Orange Peel is almost here as Orange Peel executives tie together the last strands of the 10 month process. Orange Peel takes place on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium featuring Grammy Award winner Alan Jackson, Bill Engvall from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour and Tulsa’s own The Hero Factor. Currently, more than 13,500 tickets have been sold with a jump expected the week of the show. Ticket sales started with a record breaking first day sale of more than 800 tickets. 

The greatest capital improvement undertaking in OSU’s history will move forward dramatically next year when ground is broken on the projects that will enhance teaching and research on the Stillwater campus. They are part of more than $825 million in construction in the five- to seven-year campus master plan that will transform the OSU campus and enhance academics, student life, athletics and infrastructure.  

In an effort to expand learning and student exchange between Oklahoma and Mexico, Oklahoma State University has joined with two major Mexico universities to open liaison offices in Puebla. 

 

The Universidad de las Americas (UDLA) and the Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) are partnering with OSU to launch the OSU Mexico Liaison Office.  OSU is hosting a reception today in Puebla to celebrate the opening of the office.

 

“It is our hope this office will not only help in the recruitment of students to Oklahoma and OSU but also develop and support expanded cultural and business exchanges between Mexico, the OSU System and the state of Oklahoma,” said David J. Schmidly, OSU System CEO and President.

 

The office is the brainchild of Schmidly, who has done extensive research in Mexico.  In fact, a species of deer mouse -- the Peromyscus schmidlyi, which is found in the pine oak forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains in west central Mexico – was named after the OSU President. 

 

“Mexico is a special place and it is important for OSU to have a presence there,” Schmidly said.  “We are excited about this opportunity to partner with our neighbors to facilitate and expand ongoing relationships, as well as develop new programs, partnerships and exchanges between OSU and Mexico.”  

 

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That seemed to be the question of the first home game when fans noticed Bullet was clearly missing after each touchdown celebration. After visiting with the Spirit Rider, Jennifer Cunningham, we discovered Bullet felt a little under the weather before the game started. 

(PUEBLA, MEXICO)  -- In an effort to expand learning and student exchange between Oklahoma and Mexico, Oklahoma State University has joined with two major Mexico universities to open liaison offices in Puebla. 

 

The Universidad de las Americas (UDLA) and the Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) are partnering with OSU to launch the OSU Mexico Liaison Office.  OSU is hosting a reception today in Puebla to celebrate the opening of the office.

Oklahoma State University business senior Tyler Schooley visited 25 countries the past six months, helping to build undeveloped villages, exploring unpopular cities and learning more about different cultures.
 
Schooley’s international experiences began three years ago when he participated in a language immersion program, where he spent a month with a Guatemalan family immersed in Latin American culture and learning Spanish.
 
“The Guatemala trip opened my eyes to the beauty of the world and awoke a passion for traveling I didn’t know I had,” he said.
 
While hundreds of OSU students participate every year in study abroad programs, Schooley devoted his college career to visiting underdeveloped nations and places that don’t receive many tourists. His most recent trip began in January and ended in July.
 
He went to Congo, one of the poorest countries in the world, and spent two weeks building houses in a small village.
 
“The local people taught me about valuing life and gave me a different perspective on the world,” Schooley said. “After the trip I knew my mission was to help people around the world.” 

 

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Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David Schmidly and his wife Janet signed the first pledge card to kick-off OSU’s annual United Way fundraising campaign today.

 

“The Stillwater Area United Way has been serving the community since 1952, and Oklahoma State University has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the organization,” Schmidly said.

 

“This year OSU has set $180,000 as our goal for the United Way’s local campaign.  United Way agencies do vital work for the Stillwater community and Janet and I are pleased to officially launch our campaign to meet the university’s goal,” Schmidly said.