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June 30 student loan consolidation deadline approaching
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (150 reads)

The OSU office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is urging those with federal student loans to consider consolidating them by a June 30 deadline, just before interest rates are set to increase.

Aerospace Engineering Students Set World Record
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (157 reads)

Congratulations to aerospace engineering undergraduates Dustin Gamble and Thomas Hays, who set a new world record for flight endurance for their remote-controlled experimental plane last Saturday.

New Regents Professors Appointed at OSU
Monday, June 26, 2006 (127 reads)

Two Oklahoma State University faculty members have been appointed Regents Professors by the Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents, effective July 1.

Dr. Girish Agarwal, Noble Foundation Chair and professor of physics, and Dr. Hailin Qu, professor and William E. Davis Distinguished Chair in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, received this honor.

Alum Elected Speaker-Designate
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 (247 reads)

Congratulations to State Rep. Lance Cargill, R-Harrah, who has been elected speaker-designate, which means he will takeover as leader of the legislative body in January 2007.

Cargill earned an economics degree from OSU and a law degree from Vanderbilt University. At the age of 34, he will be one of the youngest speakers ever in the Oklahoma Legislature and the first speaker from Oklahoma County in more than 40 years.

He and his wife Amber have two boys, Jackson, 4 and Henry, 2.

Alum to Lead State Chamber in '06 - '07
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 (221 reads)

The State Chamber, a statewide business advocacy group, has elected Newkirk resident Ike Glass as the organization’s new chairman.

OSU gives unique breed a better chance for survival
Monday, June 19, 2006 (169 reads)

OSU veterinarians have given a herd of endangered donkeys a better chance for survival.

After treatment for an infection, they’ve returned a breeding jack from an endangered Poitou donkey herd to his owners in Kansas. The Poitou donkey is the largest, hairiest and most endangered breed of donkey in the world.

In 1977, only 44 animals existed worldwide. A few dedicated breeders have worked to save the breed. For more information, contact Derinda Lowe at (405) 744-6740.

OSU Offers New Options for Parking Permits
Monday, June 19, 2006 (207 reads)

Parking permits for the 2006-07 school year went on sale June 15, and Oklahoma State University is offering a number of new options in response to historic growth that will transform our campus over the next several years. It is quick and easy for students, faculty and staff to order parking permits online.

Robinson Earns Byron Nelson Award
Monday, June 19, 2006 (236 reads)

Congratulations to OSU’s Zack Robinson, who has been honored with the 2006 Byron Nelson Award by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

The award is given on the basis of collegiate academic career, collegiate golf career, character and integrity to a graduating senior. Particular consideration is given to a nominee's good citizenship, as portrayed by Byron Nelson over the course of his life and golf career.

Robinson has already earned his undergraduate degree in political science and is currently pursuing a masters in business administration.

OSU Alum on 'Treasure Hunters'
Monday, June 19, 2006 (278 reads)

Oklahoma State University alumnus Keith Brown made his debut on network television on Sunday (June 18) on NBC’s new reality series, “Treasure Hunters.”

Keith, originally from Midland, Texas, went to Oklahoma State University on an athletic scholarship while majoring in management science and information systems. He currently lives in Corvallis, Oregon, and works in the telecommunications field.

Keith’s teammates on the show are his brothers Terry and Tonny. After Sunday’s initial two hour broadcast, the series will be seen regularly at 8 p.m. on Mondays. For more, click here.

OSU Students Set World Record
Monday, June 19, 2006 (223 reads)

An experimental aircraft designed and built by OSU aerospace engineering undergraduates Dustin Gamble and Thomas Hays has set a new world aviation record.

OSU-OKC to host 'WoofStock'
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (172 reads)

OSU-Oklahoma City invites the public, and their dogs, to attend the first ever WoofStock- “Pawty in the Pawk,” Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the OSU-OKC John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center, 400 N. Portland Ave. Event parking and admission are free.

Alumni Association Seeking Fiscal Affairs Program Assistant
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 (292 reads)

The OSU Alumni Association is seeking an individual to provide administrative services to the Director of Fiscal Affairs and CFO. The person in this position will provide the following services: Record the daily activities in the accounting system including posting receipts, invoices payable, preparing checks, preparing sales invoices, preparing journal entries to record inter-company transactions, posting to membership records, and recording and retrieval of credit card transactions (not all inclusive); Assign and oversee work performed by student workers; and Assist Program Directors by retrieval of financial information regarding their programs.

Cowboy Golfers Claim 10th National Title
Monday, June 05, 2006 (166 reads)

Congratulations to the OSU men’s golf team, coached by Mike McGraw, for winning the NCAA National Championship on Saturday with a 5 under 283 team total final round. It’s the team’s 10th National Title and first since 2000. The Cowboys were led in scoring by Jonathan Moore, who earned the individual championship at the event. Moore became the first OSU player to claim the individual medal since Charles Howell in 2000. For more, click here.

OSU Web site Receives Face-lift
Thursday, June 01, 2006 (255 reads)

The university has changed the look of the OSU Web site. Kyle Wray, director of university marketing, says OSU is excited about the change and has addressed three key issues: look and feel, relevancy and accuracy and navigation. Check out the new look at http://www.okstate.edu/

OSU Ticket and Parking Information for NCAA Baseball Fayetteville Regional
Thursday, June 01, 2006 (252 reads)

The University of Arkansas announced ticket and parking information for the NCAA Baseball Regional being held at Baum Stadium, June 2-5 involving Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Oral Roberts and Princeton.