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Monday, August 29, 2005 (105 reads)


Founded in 1986, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame became a part of the Thorpe Association in 1989. Since 2001, 81 members have been inducted and almost 150 are on the list of nominees. Each year a selection committee chooses a ballot of 20 from the list of nominees. The ballot is mailed to members of the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame nominees and Oklahoma sports journalists. The three top vote winners are inducted. A veterans committee will select an additional inductee. The basic criteria for induction are accomplishments in sports and identification with Oklahoma. To view this years Hall of Fame receipients http://www.jimthorpeassoc.org/jimthorpeassoc.org-asp/sportshalloffame.asp"click here".

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Monday, August 29, 2005 (106 reads)


We welcome you home for the Housewarming and Grand Opening of your new ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center on Sept. 3. There will be Cowboy refreshments, free giveaways while supplies last and door prizes given away every hour. The schedule for the Housewarming festivities includes fun, food and fellowship from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. There will be tours of the building given from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Then get fired up at the Game Day Pep Rally from 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. before heading outside to participate in the Spirit Walk down Hester Street at 3:20 p.m. Finally, watch the Cowboys in their season opener as the game kicks off at 6:00 p.m. So return to Stillwater to cheer on the Cowboys and visit your new campus home on Sept. 3!

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Monday, August 29, 2005 (118 reads)


As we get ready to cheer on our Cowboys at their season opener this weekend, there are a few things to keep in mind on game day. The Athletics department has put together a http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=200&KEY=&ATCLID=167465&SPID=143&SPSID=2404"Visitors Guide" to ensure that the day is fun for everyone. Here are a few things to remember: Fan Assistance Center The Fan Assistance Center was developed with you, the fan, in mind. Located at the 50-yardline under the south stands, this area provides more brochures, maps and other timely information. For special needs and hard-to-find information, staff will be happy to assist you. Handicap Accessibility Accessible parking is available in the parking lot directly west of the track & field facility (see map in Fan Guide). Persons with a state-issued disabled parking permit are eligible to park in this lot - the permit-holder must be in the vehicle upon entrance. Shuttle buses will run from this lot to the stadium beginning three hours prior to game time, and will run continuously throughout the game (shuttle service will continue after the game as necessary). Contact the POSSE at 405-744-7301 or 877-2B-POSSE for details. The south side of Boone Pickens Stadium offers elevators for those fans needing assistance to access the mezzanine, Club or Suite levels. Accessibility on the north side is limited due to construction. Admission Policy All persons, including children of any age, must have a ticket for admission into OSU athletic facilities. Ticket holders are restricted to seating in the location that appears on their ticket, and must have the appropriate ticket for access to certain areas (i.e. the club and suite levels). Ticket holders must agree to abide by facility and university policies, as well as State and federal laws. OSU reserves the right to revoke tickets by refund of purchase. Safety & Security To assist in crowd control, we encourage patrons to enter the gate that appears on your ticket. However, circumstances may exist where fans are asked to use another gate. OSU Police, in cooperation with Homeland Security, the FBI and other agencies, monitor both national and local security threat levels and institute appropriate measures to help ensure the safety of the fans and participants. Current measures, as adopted throughout the NCAA, include a prohibition of most bags, including bookbags and other closed containers, from entering the stadium. Those that are allowed may be searched. Parking near the stadium is restricted and may be disallowed. Stadium Policies Boone Pickens Stadium and the Athletics Center are tobacco-free facilities. Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admission into the stadium. The following, which have the potential to cause harm to others, are not allowed within the facility: • Alcoholic beverages (permitted in Suite and Club Levels only) • Food, beverages or ice chests • Car seats / baby strollers • Tobacco • Pets • Umbrellas • Video or Professional Photography Equipment (35mm cameras and equivalent permitted, but subject to refusal in cases of disturbance) • Bags no larger than 8.5" x 11" (fitting under the individual’s seat) will be permitted. All non-essential items are discouraged. • All persons/items are subject to search.

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Monday, August 29, 2005 (106 reads)


The new playing surface that the Cowboy Football team will break in on September 3rd versus Montana State continues to show progress of completion. The endzones Oklahoma State lettering and OSU logo at midfield are now almost complete. The recent rains have slowed progress, but crews spent the rain delay time under the south side of the stadium stitching together the OSU logo. To raise the artificial turf, crews will now integrate sand and rubber particles into the new turf. http://www.nmnathletics.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID=1426&SPID=143&DB_OEM_ID=200&PALBID=2029&DB_OEM_ID=200"click here" to view the latest turf photo gallery from August 22, 2005.

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Monday, August 22, 2005 (109 reads)


The Daily O’Collegian has redesigned their Web site to allow alumni and Cowboy followers the opportunity to catch up on campus happenings without actually being on campus. The Web site is updated daily with the news stories for that day. To view the campus news, http://www.ocolly.com/new_ocollycom/new_site/index.php"click here".

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Monday, August 22, 2005 (108 reads)


For the first time, both public and private organizations as individuals can take an exciting approach to safe driving. Reduce the high cost of vehicle accidents by taking the OSU-Oklahoma City Precision Driving Training Class (PDTC). The PDTC is designed to provide advanced driving skills for emergency vehicle operators and the entire community. Whether your needs are work-related or for personal improvement, the PDTC goes beyond any traditional driving instruction offered. The links menu on the right will provide you with information about the PDTC. If you have any additional questions, please http://www.osuokc.edu/pdtc/contact.htm"contact" our office. Conveniently Located Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is at the intersection of I-44 & I-40, just west of the Fairgrounds (900 N. Portland Ave.). Entrance to the Precision Driving Training Center, on the south end of the http://www.osuokc.edu/map/"campus", is off West Reno.

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Monday, August 22, 2005 (103 reads)


The dedication of the new ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center took place this past weekend in Stillwater. The day was filled with orange pride as alumni came back to celebrate their new home on campus. To view pictures from the days events http://www.orangeconnection.org/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?sitename=OKTMP&record=1828&htmlfile=photo_newspages.htm"click here".

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Monday, August 22, 2005 (115 reads)


Oklahoma State University announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Ticketmaster, the world's leading ticketing company, to provide comprehensive, integrated ticketing solutions for OSU athletics. OSU has selected Ticketmaster as its exclusive ticketing provider for all University athletic events at Gallagher Iba Arena, Boone Pickens Stadium, Allie P. Reynolds Stadium, Cowgirl Softball Stadium and Cowgirl Soccer Stadium. Ticketmaster will provide OSU with new state of the art ticket services enabling new and renewing season ticket holders to manage their accounts, pay invoices, order and print event tickets and group tickets using the ticketFast online delivery system through OSU's official athletic website, http://www.okstate.com. Additionally, OSU will take advantage of Ticketmaster's integrated emailing solution featuring premiere consumer data management and enhanced marketing and reporting tools. "Ticketmaster really gets it. After a very detailed and thorough evaluation, we determined that Ticketmaster is uniquely qualified to be our partner to deliver enhanced ticket services to our alumni and fans," said Joe Muller, Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs/Development, OSU Athletic Department. "Ticketmaster provides customer friendly, full-service ticketing solutions that are uniquely suited to streamline ticketing operations throughout the athletic department. We're determined to provide our donors, ticket purchasers (season and single game) and students with quality events and exemplary customer service and we're confident Ticketmaster will be a strong ally in taking OSU's athletic ticketing to a new level." "OSU is clearly a leader among the nation's athletic departments, and Ticketmaster is thrilled to be partnering with this prestigious national institution," said Dennis Scanlon, Vice President Integrated Products Marketing, Ticketmaster. "OSU is the first Big 12 institution to select Ticketmaster as its ticketing solutions provider and our advanced suite of products and services will provide OSU and its patrons with tremendous value, flexibility and convenience." Beginning this month, OSU will now be providing students and patrons throughout Oklahoma, the southwest, and beyond with easy and convenient access to event tickets and information online at http://www.okstate.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com; or by calling Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone. in Oklahoma: Norman -- (405) 360-7776 Oklahoma City -- (405) 235-8288 Tulsa -- (918) 587-2322 in Texas: Dallas -- (214) 373-8000 Metro -- (972) 647-5700 as well as at retail Ticket Center locations including: Foley's in Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City and Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa and at all Ticket Center locations throughout the state of Texas. "OSU is a respected leader among University athletic departments and Ticketmaster is honored to be chosen to join forces with OSU -- the first Big 12 institution to move its ticketing business to Ticketmaster," said Don Orris, Senior General Manager, Ticketmaster. OSU's athletic department is experiencing wonderful growth and is an important University business with recognized potential. Our integrated sales and marketing distribution programs will offer added value to the department's overall customer service and ticket sales strategy. OSU, its ticket holders, and supporters will be well-served by the first-rate products and service solutions we are implementing." About Ticketmaster Ticketmaster is the world's leading ticketing company, providing ticket sales and distribution through http://www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 3,300 retail Ticket Center outlets; 19 worldwide telephone call centers; and a broad online and offline marketing network. Ticketmaster serves more than 9,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for hundreds of leading arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters, and sold 98 million tickets valued at $5 billion in 2004. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI).

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Monday, August 15, 2005 (108 reads)


As your students head back to school, there is some important information that parents might need to know. Classes start August 22 and the last day to add a class or drop a class without being charged is August 26. If your child is a freshman and participating in ALPHA, they can visit the http://alpha.okstate.edu/"ALPHA" Web site to learn more about their introduction to campus and Oklahoma State traditions. If your child is living off-campus this year, some useful information to you would be city ordinances and renting information. To view this information for Stillwater, visit the http://www.osuoffcampus.org/"Off-Campus Student Association" Web site. Good luck in the coming semester! GO POKES!!

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Monday, August 15, 2005 (109 reads)


As one of the first programs in the nation to develop part of its master's curriculum around a new teaching method called a “simulation,” Oklahoma State University’s Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program is considered a national leader in teaching English to second language learners. Combining real world situations with the traditional classroom experience, simulations encourage students to practice their natural language skills by participating in situations that mimic real-life situations, such as a court room proceeding or town meeting. According to Dr. Gene Halleck, associate professor in OSU's TESL program, simulations are ideal for language instruction because they offer the student a minimal amount of emotional risk. She says students are less nervous playing roles because they aren’t afraid to be embarrassed if they make a mistake. A group of OSU graduate students recently got some first-hand experience with the technique when they traveled with Halleck to Tianjin, China and Takasaki, Japan. While there, they conducted simulation sessions with Chinese and Japanese university students who are second-year English majors. Discussions about panda preservation, the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs during the Olympics and the ethics of whale hunting were featured during simulation sessions. Emily Blackshear, a first year graduate student from Paragould, Arkansas, was one of the OSU students who went to China. Blackshear says the teaching method is very effective because students take the role playing so seriously. “They are very committed to the technique, so they really got into their roles,” she said. “Some of them had a hard time getting out of the roles, and sometimes the discussions got a little heated.” However, Blackshear says the passion for the role playing is a good thing because students feel more of a connection to a language if they are investing their emotions. “I would say that 90 percent of our students in both countries were happy with their experience and would like simulations incorporated into their classroom experience,” she said. “The best simulations are based on an issue the student has a direct interest in,” says Halleck. “Many English classes that are taught in other countries are teacher-centered, rather than student-centered. By introducing simulations we are attempting to 'de-classroom' the instruction." Halleck says OSU has been leading the way in simulation research since the mid-90s when it was one of the first programs in the nation to design the curriculum of its international composition courses around simulations. A seminar in simulation and gaming is also offered through the graduate program which is rare for any department much less English ones, Halleck said. Dr. Carol Moder, head of OSU's English department, says the program is strong because of its progressive minded faculty and graduate students. In fact, the program is so well regarded that only two of the six students who went to China were from Oklahoma. Similar to Blackshear, OSU-Tulsa student Jessica Hampton also traveled from out of state to attend OSU's TESL program. Hampton, a first-year graduate student from Connecticut, says she chose OSU for its strong TESL program. "Working with faculty who are on the cutting edge of a hot new research field was one of the many reasons I chose OSU," said Hampton. "Along with the research, our program is proactive in taking its students overseas to teach in foreign classrooms. Having hands on experience especially in classrooms overseas makes me even more marketable as an OSU graduate." Halleck says the program’s future is bright because English remains the dominant language of commerce in the world. “English will continue to be important because it is used all over the world for business between persons who do not share a first language,” she says. “For example, a person who sells fish in Finland uses English to communicate with his customers in Germany or France, just as a businessman in Asia uses English to communicate with other businessmen in the region who do not share his first language. Our graduates who teach English to the world will continue to find great opportunities.”

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Monday, August 15, 2005 (108 reads)


He is touted as having one of the most original voices in the music business noted for his wide range of vocals. He is Jason Mraz and he will be headlining Oklahoma State University’s Orange Peel on September 16. Originally of Mechanicsville, Va., Mraz spent a short time in New York studying musical theatre. Though he didn’t pick up the guitar until the age of 18, Mraz moved to San Diego, Calif., and became an instant hit in California clubs playing with percussionist Toca Rivera. He later moved to Los Angeles to begin work on his hit single The Remedy [I Won’t Worry]. His 2002 album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, went double-platinum later that year. His sophomore studio effort, Mr. A-Z, was recently released in July 2005. During the Orange Peel’s preliminary planning, more than 1,000 OSU students logged on to the Orange Peel Blog at http://www.osupeel.com"www.osupeel.com" to suggest artists such as Jason Mraz. Students also were given free rides to class on the “Peelmobile” in exchange for feedback on various parts of the annual show. “One of the best student-run events in Oklahoma deserves to have the input of the best students in Oklahoma,” said marketing director Jeff Clark “so naturally we asked OSU students who they would want at their concert.” The 2005 Orange Peel will begin at 6:30 p.m., September 16 at Boone Pickens Stadium on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater, Okla. Now in its 10th year, Orange Peel is the largest student-run and managed event in Oklahoma, with more than 250 OSU students donating their time and energy to producing the university’s largest pep rally and concert event. For tickets, visit http://www.osupeel.com"www.osupeel.com" or call 1-877-OSU-PEEL.

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Monday, August 15, 2005 (109 reads)


The dedication ceremony for the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center will take place Friday, August 19. The public is welcome to join in the dedication from 2 – 4 p.m. So come see your new home on campus and celebrate all that the alumni center holds for current and future O-State alumni. For more information call (405) 744-5368.

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OSU Researcher Sees Profit from Pests
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 (100 reads)


Thursday’s Tulsa World featured an OSU researcher who is demonstrating that profit can be made from a pest. Dr. Salim Hiziroglu, an associate professor of forestry, has developed a process to make particle board out of Oklahoma’s fast-spreading cedar trees. The trees have multiplied dramatically in the last few decades and are considered by most farmers and ranchers as pests because of their water usage and because they crowd out grasses and other plants. Hiziroglu conducted the research for the Food and Agricultural Products Research Center.

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OSU IT Announces Selection of Anti-Spam Solution
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 (103 reads)


OSU’s Division of Information Technology has announced the selection of ProofPoint Messaging Security Gateway as the product it will use to stop unwanted spam e-mail from reaching OSU System campuses. The solution will protect more than 40,000 students and employees from the estimated 350,000 to 700,000 spam messages hitting the university's mail servers every day. The new product is expected to be in production for the start of the fall 2005 semester. More information on the Anti-Spam Project can be found on the http://it.okstate.edu/itprojects/IT Projects" website.

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OSU Moves Forward on AD Search
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 (109 reads)


OSU announced plans to move forward with its national search for a new director of athletics at today’s Board of Regents meeting. The search will begin August 1 and will be completed as soon as possible. In an important step, the OSU Board approved a change in the athletic director title that better reflects the executive responsibilities of the position and the seamless interaction expected with the executive leadership of the University. The new title is Vice President for Athletic Programs and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. You can read http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/athleticdirector_shutt.html"more" about the search.

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OSU Beginning Unprecedented Building Period
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 (116 reads)


The Oklahoma State University System will soon be in the midst of an unprecedented capital improvement period, with nearly $309.8 million worth of construction projects, either planned or already underway. Speaking at a regular meeting of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents at OSU-Tulsa on Friday, OSU System CEO and President David J. Schmidly said that OSU is entering a building period unmatched in its history, with current or planned construction projects worth more than $253.8 million for academics and student needs and $56 million in improvements for athletics. “For the next three to five years, OSU will build a record number of outstanding facilities that will help us achieve our goal of becoming a top 75 comprehensive research institution,” Schmidly said. “From academics to research to athletics, OSU will be a much different and much improved university for our students, faculty and staff.” Read http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/osuconstruction05_shutt.html"more" about OSU’s upcoming construction projects

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Monday, August 08, 2005 (115 reads)


The greatest capital improvement undertaking in Oklahoma State University’s history will include the return to service of its flagship building. The OSU/A&M Board of Regents today approved the restoration and renovation of Old Central, the oldest building on OSU’s Stillwater campus, to house the university’s Honors College. A design consultant will now be sought for the $3 million project, one of six endeavors the board set into motion Friday. Used sparingly for special events in recent years, Old Central since the 1970s has primarily served as headquarters for the Oklahoma Museum of Higher Education. Historic information and exhibits will continue to be housed in the building, but its return to academic use effectively bridges the past and future of higher education at the state’s university, according to OSU System CEO and President David J. Schmidly. “It’s not by coincidence that we undertake the renovation of Old Central, an OSU hallmark, during this unprecedented endeavor to improve the infrastructure throughout the OSU System,” Schmidly said. “Old Central’s renovation to house the Honors College will allow our best and brightest students to flourish in a building that, perhaps more than any other on any of our campuses, stands as a symbol of the university’s traditions and excellence,” Schmidly said. “The heritage already embodied in Old Central will be invigorated by their achievements.” Completed in 1894, Old Central was the first permanent building erected on the Stillwater campus. Initially called the College Building, it has been a multipurpose facility almost since its dedication, providing accommodations for classes, cultural programs, the student newspaper and the college’s first print shop. Classes were last convened in the building in 1921. Saved from demolition in 1928 and 1955, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Much of the interior has been refurbished to appear as it did at the turn of the century. The initial phases of the pending restoration will involve repair of the foundation and roof and strengthening each floor’s loading capacity. Also, the building will be brought into compliance with ADA accessibility standards. “Old Central will be a wonderful home for the Honors College as we educate scholars and leaders for the 21st Century,” said Dr. Robert Spurrier, Honors College director. “We anticipate that the design will include classrooms for honors courses and seminars, computer facilities, small group study areas and room for larger gatherings along with our office space.” The nationally-recognized Honors College serves nearly 900 of the university’s top students from all six undergraduate colleges on the Stillwater campus. Spurrier said they are afforded the opportunity to study with the university’s finest faculty throughout their undergraduate careers as they prepare to undertake the research that leads to their senior honors theses. Special honors seminars and team-taught interdisciplinary honors courses along with honors courses in a wide variety of academic disciplines provide both breadth and depth to these students’ honors experience. And special honors academic counseling is provided through the Honors College from the freshman year through graduation. “Approval of this project by our Board of Regents is one more indication of the level of support we receive at OSU as we challenge and support these outstanding students through the Honors College,” Spurrier said. OSU will fund the renovation of Old Central through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s capital lease program.

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Monday, August 08, 2005 (98 reads)


The preseason drills for Cowboy Football have begun. Practice is open to the general public through August 17th. Fans wishing to attend should enter the practice field (located east of the Athletics Center) through the marked gate on the west side of the field. Once inside, fans MUST stay within the area marked by orange boundaries due to space restrictions and liability issues. Practice times are subject to change due to inclement weather. OSU Athletics has setup a page on www.okstate.com so fans can follow the preseason action of Cowboy Football. To access the preseason practice headquarters simply click on the banner AD located on the right hand side of okstate.com or click here to enter the site. 2005 Cowboy Football Preseason Camp Remaining Dates Monday, August 8 Practice (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, August 9 Practice No. 1 (10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) Practice No. 2 (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Wednesday, August 10 Practice (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Thursday, August 11 Practice No. 1 (10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) Practice No. 2 (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Friday, August 12 Practice (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Saturday, August 13 Practice (11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.) Sunday, August 14 No Practice Monday, August 15 Practice (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Tuesday, August 16 Practice No. 1 (10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) Practice No. 2 (4:45-7:30 p.m.) Wednesday, August 17 Practice (4:45-7:30 p.m.)

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Monday, August 08, 2005 (91 reads)


The OSU Alumni Association is now located on the 2nd floor of the new ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. However, the building is still considered a construction site. Therefore, if you need to enter the building for business purposes only you may call 1-800-433-4678 to schedule an appointment and get directions on how to enter the building. There will be no tours of the building given until after the dedication on Aug. 19.

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Monday, August 08, 2005 (98 reads)


Life Members, your annual Life Member Informer has gone out for this year. Along with the newsletter, you should have received you Life Member car decals and your updated membership discount card. If you have not received this information, please contact our Records Management Department at (405) 744-6764 and update your personal information.

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The Many Faces of Cheyene Charles, Entry 4
Thursday, August 04, 2005 (138 reads)


July 22, 2005 Well, it has been awhile since I last updated. The summer has been crazy. I started by working crazy hard at McDonald’s to save up money to move in to a house. The moving was especially tough because I had been in my other apartment for 2 years. It is amazing the things you can accumulate in that amount of time. After moving into my new house I got to concentrate on school and work for a month and a half. That’s when it dawned on me. 100 days until Homecoming 2005! How exciting! My wonderful Executive team has been working very hard all summer to secure sponsorships and media coverage for Homecoming. I am very excited about the thought that my Exec team has been working so hard to welcome back the Alumni to this great University. I have had the past few days off from McDonald’s because they shut the store down to remodel. Now, most people would be really excited to tear down the old place and rebuild, but I felt a little sad to see it being stripped down. It has been like my second home in Stillwater. Although, the air conditioner was broken like the whole last month it was open. Come to think of it, maybe I won’t miss the oppressive heat. I am currently cleaning out the Homecoming office so we can move it into the brand new ConocoPhillips Alumni Association Building. I’m super excited to get into a new office that won’t be in the basement. I am also working a Homecoming Philanthropy Presentation that Anne Scott and two of my Executives (Miriam LoPresto and Susan Rhodes) will help me give at the ASAP Conference in Boston, MA next week. The summer is just flying by. I can’t believe that I’ll be back in school in a few weeks. And then, of course, is Homecoming approaching faster than ever. It will be one crazy adventure of a semester, but I’m excited about the opportunity to share it with all of you. Cheyene

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