway, who is retiring this year after 25 years as Langston’s President.
The governing board for Langston University, the OSU/A&M Board of Regents, made the announcement today at a special meeting in Tulsa. The Regents voted unanimously for Dr. Haysbert.
“We are pleased Dr. Haysbert has agreed to take the reins of presidential leadership at Langston University,” said Jay Helm, Chairman of the Board of Regents. “She is an exceptional leade r with strong appreciation and respect for the heritage of historically black colleges who can work with a wide range of constituencies. We are confident she will build on the success of Dr. Holloway’s tenure as President and take Langston to new levels of academic and research excellence.”
Last Friday the Regents named four finalists for the Langston University Presidency. “We had tremendous interest in this position from the start,” Helm said. “The search committee looked at more than 40 possible candidates before narrowing the field to four excellent finalists.”
The selection of Dr. Haysbert came after each finalist met with Langston University constituents in Oklahoma City, Langston and Tulsa this week.
“After the campus visits, we chose Dr. Haysbert as the best person for the job,” Helm said. “Be assured, however, we had an exceptional list of finalists, which made the decision a difficult one for the Regents.”
Dr. JoAnn W. Haysbert is Provost of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Haysbert graduated from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, with an Ed.D. degree in Administration and Supervision in Higher Education. Prior to her appointment as Provost in 1998 she served as Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Professor and Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Education, and Dean of Freshman Studies at Hampton University.
“I am honored to be succeeded by an outstanding person whose accomplishments in higher education positions at African American institutions enables her to lead Langston University in the years to come,” said Dr. Ernest Holloway, Langston University President.
Helm used the occasion today to commend the search committee under the director of Regent Claud Evans. “The Regents and Langston University are indebted to Regent Evans and members of the Presidential Search Committee for carrying out their duties in an exceptional manner.”
Helm also thanked the administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni at Langston’s campuses in Oklahoma City, Langston and Tulsa for taking the time to meet with each of the finalists. “The constituencies provided valuable input and we thank them, too,” Helm said.
Dr. Haysbert will begin August 1, 2005.
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OSU announces leadership change
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 (94 reads)
Texas State University today named Dr. Michael Heintze associate vice president for enrollment management, effective August 1, 2005. Heintze is currently vice president for enrollment management and marketing at Oklahoma State University.
Heintze will coordinate enrollment management functions at Texas State, which is located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor in San Marcos and has an enrollment of nearly 27,000.
Heintze came to Oklahoma State in April 2003 after admissions and enrollment management leadership positions at Texas Lutheran, Clemson and Texas Tech.
“This was a truly tough decision,” Heintze said. “I’m pleased with what we’ve accomplished at OSU and I was certainly not looking for a change when this opportunity presented itself. I completed my master’s degree and taught at Texas State, and my wife and I still have family in central Texas, so this is a chance to go home. And it is a great opportunity to help Texas State continue to grow and achieve new success.”
OSU System CEO and President David Schmidly said, “Michael’s departure is a huge loss for us. On behalf of the entire university family, I want to thank him for his outstanding service to OSU. Through his leadership we have strengthened our enrollment efforts and elevated our marketing and branding. We wish Michael and his wife Cheryl all the best.”
Heintze said, “We are excited about this opportunity at Texas State, but we will miss all the wonderful people at Oklahoma State. I have learned a great deal and enjoyed working with President Schmidly and his leadership team, as well as my enrollment management and marketing organization, and so many others across campus. We will miss Stillwater.”
At OSU, Heintze put in place a number of initiatives to improve enrollment efforts, including steps to increase admissions standards, attract more top high school scholars, design major scholarship programs and increase diversity at OSU. In addition, his marketing organization improved OSU brand visibility and effectively redesigned the OSU System’s web sites.
In the fall of 2004, the OSU System reached a record enrollment of 32,672. OSU-Stillwater/Tulsa’s enrollment of 23,626 was also an institutional record. Much of the record enrollment at Stillwater/Tulsa was fueled by increases among diverse students. African American students increased 18%, the number of Asian students grew 4.8%, American Indian student enrollment rose 3.1% and Hispanic students increased .6%. Fully 11% of entering freshmen enrolled in the Honors College and the average ACT for entering freshmen increased from 23.9 to 24.2.
Despite an increase in its admissions standards, freshman and transfer acceptances for fall 2005 are running ahead of 2004’s record pace. It is projected that freshman enrollment will be up 2-3% and the mean ACT will approach 25. The number of enrolling freshman and transfer merit scholarship recipients is expected to rise by roughly 10% and the number of National Merit Scholars is expected to more than double.
Heintze, a native of Rogers, Texas, earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Texas Lutheran University, his masters in history at Texas State University and his Ph.D. in history from Texas Tech University.
Schmidly said OSU will begin work soon to replace Heintze.
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Monday, May 23, 2005 (101 reads)
The ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center construction is progressing on schedule. To view recent pictures of the building construction http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1758&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"click here". Keep checking the OSUAA Web site for more information as the building opening approaches.
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Monday, May 23, 2005 (106 reads)
Freshman enrollment for Fall 2005 has begun. Not only will students be enrolled in their fall classes, but also they will learn about medical records, academic life and receive their student ID. For more information concerning available dates for enrollment visit the Office of Undergraduate http://admissions.okstate.edu/FreshmanEnrollment.html"Admissions Web site".
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Monday, May 23, 2005 (109 reads)
Oklahoma State University announced today that the SBC Foundation has given OSU $3 million to fund one of the largest college student transfer scholarship programs in Oklahoma and to support academic enhancement initiatives at OSU.
“This dynamic partnership with SBC is going to have a profound and lasting impact on the educational development of our citizens and on the future economic development of our state,” OSU System CEO and President David J. Schmidly said in announcing the SBC/OSU Presidential Transfer Scholarship.
Schmidly said OSU expects to have more than 120 SBC/OSU Presidential Transfer Scholars enrolled this fall.
SBC Oklahoma President Don Cain presented Schmidly with the grant, saying that OSU and SBC “create a natural synergy that addresses head-on our state’s need to increase the number of residents with four-year college degrees to a level at or above the national average.”
“A better educated population means a stronger and more competitive Oklahoma,” Cain said. “Citizens with a bachelor’s degree or better will earn more over their lifetimes, be more productive citizens and contribute to a growing and prosperous economy.”
Schmidly said the grant is a major step forward in his President’s Opportunity Scholarship Trust campaign, which is raising $50 million for student scholarships. Schmidly announced the campaign shortly after his arrival at OSU in January 2003. With the SBC grant, the OSU Foundation has received, on behalf of OSU, $37.4 million in scholarship gifts, pledges, and deferred gifts. Of that total, $11.1 million is endowed.
“In an era of rising educational costs, I think it is imperative that we do everything we can to help students with their educational expenses,” Schmidly said. “As Oklahoma’s land-grant university, we have an historical mission and a duty to continue providing opportunities and access to higher education at the comprehensive university level. SBC’s forward thinking and willingness to partner for such a noble cause will pay substantial dividends to Oklahoma students and the state for years to come.”
Beginning in Fall 2005, scholarships ranging from up to $3,000 ($1,500 per year for two years) to $4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years) will help outstanding students who want to transfer to OSU.
In addition to the SBC Foundation grant, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are giving serious consideration to acquiring Internet portal services that will, among other things, link community colleges to four-year institutions in Oklahoma, allowing for a more seamless and convenient transfer process for prospective students.
At the news conference, Dr. Paul Risser, Chancellor for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, said the SBC grant and additional interaction between Oklahoma’s community colleges and comprehensive universities will make it easier for students to transfer between institutions.
“Certainly, this generous grant from the SBC Foundation will provide a big boost to outstanding students who want to continue their education but cannot afford to do so,” Risser said. “The SBC/OSU Presidential Transfer Scholarship program will help Oklahoma remain competitive in attracting industry and jobs.”
Senate President Pro Tempore President Mike Morgan said the SBC Foundation grant is an important investment in education that demonstrates strong public and industry support for student scholarships and improving access to higher education.
“The SBC Foundation grant comes on the heels of several positive developments for higher education here at the capitol,” Morgan said. “The $500-million higher education bond issue, our initiative for a $1-billion research endowment and additional appropriations for higher education this year demonstrate loudly that Oklahoma cares about providing educational opportunities and resources for its citizens.”
Representative Terry Ingmire, chair of the House Higher Education Committee, also spoke at the news conference, saying that education is receiving bipartisan support because of its importance to Oklahoma. He said the SBC Foundation grant is an outstanding example of how universities and the private sector can form partnerships that benefit all sides.
“SBC is to be commended for this leadership grant,” Ingmire said. “Our citizens, our industries and our educational institutions have a common interest in advancing the state and improving the quality of life for its citizens. This grant will inspire other corporations and companies to come forward and show their support.”
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Monday, May 23, 2005 (115 reads)
The 2005 Football schedule has been adjusted to allow for television coverage during the OSU vs. Florida-Atlantic game at Miami. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, the game will now be played on Thursday, Sept. 8 and be aired on ESPN2. Initial talks also included moving the OSU vs. Missouri game off of its originally scheduled date of Saturday, Oct. 8, but no changes have been made. For more information about the Cowboys 2005 Football schedule visit the http://www.okstate.com"OSU Athletics" Web site.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 (125 reads)
Ross McKnight addressed the Spring 2005 OSU graduates on May 7, and expressed his love of OSU and of life to the commencement attendees. McKnight, a rancher, banker and oilman, received his B.S. degree in animal science from OSU in 1971 and served as Student Association president. He recently completed a two year term as chairman of the OSU Foundation. He is one of seven charter members of the Athletic Association, where he is serving as its first president. He is co-chair of the Boone Pickens Stadium Campaign, and is a life member of the OSU Alumni Association. He has been honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from OSU in 1996 and was named a Graduate of Distinction by OSU’s Department of Animal Science in 1998.
In addition to his substantial agricultural interests in ranching, farming and feedlots, he is also president and chairman of the boards of RoMac Oil Company, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production company with holdings in north central Texas, and RoMac Gas Company, Inc., a natural gas gathering company. McKnight is chairman of the board and CEO of two closely held bank holding companies that own independent banks in 14 north central and Panhandle communities of Texas, and is in contract to purchase banking center that would serve five Oklahoma communities.
McKnight is a member of the board of trustees of Scott and White Hospital and Clinic in Temple, Texas, where he currently serves as chair of both the Development Committee and the Investment Committee. He is a former trustee with the Texas 4-H Foundation, where he served as chair of the foundation’s Statewide Campaign 2000. He is married to the former Billie Gaskins of Davis, and they are the parents of two children, Trent, a 2003 OSU graduate and a 2004 graduate of the London School of Economics, and Meggan, a 2005 graduate of OSU.
To view McKnight’s commencement address http://ra.okstate.edu:8080/ramgen/itle/grad2005/McKnight.rm"click here". You will need RealPlayer in order to view the video clip. To download the program visit www.realplayer.com.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 (128 reads)
OSU is well represented this week on Wheel of Fortune’s Big 12 College Week. Not only is a current OSU student, Michael Gilbert, representing Oklahoma State, but also an OSU alum, Preston Nicholson, attending law school. Look to watch Preston on Thursday, May 19 and Michael Friday, May 20. Wheel of Fortune airs on both KOCO Channel 5 (Oklahoma City) and KTUL Channel 8 (Tulsa) at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the OSU contestants or Big 12 College Week visit the http://www.wheeloffortune.com"Wheel of Fortune" Web site.
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Monday, May 16, 2005 (127 reads)
Oklahoma State Cowboy fans will have the chance to hear from new OSU Head Football Coach Mike Gundy as part of the 2005 Cowboy Caravan. The caravan will stop in Tulsa on May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center. The Cowboys will host their Oklahoma City Caravan stop on June 3 in Bricktown at the Coca Cola Special Events Center at 7 p.m.
A total of eight events are scheduled this spring including stops in Houston on May 10 at Reliant Stadium in the West Club, May 20 in Altus at the Jackson County Expo Center, May 24, in Shawnee at the Expo Center, May 31 in Woodward at the Josie Adams Cultural Center, June 2 in Ponca City at the Moose Lodge and Dallas at a time and date still to be determined.
Coach Gundy will be the featured speaker throughout most of the tour with some special guest appearances from other OSU Athletcis staff and coaches. An update on the renovation of Boone Pickens Stadium, OSU POSSE information and O-State sports news and notes will also be a part of the program.
The 2005 OSU Cowboy Caravan is sponsored by the OSU POSSE (Providing Opportunities for Scholastic and Sports Excellence). Fans interested in learning more about these events may contact the OSU POSSE at 877-2B-POSSE (1-877-277-6773) or visit the OSU Athletics Department's Web site at http://www.okstate.com.
2005 Caravan Schedule
HOUSTON
Saturday, May 14 - 6 p.m. - Reliant Stadium (West Club)
RSVP to OSU POSSE Office - Doors open at 5 p.m.
ALTUS
Friday, May 20 - 6 p.m. - Jackson County Expo Center
RSVP to Jackson County Farm Bureau - (580) 482-5211 - Doors open at 5 p.m.
SHAWNEE
Tuesday, May 24 - 7 p.m. - Expo Center
RSVP to OSU POSSE Office - Doors open at 6 p.m.
TULSA
Thursday, May 26 -7 p.m. - Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
No RSVP - Doors open at 6 p.m.
WOODWARD
Tuesday, May 31 - Josie Adams Cultural Center - 7 p.m.
RSVP to (580)256-2720 or (580)256-3314 - Doors open at 6 p.m.
PONCA CITY
Thursday, June 2 - Moose Lodge - 7 p.m.
RSVP to (580)767-1919 or (580)765-3936 - Doors open at 6 p.m.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Friday, June 3 - Coca-Cola Event Center - Bricktown - 7 p.m.
No RSVP - DOors open at 6 p.m.
DALLAS
TBD
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Monday, May 16, 2005 (114 reads)
The 2005 Cowboy Baseball School summer sessions have been set. At the Youth Fun Skills Camp, for ages 6-12, participants will learn basic baseball fundamentals including throwing, fielding, hitting and baserunning. At the Complete Player Camp, for ages 8-18, participants will learn proper techniques for the game as well as how to handle game situations. For more information visit www.okstate.com or call Trent Petrie at (405) 744-3229.
2005 Summer Sessions
June 6-9 – Youth Skills Fun Camp
Ages 6-12
July 21-23 – Complete Player Camp
Ages 8-18
Overnight and Commuter Available
July 28-30 – Complete Player Camp
Ages 8-18
Overnight and Commuter Available
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Wednesday, May 11, 2005 (136 reads)
Bedlam Baseball happens this weekend and OSU Chapters are going all out to support the Cowboys as they take on the Sooners in a baseball showdown.
Friday, May 13, the Tulsa chapter is hosting a Bedlam Baseball picnic. A tent has been reserved at the ballpark with Cowboy Sharkies catering BBQ dinner at 6 p.m. Join Pistol Pete for some good food before the game time at 7:30 p.m. Cost for the picnic and game is $18. The price for each individually is $9. Call the Tulsa Drillers ticket office at (918) 744-5901 to order tickets.
Saturday, May 14, the Central Oklahoma Chapter is hosting Pokes, Brats and Bedlam. Join the chapter and Pistol Pete just before the game at the corner of Sheridan and Mickey Mantle Drive, right next to the ballpark at 5 p.m. for all you can eat bratwursts, beer and Coke – while supplies last. Cost for the event $15 pre-paid before May 11 at midnight. To reserve your spot, http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/activities.dll/show?sitename=OKTMP&id=65&bid=&template=event_register.htm"click here", or call the OSU Alumni Association at 1-800-433-4678.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2005 (90 reads)
Oklahoma State Cowboy fans will have the chance to hear from new OSU Head Football Coach Mike Gundy as part of the 2005 Cowboy Caravan. The caravan will stop in Tulsa on May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center. The Cowboys will host their Oklahoma City Caravan stop on June 3 in Bricktown at the Coca Cola Special Events Center at 7 p.m.
A total of eight events are scheduled this spring including stops in Houston on May 10 at Reliant Stadium in the West Club, May 20 in Altus at the Jackson County Expo Center, May 24, in Shawnee at the Expo Center, May 31 in Woodward at the Josie Adams Cultural Center, June 2 in Ponca City at the Moose Lodge and Dallas at a time and date still to be determined.
Coach Gundy will be the featured speaker throughout most of the tour with some special guest appearances from other OSU Athletcis staff and coaches. An update on the renovation of Boone Pickens Stadium, OSU POSSE information and O-State sports news and notes will also be a part of the program.
The 2005 OSU Cowboy Caravan is sponsored by the OSU POSSE (Providing Opportunities for Scholastic and Sports Excellence). Fans interested in learning more about these events may contact the OSU POSSE at 877-2B-POSSE (1-877-277-6773) or visit the OSU Athletics Department's Web site at http://www.okstate.com.
2005 Caravan Schedule
HOUSTON
Saturday, May 14 - 6 p.m. - Reliant Stadium (West Club)
RSVP to OSU POSSE Office - Doors open at 5 p.m.
ALTUS
Friday, May 20 - 6 p.m. - Jackson County Expo Center
RSVP to Jackson County Farm Bureau - (580) 482-5211 - Doors open at 5 p.m.
SHAWNEE
Tuesday, May 24 - 7 p.m. - Expo Center
RSVP to OSU POSSE Office - Doors open at 6 p.m.
TULSA
Thursday, May 26 -7 p.m. - Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
No RSVP - Doors open at 6 p.m.
WOODWARD
Tuesday, May 31 - Josie Adams Cultural Center - 7 p.m.
RSVP to (580)256-2720 or (580)256-3314 - Doors open at 6 p.m.
PONCA CITY
Thursday, June 2 - Moose Lodge - 7 p.m.
RSVP to (580)767-1919 or (580)765-3936 - Doors open at 6 p.m.
OKLAHOMA CITY
Friday, June 3 - Coca-Cola Event Center - Bricktown - 7 p.m.
No RSVP - DOors open at 6 p.m.
DALLAS
TBD
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Monday, May 09, 2005 (94 reads)
Oklahoma State University has several ways of honoring those alumni who have made strides in their communities on several levels. Two of these ways are the Distinguished and Distinguished International Alumni awards, given to those who have had major professional success and have been involved in serving their communities. The OSU Alumni Hall of Fame is another honor the Association bestows. Three alums are selected annually to honor for their lifetime of achievement and dedication to OSU. The deadline for nominations is May 15; for more information or to nominate someone please contact Anne Scott at scottea@okstate.edu or (405) 744-5368.
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Monday, May 09, 2005 (108 reads)
Times at OSU are always memorable; we want to help preserve these memories by collecting pictures of events at OSU or across the country – anything orange – to be displayed as scrapbooks in the C.L. Craig Family Room. Send any memorabilia you would like to share to Melissa Majors at melissa.majors@okstate.edu.
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Monday, May 09, 2005 (118 reads)
The Tulsa County Chapter of the OSU Alumni Association is hosting an evening of laughter and drama at The Tulsa Spotlight Theatre’s production of The Drunkard, Friday, May 20th, from 7:45 PM to 10:30 PM. This longest running production in the United States, showing at 1381 Riverside Drive, retains audience participation through booing the villain and cheering the hero. Our very own Sally Barnes, a “Lifetime” OSU Alumni member, is featured as “Fannie”, the wife of the drunkard. The Drunkard is followed by The Olio, varied and enjoyable vaudeville-style acts featuring local singers, dancers, magicians and variety acts. Reservations are $15 for alumni members and $20 for non-members. Call reservation agent at (918) 587-5030 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. or leave message before 1 p.m. Inform agent of alumni status to receive discount. Seating is limited so make your reservations today! For more information, call Stephen Mason at (918) 425-3583, ext. 237 or access http://www.tulsaosualum.org"www.tulsaosualum.org". Proceeds benefit the Tulsa County OSU Alumni Association scholarship fund and alumni activities.
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The Many Faces of Cheyene Charles, Entry 2
Monday, May 02, 2005 (94 reads)
May 2, 2005
Finals week is here. I just got done writing, analyzing, presenting and defending my Honors Thesis about fraud analysis for Not-For-Profit companies and now I get a week full of tests….[please insert enthusiastic Yay! here]. So my finals week is looking a little rough right now. I have two very lengthy essays due on Tuesday in my Critical Issues in Global Business class (now I know what you’re thinking…real page turners, right?) and two extremely difficult tests on Thursday. I’ll let you know how it all goes down later.
To add to that myriad of fun happenings, the 6th Street McDonalds will now be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What does this mean for me, the hiring manager? It means that I have to hire TONS of people for overnight shifts, but no one just applies for that shift without coercion. The situation is stressful to say the least.
Things are going well for Homecoming right now. The House Dec. Pairs have all turned in their composite sketches and they all look absolutely AMAZING! Unfortunately, we did have a few things doubled over on decorations so some House Dec. Pairs have to revise a little but overall everything looks good. The students here at OSU never cease to amaze me with all of their hard work for Homecoming.
I would just like to say that after watching them work so hard that I feel like a father to each of them. This creates a problem for me because I want them all to do as well as possible and I know they will all be winners in the eyes of the OSU Homecoming fans.
As an ending note I’d like to say that I will be graduating on this Saturday. I find it a little scary and a little exciting at the same time. I know I will just be staying another year for a Masters, but it still feels like the end of something very special at OSU. I cannot thank enough the people whom I’ve come to respect and work with here at OSU.
Cheyene
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Meet Cheyene Charles!
Monday, May 02, 2005 (104 reads)
April 18, 2005
Hello, my name is Cheyene Charles. I am a senior accounting / finance major and will be serving as the 2005 Homecoming executive director! I will be working this semester to complete my B.S. in accounting and my honors thesis. I am a member of the Marching, Spirit, and Concert Bands here at OSU as well as involved in many on-campus clubs and activities. I plan to graduate in May and pursue my M.S. in accounting here at OSU in the fall. It should be one interesting and exciting year. As one more random note, I will have worked as a manager at McDonald’s for 7 years on January 10. Scary I know. I currently am a manager at the McDonald’s on 6th Street. You should come by and say hello sometime.
I have been asked to keep an online journal to chronicle my weekly experiences with Homecoming 2005. Well, I absolutely love OSU Homecoming! What better way to be welcomed back to our wonderful University, than an all-out showing of OSU spirit? With that aside, I am excited to take on the challenge of planning America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration. It has been a little stressful at times juggling school, honors thesis, Homecoming, band and work, but I am taking it one day at a time.
My journey so far has led me down some interesting paths. With the help of my wonderful executive team and our amazing advisor, Anne Scott, we’ve come up with some great goals and even new ideas for events. My biggest struggle to date has been the quarry I’m sure every student Homecoming Executive experienced before me: do you keep all of the old Homecoming traditions or do you try and modify something to make Homecoming more dynamic? I believe the answer is both. We’ve discussed some wild ideas for new events that could become great new traditions if successful.
The homecoming executives (more about them later) and I wanted to really showcase OSU excellence so we worked to mirror that sentiment in our Homecoming Theme: “Cowboys Creating Excellence.” I’m so lucky to have an amazing group of executives who can really take charge of their committees and duties. I feel bad that I can’t be there to help them more because I’m always at work, but I know they can handle anything that is thrown their way. So far, the group has become cohesive and we’ve decided to really bond the entire campus together through Homecoming.
Well, I think I’ll end by saying that it truly is an exciting time to be a Cowboy fan and definitely a great time to be an OSU Alum. Things are changing around campus for the better. We have an amazing Alumni Association building being constructed, the “Boone,” a dedicated new football coach, an amazing basketball team, awesome new band uniforms and the campus is upgrading itself to offer a top-notch education. We’re growing, and as a result our alumni base and fan-support base will continue to strengthen. During my four years in the OSU Marching Band, I’ve yet to see us beat UT. Well, if I were UT I’d be real worried. We owe them one, and I think October 29, 2005 (Homecoming) is the perfect day to give them a little payback.
Cheyene
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Monday, May 02, 2005 (109 reads)
This award recognizes students who distinguish themselves through academic achievement; campus and community activities; academic, athletic or extra-curricular honors or awards; scholarships and work ethic during their time at Oklahoma State University. After reviewing their applications, the Alumni Association Awards and Selection Committee met with the top 20 candidates and selected 13 of them to receive this honor. A public reception honoring the OSU Outstanding Seniors will be held April 27th in the Centennial Lounge at 6:00 p.m. To view this years top seniors http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1732&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"click here".
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Monday, May 02, 2005 (117 reads)
Clerico Gift to Oklahoma State University
Will Renovate Library Plaza
To honor his late wife who was an alumna of Oklahoma State University, Tulsa businessman John Clerico has donated $500,000 to renovate the original 1953 South Plaza of the OSU Edmon Low Library in Stillwater.
The new plaza will be named the Beverly Clerico Plaza in her honor, according to OSU System CEO and President David J. Schmidly, and construction will take place this summer. The gift equals the largest single donation ever made to the library.
“The library is a cherished visual and academic symbol of the campus, and the plaza should reflect this,” Schmidly said. “With this extraordinary gift, the plaza will become the proper ‘front porch’ for one of the university’s most recognized and important buildings. The library is the heart of a university, a facility used by all students and faculty, and this gift is meeting an important need.”
Schmidly said, “We are deeply grateful to the Clericos for their long-time support of OSU and for this gift. Beverly loved OSU and we’re honored to recognize her with this lasting tribute. OSU has a special place in its heart for Beverly and John Clerico.”
The Clericos met at OSU, where John received his B.S. degree in general business in 1963.
“It’s up to those of us who enjoyed this campus and benefited from a wonderful education to give back for students today and in the future,” Clerico said. “I know Beverly would have appreciated this opportunity to beautify the campus that she loved and which played such a meaningful part in our life together. Our family is proud to know that her name will forever be a part of our alma mater.”
Schmidly said gifts from valued donors such as the Clericos are more important than ever in today’s challenging economic environment. “The funds we receive from the state, which 20 years ago were close to half of our total budget, are less than a third today. Donor gifts are critical to the future health of OSU.”
Sheila Grant Johnson, dean of the OSU library, said, "The Edmon Low Library has served students and faculty for 50 years as a place to meet, study and work. Our goal is to ensure that this wonderful building is preserved for generations to come. Thanks to the generous gift of the Clerico family, the front of the Library will be beautifully restored and will be ready to welcome students, faculty, staff and alumni this fall."
The OSU library is one of the finest in the nation, housing nearly 2.6 million volumes. It welcomes nearly a million visitors a year and has expanded its services with its web site and online catalog.
The Clerico’s support of the university has been on-going for more than two decades. Clerico is chairman and a registered financial adviser at ChartMark Investments, Inc., in Tulsa, which he co-founded in 2000. He serves on the board of directors of Community Health Systems, Inc., headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., which operates more than 70 hospitals in more than 20 states.
From 1983-92 he was an executive officer in various financial and accounting areas of Union Carbide Corporation, and when Praxair, Inc., was spun-off in 1992, he served as its executive vice president and the chief financial officer and a director until 2000.
Mrs. Clerico passed away in Tulsa on Aug. 18, 2004. They are the parents of one daughter, Diane Clerico Deakin of Newtown, Conn.
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Monday, May 02, 2005 (100 reads)
Oklahoma State University’s spring Commencement Ceremonies will take place May 6-7. For information about the Commencement including parking and directions to Stillwater, access and seating for guests, history of academic regalia, and hotels and restaurants, http://osu.okstate.edu/commencement/"click here".
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Monday, May 02, 2005 (106 reads)
Oklahoma State University has several ways of honoring those alumni who have made strides in their communities on several levels. Two of these ways are the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished International Alumni Awards, given to those who have had professional success and have been involved in serving their communities. Another award honoring alumni is the OSU Alumni Hall of Fame. It is the awarded to three alums annually to honor their lifetime of achievement and dedication to OSU. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, the deadline for nominations is May 15. For more information contact Anne Scott at scottea@okstate.edu or (405) 744-5368.
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