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2004 Grandparent University Faculty
Wednesday, June 23, 2004 (172 reads)
Dr. John Gelder
After graduating with degrees from both Western Washington University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Gelder earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in 1975. Since then, he has been busy designing programs and laboratory experiments for students of all ages.
For the past 10 years, he has been involved with the College Board’s AP Chemistry Program. In 1990, he started as an AP Chemistry Reader and in 2001 was appointed Chief Faculty Consultant for the AP Chemistry Program. Through the program, he has been instrumental in producing a CD-ROM of resources for high school chemistry teachers in their first three years of teaching.
In addition, he was elected Chair of the Board of Publication for the Journal of Chemistry Education in 2000 and is a member of the evaluation team of the Multi-Initiative Dissemination Project. The project is a three-year effort to introduce faculty to the four systematic initiative projects in chemistry.
Jack Hodgson
Jack Hodgson, professor at OSU, will teach children the basics in broadcasting at Grandparent University.
Hodgson graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in mass communication and philosophy from St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn. Afterward, he went to the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated with a master’s degree in journalism.
He has 18 years of professional experience at seven different radio and television companies in small and medium sized markets in Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. In these companies, he has worked as a DJ, advertising sales person, radio news reporter, editor, news director and as a television reporter, anchor and producer.
In addition, Hodgson has traveled to Kazakstan six times since the summer of 1995 to lecture at Kazak State National University, present workshops on American broadcasting and consult with members of private and state-owned news media.
In the summer of 2001, he also taught a month long course on advertising and tourism at the Foreign Language Institute in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Marc Krein
Marc Krein, assistant professor for the OSU school of journalism and broadcasting, will also be teaching broadcasting at Grandparent University Weekend.
Krein finished his undergraduate and graduate work on the west coast in California and Washington.
Today, he is active with professional broadcast education organizations and is a current EVS operator and editor for ESPN, FOX, TBS, ABC and other, primarily live, sports telecasts. His primary teaching responsibility is upper-level media production courses at OSU.
Timm J. Bliss, Ed.D.
Timm Bliss is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education, Aviation Education. He holds a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education, from OSU, as well as a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from OSU and a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Texas Tech University.
Dr. Bliss has peer-reviewed scholarly publications in the following academic journals; the International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies; the Collegiate Aviation Review; and the Journal of In-Service Education. He has presented his scholarly work several times at international, national and state academic and professional conferences, including: the 13th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning in Jacksonville, Florida; the University Aviation Association Fall Education Conference in Orlando, Florida; the Oklahoma GEAR-UP Annual State Conference in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma; and the Oklahoma Aviation Education Research Symposium in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Dr. Bliss has been employed full-time at Oklahoma State University since 1988 and has served on numerous college and university-wide committees and task forces.
Lance Robertson
Lance Robertson will be conducting the Thursday portion of the Food and Family Science major. He is the Director of the College of Human Environmental Sciences University Extension. As Director, some of his responsibilities include managing and supervising staff in planning, promoting, coordinating, facilitating and evaluating the 325+ annual unit events that include non-credit programs, credit courses and special events for the College. As a college administrator, Robertson also oversees his unit’s responsibilities regarding international programs, distance education programs, and extramural funding efforts. He provides concurrent leadership for the OSU Gerontology Institute, which he assisted in creating, on program, marketing and student recruitment activities.
Two of Mr. Robertson’s highlighted awards could include being selected as the 2003 national CareHeroes Award recipient and being recently named the 2004 Oklahoma Aging Professional of the Year award recipient by the OK DHS Aging Services Division. Also, Robertson was selected for membership in the very first class of the Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy, an exclusive academy fostering advocacy skills in professionals working in the field of aging.
Robertson is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, having had a distinguished career in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves. A believer in volunteering, he is the Sunday School Teacher for the Lakeside Assembly of God’s 5 year old and kindergarten class and volunteers at Christmas as Santa Claus for local schools and holiday functions. Mr. Robertson earned his undergraduate degree in Business from Oklahoma State University.
Peter DiMicelli, Jr.
Peter DiMicelli, Jr. has accumulated over 30 years of professional business administration, culinary arts, hospitality management and educational skills and knowledge. DiMicelli, Jr. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Doctor of Juris Prudence (J.D.) degree, along with several hospitality industry credentials as a Foodservice Management Professional (FMP), Certified Executive Chef (CEC), and Certified Foods Executive (CFE). Since August 2002, Chef DiMicelli has been actively pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy degree at OSU in the College of Human Environmental Science with a concentration in Hotel & Restaurant Administration (HRAD). During his first semester at OSU Chef DiMicelli taught the basic cooking skills, and safety and sanitation course as well as the Food, Beverage and Labor Cost controls course to undergraduate students in the Hotel and Restaurant Administration Department. During his second semester, he actively worked as a research assistant. Since June of 2003, DiMicelli has worked as the Chef for OSU through the Resident Life department. This coming fall he will return to teaching and research in preparation for the completion of his doctoral studies.
Prior to coming to Oklahoma DiMicelli was the general manager and executive chef of a private club in upstate New York, where he also started a welfare to work program in which he successfully trained six welfare recipients in the skills and knowledge of culinary arts and restaurant service. During 1998 and 1999, DiMicelli was the Director of Culinary and Hospitality Education for the United States Marine Corps MCCS based in Okinawa, Japan. Prior to his tour of duty overseas, DiMicelli was an Assistant Professor of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management with the State University of New York from 1993 to 1998. During the summer away from teaching, he traveled around the United States working as the chef for Club Marketing Service, doing grand openings and product demonstrations for Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Corporation.
For over 12 years from 1980 to 1993, Chef DiMicelli owned and operated a consulting and gourmet catering company in Southern California. During that time he worked with others catering such notable events as the Toyota International Grand Prix of Long Beach 1982-1984, Super Bowl XXI, Christmas Celebrity Toys on Parade, and many other large and small gala events
Zane Quible
Zane Quible is a Professor of Business Communications and received his B.S., M.Ed., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ph.D., Michigan State University. He is the author/co-author of nearly 50 articles and a number of yearbook chapters in such publications as Journal of Education for Business, Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, The Bulletin, Personnel Administrator, Management World, Business Education Forum, and NBEA Yearbook. Author or co-author of twelve textbooks, including Introduction to Administrative Office Management, Introduction to Word Processing, and Introduction to Business Communication. He has served on the faculty of Michigan State University and Southeast Missouri State University. He is the recipient of Oklahoma State University Regents' Distinguished Teaching Award and the Mountain-Plains Business Education Association Outstanding Teaching Award (College/University Level).
Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA
Suzanne Bilbeisi, AIA, will supervise the architecture major at Grandparent Weekend University. Bilbeisi earned her bachelors degree and master’s degrees in architecture at Oklahoma State University.
She is now a licensed architect in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma and has been in private practice since 1993. She has also been a faculty member of the school of architecture since 1993.
In her years of experience and teaching in architecture, Bilbeisi has earned many rewards including the National ACSA/AIA Young Teacher Award, 1998; AIANCOC President, 1998; Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher, 1996; Dean’s Outstanding Graduate Award; AIA School Medal and Alpha Rho Chi Medal from OSU in 1988.
She is clearly a dedicated teacher with interests in the methods and means of teaching beginning design students, the history of western architecture and the history of near eastern architecture and its influence on contemporary near eastern architecture.
Steven O’Hara, PE
Steven O’Hara will also supervise the architecture part of Grandparent University. He is a professor of architectural engineering and has been a member of the teaching faculty at the School of Architecture since 1988. His primary areas of interest include the design and analysis of masonry, steel and timber structures, with special interest in classical numerical structural analysis and the design of concrete structures. Professor O’Hara enjo ys his close mentoring relationship with the students in the AE program at OSU, as he also performs the role of their academic advisor as well as one of their primary instructors.
Assisting with the Architecture Program will be:
Charisse Bennett, Fifth year student of architecture
Drew Parli, Fifth year student of architecture
Ashley Dudek, Fourth year student of architecture
All of the student teaching assistants who will be participating in Grandparent University have been involved in the ASTEK program. In addition to being outstanding students of Architecture, they have all served as ASTEK leaders, and understand the fundamentals of teaching architectural concepts in a school based setting.
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It’s Pistol Pete’s Birthday Bash!!!
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 (163 reads)
Join us, Saturday, June 26, for fun in the sun at White Water Bay. We will have birthday cake (while it lasts) at the picnic pavilion. Bring your camera…Pistol Pete will be there!!!
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Sponsored by the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the OSU Alumni Association.
Present this coupon at the White Water Bay ticket window and receive a $6 admission on June 26. Coupon is good for up to 6 people and may not be used in combination with any other offer. Valid on June 26, 2004 only. PLU # 5130
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Thursday, June 10, 2004 (143 reads)
Summertime’s the time for fun with OSU Chapters! Contact Dawn Good (gdawn@okstate.edu) or Melissa Majors (majorsm@okstatealumni.org) or call 1-800-433-4678 for more information about these exciting events in your area. Get out for some fun in the sun with your fellow ‘Pokes! Alumni groups in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Missouri will be hosting the following June events:
L E G A C Y E V E N T
Austin Texas Chapter
Camp Cowboy and Picnic
When?
Saturday, June 19 from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Dinner at 5:00 pm.
Where?
Lake Travis, Mansfield Dam Park, Camping Pad #2
What?
Cost is $10 /adult, FREE for kids. Includes BBQ, burgers, hot dogs, fixin’s, water, pop, beer, etc. Lots of outdoor fun, including rock climbing, swimming, nature trails, fishing, playscapes, etc. After dinner there’ll be campfire time with stories and s’mores, etc,There will be an optional Cowboy Campout on Saturday night. Need details or want to RSVP by June 14? Email Paul Venincasa at paulveni@ccsprojects.com.
L E G A C Y E V E N T
Central Oklahoma Chapter (Oklahoma City area)
Pistol Pete’s Birthday Bash
When?
Saturday, June 26 from 10:30 am - Noon
Where? Whitewater Bay
What?
Coupons for discounted tickets (for up to six people) are available. Cowboys will gather at the picnic pavilion for to sing Happy Birthday to Pistol Pete and then share Birthday Cake (while it lasts). Bring your cameras.
Get your http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1292&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"Pete’s Birthday Bash Whitewater Coupon" here.
Wichita Kansas Chapter
4th Annual Alumni Night at the Wrangler’s
When?
Saturday, June 26. Tailgating begins at 5:30 pm. Game time is 7:00 pm.
Where? Parking lot of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
What?
Come cheer the Wrangler’s baseball team and get to know fellow ‘Pokes. Hot dogs, chips and condiments will be provided by the Chapter at the tailgate before the game. Bring your own beverages and lawn chairs. WEAR ORANGE! There will also be prizes raffled. Call the stadium to inquire about tickets. There will be fireworks immediately after the game. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 23 by emailing osuwichita@hotmail.com or call Tylan at 316-721-9767.
Kansas City Area Chapter
10th Annual Day of Caring – Chapter Philanthropy
When?
Saturday, June 26 from about 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where?
El Centro, 650 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS (TB Confirmed)
What?
The Kansas City Area Chapter will be helping out United Way agency “El Centro” by collating, stamping, labeling and stuffing envelopes as their philanthropy. Show you care with your fellow OSU alums.
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Wednesday, June 09, 2004 (124 reads)
Progress continues to proceed quickly on the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Boldt Construction will be pouring the light concrete for the north half of the roof, as well as beginning construction of the elevator shafts. After this work is completed, masonry work on the fireplaces will begin. There are about two weeks left of steel preparation and construction. When that is complete and the arcade base walls are in, the walking arcades along the sides of the building will begin to go up.
Click here to see the http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1278&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"latest construction photos." Be sure to check out the second page of construction photos as well!
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Wednesday, June 09, 2004 (131 reads)
It’s been a big ending for the Cowboy Baseball season. Star players Josh Fields and Jason Jaramillo were selected in the first and second rounds of the amateur baseball draft. For details, http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=1661&SPID=154&DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=38280"click here."
In addition, Oklahoma State won its first ever Big 12 baseball tourney crown as the Cowboys defeated Missouri 10-9 in 13 innings at Ameriquest Field in Arlington Texas. This is OSU’s first conference title since closing out the Big Eight with its 16th consecutive title in 1996. Click here for http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=1661&SPID=154&DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=37999"the complete story."
Information courtesy Athletic Media Relations
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Wednesday, June 09, 2004 (111 reads)
Here are some well known places and some hidden treasures for you to explore if you will be coming into Stillwater this summer. We know that you may have some other favorites... as there are many, many other great restaurants, shops and fun things to do in Stillwater. Let us know what you do when you come into town! Email info@orangeconnection.org.
- Visit http://www.okstate.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=2371&SPID=162&DB_OEM_ID=200&ATCLID=5924"Heritage Hall" in Gallagher-Iba Arena to experience the history of athletics at OSU
- Have a Blast at the nation’s first http://www.sonicdrivein.com/"Sonic Drive-In," built in 1953. It is located at 215 N. Main St.
- Celebrate http://www.eskimojoes.com/"Eskimo Joe’s" Anniversary the week of July 19-25.
- Mountain bike the trails at http://www.okstate.edu/osu_orgs/obc/OKtrails.htm"Lake McMurtry"
- Have a rootin’ tootin’ Fourth of July celebration watching the fireworks over Boomer Lake
- Look into the past at an exhibit on courtship and marriage at the Sheerar Museum at 7th and Duncan through July.
- See who’s in concert at http://www.tumbleweedconcerts.com/index.htm"Tumbleweeds." Jason Boland will be performing June 26.
- Dramatize yourself by attending at a performance at the http://www.townandgown.org/index.htm"Town & Gown Theatre"
- Get hooked! The fish are biting out at http://www.okstate.edu/oavpc/LCB/"Lake Carl Blackwell"
- Visit the http://www.ok-history.mus.ok.us/mus-sites/masnum17.htm"Museum of Higher Education in Oklahoma" located in Old Central
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