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Monday, July 26, 2004 (122 reads)

Join the OSU Alumni Association for a Labor Day Tailgate Extravaganza at the OSU vs UCLA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004 in Pasadena, CA at the Rose Bowl. There will be food, fun, and a Pep Rally featuring the OSU Pep Band, Spirit Squad and Pistol Pete. The tailgate will be held at the air conditioned Brookside Country Club (map on brochure). The tailgate is scheduled to start 3 hours prior to game (12:30 pm Kickoff). Game time and tailgate times subject to change. Remember to bring your current OSU Alumni Association membership card for chances at door prizes. The brunch menu includes: Cheese Blintz with Seasonal Fruit Sauce, Fresh Fruit Tray, Tossed Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings, Omelet Bar, Breakfast Sausage, Crispy Bacon, Roast Turkey Breast, Roasted Cubed Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables, Bakers’ Basket of Assorted Pastries and Breads, Coffee, Tea and Chilled Fruit Juices. A cash bar will be available. Costs are $25 per person for advanced registration of members of the OSU Alumni Association, $30 per person for advanced registration for non-members, and $35 per person at the door, regardless of membership. A $5 parking pass is available for tailgate and game (limited supply) for purchasers of tailgate tickets. Please RSVP by August 29, 2004. You may RSVP either online by clicking on Upcoming Events at your left, or by calling 800-433-4678. Click here for the http://www.pasadenacal.com/visitors.htm"Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau" or call 800-307-7977. Click here to see a http://www.tournamentofroses.com/current/bowlmap.htm"Rose Bowl Map." Keep checking back to this site as the OSU Alumni Association will also be hosting away tailgates at Colorado, Missouri, and Texas. Featured photograph is from one of the 2003 tailgates.

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Monday, July 26, 2004 (126 reads)

Construction of Phase I of the proposed $86 million upgrade to OSU's football stadium began in July 2003 and is due to be completed in October of this year. In Phase I, the south side of the stadium will be totally renovated with bigger and better restrooms, more convenient and inviting concession areas and a new upper concourse with all-new facilities for fans. The existing pressbox will be replaced by a modern facility that includes a new Club Level, Luxury Suites and plenty of space for working media. To see the latest construction on Boone Pickens Stadium, check out these links: http://www.pp.okstate.edu/projects/boone%20pickens/phase%20I/"OSU Physical Plant Construction Updates" http://www.osustadiumpics.com/"Stadium Pics" Far more than a mere facelift, the changes to the football stadium will include an attractive brick exterior to match the modified Georgian architecture of the OSU campus. The changes will be implemented in three phases. When connected to the Athletics Center, the stadium will create a one-of-a-kind, fan-friendly sports complex that is unique in all of collegiate athletics. With attractive architectural elements and landscaping, the bowled-in stadium will offer aesthetic beauty outside and keep crowd noise inside - boosting OSU's home-field advantage. While seating capacity is currently 47,500, the capacity of the revamped stadium will be 53,000, which can be later increased to 73,000.

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Monday, July 26, 2004 (131 reads)

This year’s Orange Peel will take place Friday, September 10, 2004, at Boone Pickens Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The headline act features Incubus; Saturday Night Live's Jim Breuer will serve as this year's comedian. He and his band, Willy's Basement, will be the first act to perform at this year's show. Former OSU basketball standout and current ESPN analyst, Doug Gottlieb, will be serving as the host of the OSU spirit session. The spirit session will take place the first 45 minutes of the event. Tickets will be $32.50 for general admission and $35.00 for reserved and field. Field tickets will go on sale August 25 at Lights on Stillwater. Tickets will be available http://www.osupeel.com/buy_tickets.asp"on-line," and by phone at 1-877-OSU-PEEL or at Ticket Central in the OSU Student Union. In Stillwater tickets may be purchased at Hideaway Pizza, Consumers IGA, Albertson’s, Blockbuster and Ticket Central located across from Student Union Bookstore on the first floor of the OSU-Stillwater Student Union. In addition Orange Peel ticket outlets are located at http://www.hideawaypizza.com"Hideaway Pizza" locations in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman and Tulsa. Updated parking, gate information and other advice for the night of the show will be available on the Orange Peel site beginning in August. Click here for the latest http://osunet.okstate.edu/orangepeel/"Orange Peel News." Orange Peel’s Feel the Peel Week will take place on the OSU campus from Tuesday, September 7, 2004 until Friday, September 10, 2004. Everyone is welcome to enjoy free food, activities, music and promotional giveaways. The main booth will be set up in south library lawn.

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Architecture Grand Prize Winner
Thursday, July 15, 2004 (123 reads)

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has named the OSU School of Architecture the grand prize winner of the 2004 NCARB Prize. Administered by the council’s representative committee of distinguished professionals from across the country, the award recognizes excellence and innovation when bringing together architectural education and practice. The School of Architecture was selected for its senior level, capstone course that unites theories of design, technology and professional practice. In the studio, students interact with as many as 50 practitioners including architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers and code officials.

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Mosier named interim dean of CBA
Thursday, July 15, 2004 (125 reads)

Dr. Gregory C. Mosier, professor of economics and legal studies, has been named interim dean of the College of Business Administration. He will occupy the position on Aug. 1. Mosier, who has received many honors for teaching and curriculum development in his more than two decades on the OSU faculty, previously served as interim dean of the college from 1994-95. For the full story, see: http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/mosiergc.html

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Orange Peel 2004 Block Tickets - Deadline Extended
Thursday, July 15, 2004 (114 reads)

Greetings OSU Family! Plans for the ninth annual Orange Peel are well underway, and we are pleased to officially announce that the alternative rock band Incubus and its supporting talent have agreed to make this event an official stop on their 2004 World Tour. The show will also feature Jim Breuer and his band, Willy's Basement, as the comedic act, and former OSU basketball standout Doug Gottlieb will host the spirit session. This year's show will take place at Boone Pickens Stadium on Friday, September 10, 2004. Gates will open at 5:30 P.M., and the show will begin at 7:30 P.M. You can get entertainment updates and other important Orange Peel news and information at http://www.osupeel.com. As you know, Orange Peel is a student-produced event that kicks off the new school year and celebrates the pride, spirit and tradition of our university. This year's show will be no different. This year's executive team looks forward to continuing to improve the program and exceeding the expectations of our audience. As we are making arrangements for this year's program, we know that you too will want to start making your plans to attend. To assist in your plans, Orange Peel is making available to you and your guests, for a limited time, the opportunity to reserve seats in the OSU Family section. We have extended the due date for Block ticket orders to Friday, July 16 at 5:00 p.m. You may reserve these seats at a price of $35.00 each. We hope that you, your families, and any friends of OSU you wish to invite will join us at Boone Pickens Stadium for this night of exciting entertainment. If you are interested in purchasing block tickets for this year's show, please contact your department head. Your department should have already received its order form. Block ticket orders must be received by Friday, July 16 at 5:00 p.m. We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to support the Cowboy tradition of Orange Peel. We look forward to seeing you at Boone Pickens Stadium on Friday, September 10!

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Wednesday, July 14, 2004 (101 reads)

Elizabeth Kinney graduated in May 2004 with a degree in Agricultural Communications and was honored as one of OSU’s Outstanding Seniors. But on the evening of June 12th, she also became Miss Oklahoma 2004, crowning her achievements even more. As Miss Oklahoma, she won over $20,000 in scholarships, the use of an apartment and a new car. Kinney also will have the chance to represent Oklahoma in the Miss America pageant, which will take place in September in Atlantic City, N.J. Kinney competed as Miss Oklahoma State Fair against 400 contestants in the elimination based competition. In addition to her other OSU activities, Kinney was active in Alumni Association programs such as Student Alumni Board and Homecoming Steering Committee. Click here for more information about the new http://www.missoklahoma.org"Miss Oklahoma."

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Wednesday, July 14, 2004 (128 reads)

One hundred nineteen eager grandparents and children attended Grandparent University 2004 – the second edition – from June 23-25. They “majored” in such diverse areas as broadcasting, aviation, architecture, food and family, and website creation during the two day course. Some attendees arrived early and were treated to an ice cream social featuring homemade ice cream sundaes made to their specifications. They celebrated with Pistol Pete at their “tailgate” party in Gallagher-Iba Arena, some even obtaining his much coveted autograph. To better experience life at OSU, the attendees stayed in Allan Hall, one of the new “suite” style residence halls, and ate at The Market, the latest in residence hall eateries. New horizons were crossed as participants stretched their comfort zones. Aviation students actually went up in University owned single engine planes. Broadcasting students not only interviewed their grandparents on camera, they ran cameras, edited tape, and manned the sound board. Food and Family students explored family dynamics by using scripted interactions to discover interests and worked with a certified chef who imparted cooking techniques and culinary history before helping them prepare – and eat – a seven-course traditional Italian meal. Website students dived into creating HTML code and developed a one-page website that was posted to the internet. An unexpected benefit for the Legacies and grandparents was the community spirit of togetherness that was generated as participants shared stories and experiences. By the end of Grandparent University, many participants were planning to meet again next year – same place, same time.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2004 (107 reads)

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association is presently accepting applications for the position of Director of Marketing and Operations, OSU Alumni Center. The individual in this position, under the general supervision of the Associate Executive Director, is responsible for marketing the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center facilities, managing daily operations and coordinating public events. Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience required, preferably in public relations, management, and marketing of a facility. Also, professional experience with not-for-profit organizations is desirable.

For full consideration, send an application letter, resume and references, to Director of Marketing and Operations Search, Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, 212 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078-7043.

Official Title: DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS, OSU ALUMNI CENTER, OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Job Opened July 8, 2005 NOTE: Search has been extended until the position is filled.

OSU is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2004 (102 reads)

OSU Alumni Association Opens Position for Director of Marketing and Operations July 8, 2005 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS, OSU ALUMNI CENTER, OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association is presently accepting applications for the position of Director of Marketing and Operations, OSU Alumni Center. The individual in this position, under the general supervision of the Associate Executive Director, is responsible for marketing the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center facilities, managing daily operations and coordinating public events. Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience required, preferably in public relations, management, and marketing of a facility. Also, professional experience with not-for-profit organizations is desirable. For full consideration, send an application letter, resume and references by July 23, 2004, to Director of Marketing and Operations Search, Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, 212 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078-7043. OSU IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (113 reads)

The Atherton at Oklahoma State University is a Georgian-style gem that originally opened in 1951 as the Union Club. Boasting the latest in comfort and convenience, it even offered ice water on tap in every room. Over the past fifty years, the beloved property has hosted countless alumni and visitors and served as the backdrop for cherished family traditions and memorable events. However, unlike most of its counterparts, this gracious hotel is also a first-class, hands-on classroom for students of OSU’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Oklahoma State is one of only five universities in the U.S. to offer hospitality students a hotel laboratory on campus. A recent $5 million renovation, spearheaded by OSU alum Bill Atherton, has imbued the hotel with a stately elegance and sophistication in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Atherton is dedicated to offering hospitality with quality, style and sophistication founded in a rich heritage and tradition. By providing students with the opportunity to be a part of this unique learning experience, the Atherton truly creates a legacy of distinction. The goals of the Atherton Hotel are:

to better prepare hotel and restaurant students for careers in the lodging industry by incorporating the business experiences of a first-class, on-site hotel laboratory into academic work;
to provide hotel and restaurant graduates with research application skills to develop solutions to meet the professional challenges they may encounter in the workplace;
to enhance the outreach programs and services offered through the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration to the hospitality industry; and
to better serve the Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, and Oklahoma communities through a luxurious hotel facility.

The newly renovated guestrooms at The Atherton Hotel at OSU are elegantly appointed with cherry wood furniture, overstuffed wingchairs, the finest of fabrics, and lavish amenities. Luxurious feather enhanced sleep systems include down comforters, feather beds and 400 thread count triple sheeting in each of the guestrooms welcome the weary traveler. Beautiful new bath experiences with ultra-sumptuous toweling, custom Atherton robes and special amenities pamper you beyond belief. There are 81 Rooms, including 5 Suites. For your environmental convenience the entire hotel is smoke free. Handicap accessible rooms are available. Services & Amenities include:

High Speed In Room Internet Connection
Fax, copier and laser jet printer availability
Laundry and dry cleaning service
Full housekeeping services
Sumptuous robes for guest usage
Bath & Body Works amenities
Complimentary local & national newspapers
Gift shop, beauty salon and barber shop adjacent
Telephone with voice mail
Hairdryer
27” TV
DVD Player
Complimentary DVD Library
Full sized Iron & Ironing board
Digital am/fm alarm clock
Custom bath products
Coffee maker

Former OSU Business Dean Named to Higher Ed Hall of Fame
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (105 reads)

Dr. Robert Sandmeyer, a former dean of business administration at OSU, will be inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame this fall. The induction ceremony is scheduled at 6 p.m., Oct. 5 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. For ticket information, call (405) 522-5248, Ext. 222.

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Harrel to Chair State Regents
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (118 reads)

A Leedey, Okla., rancher and banker will chair the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during the 2004-05 fiscal year. James "Jimmy" Harrel, a former OSU Regent, will head the board that coordinates public higher education in Oklahoma. You can read about him and other officers at http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/sr-officers-04-05.html

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OSU-Okmulgee Receives Top Honors
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (97 reads)

For the second year, OSU-Okmulgee's College Automotive Program has earned the DaimlerChrysler's School of the Year Award. The recognition is based on student enrollment, graduation rates, retention numbers, grade point averages, instructor professional training hours, teaching methods and certifications.

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Bio-Ag Students Haul Off Trophy
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (117 reads)

Team Cowboy Motorsports, composed of students in the School of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, recently won the ASAE International ¼-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Moline, Ill. They defeated 25 teams in the United States and Canada, taking first prize, overall, and first-place awards in the pull performance, serviceability and sportsmanship categories. The team also received the Campbell Scientific Award for electronics application in the design of their "hydro-mechanical, infinitely variable rate transmission." In the X-Team Competition, featuring freshman and sophomores competing with a modified tractor from a previous year, OSU also won first-place, overall.

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State Regents Approve 2004-05 Tuition and Fee Rates
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (109 reads)

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education met yesterday and approved 2004-2005 tuition and fee rates for students at OSU and all other Oklahoma colleges and universities. In-state tuition rates at Oklahoma's public institutions of higher education will increase bt an average of 9.2 percent, which is lower than limits set by the Oklahoma Legislature. Nonresident undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees will increase an average of 10.2 percent. At OSU, the average annual increase for a full-time resident undergraduate student will be $286. The average annual increase for a full-time nonresident undergraduate will be $1,258. You can find additional details about OSU's new tuition and fee structure at http://bursar.okstate.edu/tuition.html

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Cowgirl Rodeo Team Celebrates National Championship
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 (109 reads)

The media didn't cover this one much, but the OSU Cowgirl Rodeo Team recently returned as national champions from the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. Cowgirls Audra Magee, Gretchen Benbenek and Brenna Herrington won the women’s team title with 495 total points, soundly dominating the competition. Magee was champion of the women’s all-around, and Benbenek contributed points by finishing third in the average barrel racing standings. The team is coached by Joe and Sally Vielma. All this is even more impressive because the coaches are volunteers and team members pay for all their equipment and most expenses.

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OSU Alumni Association Opens Position for Director of Marketing and Operations
Thursday, July 08, 2004 (114 reads)

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND OPERATIONS, OSU ALUMNI CENTER OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association is presently accepting applications for the position of Director of Marketing and Operations, OSU Alumni Center. The individual in this position, under the general supervision of the Associate Executive Director, is responsible for marketing the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center facilities, managing daily operations and coordinating public events. Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience required, preferably in public relations, management, and marketing of a facility. Also, professional experience with not-for-profit organizations is desirable. For full consideration, send an application letter, resume and references by July 23, 2004, to Director of Marketing and Operations Search, Oklahoma State University Alumni Association, 212 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078-7043. OSU IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY.

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Sharon Trojan-- At Large Director
Friday, July 02, 2004 (133 reads)

At Large Director

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Jim Shirley--At Large Director
Thursday, July 01, 2004 (128 reads)

Jim Shirley-- At Large Director

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