Friday March 05, 2010
OSUIT Receives "Healthy Business" Award
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently received an award from the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Business Program for being a "healthy" organization. The program recognizes Oklahoma businesses that provide exceptional health and wellness opportunities for employees.
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Friday March 05, 2010
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Graduates First SAWTA Certified Watchmakers
The new Rolex-sponsored watchmaker training program pioneered at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is underway, with industry representatives citing excellent results. The Swiss American Watchmakers Training Alliance (SAWTA) is a national educational program designed to create watchmaking professionals who set a new standard of service within the luxury watch market in the United States.
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Tuesday March 02, 2010
OSUIT's 14th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase to Draw State High School and CareerTech Students to Campus
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's 14th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase will be held Thursday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campus in Okmulgee. Students, teachers and counselors from around the state will see and experience the unique "hands-on," application-based education available at OSUIT.
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Friday February 26, 2010
Oklahoma State University Unveils Five-Year Campaign to Raise $1 Billion
Oklahoma State University Unveils Five-Year Campaign to Raise $1 Billion to Fund Scholarships, Faculty Positions, Research, Programs and Facilities. Oklahoma State Alumnus, Energy Entrepreneur and Philanthropist T. Boone Pickens Announces $100 Million Challenge Gift to Fund Student Scholarships. Oklahoma State President V. Burns Hargis Announces $537 Million Raised in 26 Months for
"Branding Success: The Campaign for Oklahoma State University."
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Wednesday February 03, 2010
Community Invited to OSUIT's Black History Month Celebration
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will celebrate Black History Month with a special program complete with speakers, music and food. It will be held Wednesday, February 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in OSUIT's Student Union. It is open to the campus and the community.
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Monday February 01, 2010
OSUIT's "An Afternoon with Pete" to Help High School Seniors Line Up College Financial Aid
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee is planning "An Afternoon with Pete," a special event for high school seniors and parents to provide help in understanding the types of financial aid that are available to attend college and how to apply for it.
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Wednesday January 13, 2010
Klabenes announces plans to retire
Klabenes announces plans to retire; search begins for new OSU Institute of Technology president
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Monday January 04, 2010
Seeing Double – Triple!
Three sets of identical twins were among the students graduating at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently.
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Friday December 18, 2009
OSUIT Recognizes Student Scholarship Recipients and Donors
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently held the annual Student Scholarship and Donor Recognition Banquet in the State Room Restaurant.
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Thursday December 17, 2009
OSUIT Natural Gas Compression Students Receive Scholarships
Ten Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students in the Natural Gas Compression program recently received $1,500 scholarships from DCP Midstream, LLC, which is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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Thursday December 17, 2009
OSUIT Students Donate Toys to Area Children
The Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology student group, Association of Information Technology Professionals, recently donated $150 worth of toys to the Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services for the holiday season.
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Thursday December 17, 2009
OSUIT Offers Pilates Classes to Okmulgee County Residents
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Student Life Department will offer a non-credit Pilates exercise class to OSUIT students and employees as well as Okmulgee County residents who are ready to make a commitment toward better health and well-being.
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Tuesday December 15, 2009
OSUIT Communications Instructor Dr. Maria Christian Receives 2009 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
Communications instructor Dr. Maria Christian recently received the 2009 Oklahoma State University / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
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Monday December 07, 2009
Photography Program Features Well-Known Instructors
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's photography program is undergoing a transformation, incorporating video photography with digital photography, as well as employing two adjunct professors with distinctive artistic talents for the fall semester.
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Friday December 04, 2009
Future Students and Natural Gas Industry to Benefit from GPA/GPSA Donation to OSUIT
Two prominent Oklahoma-based entities combined resources to present a $150,000 check to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (OSUIT) in Okmulgee for the long-term benefit of the university's Natural Gas Compression Program.
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Thursday December 03, 2009
OSUIT Promotes Technical Career Fields to Women
More than 90 female high school students visited the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology campus in Okmulgee for the inaugural "Women in Technology" event last month.
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Thursday December 03, 2009
OSUIT Photography Technology Program Extends Enrollment Agreement to Tulsa Technology Center
Beginning in the fall semester of 2010, Tulsa Technology Center students will be able to earn credits toward a college degree in photography at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology due to a new Cooperative Alliance Agreement between the two educational institutions.
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Friday November 20, 2009
OSUIT Graduate Receives "World Class Technician" Award from General Motors
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology graduate Justin Degraffenreid recently received the "World Class Technician" Award given by General Motors to service technicians who have completed a series of certifications that validate their knowledge and skill set on the job.
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Friday November 20, 2009
OSUIT Opened Veterans Resource Center
On Veterans Day, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-established Veterans Resource Center and National Guard Recruiting Office located in the college's Student Union.
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Wednesday November 18, 2009
Fall Graduation Ceremony Scheduled at OSUIT
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will hold its Fall Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall. More than 160 students will receive their degrees.
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Thursday November 12, 2009
OSUIT Graduate Named "Lexus Master Technician of the Year"
Bryan Ledbetter, a graduate of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Toyota T-TEN Automotive Program, was recently named "Lexus Master Technician of the Year" by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
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Thursday November 12, 2009
Engineering Technologies Student Group Sponsors Children's Coat Drive
The International Systems and Automation (ISA) student group at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit children in Okmulgee County. The students are accepting donations of clean coats of all sizes for boys and girls now through November 30.
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Wednesday November 11, 2009
OSUIT Construction Students Receive Scholarships
Two Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students received $1,000 scholarships from the Oklahoma Construction Advancement Foundation (OCAF) recently.
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Tuesday November 10, 2009
OSUIT Opening Veterans Resource Center and National Guard Recruiting Office on Campus
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wed., November 11 at 11 a.m. for the newly established Veterans Resource Center and National Guard Recruiting Office located in the college's Student Union.
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Monday October 26, 2009
Area Children and Families Invited to OSUIT's "CarniFall"
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Student Life Department is providing a campus full of fun for children and families at the annual "CarniFall" celebration on Thursday, October 29 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
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Monday October 19, 2009
OSUIT Extends Cyber Security Program to Texas College
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Information Technologies Division recently formalized a partnership that will allow information technology students from Dallas-based Richland College to transfer into OSUIT's Information Assurance and Forensics program.
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Thursday October 08, 2009
High School Students from around State Attend OSUIT's Career Encounters of the Orange Kind
Director of Special Events and Services Steven Rubert said, "The great thing about this event is that it gives high school seniors and adult learners the ability to view first-hand all that OSU Institute of Technology has to offer.
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Friday October 02, 2009
OSUIT's Student Services Representatives Help Students Find Their College Path
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology has a new team of prospective student services representatives who are passionate about helping people of all ages find an educational path that suits their interests and will lead to a fulfilling career.
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Wednesday September 16, 2009
Prospective College Students Invited to OSUIT's "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind"
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will host the 3rd Annual "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind" on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the campus in Okmulgee.
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Friday September 04, 2009
Enrollment Takes Big Jump at OSUIT
New student enrollment is the highest it's been in years at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, and officials there say while the slow economy is part of the motivation to enroll, students are also more focused on what they want to get out of a college degree.
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Wednesday August 19, 2009
OSUIT Construction Management Students Construct Building on Simulated Commercial Construction Site
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Construction Management students are working on a project that will simulate a commercial construction site. This will be the first class of students to participate in the project, which consists of putting together a two-story, 10 by 20 foot structure.
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Wednesday August 19, 2009
OSUIT Engineering Technologies Student Works Toward Successful Career
When asked why she decided to return to school to pursue a degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Amanda Crosswell does not hesitate to say to support her children.
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Monday August 17, 2009
OSUIT Automotive Technicians Remain in High Demand Despite Industry Downturn
While corporate reorganization and declining car sales are at the forefront of recent automotive industry news, national experts say employment of trained automotive technicians should remain constant.
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Friday August 14, 2009
OSUIT Precision Agriculture Student Launches Career
While recent college graduates continue to search the cluttered job market, OSUIT student Rusty Trammell is getting a jump start on his career before he receives his diploma.
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Friday August 14, 2009
Okmulgee Community Rallies Around Incoming OSUIT Students
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology and the Okmulgee community have joined forces to host a new and improved version of "Cowboy Connection," OSUIT's freshman orientation. "Cowboy Connection" aims to connect all new students with other students, with OSUIT and with the Okmulgee community through various activities and presentations.
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Thursday August 06, 2009
Summer Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled at OSUIT
More than 300 students to graduate during two ceremonies on August 21.
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Tuesday August 04, 2009
OSUIT's Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute Receives Donation from Industry Partner
OSUIT's CAT® Dealer Prep Program recently received a donation from Wichita, KS, based Foley Equipment Company. Foley, which is one of the program's four training partners, donated a Caterpillar 120 M Motor Grader that will serve as a student training module.
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Tuesday July 28, 2009
OSUIT's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Faculty Sees Future in "Green Jobs"
The OSUIT Air Conditioning and Refrigeration faculty expects tax incentives and people's desire to become more environmentally responsible to increase the demand for energy efficient and environmentally friendly technology in the coming years. Also, OSUIT will offer a Green Jobs/Green Mechanical Seminar Month in October.
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Wednesday July 15, 2009
2009 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Announced at Employee Banquet
OSUIT recognized employees for their years of service and named this year's Outstanding Faculty & Staff award recipients at the annual employee banquet recently. The Outstanding Staff Award recipient was Regina Foster; the Outstanding Faculty Award recipient was Leah Torbett.
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Tuesday July 14, 2009
OSUIT Students Recognized by Honor Society for Leadership and Academic Achievements
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students Crystal Robol and Hali Anderson were recently honored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) by being named to the All-Oklahoma Academic Team for 2009.
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Friday July 10, 2009
OSUIT Enrollment Days Scheduled in Tulsa and Okmulgee
OSUIT is hosting an enrollment day in Tulsa at Webster High School on Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and another enrollment day on the OSUIT campus in Okmulgee on Saturday, July 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Wednesday July 08, 2009
State CareerTech Students Compete in OSUIT's Fifth Annual Cyber Security Invitational Competition
The Fifth Annual Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Cyber Security Invitational Competition was held recently to test the cyber security skills of students studying computer and network protection at state Career Technology Centers.
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Wednesday July 08, 2009
OSUIT Makes College Education More Accessible
Concurrent Enrollment Classes Offered and Summer Strategies Class to Kick Off July 14.
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Tuesday July 07, 2009
OSUIT's Scott Newman Selected as Inaugural Regents' Fellow
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) has selected Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Dr. Scott Newman to pilot a new Fellowship Program.
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Tuesday June 09, 2009
Adult Basic Education Program Celebrates 2009 Graduates
The Adult Basic Education program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology celebrated graduation on Friday, May 29, for seven students.
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Thursday May 21, 2009
Atom-sized Technology Means Big Career Potential for OSUIT Students
Instructor Karen Bottoms thinks the number of students in the classes will increase in the Nano Scientific Instrumentation program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology as people realize the increasing role nanotechnology plays in manufacturing in Oklahoma.
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Monday May 18, 2009
OSUIT's Visual Communications Students Win Big in "Graphex 40" Competition
OSUIT's Visual Communications students, interns and graduates demonstrated their winning style at the regional "Graphex 40" Competition, which is sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Tulsa. One-third of the awards presented in the university student category went to OSUIT students: First Place Portfolio, Second Place Portfolio, Third Place Portfolio and Best Photography.
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Thursday May 14, 2009
OSUIT Receives Grant to Help Preserve its Historic Collections
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries, in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, announced that they awarded a "Threats to Your Collection" grant of $3,500 to the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Library recently.
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Wednesday May 13, 2009
OSUIT's Scott Newman Recognized as Top Achiever
The Journal Record and the Tulsa Business Journal, leading Oklahoma news publications, have selected Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Dr. Scott Newman as one of the state's top leaders under 40 for 2009.
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Monday May 11, 2009
State's Top CareerTech Students Compete in Auto Competition at OSUIT
In the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, this year's first place winning team was from Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center.
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Thursday April 30, 2009
Oklahoma Students Invited to OSUIT's Emerging and Converging Technologies Summer Academy
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee is hosting the "Summer Academy for Advanced Technologies: Emerging and Converging Technologies" from June 7 - 12 for Oklahoma students in eighth, ninth and tenth grades.
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Thursday April 30, 2009
OSUIT's Devin DeBock is Making a Difference on Campus
Devin DeBock, Director of Residential Life for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, was recently named Boy Scouts' Cub Master of the Year and elected Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board.
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Friday April 24, 2009
OSUIT's 13th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's 13th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase was held Thursday, April 2 at the campus in Okmulgee. Students, teachers and counselors from around the state saw and experienced the unique "hands on," application-based education available at OSUIT.
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Friday April 24, 2009
OSUIT Offers Pilates Classes
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Student Life Department will offer a non-credit Pilates exercise class to Okmulgee County residents.
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Tuesday April 21, 2009
Spring Graduation Ceremony Scheduled at OSU Institute of Technology
The student response speaker will be Weston Streber, who is graduating with an Associate in Applied Science in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology from the Construction Technologies Division.
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Friday April 03, 2009
OSUIT's Honor Society Wins Most Distinguished Chapter Award
Beta Alpha Alpha, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology's Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, received several awards at the Oklahoma/Arkansas Regional Conference held recently in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The awards are given to recognize students for achievement and service to the community.
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Friday April 03, 2009
OSUIT Hosts International Extravaganza -- Community Invited to Event
The Multicultural International Student Association (MISA), Library Learning Resource Center and Student Life department at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology are hosting "International Extravaganza 2009" on April 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Covelle Hall on the campus.
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Monday March 09, 2009
Oklahoma Students Invited to OSUIT's Precision Agriculture Summer Academy
Students will gain insight to precision agriculture technologies through hands-on exercises using state-of-the-art equipment while experiencing college life on campus and in the classroom. They will also visit graduates on the job and learn first-hand how a college degree can help them realize their career goals.
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Monday March 09, 2009
OSUIT Instructor Kelly Kerr Invited to Present Book to OSU Library
As a photojournalist, Kerr says compiling the book was the high point of his career. "The only thing I had not done in my career was create a book. Working for a daily newspaper, you have to address photography in a little different fashion
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Thursday February 26, 2009
OSUIT's New Power Plant Technology Program Ramping Up to Meet Demand
"The incoming students are very excited about the program," says Brabec. "Some of them have family in the power company industry. They know that nowadays, you can't just walk in to the front office of a company and get a job - you have to have a college degree."
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Monday February 16, 2009
Construction Career Exploration Day Scheduled at OSUIT
The weekend career day makes it convenient for prospective students and their parents to meet representatives from the construction industry, tour the facilities and see the state-of-the-art equipment used in OSUIT's hands-on programs. They will also learn about career opportunities and salaries available for graduates.
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Monday February 16, 2009
Community Invited to OSUIT's Black History Month Celebration
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology will celebrate Black History Month with a special program complete with speakers, music and food. It will be held Wednesday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union on the university's campus, and is open to the campus and the community.
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Saturday January 24, 2009
South Korean Gift a Surprise to OSUIT
Park Yong Soo, president of Daekyung Engineering Company, arranged a return visit, to deliver in person a surprise gift -- three materials testing machines that can be used by students in the Quality Systems and Practices course, which is a required course for Manufacturing Technologies.
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Wednesday January 21, 2009
Faculty Member Brings New York Watchmaking Experience to Classroom
Champion returns to alma mater to train the next generation.
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Wednesday January 14, 2009
OSUIT's "An Afternoon with Pete" Event to Help High School Seniors Line Up College Financial Aid
Mary Lou Bledsoe, OSUIT's Director of Student Financial Services, says, this is an opportunity to find out how much financial aid is available.
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Thursday January 08, 2009
OSUIT's Scott Newman Receives Computerworld Leadership Award
OSUIT President Dr. Bob Klabenes says that Newman, who oversaw formation of the Information Technologies Division, has been a leader in innovation. "A key to success in higher education is collaboration," said Klabenes, "and that's what Scott has achieved."
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Friday December 19, 2008
OSUIT Information Technologies Faculty Daniel D. Claborn Receives 2008 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
Information Technologies faculty Daniel D. Claborn recently received the 2008 Oklahoma State University / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award for Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
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Friday December 19, 2008
Multicultural International Student Association Elects Officers for 2008-2009 Academic Year
Newly elected club president Henry said he wants to bring together all the students, staff and faculty on the OSUIT campus and give them an insight into the different cultures represented in the student body. "To do that, the club has scheduled several presentations and activities focused on the cultural diversity represented in our organization."
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Tuesday December 16, 2008
International Student Leaves Positive Influence as He Graduates
Bhatia’s expertise in math, physics, science and instrumentation put him in demand by students needing assistance with college work in these very difficult areas.
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Tuesday December 09, 2008
OSUIT Employees Sponsor Food Drive
The council sponsored a food drive among employees and students and gathered more than 350 food items to donate to the Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter and the Okmulgee County Family Resource Center.
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Tuesday December 09, 2008
Fall Graduation Ceremony Scheduled at OSU Institute of Technology
More than 140 students to graduate
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Tuesday December 09, 2008
New Enrollment Management VP Enhancing Students Services at OSUIT
Agnew says many high school seniors aren’t aware of how important it is to start taking action on their college plans at the start of the New Year.
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Wednesday November 26, 2008
OSUIT Celebrates Completion of First Phase of Rural Health Science Building
Chris Burnett, President of Nabholz Construction, said the “topping off ceremony” is a tradition started in Scandinavia and Germany hundreds of years ago, when villagers celebrated building a house or barn. “We’re here today celebrating the safety of our workers during the most dangerous phase of the construction -- the construction of the steel framework.”
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Sunday November 16, 2008
Engineering Technologies Student Group Sponsors Children's Coat Drive
Amanda Crosswell, president of ISA, which is a student organization for Engineering Technologies students at the university, said the students joined the Okmulgee Police Department in the coat drive to help prevent children from going through the winter without coats.
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Friday October 31, 2008
New Honor Society Expands OSUIT Students' Education and Marketability
"Cyber Posse," the honors group has culled the best of the best Information Technologies students - beginning students must have 4.0 grade point averages - to let the top minds converge on community service, applied research and competitions.
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Friday October 31, 2008
School mural garners recognition, rewards students with job experience
Graphic design students turn art into community service
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Friday October 31, 2008
OSUIT Hosts Second Annual Employee Picnic
The theme was “OSUIT’s Got Talent,” and many employees took the challenge, competing for prizes with song and dance routines.
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Thursday October 30, 2008
Several Construction Projects in Progress at OSUIT
More quality nurses – skilled high voltage and natural gas compression technicians – and a friendlier, inviting feeling all around. That’s the purpose of four significant construction projects underway on the campus of Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
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Tuesday October 28, 2008
Area Children and Families Invited to OSUIT's CarniFall
CarniFall is an activity that student clubs provide for children in the Okmulgee community and for the kids and families of the university's students and employees.
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Wednesday October 22, 2008
Creative photos elevate OSU Institute of Technology instructor
Photographers group awards Kerr at his best
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Friday September 26, 2008
Prospective Students are Invited to Attend OSU Institute of Technology's "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind"
Steven Rubert, director of special events and services said, "The great thing about Career Encounters is that it really shows what sets us apart from other institutions, which is that we offer high-performance technical educations that lead directly to high-paying jobs."
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Friday September 26, 2008
Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development Sees Education and Marketing as Key to Growing Technical Workforce in State
Narissa Rampey, vice president and owner of Air Assurance, said her group focused on better ways to sell Oklahoma to workers and business. “I think marketing Oklahoma is a key piece we have been missing, possibly because some significant funding is needed to support it. Still, it’s a key initiative we’d like to see put into action.”
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Tuesday September 23, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology Students Savvy about Voting
Voter registration combines citizenship education with college
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Monday September 22, 2008
Technology Focus Shines Through in New OSU Name
Robert Fry, an information technologies sophomore from Sapulpa, said he thinks the new name sends a clearer message about what OSU Institute of Technology is, showing that the university uses a technologically hands-on focus for instruction.
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Monday September 22, 2008
Visitors from Panama Consider OSU Institute of Technology for Future Students
Through the partnership between OSU Institute of Technology and The Language Company, students from Panama will be afforded an opportunity to learn English language by immersion into the culture.
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Tuesday September 09, 2008
Students Move in to Dorms for Fall Semester at OSU Institute of Technology
“If they have that support network from home, that is always going to help them,” DeBock said. “It’s a huge step for every person when they enter into college for the first time.”
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Saturday August 30, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology students see Richard III performed in OKC
”You could tell the actors were into their roles—very believable,” said Keyton Berry, Visual Communications Multi Media major. “The queen was quite regal, and her wide range of facial expressions made the drama more intense.”
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Thursday August 21, 2008
Internationally-Known Native American Artist Teaches Shell Carving Class at the College of the Muscogee Nation
Most of Townsend’s students for the summer workshop are of Muscogee (Creek) descent and many are Native American artists in their own right. They refer to Townsend not as an instructor, but as a “Mvhayv” (may-hi-yah) or teacher/mentor.
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at OSU Institute of Technology Earns Accreditation
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) accredited the Orthotics & Prosthetics Technical Program and Pre-fabricated Orthotic fitter program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in late July.
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
Special Day to Enroll for Fall Classes Scheduled at OSU Institute of Technology
Prospective students can beat the last minute enrollment rush by attending a special Saturday enrollment day on August 23rd.
The event lasts from 1-4 p.m. and anyone who enrolls that day will be eligible to win several prizes -- an iPod Touch, OSU clothing, or one of four $500 tuition waivers for qualifying students.
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology’s Summer Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled
More than 340 students will graduate in two ceremonies.
Friday Graduation Ceremony – 7 p.m.
Saturday Graduation Ceremony – 10:30 a.m.
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Friday August 08, 2008
Students further their nursing education at OSU Institute of Technology
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently welcomed a new class of ten potential registered nurses to the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to RN transition class.
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Friday August 08, 2008
Scholarship Program Aimed at Improving State Nursing Education
OSU Institute of Technology Faculty Receives Scholarship
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Thursday August 07, 2008
John Swenson Scholarship Helping Student Achieve Goals
Presenting the check to Cavnar was Billy Hannon, Building Trades Supervisor for the university's Physical Plant Services.
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Thursday August 07, 2008
New Komatsu Program Instructor at OSU Institute of Technology
Chris Malone was named a new instructor of the Komatsu program, which is part of the Diesel and Heavy Equipment department at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
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Thursday August 07, 2008
Graphic Design Students Improve Their Abilities by Designing Public Service Projects
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Visual Communications students are helping their local community and getting hands-on experience by producing promotional items for non-profit organizations and small businesses in the Okmulgee and Tulsa areas.
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Wednesday August 06, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology introduces educators to career and educational opportunities at MAIP
“One of our goals was to brainstorm with educators on how to interest students and adults in manufacturing careers,” said OSU/MAIP Training Center Manager Scott Fry. “Changing teachers’ perception of manufacturing is one step toward shifting students’ perceptions.”
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Wednesday August 06, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology’s IT Program Builds Educational and Professional Relationships in Digital Forensics Field
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology faculty in the Information Technologies division recently met with law enforcement officers to discuss career opportunities for OSU students.
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Thursday July 24, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology and Aggreko LLC Join Forces
Temporary Utility Services Provider and University to Offer Accelerated Associate Degree
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Wednesday July 16, 2008
Outstanding Faculty & Staff Feted at OSU Institute of Technology Employee Banquet
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently honored employees for their years of service and named this year’s Outstanding Faculty & Staff award recipients at the annual employee banquet. Culinary Arts instructor Valarie Carter was named Outstanding Faculty member, while Library Director Jenny Duncan received the Outstanding Staff award.
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Wednesday July 16, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology Honor Society Receives International and Regional Awards and Inducts New Members
Beta Alpha Alpha received the “Top 100 Chapters” award at the Phi Theta Kappa International Conference in Philadelphia for the second time in two years.
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Tuesday July 15, 2008
Oil & Gas Industry Involvement in Classroom Means Graduates with Higher Skills Earning Higher Wages
At OSU Institute of Technology, ETD students greatly enhanced their capabilities when they built a working model of a compressed gas delivery pipeline using $20,000 worth of equipment donated by Chevron Corporation along with a $15,000 re-boiler given by K.W. International of Houston.
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Tuesday July 15, 2008
Delegation from UPAEP Partner University in Mexico Tours OSU Institute of Technology
Recently, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology hosted a group of visitors from the Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), a university in Puebla, Mexico that partners with OSU Institute of Technology.
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Tuesday June 24, 2008
Well-known Writer and Voice Actor Speaks to Students at OSU Institute of Technology
Wallis has written 16 books and is currently working on his seventeenth book. His book “Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride” has been optioned for a feature motion picture and a screen play is being developed.
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Tuesday June 24, 2008
Area Students Explore Career Paths at Emerging & Converging Technologies Academy
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology hosted the six day event June 15-20
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Wednesday June 18, 2008
New Name to Help Attract Students to Advancing Technology Careers at OSU Institute of Technology
“We offer degrees in a variety of technical fields. Our industry partners consistently report that new hires with a degree from OSU Institute of Technology begin employment ready to be productive immediately and, because of their well-rounded education, are more likely to advance to leadership roles.”
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Tuesday June 17, 2008
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Teaches Latest Technology at Precision Agriculture Camp
“Precision Agriculture technology not only reduces the input cost for the farmer but also has a positive impact on the environment.”
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Monday June 16, 2008
Getting Students Involved Goal of New Student Activities Coordinator at OSU
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently hired Magen Davis as the new student activities coordinator. Davis is responsible for planning and implementing student activities and events, and said she is excited about using her creative skills to make student events more enjoyable and memorable. Davis also is the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society advisor, which she describes as being more...
Monday June 16, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology Offers Hands-On Learning Experience to Elementary School Students
Kiefer Gifted & Talented Students Spend the Day Learning About Nursing
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Monday June 16, 2008
Ground Breaking Held for Rural Health Science and Technology Center at OSU Institute of Technology
Building will double college’s capacity to train nurses for rural Oklahoma
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Monday June 16, 2008
Supporters of OSU Institute of Technology Collision Repair Department Hit the Links for Fundraiser
The 10th annual Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology “Fairways for Education” golf tournament saw a great turnout by advisory board members and supporters of the auto collision industry.
The tournament was held on June 3 at White Hawk Golf Club in Bixby. Sixty-eight players contributed $100 each to play in the tournament. Collision industry sponsors contri more...
Monday June 16, 2008
Rolex Signs Education Agreement with Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
(Okmulgee) – Officials from Rolex Watch U.S.A. signed an agreement Friday, May 9 to help educate a new generation of watchmakers at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology – Okmulgee. Also signing the agreement were the President of Oklahoma State University, Burns Hargis, and a representative from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Dr. Kermit McMurry, V more...
Wednesday June 11, 2008
Square D/Schneider Electric Makes Donation to OSU Institute of Technology’s Construction Technologies Department
To have a fine program like this in which students receive hands-on training in the laboratory is pretty incredible.
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Tuesday June 10, 2008
Business Students Demonstrate Trade Show Savvy at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Students worked throughout the semester developing marketing strategies, which included identifying a target market, creating product name and description, developing a branding strategy and marketing communications mix, and setting a pricing strategy.
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Tuesday June 10, 2008
Service Learning Program Launched at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently held a volunteer fair to kickoff its new service learning program. Jennifer Smith, director of service learning, said the program was created to make everyone on campus aware of the Okmulgee community’s needs and how they can volunteer their services to organizations trying to meet those needs.
“Students today a more...
Monday June 09, 2008
OSU Institute of Technology Students Shine in National Graphic Design Competition
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Visual Communications students won 41 of the 135 awards presented at the 22nd Annual Brass Ring Awards competition. Twenty-two universities and 17 high schools competed in the national competition that included 949 entries from 14 states. The competition was held on March 28th and was sponsored by Oklahoma Christian University.
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Friday June 06, 2008
ACR Students at OSU Institute of Technology Receive Scholarships
Four Air Conditioning & Refrigeration students at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology recently received scholarships from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
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Friday June 06, 2008
PSO Makes $10,000 Scholarship Contribution to OSU Institute of Technology
The Power Plant Technology Associate in Applied Science degree program was created at OSU Institute of Technology in response to requests from utility companies to help rebuild their declining workforce.
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Wednesday June 04, 2008
Cyber Security Invitational Competition Brings State CareerTech IT Students to OSU Institute of Technology
The Fourth Annual Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Cyber Security Invitational Competition was held recently to test the cyber security skills of students studying computer and network protection at Oklahoma's Career Technology Centers. The contest was open to secondary students and postsecondary students. OSU Institute of Technology's Information Technologies faculty hosted th more...
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Instructor Kelly Kerr’s Photographs on Exhibit at OSU Institute of Technology – Okmulgee
A photography exhibit by award-winning photographer Kelly Kerr will be held May 1 through June 27 at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology – Okmulgee in the Conoco Gallery in the Student Union. more...
Monday April 21, 2008
Morris's Logan Slape, OSU-Institute of Technology High Voltage Student, Helping Fill the Demand for High Voltage Linemen
Logan Slape is one of several students earning an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s Construction Technology – High Voltage Program. Students in the program are preparing to meet a growing demand for linemen, which was underscored lately during the recent ice storm that swept Oklahoma. more...
Monday April 21, 2008
Spring Graduation Scheduled at Oklahoma State University - Institute of Technology at Okmulgee
Oklahoma State University - Institute of Technology at Okmulgee will hold its Spring 2008 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university’s campus. More than 155 students will receive degrees. more...
Tuesday April 15, 2008
Foreign Exchange Students Find OSU-Okmulgee Appealing
High school foreign exchange students from around the state found they felt right at home during a recent tour of the campus at Oklahoma State University – Okmulgee. The students were sponsored by a variety of agencies and came from several schools where they were on a one-year visit.
According to sponsors, the overall impression of the students was that this was a university where a stu more...
Friday April 04, 2008
Texas Firm Sponsors Air Conditioning Student at OSU-Okmulgee
The goal might be cool air, but achieving it involves hot competition -- for students – students who want to become air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. That’s why D & M Mechanical of Garland, TX decided to sponsor its second student at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Rodolfo (Rudy) Rivas is graduating from high school in Wiley, TX this spring. And he’s already planning to wor more...
Wednesday April 02, 2008
Tulsa Model A Ford Club Brings History to OSU-Okmulgee Automotive Technologies Students
Automotive Technology students at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee got a unique lesson in automobile history when 33 members of the Tulsa Model A Ford Club drove their vintage cars to the campus for a visit.
Tour organizer and club treasurer, Roy Cail, said the group thought automotive students would be interested in seeing these functional antiques to better understand how automobiles ha more...
Monday March 31, 2008
Space Still Available for Summer Science Academies at OSU-Okmulgee
"The Emerging and Converging Academyis now full and starting a waiting list."Chad J. Spurlock, MA, DirectorSummer AcademiesApplications are coming in weekly for OSU-Okmulgee’s summer science academies, but Summer Academies Director Chad Spurlock says there are still openings and th more...
Friday March 28, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee Students Attend Higher Education Day at State Capitol
Students and staff from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee recently participated in Higher Education Day at the Capitol and had an opportunity to meet with area legislators.
Pictured from left are Rep. Dale Turner, Morgan Klabenes, Linda Avant, T. J. Stryker, Jenny Duncan, Sadhana Thapa, Mary Graves, Helen Orcutt, Sen. Roger Ballenger, Broc Rice, Rep. Jerry Shoemake, Magen Davis, and Anita more...
Friday March 28, 2008
12th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase to Draw State Middle School and High School Students to OSU-Okmulgee Campus
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s 12th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase will be held Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students, teachers and counselors from around the state will see and experience the unique “hands on,” application-based education available on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
Thousands of visitors from 130 Oklahoma high schools, middle schools, alternative school more...
Thursday March 27, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee Hosting College P.R.E.P. Open House
Area high school students, their families and friends are invited to Oklahoma State University -Okmulgee’s campus to attend “College P.R.E.P. Open House” on Monday, April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Noble Center for Advancing Technology.
This informational event will highlight the variety of assistance methods OSU-Okmulgee provides to help students achieve their college goals.
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Thursday March 27, 2008
Community and Campus Learns about Nepal from OSU-Okmulgee Precision Agriculture Student
Sadhana Thapa, a Precision Agriculture student from Bhaktapur, treated members of the Okmulgee community and Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students, staff and faculty to a tour of her country’s culture, economy and tourism during a luncheon presentation in the Student Union this week.
The lecture was sponsored by the Multicultural and International Student Association under the directi more...
Monday March 17, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee Student Named to All-Oklahoma Academic Team
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee student Karla LaMunyon was named to the All-Oklahoma Academic Team at the 41st Annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference in Midwest City recently. LaMunyon was one of 32 students selected statewide.
The All-Oklahoma Academic Team program provides statewide recognition to outstanding two year college students who are nominated by their c more...
Friday March 07, 2008
Auto Collision Repair Students Taking Skills Across State
For the next eight weeks, the “classroom” will move from campus lab to a working shop for 22 interns in OSU-Okmulgee’s Automotive Collision Repair Technology program. The students – who will be graduating at the end of summer -- will be practicing what they’ve learned in school at a variety of collision repair shops across the state.
The program requires three eight-week internships prior t more...
Thursday March 06, 2008
Oklahoma Students Invited to OSU-Okmulgee’s Emerging and Converging Technologies Summer Academy
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is hosting the “Summer Academy for Advanced Technologies: Emerging and Converging Technologies” from June 15 – 20 for Oklahoma students in eighth, ninth and tenth grades.
Academy students will explore visual communications, culinary arts, construction, information technology, and engineering technologies, while experiencing college life on campus and in the cl more...
Friday February 29, 2008
Johnson Controls Awards Scholarship to OSU-Okmulgee Student
Through CareerConnect partnership, Johnson Controls donates HVAC resources to college
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI), the global, multi-industrial leader in creating smart environments, has named Jeff Hamon the 2008 CareerConnect scholarship recipient at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee. Hamon will receive $900 to put toward education costs for his last two tri more...
Friday February 29, 2008
Oklahoma Students Invited to OSU-Okmulgee’s Precision Agriculture Summer Academy
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is hosting the “Summer Academy for Advanced Technologies: Precision Agriculture” from June 8 – 13 for Oklahoma students in eighth, ninth and tenth grades.
Academy students will explore precision agriculture technologies including the use of GIS (Geographic Information systems), GPS (Global Positioning systems) and their applications in precision agriculture. more...
Friday February 22, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts Prospective Students for "Construction Career Exploration Day"
Get acquainted with an industry that accounts for one out of every 10 jobs in the United States - the construction and air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will host a Construction Career Exploration Day on Saturday, March 1 for anyone interested in pursuing a degree in the construction industry.
"The demand for OSU-Okmulgee graduates with Associate more...
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Student-Friendly Employees the Focus of New Campus Orientation Program at OSU-Okmulgee
Students may soon notice an even friendlier and more helpful campus at OSU-Okmulgee, thanks to an employee orientation program that's designed to build a greater sense of family and
community among new hires.
The program, created by Director of Technology & Learning Innovation, Lori Bryant, familiarizes both new and current employees with all aspects of the university - from who does what to w more...
Thursday February 07, 2008
New Internet Program Helps Students and Parents Estimate Cost of Attending OSU-Okmulgee
In about 60 seconds, parents and prospective students can now get a good idea of what it would cost to attend Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. The new online service also computes a return-on-investment, or “ROI,” for that outlay. The program, designed by OSU-Okmulgee's Web team, uses information supplied by the user to estimate available financial opportunities. These could include scholars more...
Thursday January 31, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee watchmaking program receives $1 million grant from Rolex
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s highly recognized watchmaking program is moving into a new era thanks to the backing and generosity of Rolex, the world’s premier name in watches.
With a $1 million, five-year commitment, Rolex has become the exclusive underwriter of the OSU-Okmulgee Watchmaking and Microtechnology program. Established in 1946, the OSU-Okmulgee program has developed an exc more...
Thursday January 31, 2008
Automotive Collision Featuring Step-by-Step Repair of Mustang on Web Site
State Farm Insurance Company has donated a 2006 Ford Mustang to the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Automotive Collision Repair Program to be used as both a learning project by students and as a recruiting tool -- in addition to becoming a weekly feature on the Internet. This is the second auto donated by the company, and like the other, the donation includes title to the car.
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Thursday January 17, 2008
OSU-Okmulgee’s "Spend an Afternoon with Pete" to Help High School Seniors Line Up College Financial Aid
Oklahoma State University – Okmulgee, the State’s Institute of Technology, is planning "Spend an Afternoon with Pete," a special event for area high school seniors and parents to provide help in understanding the types of financial aid that is available to attend college and how to apply for it. "Pistol Pete," the OSU mascot, will be at the event to welcome prospective students and their parents. more...
Thursday January 10, 2008
Morris Gifted and Talented Students Get Hands-On Experience with Nursing Program
Morris Elementary 3rd and 4th graders in the school's Gifted and Talented program just learned that the nursing profession means everything from making patients comfortable to saving their lives. On a field trip to Oklahoma State University – Okmulgee, the students were invited by Nursing Program Director, Jana Martin, to the lab where several beds contain mannequins used for practicing a variety more...
Thursday December 20, 2007
Educators from Kenya Explore Partnership Opportunities with OSU-Okmulgee
It's been 22 years since Dr. Richard K. Mibey graduated from OSU-Stillwater. As the recently appointed Vice Chancellor (or head) of Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, Dr. Mibey was anxious to facilitate international relationships, particularly with his alma mater, Oklahoma State University. During the last week of November 2007, Vice Chancellor Mibey and other higher education officials from Kenya more...
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Disabled Veteran’s Son Wants to Help Others through a Career in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Improving people’s lives is the goal of one young man who entered the orthotics and prosthetics degree program at OSU-Okmulgee this semester. Joseph Dixon says he wants to help people heal and help eliminate discomfort, such as his father experienced as a result of disabling conditions from injuries he received in the Vietnam War. His father, Valdon Dixon, who has been totally disabled for 17 year more...
Friday December 14, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Orthotics and Prosthetics Graduate is Continuing Studies to Change Lives
Diana Thomas is on track for a career as an orthotics and prosthetics practitioner. Having graduated from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee, Thomas is now taking advanced Practical Orthotics and Prosthetics classes at California State University - Dominguez Hills.
She chose Orthotics and prosthetics after taking some career assessment tests. "The O&P field came up as one I would have an aptitu more...
Wednesday December 12, 2007
Regents approve new name for OSU-Okmulgee OSU Institute of Technology-Okmulgee reflects mission
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved a new name for the Okmulgee campus of Oklahoma State University today. Board members voted to change OSU-Okmulgee to Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee.
"OSU-Okmulgee offers life-changing learning for its students and is a key component of the OSU System," said OSU Interim President Marlene Strathe more...
Thursday December 06, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Fall Graduation Scheduled More than 130 Students to Receive Degrees.
Guest Speaker is Barry Steichen of Saint Francis Health System; Student Response Speaker is Lukasz Jarochowski.
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Fall 2007 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 130 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Barry Steichen, Executive Vice President, Chief Administr more...
Tuesday December 04, 2007
Clack Center Dedication Underscores Commitment to Students
The November 29 dedication of Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Grady W. Clack Center provided the chance for friends, students and staff to learn firsthand that one person's vision can make a difference in the lives of many. An employee from the day the school opened in October 1946, Grady Clack, the building's namesake, served OSU-Okmulgee as veterans' coordinator, professor of mathematics, more...
Friday November 30, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Construction Faculty Mike Taylor Receives 2007 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
He uses his previous work experience and knowledge in the construction industry to guide his students to successful careers in construction management. It’s a strength that Mike Taylor feels is reflective of all faculty who teach degree programs at OSU-Okmulgee. "My life in the construction business created ties with a wealth of people in the industry," says Taylor, "which gives me and the other more...
Thursday November 29, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Employees and Students Celebrated Oklahoma Statehood Day
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students, staff, faculty and community members commemorated the date that Oklahoma officially became part of the United States of America. There was fun for all in attendance, with music, food, contests and entertainment at the Statehood Day Celebration on Friday, November 16 on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
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Tuesday November 27, 2007
Community Invited to Dedication of OSU-Okmulgee’s Grady W. Clack Center
The recently renovated Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Grady W. Clack Center, named after a long-time educator at the university, will be officially dedicated at a ceremony on Thursday, November 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The dedication ceremony will be held in the Clack Center at the college’s main entrance on the east side, and community members are invited.
The departments housed in th more...
Thursday November 22, 2007
Local Cable to Begin Airing OSU-Okmulgee TV Ads during Bedlam
Eastern Oklahoma cable TV viewers who tuned into the OSU-OU football game Saturday, November, 24 saw two new television commercials promoting Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee.
The ads are part of a marketing campaign that features the work of nationally-known photographer, John Amatucci. A graduate of the OSU-Okmulgee Photography Program, Amatucci has been taking pictures of students on the more...
Thursday November 22, 2007
Vietnamese Educators Visit OSU-Okmulgee
Three Vietnamese visitors from the Thai Nguyen University toured OSU-Okmulgee classrooms and saw a wide range of instructional settings. Representing the Electronics and Telecommunications Information department of their university, the visitors saw everything from classrooms dedicated to teaching network security to labs with gigantic Kubota tractors and earth movers. more...
Tuesday November 20, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Nursing Students to Provide Community Education
The students of the Nursing Program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will be delivering several community education projects within the next few weeks.
Four different groups of students will each be presenting topics that are considered important to the health and welfare of a community.
Topics that will be presented include:
1. A presentation on self-esteem to 6th grade girls at O more...
Saturday November 17, 2007
West African Visitors Find Ways to Help Their Country through OSU Program
Growing business relationships and growing baby fish were areas of interest to recent visitors from Cameroon, and they had fresh insights after visiting Oklahoma State University campuses in Stillwater and Okmulgee. PHOTO
Cameroon is a West African countr more...
Friday November 16, 2007
Natural Gas Compression Industry Building New Workforce at OSU-Okmulgee
A consortium of energy companies recently donated six, top-quality toolboxes to students the group is sponsoring in Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s Natural Gas Compression program.
The cases and tools, valued at $5,000 each, will be used by the students in the classroom and also when they graduate and go to work.
The six students – from Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas, are the first clas more...
Friday November 16, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Honors Donors and Scholars
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee hosted its annual Scholars Banquet on Tuesday, November 13th in the State Room Restaurant on the campus. The banquet gave donors the opportunity to meet and visit with the scholarship recipients who have benefited from their donations. More than 140 OSU-Okmulgee students who are scholarship recipients were invited.
The featured speaker, Glen Johnson, Chancello more...
Tuesday November 13, 2007
Native American Group to Perform in "Celebration of Our Heritage"
"Native Praise," a singing group representing different tribes in Oklahoma, will perform and wear traditional clothing in "Celebration of our Heritage" at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s Thursday Buffet in the State Room Restaurant. The buffet will be served on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The "Native Praise" singers will perform beginning at 11:30 a.m more...
Thursday November 08, 2007
Join OSU-Okmulgee in Celebrating Our Heritage on Oklahoma Statehood Day!
Community is Invited on Friday, November 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to commemorate the date that our great state officially became part of the United States of America. There will be fun for everyone, with music, food, contests and entertainment at Statehood Day on Friday, November 16 from 10:30 a more...
Friday November 02, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Honors Retirees
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee recently honored 13 former employees who retired this past year. They averaged 25 years of service. They were treated to dinner at the State Room and heard remarks by unit leaders, including Roy Achemire, Mark Allen, Linda Avant, Anita Gordy-Watkins, Scott Newman and Bob Seebeck, who also served as the facilitator of the event.
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Friday October 26, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Program Honored for Diversity
The Information Technologies Division at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is one of three programs in the nation selected to receive the ABET President’s Award for Diversity. ABET is the premier accreditation agency that provides leadership and quality assurance in applied science, computing, engineering and technology education. OSU-Okmulgee’s Information Assurance & Forensics program is more...
Wednesday October 17, 2007
Area Children and Families Invited to OSU-Okmulgee’s "CarniFall"
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee’s Student Life Department is providing a campus full of fun for children and families on Thursday, October 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. The annual "CarniFall" will feature a wide variety of activities, food and entertainment for the October holiday season. The free event is open to the general public and the children of students and staff on campus. It will be held on t more...
Monday October 01, 2007
Deborah McIntyre Appointed New Vice President for Fiscal Services for OSU-Okmulgee
Deborah McIntyre was recently named Vice President for Fiscal Services for Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee. McIntyre is a CPA and has previously served as Vice President for Fiscal Services for Connors State College, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships for Tulsa Community College, and Controller for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.
In her previous positions, McIntyre managed more...
Monday October 01, 2007
Organizations Preparing Students for Work in Nanotechnology
Before 2010, the market for nanotechnology products and services is estimated to reach $1 trillion in the U.S. economy and will require from 800,000 to two million new workers. Most of these workers will need at least two-year postsecondary degrees.
To help address these needs, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee have launched the Ok more...
Tuesday September 25, 2007
Pro-Tech Students Experience the Power of Dragsters at NHRA Nationals
The August 2007 graduating class of the Pro-Tech automotive program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee was able to experience the power of dragsters up close when they attended the National Hot Rod Association Mopar Mile High Nationals held in Denver at Bandimere Raceway recently. MAC Tools and Matco Tools professional drag racing teams extended their hospitality to the OSU-Okmulgee students as more...
Monday September 24, 2007
Head of South Korean Manufacturing Agency Commends OSU-Okmulgee Education
During a recent visit, the president of a South Korean technology agency found some thought-provoking differences in Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s educational methods and those of universities in his country.
"In our country, lecture-style academics are emphasized," said Kim Dong-chul, president of the Korea Materials & Components Industry Agency (KMAC). "Here you emphasize hands-on lear more...
Thursday September 20, 2007
Multinational Brother and Sister Find OSU-Okmulgee Feels Like Home
The Indian Ocean separated their home country of India from Kenya, the land where they grew up. Now, brother and sister Manu and Kirti Manohar have crossed yet another ocean -- the Atlantic -- to get the education they desire. Their father, Dr. Ram Manohar, a professor at Kenyatta University (Nairobi, Kenya) learned about Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee from another professor who was friend more...
Wednesday September 19, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Students Tour San Francisco and California 'Wine Country' Region
A tour of San Francisco and the Napa Valley and Sonoma County "wine country" regions would be a classy, cultural experience for almost any college group. But for students in the OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts program, Instructor Jeff Howard says the California trip will play an integral part in shaping their careers.
"Tours like this one show students the diversity of our restaurant business," How more...
Monday September 17, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Readies New Center for Student Service
Workmen and employees just finished moving in furniture, assembling partitions and setting up offices to get the Grady Clack Center ready to serve students and prospective students at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee this fall. The facility is a one-stop center to meet the needs of current enrollees and those interested in attending the university.
A variety of services are housed in the cen more...
Monday September 17, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Students Receive ‘Welcome Back’ from Campus and Community
About 25 Okmulgee businesses joined OSU staff and faculty in welcoming more than 2,000 students back to campus at the "Welcome Back Lunch" held Wednesday. "This lunch offered the students a chance to connect with student organizations, with each other and with community businesses," said Bruce Force, Director of Student Life for OSU-Okmulgee.
Businesses and clubs distributed coupons and promo more...
Monday September 17, 2007
Prospective Students to Find the Recipe for Success at OSU-Okmulgee’s "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind"
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will host a new event titled "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind" on October 9, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the OSU-Okmulgee campus. "Career Encounters" will present hands-on demonstrations, along with in-depth information on admissions, financial aid and on-campus housing. The event is for high school seniors and adult learners who want more...
Tuesday September 11, 2007
Task Force Focuses on Strategies for Meeting Growing Industry Labor Need
Oklahoma industry has more jobs than there are Oklahomans to fill them, and the problem is growing. To focus on actions for meeting this need, a task force from the Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development met recently in an all-day session at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Hosted in the newly opened Grady W. Clack Student Success Center, the committee formulated specific s more...
Friday September 07, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Information Technologies Program Achieves Prestigious Accreditation
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s Information Assurance and Forensics program has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The recognized authority for accrediting college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology, ABET explains its accreditation as assurance that a college or university program meets the quality s more...
Friday September 07, 2007
Summer Science Camp Primes Students for School Year
A number of students returning to public schools are back in science classes with a renewed enthusiasm for a field of study that might create anxiety in their fellow classmates.
Thanks to another successful summer science camp at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee, 43 eighth and ninth grade students from all across Oklahoma had the opportunity for a hands-on experience with the wonders and more...
Tuesday September 04, 2007
Prospective Students are Invited to Build Something Special at OSU-Okmulgee’s "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind"
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will host a new event titled "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind" on October 9, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the OSU-Okmulgee campus. "Career Encounters" will present hands-on demonstrations, along with in-depth information on admissions, financial aid and on-campus housing. The event is for high school seniors and adult learners who want more...
Wednesday August 29, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Makes New Staff Appointments
Mary Lou Bledsoe
Bledsoe will be managing awards to students of federal, state and institutional financial aid, in addition to privately-funded scholarships. She has had previous experience as financial aid director for Texas State Technical College West Texas, where she oversaw four campuses.
She has expertise in assisting students with removing financial barriers to obtaining a more...
Friday August 24, 2007
Prospective Students are Invited to Explore Their Creative Side at OSU-Okmulgee's "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind"
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will host a new event titled "Career Encounters of the Orange Kind" on October 9, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the OSU-Okmulgee campus. "Career Encounters" will present hands-on demonstrations, along with in-depth information on admissions, financial aid and on-campus housing. The event is for high school seniors and adult learners who want more...
Thursday August 16, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Students at Vanguard of Studies in Caribbean
A student and faculty exchange agreement between Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee and the twin-island nation of Antigua & Barbuda is opening the door for OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts students and a faculty member to spend spring semester learning the luxury hotel restaurant business in one of the most beautiful resorts in the Caribbean.
The agreement signed between OSU-Okmulgee and government r more...
Wednesday August 15, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee’s Summer Graduation Scheduled - More than 340 Students to Receive Degrees
Guest Speaker is Glen Johnson, Chancellor, Oklahoma State System of Higher Education;
Student Response Speakers are Charles Young and Oscar Olivas.
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Summer 2007 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university’s campus. More than 340 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Glen Johnson, Chancel more...
Wednesday August 01, 2007
2007 Tulsa Area United Way Campaign Planning Underway for Okmulgee
Area leaders for the 2007 Tulsa Area United Way campaign met for a planning breakfast at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Student Union and heard a call to increase giving for the county by 10 percent. Cassie Stratton, Campaign Associate for Tulsa Area United Way, told the group that they hoped to raised $163,335 to increase aid to Okmulgee C more...
Tuesday July 31, 2007
Faculty from Thailand at OSU-Okmulgee for Training
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is hosting 15 faculty members from a major technical university in Thailand.
The visiting faculty will be studying a variety of technologies taught on the OSU-Okmulgee campus, and according to Associate Vice President for University and External Relations Anita Watkins, the group will also be learning new methods of delivering instruction.
“They're very int more...
Monday July 30, 2007
Antigua and Barbuda Consulate General and Antigua Delegation to Sign Agreement with OSU-Okmulgee
An ambassador from two of the world’s most beautiful resort islands is returning for a second visit to OSU-Okmulgee. Ian Sweeney, Consulate General for the twin island country of Antigua and Barbuda, along with the Antigua delegation, will be on the OSU-Okmulgee campus Monday, August 13 and Tuesday, August 14 touring academic departments and signing the Memorandum of Understanding between OSU-Okm more...
Wednesday July 25, 2007
Toyota Commercial to Feature OSU-Okmulgee Employee Mike Avant
OSU-Okmulgee employee Mike Avant recently purchased a 2007 Toyota Tundra truck and was chosen from 6,900 new truck owners by Gulf States Toyota to be featured in a national television commercial. The TV spot will show Avant using the truck to haul hay and cattle and participate in tractor pulls. Avant is the Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program Chair for OSU-Okmulgee. He was chosen to be more...
Tuesday July 24, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Child Care Center Launches Balloons to Support Troops
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Child Care Center held a balloon launch Friday in support of parents serving in the armed forces. Child Care Center Manager Angelia McCall said the children have shown some concern for parents who are away from their children, especially those serving in Iraq. A few of the center's children have parents who are currently serving in the military.
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Thursday July 19, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Pedorthic Workshop Brings Latest Technology to Practitioners
Pedorthic practitioners attending Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's recent workshop gained techniques to benefit their patients and expanded their knowledge base of understanding. Sponsored by the university's Health and Environmental Technologies Division, the workshop helped more than 50 practitioners learn new ways to design and fabricate orthotics. Included were custom-fitted shoe inserts d more...
Thursday July 19, 2007
Upward Bound Summer Camp Launching College Interest for Area Students
For Beggs High School senior Sierra Johnson, launching a rocket several hundred feet high was an "awesome experience." Johnson is one of 65 Upward Bound students participating in an extended academic camp at OSU-Okmulgee. The high school aged youth have been taking courses in literature, science, information/engineering technologies, business, math, culinary arts, composition, Spanish an more...
Wednesday July 11, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Employees Celebrate Summer at Faculty-Staff Council Picnic
The women's team was victorious over the men's team in the Tug-of-War contest during Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's employee recent summer picnic. The fun included hoola-hoop and bubble-gum-blowing contests and a fishing derby. Other activities included horseshoes, ping-pong, pool and foosball. Staff grilled hamburgers, and a DJ provided music from the 1970's and 1980's. Door prizes inc more...
Monday July 09, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Honors Top Employees at Annual Banquet
The recent Annual Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Employee Banquet honored two employees who set a high standard of excellence in their service to students. The Faculty/Staff Council recognized Maria Christian as the Outstanding Faculty Award recipient and Doreen White as the Outstanding Staff Award recipie more...
Friday June 29, 2007
Scott Fry named northeast ‘Business Leader of the Year’ by Workforce Oklahoma
(Pryor, Okla.) – OSU-Okmulgee’s Scott Fry was recently selected as “Business Leader of the Year” for Workforce Oklahoma’s Northeast Investment Area.
Fry is manager of the OSU-Okmulgee Advanced Technical Training Center at Pryor’s MidAmerica Industrial Park. He has been a member of the Northeast Workforce Investment Board since 2002 and is a member of the business services team and nominating more...
Monday June 25, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Student Wins Competition for "Green Directory" Design
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications student Robert Derrick Giltner recently won $500 in a competition sponsored by the Sustainable Tulsa organization for his design of a cover and inside divider tab pages for the group's "Green Directory." The directory lists the addresses and phone numbers of businesses in the area that sell natural and organic products.
Sustainability Tulsa is a gras more...
Friday June 22, 2007
Instrumentation Society Scholarships and OSU-Okmulgee/MAIP Lego Programs Introduce Engineering to Pryor-Area Students
(Pryor) -- Playing with Lego building blocks has taken on a whole new meaning for Pryor-area children, thanks to the summer Lego camps offered by OSU-Okmulgee/MidAmerica Industrial Park.
“These are very sophisticated Legos,” said Scott Fry, manager, OSU-Okmulgee/MidAmerica Industrial Park. “We’re introducing concepts of technology and engineering to students as young as 4th grade. They’re using more...
Thursday June 21, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Chrysler Automotive Students on Center Stage for Plymouth Belvedere Centennial Celebration
For Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee student Matt Zimney, participating in the unearthing event of the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere was a moment he and his classmates will remember forever. "To have our pictures on the Internet and in the newspapers - I'll be so proud 50 years from now when I'll be able to show the pictures to my kids and say 'I was there when they unearthed the Belvedere in T more...
Monday June 18, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Student Designs Henryetta Rodeo Media Package
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications student Nicholas Robinson added another "win" to his portfolio recently when his design of a media package was selected from those of other Graphic Design students to promote the Henryetta 2007 Spring Living Legends Rodeo, which is sponsored by the city's Chamber of Commerce and was held in mid-June. Robinson's rodeo promotional materials also won 2nd P more...
Tuesday June 12, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Win in Graphex Competition
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee students, interns and graduates outshined the competition recently in a major graphic design contest held in Tulsa. Students received three of the ten awards in the student category, including judges' choice award and best advertisement in the 2007 Graphex 38 regional advertising design competition sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Tulsa.
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Friday June 08, 2007
Commerce Secretary Featured Speaker at Launch of Okmulgee Regional Economic Development Initiative
Oklahoma's Commerce and Tourism Secretary Natalie Shirley helped launch a regional economic development initiative in east central Oklahoma that features the combined resources of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee and Okmulgee Area Development Corporation. Shirley was the featured speaker at a luncheon on the OSU-Okmulgee campus last week. Shirley is former president more...
Friday June 08, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Honors Faculty and Staff at Annual Awards Banquet
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee held its 61st Annual Employee Banquet recently to honor employees with long-term service and to name the recipients of the Outstanding Faculty and Outstanding Staff awards.
The Outstanding Faculty Award recipient was Maria Christian, Communications Faculty. The Outstanding Staff Award recipient was Doreen White, Unit Assistant in Student Life.
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Tuesday May 29, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Faculty Teaching Reading and Writing with Creative Flair
Two communications faculty at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee were recognized recently for their creative approaches to communications classes. Maria Christian won an award from the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) for her approach to essay writing. Susan Dameron-Cox won a first place award at the Oklahoma State University Research Symposium for her innovations with adult rea more...
Tuesday May 29, 2007
Plumbing Scholarship Recipient Presentation
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Billy Hannon presents plumbing student Aaron Gray with the $300 John Swenson Scholarship check on behalf of the Oklahoma Plumbing Inspectors Association.
Hannon, Building Trades Supervisor for OSU-Okmulgee, is on the OPIA's scholarship committee. Gray, an Enid native, plans to work for Gray Wolfe Plumbing when he graduates. Swenson was a former instructor more...
Friday May 18, 2007
"Tastes and Sounds of Mexico" at OSU-Okmulgee
The international festivities continue at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee with a "Mexico Tastes and Sounds" luncheon event set for Wednesday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the State Room Restaurant. (See story on KTUL)
Sponsored by the Student Multicultural Association and the Estudiantes de la Cultura Hispania grou more...
Tuesday May 08, 2007
Multicultural Student Association Highlights African Culture at OSU-Okmulgee
A luncheon which featured African food, music and traditional African attire was attended by many community members, educators and students as a welcome for incoming international students at Oklahoma State University Okmulgee this week. The "Taste of Africa" luncheon, sponsored by the Multicultural Student Association at OSU-Okmulgee, helped raise awareness of African culture and to f more...
Wednesday May 02, 2007
State's Top CareerTech Students Compete in Auto Skills Competition at OSU-Okmulgee
The automotive industry is always looking for the best students studying to be service technicians and the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition is one way to bring those students into the spotlight. Once again, Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee was host for this statewide contest. Many of the CareerTech students are already cooperatively enrolled at their local Technology Center and at OSU- more...
Tuesday May 01, 2007
Cyber Security Invitational Competition Brings State CareerTech's Best IT Students to OSU-Okmulgee
The Third Annual Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Cyber Security Invitational Competition was held recently to recognize outstanding secondary students, postsecondary students and Career Technology Center faculty who are addressing the national need for highly trained cyber security experts. Scott Newman, OSU-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division Chair, says the competition allowed stud more...
Tuesday May 01, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Honor Society Named One of "Top 100 Chapters" in Nation
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Alpha Alpha, attended the organization's annual International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee recently and was named one of the organization's "Top 100 Chapters." Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of t more...
Monday April 23, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Featuring African Culture at State Room Luncheon
Olympic runners from Kenya, music and dancing from West Africa, traditional African costumes, and food will all be featured at "Taste of Africa," a luncheon sponsored by the Multicultural Student Association at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. The event, which will be held Monday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the State Room Restaurant, is designed to raise awareness of African culture and to foste more...
Wednesday April 18, 2007
Coweta High School Wins Team Championship in OSU-Okmulgee's Interscholastic Competition
More than 160 students from 13 schools participated in the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Interscholastic Competition recently. The event was hosted by the college's Student Affairs and Arts & Sciences Divisions, and consisted of competitions covering areas in high school curricular requirements such as math, science, history and grammar. The high schools participating were: Beggs, Bristow more...
Monday April 16, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Students to Help Fill Demand for High Voltage Linemen
Mark Mulliniks from Sapulpa, who is finishing his studies in Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's high voltage program, is one of several students earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Construction Technology - High Voltage Program.
The students are preparing to meet the growing demand for a high-paying lineman career. After completing the program, graduates may work for such more...
Friday April 13, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Spring Graduation Scheduled - More than 150 Students to Receive Degrees
Guest Speaker is Creek Nation's Mike Flud;
Student Response Speaker is Megan Wilhite.
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Spring 2007 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 150 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Mike Flud, Chief of Staff of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The student response spe more...
Wednesday April 11, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Shine in National Competition
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Visual Communications students won 25 of the 104 awards presented at the 21st Annual Brass Ring Awards competition recently. The national competition, sponsored by Oklahoma Christian University (OC), had 495 entries from 14 universities. Lisa Carroll with the OC Department of Art and Design said OSU-Okmulgee won more awards than any other university in the compet more...
Monday April 09, 2007
Children of OSU-Okmulgee Faculty and Staff Enjoy 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nearly 55 children participated in the 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Alumni Association. Employees donated candy, and members of the Alumni Association and OSU-Okmulgee faculty and staff put the sweets into nearly 1,000 plastic eggs. They also created 11 prize eggs, and each child who found one of those eggs turned it in and received a small priz more...
Monday April 02, 2007
Toyota Technicians Earn Degrees at OSU-Okmulgee - TMAP Program Has First Graduate
Imagine having years of experience in a field that requires highly advanced technical skills, but needing a college degree to be considered for a management position. Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee and Toyota have developed a solution - the Toyota Master Accelerated Program (TMAP) -- which allows Toyota Certified Master Technicians to earn their associate in applied science degree by taking more...
Monday March 19, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Graduate Serves International Cuisine at "Talking Drum" restaurant
Most Oklahomans would have no idea what to expect in a restaurant that specializes in African, Caribbean and Italian cuisine, but with Monday Thomas as the executive chef and owner - they can savor the world. A graduate of OSU-Okmulgee's Culinary Arts program, Chef Thomas serves a culturally diverse menu at the "Talking Drum" restaurant - from Italian to Creole to Caribbean to extremely more...
Wednesday March 07, 2007
Students Learn disAbilities Awareness at OSU-Okmulgee
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee hosted the Fifth Annual Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Days recently to educate participants about the special needs and solutions available to people with disabilities. OSU-Okmulgee's Counseling and Access Services Director, Kristy Walker, says the event showcased the wide range of assistive devices available to help students succeed in college.
Dr. Re more...
Tuesday March 06, 2007
Multicultural Association Meeting
OSU-Okmulgee's International Relations staff met with students and faculty recently to discuss studies abroad, student exchange programs and ways to interact more effectively with international students currently on campus. The group adopted the name "Multicultural Association" to emphasize inclusiveness and acceptance.
Thomas Kipkurgat, OSU-Okmulgee's International and Multicultural more...
Thursday March 01, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Honor Society Tops in Region
Beta Alpha Alpha, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, received 11 awards at the Oklahoma/Arkansas Regional Conference, including two top awards -- "Most Distinguished Chapter Award" and "Five-Star Program Award." OSU-Okmulgee's chapter earned more awards than any of the other 41 chapters at the conference held in Eureka Springs, more...
Tuesday February 27, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Hosting College P.R.E.P. Open House
Area high school students, their families and friends are invited to Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's campus to attend "College P.R.E.P. Open House" on Monday, March 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Noble Center for Advancing Technology. This informational event will highlight the variety of assistance methods OSU-Okmulgee provides to help students achieve their college goals.
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Thursday February 22, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Hosting Fifth Annual "Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Days"
Public is Invited to Events
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee is hosting the Fifth Annual Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Days on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 27 and 28. Tuesday's event will feature the video presentation entitled "Without Pity: A Film about Abilities" from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Noble Center. Wednesday's event will feature many activities from 9:00 a.m. to more...
Tuesday February 20, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Program Launches New Evening Dining Service
The aroma from the kitchen grills is tantalizing, the clatter of dishes and chatter of students is lively as delicious dishes are cooked to order at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's newly launched Tech Room Dinner Service. Starting this year, the A La Carte Dining Class and Capstone students of OSU-Okmulgee's Hospitality Services Division are operating the Tech Room for dinner. It's the same more...
Monday February 19, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Launches "HELP" to Cut College Costs for OHLAP Freshmen
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee is launching "Hire Education Learning Promise" (HELP), a program designed to supplement scholarship money awarded to high school students who qualify for Oklahoma's Promise-OHLAP (Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program). OHLAP is the state scholarship program that allows high school students to earn free college tuition if they meet certain eligibil more...
Wednesday February 14, 2007
More Women Seeking Fulfilling Careers as Orthotics and Prosthetics Technicians
Women Now Outnumber Men in OSU-Okmulgee's Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
Stephanie McHenry has a special reason to be seeking a career in Orthotics and Prosthetics - she wears a prosthetic leg. She was born without a fibular bone on her left leg and without two toes on her left foot, so she has been in and out of hospitals all her life, having surgeries and being re-fitted w more...
Monday February 12, 2007
Area High School Seniors Get "Sneak Preview" of OSU-Okmulgee
The Second Annual "Sneak Preview for High School Seniors" brought students from all directions to the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee campus recently. Many came with parents or counselors for a day of program tours, financial aid and college admission sessions and a sumptuous buffet served by Culinary Arts students in the university's renowned State Room Restaurant Lab.
According to Director more...
Wednesday January 31, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Holds “Sneak Preview” for High School Seniors Tuesday
High school seniors can learn how to get financial aid to attend college, learn about the steps for admission and enrollment, get facts about the ACT and find out about career fields at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's "Sneak Preview" Day. Student Services is hosting the event on Tuesday, February 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will be treated to a free lunch and can win door prizes.
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Tuesday January 30, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee's Revamped Nursing Program Wins Oklahoma Board of Nursing Approval
Construction on OSU-Okmulgee’s proposed Rural Health Science and Technology Building to begin soon
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee won the approval of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing for its revamped nursing program recently. Jana Martin, Interim Director of OSU-Okmulgee's Nursing Program, says she and faculty Leah Torbett and Nancy Diede implemented significant improveme more...
Thursday January 25, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee Hosted Merit Badge Jamboree for Area Boy Scouts
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee sponsored an all-day Merit Badge Jamboree for area Boy Scouts recently, hosting nearly 150 Boy Scouts from 15 troops from the Indian Nations Council of Boy Scouts. Fourteen Boy Scouts successfully earned the Electronics Merit Badge under the direction of Dolph Hayden, OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies Division faculty.
Hayden taught the group the princi more...
Monday January 08, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee and Industry Partners to Sponsor Summer O&P Career Academy
In response to the escalating problem of a national shortage of orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics professionals who hold multiple skill sets, industry representatives and the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee formed a partnership to conduct marketing activities to encourage student prospects to consider careers in the field.
OSU-Okmulgee’s Orthotics more...
Friday January 05, 2007
OSU-Okmulgee’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic Gets Creek Nation Support for Creek Diabetic Patients
Through a partnership between Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee’s Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinical Center and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, citizens of the Creek Nation who have diabetes now have access to orthotic and prosthetic care. Proper orthotics and quality prosthetics are major components in battling the ill effects of diabetes.
Keeper Johnson, a National Council Member for the Musco more...
Thursday December 21, 2006
Pryor Gatorade Executives Look for Educational Quality Nearby
Gatorade’s facility will soon be churning out two million bottles of sports drink and fitness water a day, and now they are looking for a supply of capable employees to keep the operation flowing smoothly. Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee recently hosted visitors from the MidAmerica Industrial Park (MAIP) near Pryor, where work is underway on a 1.4 million square foot facility due to open in Se more...
Wednesday December 20, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Arts & Sciences Faculty Danna Martin Receives 2006 OSU/A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
Constantly striving to improve her teaching effectiveness, Danna Martin uses technology to measure student understanding live in the classroom. Martin was awarded the 2006 Oklahoma State University / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award for OSU-Okmulgee. She teaches psychology, sociology and business ethics courses in the university's Arts and Sciences Division.
Martin is the first ins more...
Wednesday December 13, 2006
An OSU-Okmulgee Degree and MidAmerica Companies Provide Success in Civilian Life for Army Veteran
His life took a detour through an overseas war, but getting a college education helped him get back into civilian life to the career he had always wanted. Beginning with graduation from Locust Grove High School in 1996, Grant Mennecke hit the ground running-first to the U.S. Army, serving two years in Ft. Riley, Kansas and four years in Germany before being shipped to Iraq, where his armored unit more...
Tuesday December 05, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Fall Graduation Scheduled
More than 140 Students to Receive Degrees.
Guest Speaker is Major General Robert Allan Goodbary;
Student Response Speaker is Kay Thompson.
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Fall 2006 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 140 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Major General Robert Allan more...
Tuesday November 21, 2006
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's HVAC Program Selected for Collaboration with Johnson Controls
At a time when nearly 22,000 positions for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians are unfilled nationwide, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is forming a partnership with Johnson Controls, Inc. to increase the number of skilled HVAC graduates entering the workforce. The collaborative program, called CAREERCONNECT, was formalized in a signing by representatives of Johnson Con more...
Tuesday November 21, 2006
Visual Communications Students' Art on Exhibit in Bartlesville Gallery
The creative efforts of Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Visual Communications graduates are currently on exhibit in the gallery of the Bartlesville Community Center. Scheduled to run through December 3, the exhibit coincides with the center's busy holiday performance schedule, which will bring additional visitors to the gallery.
The Bartlesville Community Center is home to the Marie Foster more...
Wednesday November 15, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Employees Exceed in United Way Giving
The spirit of giving was at its best at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee this fall. Employees pledged $6,774 to United Way, which is $1,700 more than last year. Director of Library Services Jenny Duncan, who chaired OSU-Okmulgee's United Way drive, said this was a great opportunity for the university's employees to give back to the community. "I am very pleased. In addition to raising more m more...
Monday November 13, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty Staff Council Awards Gift Certificates Donated by Sears
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Faculty Staff Council awarded gift certificates to staff member Judith Hart and faculty Dennis Crouch after the drawing at the regular monthly meeting. Each winner received a $25 gift card from the Sears store in Okmulgee, donated by Kim Angle, the owner and manager of the store.
Crouch, who teaches multimedia courses in the Visual Communications Divisio more...
Monday November 13, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Artist Contributes Painting to Centennial Exhibit
OSU-Okmulgee Artist's Work Featured in Centennial Project
The project is called "Heroes and Outlaws: 100 Oklahomans by 100 Oklahomans," and as the title implies, the subjects are Oklahomans who were famous, infamous, notable or newsworthy. Mary Dickson, Interim Chair of the Visual Communications Division at OSU-Okmulgee, was selected as one of the 100 Oklahoma artists. She chose n more...
Friday November 10, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee IT Program Recovers Lost Data for Morris Schools
Cyber Security Skills Key to Success
Morris Public Schools counselor Shelly Hurd didn't think she would be the target of malicious software, even though her computer was the only one not on the school's backup system. But, recently, she turned on her PC and found there was nothing on it. All the files had been erased.
"I had a worm or a virus that came from an email, and it ate ev more...
Wednesday November 08, 2006
Campus Beautification
Fall brings pansy planting to the OSU-Okmulgee campus. Employees and student helpers spend about a week replacing the summer flowers with hardy pansies. Grounds Maintenance Manager, Allen York says the new flowers have to be in place by late October or early November, so the root systems can develop enough to carry the flowers through freezing weather
(Top) Helping plant 30 trays with 18 pansie more...
Monday November 06, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Gas Compression Instructors Bring in Students, Donations and Scholarships
The "can do" attitude of two Oklahoma State University faculty members is helping their program keep pace with industry demand for Gas Compression Field Service Technicians. Gary Hobbie and Charlie Whitley have built their own lab equipment, solicited equipment and scholarships and scoured a five-state region recruiting students. Their success has quadrupled the enrollment and is drawing more...
Monday November 06, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee IT Students Win at Regional Conference
Three students from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division captured first-place awards at the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) regional contest recently held at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX.
Stacy Tipton of Henryetta won first place in the Office Integration category. Jason Alvarado of Yukon and Jason Hart of Muskoge more...
Tuesday October 24, 2006
Area Children and Families Invited to OSU-Okmulgee’s Fall CarniFall 2006
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee’s Student Life Department is providing a campus full of fun for children and families on Thursday, October 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. The annual “CarniFall” will feature a wide variety of activities, food and entertainment for the October holiday season. The free event is open to the general public and the children of students and staff on campus. It will be held o more...
Friday October 20, 2006
Government and Industry See OSU-Okmulgee's Advancing Technologies Showcase as Early Recruiting Tool
Government and business are so anxious to fill a growing number of job vacancies for technical professionals, they sent representatives to Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's 11th Annual Advancing Technologies Showcase held recently. Billed as an exciting introduction to careers as technical professionals, the event drew counselors and instructors from secondary schools and career technology cent more...
Tuesday October 10, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts “Boos and Booze Spook House”
Community Invited to Event During National Alcohol Awareness Week
Illegal and improper alcohol consumption can create some pretty scary scenes in our lives. That's the message from student clubs at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee as they prepare to host the second annual "Boos and Booze Spook House" on Tuesday, October 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with National Alc more...
Thursday October 05, 2006
National Cyber Crime Defense Director to be Guest Speaker at OSU-Okmulgee's 11th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase
One of America's legendary cyber crime fighters will be the guest speaker in the Information Technologies Division during Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's 11th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase. Supervisory Special Agent Jim Christy, director of the government's Defense Cyber Crime Institute (DCCI) at the Defense Cyber Crime Center, will be talking about his experiences in tracking cyber cr more...
Thursday October 05, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Celebrates "Constitution Day"
OSU-Okmulgee student service organizations and staff helped celebrate the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America with many activities designed to create awareness of our nation's beginnings as a democratic society. Student organizations that participated were the Collegiate FFA, Phi Theta Kappa and the Future Arts Directors Club.
To commemorate the historic day of Septembe more...
Monday October 02, 2006
Federal Work-Study Job Fair Helps Students Earn and Learn on Campus
Students needing a way to help offset college expenses got the opportunity to find jobs on campus during a recent Work-Study job fair held at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. The fair gave students a chance to visit with a variety of potential employers in one location - the Covelle Hall gymnasium.
In the past, the university posted Federal Work-Study job openings on a bulletin board outside more...
Tuesday September 26, 2006
New OSU Agreement Makes College Financial Aid More Flexible
Campuses in Okmulgee, Tulsa and Stillwater Join on Project
Recently, university presidents from three Oklahoma State University campuses signed an agreement to let college students maintain full funding of their financial aid packages, even if they are co-enrolled at different sites. Studies show 62% of college graduates at state schools enter their careers saddled with debt. On more...
Friday September 22, 2006
$1.1 Million Swiss Watch Sponsorship Agreement Signed at OSU-Okmulgee
Luxury Watch Industry Affirms Continuing Commitment to Unique Program
A $1.1 million milestone agreement was signed on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 between several Swiss luxury watch groups and representatives from the Oklahoma State University campuses in Okmulgee and Stillwater. The new funding follows a $650,000 investment in the program made by the Swiss watch industry in 20 more...
Friday September 15, 2006
$1.1 Million Swiss Watch Sponsorship Agreement to be Signed at OSU-Okmulgee
Luxury Watch Industry Affirms Continuing Commitment to Unique Program
A milestone agreement will be signed on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 between:
Audemars PiguetBreitlingRichemontThe Swatch GroupWOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzer more...
Tuesday September 12, 2006
Gas Compression Company Donates Scholarship Funds to OSU-Okmulgee
Industry Seeking to Fill Gap in Supply of Field Technicians
Helping students get through college is one way to fill the need for more field service technicians in the natural gas compression industry. Recently, J-W Power Company provided a check for $3,000 to the Natural Gas Compression program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. The company says the univer more...
Tuesday September 12, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Staff and Faculty Help Students Move in for Fall Semester
Fall semester began at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee and the residential housing facilities are near capacity with students excited to start their college classes.
The campus was filled with a record number of faculty and staff assisting students during the annual "Move-in Day," held on Labor Day, the day before the university's fall semester began.
Employees were there to ensure all more...
Wednesday September 06, 2006
Eighth Annual OSU-Okmulgee's Collision Endowment Golf Tournament Set for September 20 at Bailey Ranch Golf Club
OSU-Okmulgee's Eighth Annual Collision Endowment Golf Tournament, "Fairways for Education," will be held Wednesday, September 20, at the Bailey Ranch Golf Club in Owasso. The tournament is open to the public. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. A barbeque lunch will be served in the clubhouse following the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to both A and B flight more...
Tuesday August 29, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Gets High Marks from Visiting Ft. Smith Teachers
The leader of a group of 25 visiting Ft. Smith Public Schools educators says they were awestruck by Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's programs, equipment and the faculty's dedication and enthusiasm during a recent tour of the campus. The junior high, senior high and adult education center teachers from Ft. Smith toured OSU-Okmulgee recently for a professional development session and saw prog more...
Monday August 28, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's TRiO Program Helps Students Succeed in College
The TRiO Program staff at OSU-Okmulgee help students successfully earn a college degree by ensuring they learn good study skills, develop life skills, become active on campus and make friends. TRiO is a federally sponsored program that provides educational opportunities for low income, first generation college students and disabled Americans. The TRiO program is provided at no cost to students w more...
Monday August 28, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies Students Tour Chevron Oil Production Facility in Texas
Several Oklahoma State University -Okmulgee students and one faculty member were selected by the Chevron MidContinent Business Unit to fly via corporate jet to visit the petroleum giant's oil production facility in Midland, Texas. Corporate executives said they hoped the trip would help the students make better informed career decisions.
Chevron executives and field technicians visited the OS more...
Monday August 28, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council Awards Gift Certificates Donated by Frank McManus of Farmers Insurance
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council awarded gift certificates to staff member Devin DeBock and faculty Carol Smith after the drawing at the regular monthly meeting. Each winner received a $25 cash donation from Frank McManus of Farmers Insurance in Okmulgee.
Smith, who has been a faculty member of the Arts and Sciences Division at OSU-Okmulgee for the past 33 years more...
Thursday August 10, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Summer Graduation Scheduled More than 340 Students to Receive Degrees
Guest Speaker is Fred Harlan; Student Response Speaker is Myra Jo Rider-Lindemann
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Summer 2006 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 340 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Fred Harlan, auto dealer in Okmulgee, Chairman of the Board of First more...
Monday July 31, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council Awards Two Gift Certificates Donated by Café on the Square Restaurant
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council awarded gift certificates to staff member Sandra Thompson and faculty Claire Pemberton after the drawing at the regular monthly meeting. Each winner received a $25 gift certificate to Café on the Square Restaurant, donated by owner Chuck Shandy.
Thompson, Library Coordinator at OSU-Okmulgee, says the award is a good incent more...
Monday July 31, 2006
Debbie Kinsey Named Director of Student Services at OSU-Okmulgee
The former Director of Learning Resources at Seminole State College has been named the new Director of Student Services at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee. Debbie Kinsey will be overseeing the admissions, assessment, registrar and financial aid departments. "I view the functions I lead as vital to the University's success, and I am extremely proud and excited to be a part of the OSU family," more...
Thursday July 27, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Announces New Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician Program
Among the oil wells, Native American tribes and hills of eastern Oklahoma lies an anomaly in education. Students in the new Orthotics and Prosthetics Technician Program at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's technology campus are developing multiple skill sets, including technician skills, fitting skills, and pedorthic fabrication skills. Graduates of this new program will find jobs in three ca more...
Friday July 21, 2006
Morris Students Receive OSU-Okmulgee Scholarships
Five Morris High School Graduates were awarded scholarships by Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee this summer. The H.K and Tonnie Greer Scholarship award is based on a student's grade point average (GPA), ACT scores and overall merit. The Academic Tuition Waiver Scholarship is awarded to new, transfer and returning students based primarily on academic standing and achievement. The Institutional more...
Friday July 21, 2006
New National SkillsUSA Officer is OSU-Okmulgee Student Charles Young
Charles Young, Engineering Technologies-Design Drafting major at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee, was elected a national officer of SkillsUSA following a week of heavy campaigning at the National SkillsUSA Conference recently. Young says this achievement completes one of his two lifetime goals: first, being a public speaker and next, earning his degree in drafting.
During Young's week more...
Tuesday July 11, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's "Music on the Square" Concert to Feature Jared Tyler and Laura Lynn
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's student honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, is launching its involvement with the Keep America Beautiful campaign by staging an outdoor concert this Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. "Music on the Square" is a free show held on the Creek Council House Museum Lawn on the square in historic downtown Okmulgee.
Sixteen-year-old Tulsan, Laura Lynn, will open the musi more...
Monday July 10, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Showcasing High Performance Career Opportunities in Manufacturing
Students who enroll may receive scholarships and financial aid is available to those who qualify
Manufacturers need more technicians and Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is hosting a Manufacturing Technology Showcase for prospective students to let them know about the opportunities that await Engineering Technologies graduates. According to a report by the National Association of Manufacturer more...
Monday July 10, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies Instructor Authors Drafting Textbook for Worldwide Learning Company
An international educational corporation challenged Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee instructor Jerry Baker to "write a better textbook;" now they're publishing the results.
The book, titled, "Civil Drafting for the Engineering Technician," is being produced by Thomson Delmar Learning. John Fisher, Senior Developmental Editor, says he feels optimistic the textbook will be in the hands of stude more...
Friday July 07, 2006
Solar Power Enterprise Academy Draws Students Statewide - OSU-Okmulgee Hosts State Regents Program to Encourage College-Bound Goals
You are 13 to 15 years old and your challenge is to capture power from the sun, package it, advertise it and sell it - all in a week's time! Sound like mission impossible? For 51 middle and high school students it was just the challenge to energize them -- maybe more than the solar cells they were building.
This summer, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee was literally a learning "hot spot," ho more...
Thursday July 06, 2006
Okmulgee Area Math and Science High School Students Joining Other Teens in OSU-Okmulgee's Concurrent Enrollment Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's project S.P.U.R. (Start Planning for Ultimate Results) is catching on among a variety of area high school students. Terry Dillsaver, instructor in the Oklahoma School of Science and Math (OSSM) for the Okmulgee area, which is housed at OSU-Okmulgee, says many of the students in her program take concurrent enrollment classes while they are on campus. "OSSM stud more...
Thursday July 06, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Nursing Program Recommended for National Accreditation
Okmulgee County is one step closer to obtaining national approval for OSU-Okmulgee's nursing education program. Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee has just received word that its nursing program has been recommended for accreditation by the National League for Nursing and Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC). Pam Price-Hoskins, Ph.D., administrator of OSU-Okmulgee's nursing program, recently att more...
Thursday June 22, 2006
OSU Regents Meeting Friday on OSU-Okmulgee Campus
The regular meeting of the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges will be held this Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the State Room, Hospitality Services Building, on the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee campus. The board will review business of all the institutions it governs.
Institutions governed by the board include Connors State College, Warner; Langston Universi more...
Tuesday June 20, 2006
New Counselor Ready for University Challenge
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's new Director of Counseling and Access Services, Kristy Walker, has moved from Okmulgee to Henryetta, but her biggest move may be going from the K-12 environment to a college campus. "We used to live about two minutes from OSU-Okmulgee," Walker jokes, "then we moved so that my husband wouldn't have to drive so far to his job as a high school principal in Seminol more...
Tuesday June 20, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Honor Society Hosts Music on the Square Concert
A free concert featuring the original music of Tulsa native Jared Tyler will celebrate summer and kick off a community beautification and recycling project by members of Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). The organization is hosting "Music on the Square" on Thursday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Creek Council House Museum in downtown Okmulgee. more...
Tuesday June 20, 2006
Area High School Students Win in OSU-Okmulgee's Genesis Graphic Design Competition
Artistic talents and imaginative graphic design skills paid off for many area high school and CareerTech graphic design students recently. They won scholarships and prizes in Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Genesis Competition. Categories included graphic designs, illustrations and photography. The annual competition, now in its fourth year, was developed to recognize and reward creative st more...
Thursday June 15, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Student Lands Internship with Major U.S. Government Digital Crime Lab
An Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee student is helping with U. S. government criminal investigations while on an internship this summer in the Washington, D.C. area. Jason Alvarado, an Information Assurance and Forensics major, is working at the United States Department of Defense Cyber Crime (DC3) Center, one of the largest such labs in the nation. The Center evaluates evidence found on digi more...
Thursday June 15, 2006
Industry Partner Makes Donation to OSU-Okmulgee's New SouthWestern Association Training Program
Using technology to teach technology - that was the inspiration behind a recent gift to the new SouthWestern Association Industrial and Farm Equipment Technician Training Program at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, OK. The donor, a company that describes itself as a full service employee benefits and retirement planning firm, Tax Favored Benefits, Inc. (TFBI), presented an interactive whiteb more...
Tuesday June 13, 2006
WiFi Product and Service Entrepreneurs Move in at OSU-Okmulgee Mid-America Industrial Park
Creating reliable WiFi hot spots and power backup systems in the telecommunications business is the mission of DTS Communications, Inc., the newest client at the Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Mid-America Industrial Park Small Business Innovation & Incubation Center.
Brian Ledbetter of Pryor and James Cavin of Stilwell, both veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, moved in to the Center in M more...
Thursday June 08, 2006
Carter/Thrash Culinary Scholarship Winner Selected for 2006
Tulsan Paul Harbaugh's poached salmon with orange sauce assured the fledgling chef of completing his degree work at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee, compliments of the Carter/Thrash Endowed Scholarship. The yearly award of $5000 is intended to cover all education expenses including tuition, books, fees and tools.
Established in 2005 by Bryan Close, of CloseBend, Inc. in Tulsa, the purpose more...
Tuesday June 06, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Win Art Directors Club of Tulsa Scholarships
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Visual Communications students received four of the top scholarship and merit awards in the Student Awards section of the 2006 Graphex 37 regional advertising design competition sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Tulsa. Graphic designers entered 215 pieces of advertising design work in this year's competition. The awards ceremony was held at the Circle Ci more...
Friday June 02, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts Oklahoma SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Engineering Technologies, Automotive Technologies and Visual Communications divisions hosted Careertech students from across Oklahoma in the 41st Annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition recently. The university offers degrees in each of those disciplines, and has fully-equipped facilities that the student competitors used.
The competition is sp more...
Wednesday May 31, 2006
Graduates Find GED Opens Doors to College and Careers
OK Works and OSU-Okmulgee host ceremony for first group to complete new high school equivalency program
The pressure was on - she had the job, but her employer told her she would have to get a GED (General Education Development) certificate or lose her position. That was one of the many challenges facing the 18 people who have been taking high school level classes for several months on more...
Tuesday May 30, 2006
Kubota Contributions Valuable to OSU-Okmulgee’s Technician Program
David Martin, instructor in Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Southwestern Association equipment technician program, is very excited about the active involvement of Kubota dealers in the procurement of equipment and training. "We've had several dealers really step up to the plate and provide a large amount of training materials and equipment for our program. Zimmerer Kubota, Inc. in the Dalla more...
Tuesday May 30, 2006
Got Tractor Fever?
Area residents prone to classic tractor fever are invited to the Classic & Antique Stock Tractor Association (CASTA) "pull" scheduled on Saturday, June 3. The event will begin at noon at the north edge of Okmulgee between Stewart-Martin and Covington Aircraft on Highway 75.
According to the Association, antique tractors include those built prior to 1938, and classic tractors are those produced more...
Tuesday May 30, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Awards Scholarships to Area Students
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee awarded scholarships to 69 outstanding area high school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. In order to facilitate their enrollment, OSU-Okmulgee's Student Financial Services Division hosted a special Scholars Enrollment Day, which included lunch prepared by Culinary Arts students at the University's State Room Restaurant.
Misty Rogers, Scholar more...
Thursday May 18, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council Awards Two Gift Certificates Donated by Kellogg's Firestone Tire and Service Center
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council awarded gift certificates to staff member Cary Fox and faculty Danny Claborn after the drawing at the regular monthly meeting. Each winner received a free car oil change valued at $29.95 from Kellogg's Firestone Tire and Service Center in Okmulgee.
Claborn and Fox said they were very surprised to have won. "I was telling my wife earlier in the week that nex more...
Thursday May 18, 2006
Boot and Saddle Program's New Facility at Green Country Technology Center Near Completion
The Boot and Saddle program, which was previously a degree program at OSU-Okmulgee, was moved to Green Country Technology Center last year. The new facility that will house the Program was built by students in Green Country's carpentry program as their class project. It was open for tours Tuesday for education officials, community members, students and parents. Instructor Mike DeWitt (pictured) sa more...
Thursday May 18, 2006
Best Time for College Tour is Now
Prospective Students Visiting OSU-Okmulgee Campus Daily
For Meridian Technology Center student Brent Varner, it was "the best college tour I've ever been on." That was his reaction after he and his friend were taken on a cruise around the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee campus to get an idea of the classes he would be taking and where he would be living. Varner, from Davidson more...
Monday May 15, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Student Wins First Place in SkillsUSA State Competition in Extemporaneous Speaking Category
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee student Charles Young knows what it's like to be following the "Path of a Champion," which was the topic he was given for a speech in the Extemporaneous Speaking category in the SkillsUSA statewide competition recently. Young became a champion himself after winning first place in the competition. He will compete in the national competition this summer. Young more...
Monday May 08, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's IT Program Sponsors Competition for State's Top Cyber Security CareerTech Students
The 2006 Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Cyber Security Invitational Competition was held recently to recognize the outstanding efforts of secondary students, postsecondary students and Career Technology Center faculty who are preparing to address the national, regional and state needs for highly trained cyber security experts. Scott Newman, OSU-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division Ch more...
Friday May 05, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Honor Society Officers Plan Events for OSU-Okmulgee Students and Community After Attending Conference in Seattle
Officers of Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society attended the organization's annual International Convention in Seattle recently. Marci Lyn Hardesty, President of the Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter of PTK, says, "The International Conference was awesome! We came back to OSU-Okmulgee energized and ready to make a difference on campus as well as in the community." Hardesty more...
Tuesday May 02, 2006
Industry Observers to be on Hand as Top Secondary and Post Secondary Engineering Students Compete in “Skills USA†at OSU-Okmulgee
Baker Hughes-Centrilift, Halliburton, Arrow Engine Company and Braden-PACCAR hoping to fill critical shortage of skilled manufacturing technicians
Representatives from the precision machining industry from across the state and region will be on Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's campus this Wednesday - not only to congratulate winners of the state SkillsUSA competition, but also to possibly o more...
Monday May 01, 2006
Graduation Speaker, Rick Hesel, Applauds Perseverance and Commitment of OSU-Okmulgee Graduates
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's guest speaker at the Spring graduation, Rick Hesel, said he admired the graduates for their perseverance and commitment to getting an education. He likened his career path as a first-generation college student to that of many students attending OSU-Okmulgee. During his speech, Hesel highlighted the stories of several graduates he felt demonstrated outstanding more...
Friday April 28, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Offers Convenient Classes this Summer
"Summer classes will be underway soon at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee and officials have designed a variety of options for individuals wanting to get ahead on their college education. The full length Summer Semester begins Monday, May 1, and enrollment is open until Wednesday, May 3. OSU-Okmulgee also offers an eight-week Interim Session and a four-week Fast-Track Session, both starting more...
Wednesday April 26, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications Graduates Present Portfolios to Prospective Employers
One of the best ways for a graduate to get that first job out of college is to impress a prospective employer with his or her capabilities, and that's what graduating Visual Communications students at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee are well equipped to do. The students, who specialized in the areas of graphic design, photography and multimedia, presented their portfolios to members of the di more...
Thursday April 20, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council Awards Two Gift Certificates Donated by Sirloin Stockade Restaurant
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council awarded gift certificates to Teri Elliott, a cook in the Food Services unit, and Susan Dameron-Cox, faculty in the Arts & Sciences Division, after the drawing at the regular monthly meeting. Each winner received a $25 gift certificate donated by Sirloin Stockade Restaurant in Okmulgee.
Both winners said they were happy they won, and plan to treat someone sp more...
Monday April 17, 2006
Children of OSU-Okmulgee Students, Faculty and Staff Have Fun at 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Nearly 40 children participated in the 10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association. Employees donated candy, and members of the Alumni Association and OSU-Okmulgee faculty and staff put the sweets into nearly 1,000 plastic eggs. They also created 12 prize eggs, and each child who found one of those eggs turned it in and received a small game. Each child in the hunt more...
Friday April 14, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Spring Graduation Scheduled -- More Than 165 Students to Graduate
Speakers are Richard Hesel and Kevin Hulett
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Spring 2006 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 165 students will receive degrees. The guest speaker is Richard Hesel, co-founder and senior partner of Art & Science Group, one of the nation's leading consulting firms specializing more...
Thursday April 13, 2006
Upgrade Temporarily Restricts Enrollment and Registration at OSU-Okmulgee Friday, April 14
Registration-based Service Available Again on Monday
The OSU-Okmulgee Student Information System is undergoing a system-wide conversion on Friday, April 14th and current students will not be able to use "Web for Students" to enroll online for summer or fall 2006 classes. Prospective students' online applications submitted on Friday will be processed on Monday, April 17th.
According to Mary more...
Tuesday April 11, 2006
Preston High School Wins Team Championship in OSU-Okmulgee's Interscholastic Competition
More than 170 students from 14 different schools participated in the Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Interscholastic Competition recently. The event was hosted by the college's Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division, and consisted of competitions covering areas in high school curricular requirements. The high schools participating were: Beggs, Bristow, Dewar, Drumright, Graham, Henr more...
Monday April 03, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts Young Adult Leadership Conference, Community Members are Invited
OSU-Okmulgee will host a Young Adult Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 8, for students and other young adults from across the state. The keynote speaker will be Jeff Yalden, Life Coach from MTV's show "Made," a series that focuses on helping teens discover their goals and reach their full potential. He will highlight how leaders are developed with hard work and perseverance despite barrie more...
Monday April 03, 2006
Pro-Tech Automotive Program Receives Donation from MATCO Tools
MATCO Tools donated more than $10,000 worth of tools recently to OSU-Okmulgee's Pro-Tech Automotive program. Steve Doede, Automotive and HEVi Technologies Division Chair, says he worked with MATCO Tools Regional Sales Manager Mike Zappia, Vocational Sales Representative Tim Halpain and Authorized MATCO Tools Distributors Ron and Jean Waggoner on the donation, and notes, "The tools will be invalua more...
Thursday March 30, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Hosting Fourth Annual Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 4 - Public is Invited
Adaptive Technology for the Visually Impaired a Featured Presentation
The Fourth Annual Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Day will be Tuesday, April 4 at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee. Events will be held in the Student Union and will start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m., and the public is invited.
Stacy East, Counseling and Access Services Director at OSU-Okmulgee, says the activ more...
Thursday March 30, 2006
OSU-Stillwater Radio Station Now Serves Okmulgee Area
Public Radio Capital and nationally recognized KOSU Oklahoma Public Radio announced the installation of a new signal "101.9 FM" serving the Okmulgee area south of Tulsa. Public Radio Capital (PRC), which broadens the reach of public radio nationwide through partnerships with educational institutions and public broadcasters, has purchased the equipment for the new frequency. PRC has entered into more...
Thursday March 30, 2006
Chef Rene Jungo Wins Award from American Culinary Federation
Chef Rene Jungo, Assistant Division Chair of OSU-Okmulgee's Hospitality Services, received the "Outstanding Educator of 2005 Award" from the Tulsa Chapter of the American Culinary Federation recently. He was honored because of his 18 years of educating OSU-Okmulgee students, his role in keeping students active in ACF, and his service to the organization as past president, past apprenticeship chair more...
Thursday March 23, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council Awards Two Prizes Donated by Massey's Barbeque Restaurant
OSU-Okmulgee's Faculty/Staff Council awarded cash prizes to Brian Winn, staff member in the Food Services unit, and Larry Greenhaw, faculty in the Arts & Sciences Division, after the drawing at their regular monthly meeting. Each winner received $25, which was donated by Thessely Massey, owner of Massey's Barbeque in Okmulgee.
Both winners said they were surprised to win, but plan to make good more...
Thursday March 23, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee to Provide Adult Basic Education and GED Preparatory Classes for Muscogee (Creek) Nation
The two sign memorandum of understanding with classes to begin in April 2006 at Creek Nation Tribal complex
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will soon be providing Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) preparatory classes at the Creek Nation Tribal Complex. Officials from the university and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation have signed a memorandum o more...
Monday March 20, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Students and Graduates Win Scholarships and Awards at Tulsa ADDYs
Two Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Visual Communications students won scholarships and 32 past graduates of that program were on design teams that won top awards from the Tulsa Advertising Federation's 39th Annual ADDY Awards held recently.
Staci Alsover from Dewar and Jennifer Boer-Harkness from Sioux Falls, South Dakota each received $500 scholarships from Tulsa Advertising Federation. more...
Wednesday March 15, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Honor Society Recognized for Achievement and Service to Community
Students in Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Honor Society received five awards from the Oklahoma/Arkansas Regional Conference held recently in Tulsa. The awards received are: the Five-Star Completion Certificate, Spirit Award; Second Place Website Award (http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/campus_community/clubs/ptk/); Third Place Hallmark of Leadership Award; Fourth Most Distinguished Chapter Aw more...
Wednesday March 15, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Students to Help Fill Demand for High Voltage Linemen
For some enterprising college students, climbing the ladder of success may be more like scaling a high voltage pole for an electrical utility company. Students in Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee's Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Construction Technology - High Voltage are preparing to meet the growing demand for linemen and enjoy a career that pays well. After completing the p more...
Monday March 06, 2006
Braithwaite Named OSU-Okmulgee Vice President for Student Affairs
Patrick Braithwaite was named the new vice president for Student Affairs at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee during the Oklahoma A&M Regents meeting in Stillwater on March 3. Since January 2003, Braithwaite has served as division chair for OSU-Okmulgee's award-winning Visual Communications Technologies division where he launched the highly successful student recruitment and retention initiative, more...
Monday March 06, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Leaders for Life Program Teaches Students to Lead by Example
OSU-Okmulgee's new leadership program, "Leaders for Life," is focused on helping students develop the traits that will be invaluable to them throughout their lives in their careers, in their civic duties and in their volunteer/recreational activities. The program uses a hands-on format that combines campus and community leaders, group interaction, networking and community service into a comprehen more...
Monday February 27, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's Genesis Competition Recognizes Young Artists' Talents
The deadline to enter this year's Genesis Competition is March 10, 2006.
Young artists across the state are entering Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Genesis Competition, a contest for high school and Career Tech students sponsored by the Visual Communications department. The purpose is to identify outstanding talent in graphic design, illustration, photography and more...
Friday February 24, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Piloting Career Readiness Certificate Program to Better Match Employees and Employers
Program Uses "WorkKeys" approved by Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development
Andrea Million has new hope that she can find a fulfilling career and earn a living that can support her and her young son. She came to the Workforce Oklahoma Okmulgee Career Center seeking some vocational training, and thanks to a new program being piloted by OSU-Okmulgee and more...
Friday February 24, 2006
Construction Projects Making OSU-Okmulgee Campus More User-Friendly to Students and Visitors
Grady W. Clack Student Success Center will provide "One-Stop Shopping" for current and prospective students
Goodbye potholes -- hello new parking spaces! That's the good news for OSU-Okmulgee students, faculty and staff who in recent months have been dodging cracks and crannies in the blacktop. Lately, they've had to navigate around blockaded streets filled with repair equipme more...
Tuesday February 21, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee's High School Senior Sneak Preview Day Benefits Prospective College Students
OSU-Okmulgee held its first "High School Senior Sneak Preview Day" for high school seniors to learn how to be admitted to college, how to maximize financial aid opportunities, what degree programs the university offers and how those programs link to technical careers. Nearly 150 people attended, including high school seniors, parents, grandparents and high school counselors. Some came from as fa more...
Friday February 17, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Students Attend Higher Education Day at the Capitol
Meeting with Legislator Underscores Value of Higher Education Investment
Students leaders and staff from OSU-Okmulgee joined hundreds of college students from around Oklahoma who came to lobby and learn at the State Capitol Wednesday. The students were there to meet with lawmakers and to hear about legislation that might impact the state's colleges and universities. "Higher Education Day" is more...
Tuesday February 14, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies Students are Winners in SkillsUSA Contest
Technology Students from around State on OSU-Okmulgee Campus in 2006 SkillsUSA Regional Competition
Two OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies students took first and second place in the Collegiate Architectural Drafting portion of the SkillsUSA Regional Competition Thursday. Charles Young of Morris won the blue ribbon and Joseph Lee of Okmulgee earned a red ribbon. Drafting i more...
Monday February 06, 2006
High School Senior Sneak Preview Day Set at OSU-Okmulgee
High school seniors can learn how to get financial aid to attend college, learn about the steps for admission and enrollment, and find out about career fields at OSU-Okmulgee's "Sneak Preview" Day. The Admissions Office is hosting the event on Wednesday, February 15th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at OSU-Okmulgee in Covelle Hall, at 1801 East 4th Street in Okmulgee. Students will also get free T-shirts more...
Friday January 27, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Students Bake Cookies for Crew of ABC Television's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Show
The OSU-Okmulgee Future Chefs Association is helping feed the crew of a reality show involved in a worthy cause. Marci Lyn Hardesty, an OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts student from Tulsa, says she watched the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" show on ABC Sunday night, then on the following Channel 8 news program, she learned that the reality show's cast and crew would be working on a needy family's ho more...
Friday January 27, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee Invites Public To Demonstrations of Assistive Technology Aids for People with Learning Disabilities
Event Location: OSU-Okmulgee campus, 1801 East 4th Street, Okmulgee, OK
Event Date/Time: Thursday, February 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m.
Demonstrations of assistive technology devices for people with learning disabilities will be held on Thursday, February 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. at OSU-Okmulgee in the Viersen Lounge in the Student Union. Sherril York, Ph.D., more...
Tuesday January 24, 2006
OSU-Okmulgee and Mexican University Seal Venture to Advance Technical Education and Industry Partnerships
Preliminary Areas of Focus to Include Automotive Technologies, Culinary Arts, Workforce Development, Small Business Incubators and Nanotechnology
Officials from one of Mexico's leading private universities met with Oklahoma State University educators to formalize an agreement that will lead to a variety of educational and cultural exchanges designed to build business opportunities, incre more...
Thursday January 05, 2006
18th Annual OSU-Okmulgee Landscape Photography Workshop Exhibit Opens in Bartlesville
Photographs from the 18th annual Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Landscape Workshop will be on display in the Bartlesville Community Center at 300 SE Adams Boulevard from January 12 through January 30. The exhibit, featuring more than 50 photographs, opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 12 with a reception for the OSU-Okmulgee photographers and faculty.
For the past 18 years, the OSU-Okmulge more...
Monday December 12, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Arts & Sciences Faculty Glenda Kiper Receives 2005 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
A teacher with an enthusiasm for inspiring students and giving them the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today's ever-changing world, Glenda Kiper was awarded the 2005 Oklahoma State University / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award for OSU-Okmulgee. Kiper teaches Ethics and U.S. Government courses in the Arts and Sciences Division at OSU-Okmulgee.
Kiper's philosophy of teaching more...
Friday December 09, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Fall Graduation Scheduled
More Than 130 Students to Graduate;
Speakers are Norma Noble and Mark Friemel
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Fall 2005 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 130 students will be receiving degrees. The guest speaker is Norma Noble, Oklahoma's Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Workforce Development. The more...
Friday November 11, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts Landscape Photography Show
The OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Division will hold its annual landscape photography show beginning with a gallery opening on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. The show highlights work from 16 students and four faculty who attended a one-week landscape photography workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Attendees photographed scenes throughout this park, often called Colorado more...
Thursday November 03, 2005
10th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase Draws 6,000 State Middle School and High School Students to OSU-Okmulgee Campus
The 10th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase, held recently, drew thousands of students, teachers and counselors from around the state to see and experience the unique "hands on," application-based education available on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
Nearly 6,400 visitors from 130 Oklahoma high schools, middle schools, alternative schools, and technology centers attended the Advancing Technology more...
Tuesday October 25, 2005
Area Children and Families Invited to OSU-Okmulgee's Fall CarniFall 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Student Life is providing a campus full of fun for children and families Thursday, October 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Annual CarniFall will provide a wide variety of fun, food and entertainment for the October holiday season. It will be held on the east side of Covelle Hall.
Steven Rubert, Student Life Activities Coordinator, says, "The CarniFall is a club activity in which all more...
Monday October 17, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Invites Okmulgee Community to Attend this Entertaining Show Which Focuses on Alcohol Awareness
"Laughter on the Rocks"
OSU-Okmulgee is participating in National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week October 17-21. The Student Life Department will host "Laughter on the Rocks" on campus on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend, and the sponsors say the show is geared toward people who are high school age and older.
"Laughter on the Rocks" will feature more...
Friday October 14, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Student Wins Carter-Thrash Scholarship
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts student Jacob Hartlieb from Tulsa was selected as the winner of the Carter-Thrash scholarship for his culinary arts talent. He will receive $5000 to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and cooking tools. The scholarship selection criteria requires the applicant to have completed two semesters in the culinary arts program, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a full-time studen more...
Monday September 19, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee IT Student Receives Scholarship from Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association
OSU-Okmulgee Information Technologies student Sylvia Long received a scholarship recently from the Sooner Chapter of the Independent Telecommunications Pioneer Association (ITPA). Dr. Kay Mount, President and General Manager of Beggs Telephone Company, Inc., presented the check on behalf of ITPA. Mount says, "ITPA is interested in helping students meet their goals to get a good education, so the g more...
Thursday September 15, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee President Finds Red Cross Volunteer Work Rewarding Way to Help Katrina Survivors
OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes spent a day and evening as a Red Cross volunteer at Camp Gruber and found that he could put to good use the technical skills taught at his college. Upon arrival at Gruber, Klabenes was assigned to the computer room. His job was to assist Hurricane Katrina survivors in making contact with lost relatives and friends. Klabenes said he assisted five families - all f more...
Monday September 12, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Information Technologies Students Help Ready Computers for Classes in Area High Schools
OSU-Okmulgee Information Technologies students have been providing much needed computer upgrade assistance to area schools including Morris, Okmulgee and Tulsa. Teachers and principals are grateful for the assistance at a time when schools are rushing to get classes underway.
As a service-learning project in their final Capstone class in the Information Technologies program at Oklahoma State U more...
Friday September 02, 2005
Construction Projects Creating More Parking and New Buildings at OSU-Okmulgee
Several construction projects are underway on the OSU-Okmulgee campus, and all are designed to benefit students and the community. New streets and parking lots and a new Student Success Center are some of the major improvements scheduled for this fall.
New Streets and Parking LotsBeginning the first day of classes, September 6th, students and faculty will be asked to park farther a more...
Friday September 02, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Welcomes New Students on Move-in Day
Move-in Day, a tradition at OSU-Okmulgee, acquainted students with faculty and staff who volunteered to help them move their belongings into the dormitories.
Heather Hancock, Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, says, "More than 650 students moved into OSU-Okmulgee's dormitories. We're really excited that new students will be living on campus. We have many activities for them more...
Friday September 02, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Opens Campus and Housing to Student Victims of Hurricane Katrina ? Offers Tuition Waivers
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee is offering support to students who are victims of hurricane Katrina. "Since our fall semester doesn't begin until Tuesday, September 6, we are in a unique position to help students displaced by Katrina," says Dr. Linda Avant, OSU-Okmulgee Executive Vice President. "We are making it as easy as possible for students to enroll."
"Tuition and selected fees will b more...
Wednesday August 24, 2005
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarships Helping Native American Nursing Students Serve Rural Oklahoma
Marquetta Harrison has wanted to be a nurse since she was a young girl, so she could help people like the starving and sick children she saw on television. "I wanted to do more than send money to those children, so a few years ago I went on a medical mission trip to Guatemala. There, I gave medicine to the sick children and adults who had severe cases of head lice, malaria and other tropical disea more...
Wednesday August 24, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee to Graduate More Than 330, Chancellor Paul Risser and Student Trena Hudson are Speakers
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee will hold its Summer 2005 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. More than 330 students will be receiving degrees. The guest speaker is the chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, Dr. Paul G. Risser. The student response speaker is Trena Hudson, who is earning an Associate in Scienc more...
Tuesday August 16, 2005
High School Students Can Earn College Credit by Attending OSU-Okmulgee
Scholarships Available to First 100 Students Who Concurrently Enroll - Hurry - OSU-Okmulgee's Fall Semester Begins September 6th!
OSU-Okmulgee invites high school juniors and seniors to start working on a college degree while they're still in high school. OSU-Okmulgee's concurrent enrollment project called S.P.U.R. - Start Planning for Ultimate Results - allows high school juniors and seniors t more...
Monday August 15, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Graduates are Helping Fill Shortage of High Voltage Linemen
Increased demand and paid internships are encouraging more students to pursue a career as a high voltage lineman. Students at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee, located south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, are learning the skills needed while earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in High Voltage. Upon completion of the two-year program, the graduates will work for Public Service Company of Oklahoma more...
Tuesday July 12, 2005
120th Engineer Combat Battalion presents appreciation plaque to OSU-Okmulgee
Headquarters Support Commander, Captain Jason W. Bishop presents an appreciation plaque to OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes. The award was to thank the college for making Covelle Hall available to the 120th Engineer Combat Battalion for a number of group meetings, including the recent "Operation Iragi Freedom II Awards Luncheon and Freedom Salute."
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Monday July 11, 2005
Innovation and Incubation Entrepreneurial Center Dedicated at OSU-Okmulgee/MidAmerica Industrial Park
First Tenant to Conduct Research Projects to Develop New Polymers
OSU-Okmulgee and MidAmerica Industrial Park launched a major project aimed at building the industry base in northeastern Oklahoma. The college and commerce group dedicated a new Innovation and Incubation Entrepreneurial Center near Pryor today. More than a hundred area community, government, business and education leaders attended more...
Friday June 24, 2005
MidAmerica incubator designed to let small business think big
Sometimes great ideas begin in the smallest of places. That's the basic idea of an incubator: a place where entrepreneurial spirit can be nurtured to develop a business that creates "home grown" jobs. And, that is the reason that MidAmerica has its very own incubator.
Officially, it is called the MidAmerica Innovation & Incubation Enterprise Center or simply as the MidAmerica Enterprise Center more...
Friday June 17, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Partners with Tulsa Community College to Present Cyber Security Workshop to Business Professionals
Tulsa Community College Northeast Campus, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee and the Oklahoma Center for Information Assurance & Forensics Education (OCIAFE) are partnering to host a cyber security workshop luncheon. The workshop, which is titled, "Are You Ready to Defend Your Business?" will focus on wireless network security and working with law enforcement cyber security units.
The workshop more...
Wednesday June 15, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Win Art Directors Club of Tulsa Scholarships
Visual Communications Instructor Receives Volunteer Award
OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications students received four of the top scholarship awards and four merit awards in the students' portfolio section of the 2005 Graphex 36 regional advertising design competition sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Tulsa. The awards ceremony was held at the Circle Cinema in the Kendall-Whi more...
Thursday June 09, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Diesel and Heavy Equipment Faculty Help with State Technician Skills Championship
Terryl Lindsey prepares a truck for the Technician Skills competition. OSU-Okmulgee's Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Institute's faculty were among the many volunteers helping with the 2005 Truck Driving Championship and Technicians Skills Championship held in Oklahoma City June 4, 2005. Lindsey and Roy Achemire, HEVI Program Chair, helped with setting up and managing the contest. The two worked wi more...
Thursday June 09, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Automotive Technology Program Gets Boost from Booster
The Automotive Booster Club B74 of Oklahoma City recently made a donation to OSU-Okmulgee's Automotive Technology Program in memory of the late Gayle E. McCartney, former executive director of the Automotive Wholesalers of Oklahoma (AWO). Bob McCartney presented the check to OSU-Okmulgee's Automotive Service Technology Program Chair Bill Voorhees.
"When the Oklahoma club disbanded, $760 was lef more...
Monday June 06, 2005
C.P. Kelco Makes Donation to Engineering Technologies at OSU-Okmulgee
Executives Praise Quality of Graduate Technicians
OSU-Okmulgee is the recipient of a $15,000 donation from CP Kelco. The company is a leading global producer of specialty hydrocolloids with more than 2,000 customers in over 100 countries and facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The company employs 170 full time employees at its plant in Okmulgee, and has been in operation more...
Monday June 06, 2005
Grandfather?s Invention Part of Grandson's Education
OSU-Okmulgee Engineering Technologies 2005 graduate Josh Groner shows his grandfather Ed Groner one of the many flow meters installed in the college's Process Measurement & Control laboratory. The elder Groner came from Houston to see his grandson receive his Associate in Applied Science degree. Ed Groner created the bearing design for the turbine flow meter while at Halliburton. The patent is in more...
Friday May 27, 2005
State Agriculture Secretary Says Newly Approved Precision Agriculture Program at OSU-Okmulgee May Help Boost Farm Profitability
At a recent meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education gave its approval for OSU-Okmulgee to begin offering an Associate in Applied Science degree program in Precision Agriculture Technology. The program will begin in the fall 2005 semester under the direction of Program Chair Tim Sharp. Sharp, who comes to OSU-Okmulgee from Jackson State Community College in Tennessee where he dev more...
Friday May 27, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Culinary Arts Students Bake Pecan Treats for State Officials
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts students prepared and distributed pecan diamond pies to state officials during a recent trip to the Oklahoma State Capitol. Representatives from the Okmulgee area and students from OSU-Okmulgee took the pies to Governor Brad Henry, Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin, legislators and their staff members.
The event was sponsored by the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce, the Ok more...
Wednesday May 25, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Student Designs Carrie Underwood Billboard for Checotah
An OSU-Okmulgee graphic design student is helping her hometown call attention to its most well-known native, Fox TV show "American Idol" finalist Carrie Underwood. Town Mayor Jay Hayes told Visual Communications student Jennifer LeMasters -- also a Checotah native -- he wanted travelers on the two major highways near Checotah to know exactly where Underwood's home town was. His idea was to put U more...
Friday May 20, 2005
Higher Ed Link is Key to Small Business Success in Newly Completed OSU-MidAmerica Incubator
For years, Leann Burger has been a leader in higher education in the Mayes County area, and now she will be bringing her skills and insights to the newly-completed OSU-MidAmerica Enterprise Center as the Manager of the facility. The center, a small business incubator, is an addition to the existing OSU-Okmulgee extension at MidAmerica Industrial Park.
"Most incubator projects are sponsored by o more...
Thursday May 19, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Residence Building Dedicated
A recent dedication ceremony for the new residential housing buildings on the OSU-Okmulgee campus honored four men who demonstrated exemplary service to the university: Alvin Wilson, Wayne W. Miller, Dr. Robert B. Kamm and Dr. Robert L. Alexander.
The ceremony was held in Wilson Commons, the building connecting the two residence halls, which are the newest residential housing facilities on the more...
Thursday May 19, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's First Nursing Program Graduates Honored at Luncheon
OSU-Okmulgee's new nursing program graduated its first students in April. They and other graduates from the Health and Environmental Technologies Division were honored with a luncheon recently, hosted by Jerry Wilson, chair of the division.
"We wanted to celebrate student success and achievements, and our faculty's capabilities and commitment to education," said Wilson. "Along with OSU-Okmu more...
Thursday May 19, 2005
Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education's Technical-Occupational Council Members Tour OSU-Okmulgee
Members of the Technical - Occupational Council of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education had their regular meeting on OSU-Okmulgee's campus recently. The Council's role is to provide advisement and oversight for the state's technical educational program needs through continual research and interface with employers, universities and others involved in providing support for the workforce more...
Wednesday May 18, 2005
OSU-Tulsa and Okmulgee Teaming to Offer Security Classes for Working Information Technology Professionals
Evening courses offered this summer in Tulsa
Information Technology security classes will be available evenings during summer school on the OSU-Tulsa campus. Faculty from OSU-Okmulgee will teach Network Security and Enterprise Security Management courses beginning June 6.
Both courses are designed with the working professional in mind, and will be delivered through a convenient, efficient fo more...
Friday May 13, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Outshine Competition in Brass Ring Competition
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications students won 33 of the 103 awards presented at the 20th Annual Brass Ring Awards competition recently. The competition was sponsored by Oklahoma Christian University. There were 491 entries from seven states. Schools competing included Oklahoma Christian University, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, University of Oklahoma, Abilene Christian University, more...
Monday May 09, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Hosted Statewide Meeting of Nursing Educators
OSU-Okmulgee hosted a meeting of deans and directors of nursing programs from colleges from across the state recently. The educators administer associate degree programs in nursing and meet regularly to discuss ways to enhance nursing education throughout the state.
Dr. Pam Price-Hoskins, OSU-Okmulgee's Nursing Administrator in the Health and Environmental Technologies Division, says, more...
Friday May 06, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Win Awards at Wichita Student Portfolio Forum
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications students received three of the nine awards presented at the 2005 American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Wichita Student Portfolio Forum on Saturday, April 16th in Wichita, Kansas.
OSU-Okmulgee students who participated in one of the three portfolio presentations and critiques were:Photography majors Beau Brand (from Oklahoma City) and Angel more...
Friday May 06, 2005
Gary Borchert's Photography to be on Exhibit at OSU-Okmulgee
Reception on May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Conoco Gallery in the OSU-Okmulgee Student Union
The opening and reception for the exhibit of Gary Borchert's photography will be held May 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conoco Gallery in the Student Union on the campus of OSU-Okmulgee. Refreshments will be served at the reception.
The exhibit of Borchert's photography will run May 12 through more...
Friday May 06, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Hosted Segments of Oklahoma SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition
OSU-Okmulgee's Engineering Technologies, Automotive Technologies, Hospitality Services Technology, and Visual Communications divisions hosted Careertech students from across Oklahoma in the 40th annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Competition recently.
The university offers degrees in each of those disciplines, and has fully-equipped facilities that the secondary and post-secondary st more...
Friday May 06, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee to Host 2005 Information Technologies Enterprise Academy this Summer
APPLY NOW! Deadline for Application Extended to May 15th
OSU-Okmulgee will host the 2005 Information Technologies Enterprise Academy from June 13 through 17. The Academy is sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. High school students in 8th, 9th and 10th grades who have an interest in technology-related careers may apply. The deadline for applications has been ex more...
Wednesday May 04, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Featured in State Regents TV Show
Program Aired Thursday, May 5 at 9:30 p.m.
OSU-Okmulgee is one of the Oklahoma universities and colleges featured in a half hour television special that aired on Oklahoma Educational Television (OETA) Thursday, May 5 at 9:30 p.m. The show was produced by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE).
"Improving Our Future by Degrees" is a 30-minute program hosted by more...
Thursday April 28, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee?s Cyber Security Competition Tests CareerTech Students? Ability to Protect Home and Work
Top IT students from CareerTech campuses across the state competed in a cyber security contest at OSU-Okmulgee recently.
Scott Newman, Chair of OSU-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division, says that the knowledge and skills demonstrated by these students will be helpful to them and their employers regardless of the career paths they eventually take.
Newman notes businesses more...
Tuesday April 19, 2005
Aspirations to Work at GRDA Bring OSU-Okmulgee Student and Teacher Together
Twenty-two-year-old Tim Hooker has been attending classes at OSU-Okmulgee at the MidAmerica Industrial Park at Pryor once to twice per week for two years now. He is working towards an Associates in Applied Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Technology. In the process, Hooker has now achieved his goal of landing a job with the Grand River Dam Authority at the Kerr Dam facility off Lake Hu more...
Monday April 18, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Library Implements Latest Technology
OSU-Okmulgee Library Implements Radio Frequency Identification to Speed Students' Checkout Time
Busy students in a hurry to start reading library books to research a topic for a paper may now check out books faster from OSU-Okmulgee's library. The library recently implemented a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system that 3M Company released about a year ago. OSU-Okmulgee's library is the more...
Friday April 15, 2005
S.P.U.R. Concurrent Enrollment Information Reception
Parents and students invited to an informational reception on Sunday, April 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the OSU-Okmulgee Student Union.
OSU-Okmulgee invited area high school students and parents to an informational reception to explain the concurrent enrollment project called S.P.U.R. - Start Planning for Ultimate Results. High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at minimal or no c more...
Friday April 15, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Spring Graduation Scheduled
The Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee Spring 2005 Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. Approximately 125 students will graduate. The guest speaker will be Reynaldo L. Martinez Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University - Stillwater. The student response speaker will be Stacy Ramir more...
Friday April 08, 2005
Graduating OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students Have Opportunity to Put Best Foot Forward for Industry
After two to three years of hard work learning the crafts, technologies and disciplines of the visual communications industry, 17 OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications students displayed their best work for professional representatives from creative services agencies and companies from around the state and region. The event was the Advisor's Portfolio Day held in the college's Public Service Company more...
Thursday April 07, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Teaches Rural Law Enforcement Officers and Education Professionals How to Investigate Cyber Crime
OSU-Okmulgee recently hosted a workshop for rural Oklahoma law enforcement officers to teach techniques that are critical to collecting digital evidence while investigating computer and Internet-related unlawful acts -- often called cyber crimes. Seminar attendees included local and state law enforcement officials from rural areas and education professionals from colleges in several states.
La more...
Thursday April 07, 2005
Henryetta Preschool Children Get Early Acquaintance with OSU-Okmulgee Campus
More than 70 children from Henryetta Preschool got a first-hand look at the world of Automotive Technologies at OSU-Okmulgee this week. The four-year-olds saw wrecked vehicles waiting for college students to work on them, the children toured the Toyota T-Ten classrooms and saw the new Prius Hybrid, and they got to peer up at the gigantic Freightliner trucks and Caterpillar and Komatsu loaders, exc more...
Thursday March 31, 2005
9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Fun for Children of OSU-Okmulgee Students, Faculty and Staff
Nearly 60 children participated in the 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association. Association president Angela Been says, "Sponsoring this event for the children of our faculty, staff and students is a way that we can demonstrate the alumnus are active on our campus and helping add to the quality of life here."
Been said she and alumnus and staff from the colle more...
Wednesday March 30, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Annual Alumni General Meeting Set for Friday, April First
Group Electing Officers for the Coming Year
The OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association Board of Directors is inviting students and graduates of the college to attend the annual alumni general meeting this Friday, April 1, 2005. Attendees are welcome to go through the Student Union cafeteria line for lunch (Dutch Treat) and carry their trays to the PSO Lounge in the Student Union Building for the 11:30 more...
Friday March 25, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee and Community Groups Launch Scholarship Project to Help High School Students Earn College Credit
Parents and students are invited to hear the details on Sunday, April 17th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the OSU-Okmulgee Student Union.
A kickoff luncheon was held Friday, March 11th to formally announce the S.P.U.R. project to the Okmulgee community. S.P.U.R. - Start Planning for Ultimate Results -- is a collaborative project to advance educational achievement for high school students in Okmulgee Coun more...
Thursday March 17, 2005
Time is on Their Side
For more than 50 years, students have been coming from all over the world to attend Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee to learn the art of watchmaking.
"OSU-Okmulgee is one of only four schools in North America that are approved by the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program (WOSTEP)," said Stanley McMahan, watchmaking program supervisor. "Plus, we are the only program to cul more...
Friday March 11, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Students Recognized at Regional Honor Society Conference
Community Service and Membership Growth Noted
At a regional meeting of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, students from OSU-Okmulgee were recognized for their achievements in membership growth, leadership and service to their campus and community. The awards were announced at the annual Oklahoma/Arkansas Phi Theta Kappa Regional Conference held at Tulsa's Southern Hills Hilton. OSU-Okmulgee stu more...
Friday March 04, 2005
Refugees? Story of Struggle and Success Strikes Familiar Chord with OSU-Okmulgee Watchmaking Students
It's been nearly 25 years since Dam and My Nguyen escaped communist rule in Vietnam, but students, staff and faculty at OSU-Okmulgee were fascinated and inspired by the couple's story of escaping Communist Vietnam on a hand-made boat, coming to the United States and achieving the American dream of freedom and success. The two described their beliefs about the importance of a strong work ethic, th more...
Monday February 28, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Heavy Equipment Students Earn Scholarships at Exposition in San Antonio
Three students in OSU-Okmulgee's Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute Program recently participated in a demonstration at the AED (Association of Equipment Distributors) CONDEX Expo in San Antonio, Texas. For participating, each student received a $500 tuition scholarship.
Students Jake King, Andy Lehenbauer and Chris Malone installed hydraulic piping kits on excavators in record time for H more...
Friday February 18, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Students Bring Smiles to Children with Toy Deliveries to Hospitals
Over Seven Hundred Stuffed Animals Taken to Pediatric Wards at St. Francis, St. John's, Hillcrest and Okmulgee Memorial
When-19-month old Holden Pate of Wagoner got his hands on a plush Dalmatian toy dog, he broke into a pleased, cherubic smile. The stuffed plaything was one of 900 new toy animals OSU-Okmulgee's Future Chefs Association members delivered to Tulsa and Okmulgee area hospitals ove more...
Monday February 14, 2005
Native American Student Graduates to Fulfill Brother's Last Request
Tribes, Family and OSU-Okmulgee's Student Financial Services Help Anadarko Student Achieve His Goal
When Anadarko native Jeff Morales graduated recently from Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee with an associate's degree in electrical construction, he was fulfilling the last wish of a brother who died a day after encouraging him to get a college education. Morales not only fulfilled the wish; more...
Monday February 14, 2005
Public Service Company Grant Helping OSU-Okmulgee's Engineering Technologies Division Create an Advanced Control Systems Laboratory
A recent donation from Public Service Company of Oklahoma is helping OSU-Okmulgee's Engineering Technologies Division upgrade and expand its instrumentation and control laboratories. Division Chair David Turner says the $5,000 grant will enable students to learn more advanced technologies and improve their marketability to a variety of industries.
Turner plans to create additional instructiona more...
Monday February 07, 2005
Caring Comes Full Cycle for Culinary Arts Student at OSU-Okmulgee
Stuffed Toy Drive Rekindles Bittersweet Memories
(Okmulgee) - When Cory Coburn was asked to help sort the latest donation of plush toys for the Future Chef Association's stuffed toy drive, he relived some memories of being comforted by a cuddly stuffed animal when he was a boy. The latest donations were delivered by Bikers Against Child Abuse of Tulsa (BACA) whose members brought hundreds of st more...
Thursday February 03, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Staff Preparing to Assist Parents and Students Get the Jump on Scholarships and Financial Aid on College Goal Sunday
Eight Million Dollars in Financial Assistance Available through OSU-Okmulgee alone.
Several OSU-Okmulgee departments are readying themselves to make "College Goal Sunday" one of the most helpful opportunities college-bound students and their parents have to vie for the financial aid they need to offset higher education expenses. Barrett Bell, Director of Student Financial Services, says a large more...
Wednesday February 02, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Students Continuing Teddy Bear Drive with Special Spanish Buffet at the Stateroom this Thursday
Students Likely to Collect 1,500 Stuffed Toys to Give to Hospitalized Children as Valentine's Day Gifts.
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Students are serving up a sumptuous lunch this Thursday in the hopes of getting closer to their goal of collecting 1,500 stuffed animals for children in Okmulgee and Tulsa hospitals. The Future Chefs Association has been asking for donations of teddy bears and plus more...
Monday January 31, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee to Host College Goal Sunday
OSU-Okmulgee will host College Goal Sunday on Sunday, February 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. for students and their parents to receive one-on-one, expert advice about the benefits of attending college, degrees that are offered, how to enroll and apply for financial aid.
During the event, parents and students can:
learn what financial aid options are available, how to apply and how to avoi more...
Monday January 24, 2005
High School Seniors Tour OSU-Okmulgee
To drive five high school seniors 135 miles from Eagletown in southeastern Oklahoma to the OSU-Okmulgee campus must take more than just being a dedicated counselor. There must be a worthwhile goal at the end of the journey. For Eagletown High School Counselor Chris Maxwell, that was the case. She brought seniors Eugene Rios, Shantel Grice, Derek Davis, Colby Farquhar and Daniel Lamphier to the col more...
Thursday January 20, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts 3rd Annual Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Day Tuesday
OSU-Okmulgee is inviting members of the Okmulgee community to attend OSU-Okmulgee's Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Day on Tuesday, January 25. Activities begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
Counseling and Access Services Director at OSU-Okmulgee Stacy East says the activities are designed to educate participants about the special needs and solutions availab more...
Tuesday January 18, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Appoints New Faculty - Gary Medlock
OSU-Okmulgee new faculty Gary Medlock teaches electronics and math part-time in OSU-Okmulgee's College Readiness Center in the Arts and Sciences Division and teaches part-time at Green Country Area Vocational Technical School.
Medlock is a graduate of OSU-Okmulgee with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology and Computer Networking Technology. He has also take more...
Friday January 14, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee?s Dr. Pam Price-Hoskins Receives Nightingale Award
Dr. Pam Price-Hoskins, OSU-Okmulgee's Nursing Administrator in the Health and Environmental Technologies Division, recently received the Nightingale Award of Excellence from the Oklahoma Nurses Association. The award is presented to an ONA member who has demonstrated a sustained and significant contribution to the association as well as exemplified the characteristics of a professional nurse, impl more...
Friday January 14, 2005
FCA Seeks Donations of New Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals for Hospitalized Children
The Future Chef's Association (FCA) at OSU-Okmulgee, working in conjunction with the OSU-Okmulgee campus, other student organizations and local businesses, is holding its first teddy bear and stuffed animal drive. Members of the FCA are seeking donations of NEW teddy bears and stuffed animals to give to hospitalized children in Tulsa and Okmulgee.
"The toys are to help the youngsters feel more more...
Monday January 10, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee Student Erik Crawford Earns American FFA Degree
Erik Crawford, an OSU-Okmulgee student studying for a Bachelor of Technology degree in the Information Technologies cyber security program, recently received an American FFA Degree, which is the highest level that can be achieved as an FFA member. The FFA Degree system encourages students to grow and achieve personally toward establishing themselves in an agricultural career.
For his project f more...
Monday January 10, 2005
OSU-Okmulgee's Toyota Hybrid Car Program to be featured on OETA Special Monday
"Candid Campus" television program, produced by the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma, spotlights new program offered on OSU-Okmulgee campus.
OSU-Okmulgee will be featured in an Oklahoma Educational Television Authority special that airs on Monday, January 10th at 10:00 p.m. "Candid Campus," a series of television programs produced by the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma (H more...
Monday December 13, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee's Fall Graduation Scheduled
The fall graduation ceremony for more than 110 OSU-Okmulgee students will be held Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the university's campus. The featured speaker for the commencement ceremonies will be John Condon, vice president of United Graphics, Inc. in Tulsa. The student speaker will be Amber Whitaker, a graduating student from Morris, Oklahoma.
Dr. Robert Klabenes, more...
Monday December 13, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Student Receives Scholarship from National Dean's List
Nancy Rathbun, Culinary Arts student at Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee, received a $250 scholarship from the National Dean's List thanks to membership in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Two-year Colleges.
Students earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa are nominated for inclusion in the National Dean's List, a biographical publication recognizing the academic and leader more...
Tuesday December 07, 2004
Canon Camera Representative Introduces OSU-Okmulgee Photography Students to Latest Digital Technology
OSU-Okmulgee photography students learned about the latest digital imaging technology of Canon cameras when the regional manager of the company, Bobby Malish, spent the day in the classroom demonstrating his company's photographic equipment and accessories.
Jana Dillow, photography student from Durant, says, "Here at OSU-Okmulgee in the photography program we use Nikon cameras, so it helps bro more...
Tuesday December 07, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Watchmaking Faculty Stanley McMahan Receives 2004 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Award
Walk into the classroom in the Watchmaking and Microtechnology program at OSU-Okmulgee and you will see a mutual respect, admiration and camaraderie between students and instructor. The instructor is Stanley McMahan, who teaches watchmaking and microtechnology in OSU-Okmulgee's outstanding program. McMahan recently received the 2004 Oklahoma State University / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Aw more...
Monday November 22, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Caps for Sale
OSU-Okmulgee alumni caps are available to purchase for $10.00 each -- hurry and buy yours because the supply is limited. The proceeds of the cap sales will go toward student scholarships, student appreciation events, and student-led events for the community such as the Children's Christmas Party and Children's Easter Egg Hunt.
In September, the Alumni Association awarded the $300 scholarship more...
Monday November 15, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts 17th Annual Landscape Photography Exhibit
The public is invited to attend the opening of the 17th Annual Landscape Photography exhibit at OSU-Okmulgee's Student Union in the Conoco Gallery on Tuesday, November 16th at 7 p.m. The exhibit will run through December 14th. There is no entrance fee.
Jerry Poppenhouse, photography faculty at OSU-Okmulgee and one of the instructors at the workshop, says, "This year, 99 percent of the photograp more...
Monday November 15, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Hosted College Day
The event informed area high school students about the colleges in Oklahoma and surrounding states.
More than 400 high school juniors and seniors from 10 Okmulgee area high schools attended the Oklahoma College Day/Night Organization's "College Day" at OSU-Okmulgee last Wednesday. Denise Funk, OSU-Okmulgee's Senior Administrative Assistant in OSU-Okmulgee's Prospective Student Services Departme more...
Monday November 08, 2004
Forty-Five College Representatives to Talk to Okmulgee County High School Juniors and Seniors This Wednesday
Annual "College Day" Features Information on Wide Variety of State and Regional Higher Education Institutions Available on OSU-Okmulgee Campus
This Wednesday, November 10 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., more than 200 high school juniors and seniors from Okmulgee County high schools will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from 45 state and regional colleges and universities during more...
Monday November 08, 2004
New Chef Faculty Wins Oklahoma City Culinary Competition
Brandon Thrash, new to the OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts faculty, won first place in the Taste of Elegance cooking competition in Oklahoma City. For the competition, which was sponsored by the Oklahoma Food Bank and the Oklahoma Pork Board, Thrash prepared his original recipe of seared pork tenderloin with torchon of pork marrow quince puree and a tasting of mushroom and squash. He will compete in th more...
Monday November 08, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Employees Celebrate Success in Reaching Campus Goal for United Way
Their goal was $5,500 but when the last kiss was planted on a baby porker and the last cheese and onion-topped bowl of chili eaten; OSU-Okmulgee employees had raised more than $7,000 for United Way. Danna Martin, Arts and Science faculty and chairperson of the university's campaign said she wanted to build excitement for the fund drive and increase the number of people participating. Her son Ben more...
Tuesday November 02, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Honors Long-Time Printing Executive for Support of Visual Communications Program
OSU-Okmulgee held a dinner and appreciation program on Friday, October 29th to honor John Condon, benefactor to the students in OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications program for the past 20 years, an advisory committee member for the department, and creator of the Marvin D. McQueen Portfolio Award for students.
Condon created the McQueen Award as a way of recognizing outstanding OSU-Okmulgee Vis more...
Tuesday November 02, 2004
Federal Certification Gives OSU-Okmulgee Students Edge in Seeking Cyber Security Jobs
Information Technologies students at OSU-Okmulgee may soon be qualified for a wider variety of Cyber Security employment in government and industry. Officials have learned the college's Information Assurance and Forensics program received two security certifications from the National Security Agency's (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems. The NSA, the high-technology governmental organiz more...
Monday November 01, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee and Rose State College Sign Articulation Agreement
Last Wednesday, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes and Rose State College President Jim Cook signed an articulation agreement designed to facilitate students' seamless transition from RSC to OSU-Okmulgee. Under this partnership, RSC students may apply the Associate in Applied Science in Networking/CyberSecurity degree from RSC to OSU-Okmulgee's Bachelor of Technology in Inf more...
Monday November 01, 2004
Futurist Tells Community Leaders Preparing for Change is Key to Success
President of "Creating the Future" Says Improving Education and Quality of Life are Essential for Communities to Compete
(Okmulgee) - Ed Barlow, President of "Creating the Future, Inc." spoke to more than a hundred leaders from the education, business and community sectors of Okmulgee, telling them that the growing need to adapt to change is happening more rapidly than we think. Barlow, sponso more...
Thursday October 28, 2004
Trick or Treat and Costume Festivities Scheduled for OSU-Okmulgee Campus This Evening
OSU-Okmulgee Student Life Department is hosting its annual "CarniFall" this Thursday, October 28, from 6 to 9 p.m.. The event will be held outside of Covelle Hall on the South side of the campus. The event is a student outreach to children who live with their parents on campus. Children in the Okmulgee community are also invited to participate in the activities.
University clubs and Organizatio more...
Thursday October 21, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee's Toyota T-TEN Program One of Few Programs Nationwide Teaching Hybrid Vehicle Technology
Okmulgee, OK -- OSU-Okmulgee is one of only a few automotive service technology programs nationwide teaching students hybrid vehicle technology on the Toyota Prius car, after the Toyota T-TEN Program received a donated Toyota Prius from Toyota Motor Sales USA last spring. OSU-Okmulgee Toyota instructors Jerry Biddle and Jimmy Burklin spent a week in Florida attending the Prius Safety and Maintena more...
Tuesday October 19, 2004
Area Children and Families Invited to OSU-Okmulgee's Fall CarniFall 2004
Event Set for Thursday, October 28 Includes Rides, Games and Food
OSU-Okmulgee's Student Life is providing a campus full of fun for children and families Thursday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Annual CarniFall will provide a wide variety of fun, food and entertainment for the October holiday season. Set on the east side of Covelle Hall, the event will feature activities including the more...
Tuesday October 19, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Students to get West Coast Perspective on Their Work
Event Location: OSU-Okmulgee, ConocoPhillips Gallery of the Student Union and the First Floor Pavilion of the Donald W. Reynolds Technology Center.
Event Date /Time: October 19 at 7:00 p.m. and October 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This week an award-winning graphic designer well known in religious publication circles will be visiting with OSU-Okmulgee students, discussing his art and reviewing more...
Tuesday October 19, 2004
48th Annual Gas Compressor Conference Benefits Both Participants and OSU-Okmulgee
Professionals in the natural gas compression industry were on the OSU-Okmulgee campus recently for the 48th Annual Gas Compressor Conference, which is sponsored by The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH program and has been hosted by Oklahoma State University at Okmulgee for the last four years. Roy Achemire, OSU-Okmulgee's Program Chair of the Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Institute, says the conferen more...
Monday October 18, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Appoints New Faculty
Tina Myers, biology teacher in the Arts & Sciences Division, comes to OSU-Okmulgee from a small farming community northeast of Denver, Colorado. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master's in education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. She has taught at the community college level for 6 years -- at Barton County Community College in Kansas, at the Community Colleg more...
Thursday October 14, 2004
Future students find technical and creative careers on display at OSU-Okmulgee Advancing Technology Showcase
What better way to make a decision about college plans than to see college students in action, demonstrating what they are learning. That was the experience for the more than 6,000 students and teachers from 130 Oklahoma high schools, middle schools, alternative schools, and career technology centers who visited OSU-Okmulgee on Thursday for its 9th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase. Students sa more...
Wednesday October 13, 2004
SBC Technology Labs at OSU-Okmulgee Helping Students Learn Cyber Security for Telecommunications and Information Technology Industry
Dedication features comments by Don Cain, president of SBC Oklahoma and signing of articulation agreement with Tulsa Community College
Okmulgee - Dedication ceremonies for the new SBC Technology Laboratories at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee highlight corporate involvement in helping the institution expand studies in Information Assurance and Forensics for the telecommunications and informa more...
Tuesday October 12, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee's Pro-Tech Classroom Area Expanded to Meet Growing Enrollment
Program Chair Trying to Meet Demand for Technicians to Work in
Independent Automotive Repair Market
PRO-TECH Program Chair Bill Voorhees says there is a large demand for technicians with PRO-TECH expertise and the employment opportunities are great. Voorhees says he's been racing to keep up with the growing enrollment in this area with a $26 thousand dollar remodeling project that includes a more...
Monday October 11, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Students Use Construction Skills to Build and Race Soapbox Race Cars
"This event is awesome! It's a great day for students in the OSU-Okmulgee construction program to get together and enjoy a good soapbox car race," says student Vicente Brown from Poteau. He had just finished building and riding a soapbox car down a tall wooden ramp and across the pavement -- and having a great time.
The old-fashioned soapbox car race provided a competitive activity for students more...
Monday October 11, 2004
Planning an Improved Future for Oklahoma Through Higher Education
Last Friday the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges accepted the OSU System Strategic Plan. This is good news for Okmulgee, because this plan includes our college as an integral and important component. This means we will be on the road to becoming Oklahoma's best known resource for advanced technological education. The plan strengthens our capabilities for pr more...
Monday October 11, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts Advancing Technology Showcase for Students Across State
OSU-Okmulgee will host its 9th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase on Thursday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for more than 6,000 students and teachers from 130 Oklahoma high schools, middle schools, alternative schools, and career technology centers. The showcase will feature the university's faculty, divisions, courses and labs where students learn the technologies necessary to succeed in more...
Monday October 11, 2004
Alumni Association Scholarship Awarded to Samuel DeCarlo
Samuel DeCarlo received the OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association Scholarship for 2004, which will award him $100 each semester for 3 semesters. The scholarship is awarded based on a combination of need and merit. Also, the student must be a descendent of an OSU-Okmulgee graduate, be enrolled full-time, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or employer. more...
Monday October 11, 2004
Heather Jeffries Named Dean at OSU-Okmulgee
Heather Jeffries was recently named Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management for OSU-Okmulgee. She has served in several positions for the university, always serving students -- one aspect of her job she enjoys most.
"I love working with students -- each student has a unique story and situation. Here, we serve a lot of first generation college students, so they have unique needs, and more...
Friday October 01, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee to use National Science Foundation Grant to improve Cyber Security for Industry in State
Record Enrollment in Computer and Network Security Programs at College
Means More Technical Professionals To Be Available for Protection of Corporate and Government Information.
Oklahoma City - The announcement of a National Science Foundation award for cyber security education will mean improved protection of business and consumer information throughout the state. OSU-Okmulgee is one of the more...
Friday September 24, 2004
Students Learn Leadership and Teamwork Skills through Service Learning Projects
The purpose of Leadership and Organizational Behavior class in the Information Technologies Division is to broaden students' learning by giving them experiences in volunteering in the community, which leads to developing them into well-rounded people who will contribute to their communities. In the class, students perform service-learning projects, which involves the students determining a need am more...
Monday September 13, 2004
New Faculty Appointments
Michael Taylor, Construction Technology Faculty Instructor
In his new position as instructor at OSU-Okmulgee, Michael Taylor is teaching two sections each of Site Development class and Interior Finish class in the Construction Technology Division. His previous position was Director of Education for the Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association, where he managed federally more...
Monday September 13, 2004
New Banners in the OSU-Okmulgee Student Union Sport Orange and Black
New banners designed to promote school spirit and represent OSU-Okmulgee's academic divisions greeted students visiting the OSU-Okmulgee Student Union this week. The orange, black and white banners list the academic divisions and one banner features Pistol Pete.
James Byrd, Director of the Student Union and Special Events, says, "We placed banners in the Student Union mall that represented OSU more...
Monday September 13, 2004
Move-in Day and Cowboy Connection Help New Students Feel at Home on OSU-Okmulgee Campus.
Move-in Day has been on ongoing tradition at OSU-Okmulgee. Faculty, staff and returning students turn out to help new students and families unload their cars and vans and tote freshmen belongings into University Housing. According to Devin DeBock, Director of Residential Life, total freshman enrollment is 1,005 students at OSU-Okmulgee. On Move-in Day, 80 to 90 OSU-Okmulgee helpers moved over 600 more...
Monday September 13, 2004
Dedication Ceremony Planned for New Nursing Program Teaching Native American Concepts
OSU-Okmulgee is launching a new nursing program this fall semester that will teach the concepts of Native American nursing. It is patterned after a study titled, "A Conceptual Framework of Nursing in Native American Culture," by John Lowe and Roxanne Struthers, printed in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship in 2001. The study identifies seven dimensions that are essential to nursing: caring, tradit more...
Friday August 27, 2004
Dedication Ceremony Planned for New Nursing Program
OSU-Okmulgee is launching a new nursing program this fall semester that will teach the concepts of Native American nursing. It is patterned after a study titled, "A Conceptual Framework of Nursing in Native American Culture," by John Lowe and Roxanne Struthers, printed in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship in 2001. The study identifies seven dimensions that are essential to nursing: caring, tradit more...
Monday August 16, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee's Summer Semester Graduation Scheduled
The graduation ceremony for OSU-Okmulgee summer semester students will be held Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Covelle Hall on the campus. Dan Boren, State Representative, will be the guest speaker for the commencement ceremonies. The Student Response Speaker will be Crystal Forcum, who will be graduating.
Dr. Robert Klabenes, OSU-Okmulgee president, will present the degrees, assisted by Dr more...
Monday August 16, 2004
"Students-2-Vote "Event a Success
During a student-organized voting registration event held August 4 on the OSU-Okmulgee campus, 81 students registered to vote while enjoying music from The Edge Radio station (Z104.5), free food and drinks and door prize drawings.
Three OSU-Okmulgee students -- Cory Coburn, Eric Hisey, and Eric Spurlock -- organized the "Students-2-Vote" voting registration event to educate college students on more...
Monday August 16, 2004
Automotive Division Hosts CareerTech Instructors for Educational Seminar
Oklahoma CareerTech instructors for Auto Service, Auto Collision and Diesel were on the OSU-Okmulgee campus Wednesday, August 4th for a segment of the group's annual educational conference. The CareerTech instructors received the latest information in automotive repair and instructional techniques in the following areas of the Automotive / HEVi Technology Division: Collision Repair; Freightliner more...
Monday August 16, 2004
Artist Darren Dirksen to Show Works at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee
The opening and reception for artist Darren Dirksen will be held August 17, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conoco Gallery on the campus of Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Refreshments will be provided at the reception.
The exhibit will run August 18th through September 30, 2004. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibit is open to the public.
Dirksen studi more...
Friday June 11, 2004
Special Honors Bestowed at Awards Banquet
Three OSU-Okmulgee employees received special honors during last week's Employee Awards Banquet.
Lori Smith, Computer and Information Services Interim Director, received the Faculty/Staff Association's 2004 Outstanding Staff Award and Arts, and Sciences Instructor Claire Pemberton was presented the Association's 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award.
In addition to the awards, Smith and Pemberton eac more...
Monday May 24, 2004
Toyota T-TEN to Teach Hybrid Automotive Technology
OSU-Okmulgee's Toyota Automotive Service Technology Program, Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN), received a Toyota Prius from Toyota Motor Sales USA last week. The Prius, Toyota's hybrid vehicle, combines electric and gas power sources. Its energy delivery system, transmission, braking and body electronics are totally new technologies to the automotive service industry.
George Colletti, more...
Wednesday May 19, 2004
Collision Golf Tourney - Drive for $100,000
OSU-Okmulgee's "Sixth Annual Collision Endowment Golf Tournament - DRIVE FOR $100,000" will be held Wednesday, June 9, at the Bailey Ranch Golf Club in Owasso. This year OSU-Okmulgee's Auto Collision Repair Technology Division will reach its goal of raising $100,000 to endow a lectureship for the program.
After five tournament fund-raisers, the endowment is at $95,000, and organizers are exc more...
Wednesday May 12, 2004
OSU-Okmulgee Names Residence Halls
A physician who served OSU-Okmulgee students for 26 years is among the honored individuals for whom the newest residence halls on campus are being named. The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma A&M Colleges approved several names for OSU-Okmulgee buildings.
"Alexander North Hall" and "Alexander South Hall" are named for Dr. Bob Alexander, who came to the college in 1946, after serving in the Army more...
Thursday May 06, 2004
Impressions of Italy - Conoco Gallery
"Impressions of Italy" photography exhibit will be on display in OSU-Okmulgee's Conoco Gallery, May 6-28.
Featured photographs were shot by OSU-Okmulgee Visual Communications Instructor Mary Dickson, her sister Leath Pitta, a retired Monterey School District administrator of Salinas, Calif., photography student Jennifer Brezina and amateur photographer Michael Jarke, American Airlines' mechanic more...
Friday April 23, 2004
Enroll Now - Eight-Week Summer Sessions
Local high school juniors and seniors can get an early start on their college careers by enrolling this summer in one or more of five general studies courses available during an eight-week interim session at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee.
Area students, including students already attending other colleges, may earn up to nine semester credit hours during OSU-Okmulgee's eight-week interim more...
Wednesday April 21, 2004
2004 Spring Commencement
President and founder of Tulsa Gas Technologies, Inc., William (Tom) Sewell will deliver OSU-Okmulgee's 2004 spring semester commencement address during the college's graduation exercises on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., in Covelle Hall.
One hundred students are scheduled to graduate.
Sewell graduated from OSU-Okmulgee's Electrical Electronics Technology Program in 1981. He is a member of the college more...
Wednesday April 21, 2004
Former OSU-Okmulgee Director Dies
Wayne W. Miller, Stillwater, an internationally recognized technology educator and retired chief administrator of Oklahoma State University's Okmulgee campus, died April 19. He was 84.
Miller's funeral will be held on Thursday, April 22, 10:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Stillwater, OK. The address for the church is 400 West 7th Street.
Miller was born March 8, 1920 to Grover Clev more...
Friday March 26, 2004
Martha Esther Dillman Memorial Scholarship
The Martha Esther Dillman Memorial Scholarship Fund was established this week when her family presented a $90,000 check to OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes. For 43 years, Martha Esther Dillman taught elementary, middle and high school classes in the Okmulgee and Mounds school districts. When Dillman passed away in 1999, she bequeathed funds for scholarships to help students who live in Okmulgee more...
Friday March 05, 2004
Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Jeremy Hicks from Battiest, second from left, and Billy Hannon Jr. of Okmulgee each receive a $200 OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association Scholarship from the association's President, Billy Hannon Sr., left, and President-elect, Angie Been.
The scholarship requires that the recipient be a descendent of an OSU-Okmulgee graduate.
Jeremy's father, Doug Hicks, is a 1980 Electrical Electronics graduate. more...
Thursday March 04, 2004
Professor to Offer Academic Advisement
Dr. Mary Jo Crawford-Self will travel to OSU-Okmulgee, March 10, to offer academic advisement to students, OSU-Okmulgee employees and Okmulgee area residents interested in completing or advancing their college degrees in technical and industrial education. She is assistant professor in occupational education studies at OSU-Stillwater.
Dr. Self assesses an individual's existing college credits a more...
Wednesday February 18, 2004
Achieving Greatness Town Hall Meeting
OSU Leader Wants Area Input For University System's Strategic Plan
Oklahoma State University System CEO and President David J. Schmidly wants to hear what residents in Okmulgee and the surrounding area have to say about the university's strategic plan.
The OSU President is inviting citizens to participate in a statewide town hall meeting that will be broadcast from Stillwater on Thursday, more...
Friday February 13, 2004
Bachelor of Technology Degrees Approved
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have approved three technical, discipline-specific bachelor of technology degrees at Oklahoma State University Technical Branch in Okmulgee. Bachelor degree programs are new to the Okmulgee campus, well known for its technology-intensive associate in applied science programs and high graduate job placement.
Two of the new degree programs, Informat more...
Wednesday February 04, 2004
Black History Month Program Scheduled
OSU-Okmulgee Student Life Department has scheduled filmmaker Byron Motley for its Black History Month Program February 9, 7 p.m., in Covelle Hall. Black History Month program is scheduled February 9, 7 p.m., in Covelle Hall.
California-based Motley, son of Negro Leagues chief umpire Bob Motley, will present "The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy. Film clips from Motley's upcoming telev more...
Wednesday February 04, 2004
College Goal Sunday
On Sunday students and their parents can have one-on-one, expert advice in learning about financial aid and planning for college during the upcoming statewide event, College Goal SundaySM.
Students and their families can attend College Goal Sunday and visit with financial aid counselors and college staff in person from 2-4 p.m. in OSU-Okmulgee's Student Union. In a single afternoon, students an more...
Wednesday February 04, 2004
New Chamber Logo Designed by Student
OSU-Okmulgee Graphic Design student Nic Trent, Guymon, recently created a new logo for the Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce.
Trent's design was chosen from a field of 25 other representations crafted by OSU-Okmulgee's Graphic Design Practicum students. He received a $50 gratuity for his efforts.
"Our Graphic Design Practicum class challenges students to apply all newly learned graphic design ski more...
Wednesday February 04, 2004
Celebrate Valentine?s Day Early
Charm your valentine early with a romantic evening of Italian delights prepared by OSU-Okmulgee's Catering Services class. The exclusive event is scheduled for 6 p.m., February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, in OSU-Okmulgee's State Room Restaurant. Reservations are limited to 40 couples.
The evening begins with Caesar Salad composed tableside, Italian Bruscetta, Cream of Potato and Leek So more...
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Conoco Gallery Features Vanessa Painter Photography
OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications Division will host a photography exhibit featuring the work of Tulsa native Vanessa Painter, February 5-27, Conoco Gallery, campus Student Union.
Painter graduated as OSU-Okmulgee's Outstanding Photography Graduate in April 2003. While attending the college she was published in "Photographer's Forum" magazine's "Best of College Photography Annual 2003." She more...
Thursday January 08, 2004
Pistol Pete Welcomes Students
Oklahoma State University mascot Pistol Pete traveled to Okmulgee on Wednesday to welcome OSU-Okmulgee students back to campus for the Spring 2004 semester.
The college's Student Life Department plans a Welcome Back Lunch during the first week of each new semester in an effort to establish an environment of camaraderie on campus.
Student Life Activities Specialist Jonathan Watts says the lu more...
Tuesday December 16, 2003
Made In Oklahoma Recipe Contest
Three OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts students recently won top awards in the Made In Oklahoma Coalition Recipe Contest.
Five students competed for $3,000 in scholarship money during the contest, which required them to create and cook a recipe using products made by Oklahoma food companies. Oklahoma Restaurant Association representatives coordinated the event and Coalition members served as judges.
more...
Tuesday December 16, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Annual Children's Christmas Party
Six-month-old Cora Breuninger, left, takes her first look at Ole' St. Nick as her sister, four-year-old Winona Breuninger, gages her reaction. The Breuningers joined other Okmulgee Community children at OSU-Okmulgee's Annual Children's Christmas Party held Thursday. The children made "reindeer food," watched and listened as OSU-Okmulgee's Sign Language class signed Christmas carols, heard a rendit more...
Thursday December 11, 2003
Fall 2003 Graduation
Oklahoma State University/A&M Regent Fred Harlan, from Okmulgee, will deliver OSU-Okmulgee's 2003 fall semester commencement address during the college's graduation exercises Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., in Covelle Hall.
More than 125 students are scheduled to graduate.
Harlan, owner of Harlan Motor Company and Chairman of the Board at First National Bank & Trust Company of Okmulgee, was appointed in more...
Wednesday December 10, 2003
Fall 2003 IT Outstanding Graduates
Joshua Lonberger, left, from Fort Smith, Ark., and Jeremy Lippiatt, center, from Broken Arrow are named OSU-Okmulgee's Outstanding Information Technologies graduate for the Fall 2003 semester by Information Technologies Division Chair Scott Newman. Lonberger and Lippiatt each graduate this semester with an Associate in Applied Science Degree and an Associate in Science Degree in Information Techno more...
Tuesday December 09, 2003
Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Receives Accreditation
The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) officially accredited Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Orthotics & Prosthetics Technology Program late last week.
NCOPE establishes, maintains and promotes appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in orthotics and prosthetics and provides recognition for programs that meet or exceed its minimum standards. more...
Friday December 05, 2003
Paik Named OSU/A&M Regents Distinguished Teacher
What's better than eating sumptuous gourmet cuisine? Ask Chef Mike Paik, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Instructor, and he'll tell you that it's a lot more fun to cook than consume.
At a reception dinner in advance of Friday's Oklahoma State University and A&M Board of Regents meeting, Chef Paik, of Tulsa, was named OSU-Okmulgee's recipient of the 2003 OSU/A&M Regents Distingu more...
Friday December 05, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Establishes Registered Nursing Program
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee announced today that the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, OSU/A&M Board of Regents and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have approved the establishment of a registered nursing program of study at OSU-Okmulgee.
"This new program aligns with our institutional goal of generating a higher-level workforce in rural Oklahoma. We greatly appreciate the commun more...
Tuesday November 25, 2003
Thanksgiving Dinner For Okmulgee Safe House Residents
OSU-Okmulgee Hospitality Services Instructor Mike Paik, right, supervises culinary arts students, from left, Rebecca Bussieres, Cathy Cheney and Amber Giacomo as they prepare to roast four turkeys and all the trimmings for Okmulgee Safe House residents' Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks to the college's Future Chefs Association, more than 40 women and children will enjoy a meal of turkey, dressing, mash more...
Wednesday November 19, 2003
State Room Restaurant Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
OSU-Okmulgee's State Room Restaurant is celebrating Thanksgiving a week early, and the Okmulgee Community is invited! A full spread of traditional Thanksgiving cuisine will be on the buffet tables tomorrow, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Culinary arts student, Anna Banda, currently enrolled in Culinary Applications, helped coordinate the menu and service for the event.
"It's a truly traditional affai more...
Wednesday November 19, 2003
Thanksgiving Pie Sale!
Now Taking Orders! OSU-Okmulgee Future Chefs' Association President Rebecca Lewandowski, center, coordinates a pre-production test batch of pecan pies. Orders for pecan pies, pumpkin pies and yeast rolls by the dozen will be received through Friday. Pecan pies cost $8; Pumpkin, $6; and rolls $3 per dozen. Payment is due at the time of order. Pick up the goodies at OSU-Okmulgee's Hospitality Servic more...
Wednesday November 19, 2003
disAbilities Awareness Day at OSU-Okmulgee
OSU-Okmulgee is inviting the Okmulgee Community to participate in OSU-Okmulgee's Jill Porter disAbilities Awareness Day, Nov. 19. Activities begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m.
OSU-Okmulgee Counseling and Access Services Director Stacy East says on-campus activities throughout the day are designed to educate participants about the special needs and solutions available to people with disab more...
Thursday November 06, 2003
2003 Landscape Photography Workshop
An exhibit of landscape photography work sponsored by OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications Division will open in the Conoco Gallery and campus Student Union mall, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.
Featured works were created during the week-long 16th Annual Landscape Photography Workshop last summer. Ten student photographers, along with their instructors, traveled from Okmulgee to Moab, Utah. Participating s more...
Friday October 31, 2003
Annual College and Career Day at OSU-Okmulgee
High school juniors and seniors from Okmulgee, Tulsa and McIntosh counties converged on OSU-Okmulgee Wednesday to learn about college academic programs, career choices and student financial aid options.
The annual Okmulgee County College and Career Day is hosted by OSU-Okmulgee's Prospective Student Services. This year it included more than 40 Oklahoma colleges, U.S. Armed Forces and financial more...
Thursday October 23, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee National DaimlerChrysler School of Year
DaimlerChrysler has named Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee the College Automotive Program (CAP) School of the Year. This is the first time the automotive manufacturer has named a national award-winner. The recognition is based on rigorous assessment of student enrollment and graduation numbers, retention percentages, grade point averages and instructor professional training hours, teaching metho more...
Wednesday October 22, 2003
OSU Okmulgee to Open New Computer Teaching Lab
$20,000 SBC Excelerator Grant Provides Bulk of Funding
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee will soon kick off work on a new teaching laboratory that will greatly enhance the school's Information Technology (IT) curriculum, thanks in large part to a $20,000 Excelerator grant from the SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc.
The new SBC Telecommunications Lab will allow OSU- more...
Tuesday October 21, 2003
State Room Grand Opening/Donor Appreciation Successful
OSU-Okmulgee Hospitality Services faculty, staff and Culinary Arts students thanked individuals, businesses, foundations and industry partners for assistance in renovating the State Room Restaurant and Laboratory during a donor appreciation dinner on Friday. The dinner was held in conjunction with the restaurant's grand opening and dedication.
"Fundraising can be difficult in these tough econom more...
Tuesday October 21, 2003
Tribes Endorse Plans to Create a Tribal College
Leaders of the Five Civilized Tribes recently met in Muskogee and agreed to endorse development of a higher education institution for Oklahoma's Native American population. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation recently organized a tribal college work-study group whose objective is to plan a Native American college with the working title of "American Indian University."
The National Office of Indian Educat more...
Wednesday October 08, 2003
Merrell Exhibit Conoco Gallery
OSU-Okmulgee 1994 Graphic Design Technology graduate David Merrell from Edmond will be the featured artist in an illustration exhibition scheduled in OSU-Okmulgee's Conoco Gallery, campus Student Union, October 14 - 30.
Merrell is a master at creating humorous images that depict animated realism. His unique talent for detail in facial expressions contributes to his distinctive style.
Merrell sho more...
Wednesday October 08, 2003
Advancing Technology Showcase
Nearly 5,000 students and teachers from more than 60 Oklahoma high schools, middle schools, alternative schools, and career technology centers throughout Oklahoma are expected to travel to OSU-Okmulgee tomorrow to attend the university's 8th Annual Advancing Technology Showcase.
Crowds of students will swarm through educational labs and classrooms and around outdoor displays to explore a world o more...
Tuesday September 30, 2003
Free Microsoft Software for Students
OSU has entered into a Campus Agreement with Microsoft Corporation which gives all OSU students access to selected Microsoft software. The Microsoft Campus Agreement gives every OSU student access to the latest versions of the selected products. To find out more, go to https://app.it.okstate.edu/mca/login.php. more...
Friday September 26, 2003
Gulf States Toyota Diversity Scholars
Brandon Wiley from Lawton and Brennan Archie of Coweta have been awarded Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's first Gulf States Toyota Automotive Technology T-TEN Diversity Scholarships. The students will earn an associate in applied science degree from the university's Automotive Service Technology Program, Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN).
Each scholarship, valued at $17,000, will hel more...
Tuesday September 16, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Awards Three Murphy Scholarships
Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee announces that Adam Ammann of Dewar, Bailey Endsley from Broken Arrow and John Pepin of Tulsa have been awarded Frank W. "Pat" Murphy Charitable Foundation Scholarships.
The $12,500 scholarships are in honor of the late Pat Murphy, a Tulsa industrialist and friend to the university. OSU-Okmulgee faculty and staff selected recipients following extensive interv more...
Tuesday September 09, 2003
State Room Grand Opening and Donor Appreciation Oct. 17
First National Bank and Trust Company of Okmulgee has presented OSU-Okmulgee with a check for its $15,000 restaurant furniture challenge grant. The fundraising campaign matched donations for 30 table and chair sets for the newly renovated State Room Restaurant on the campus. College officials say the campaign brought in over $48,000.
"This was quite a meaningful commitment on the part of First Na more...
Thursday September 04, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Intercollegiate Rodeo Team
OSU-Okmulgee is establishing a Rodeo Team in an effort to offer more diverse activities and sports opportunities to area students. The team is sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Consisting of six men and four women, the team will compete in the rodeo association's Central Plains Region. Eligible members can participate in several rodeos already scheduled for the fall an more...
Thursday September 04, 2003
Industry Provides ETD Software and Instructor Training
One of OSU-Okmulgee's industry partners, Tulsa-based Builders Steel Co., Inc., made it possible for the college to install and use a highly sophisticated design production and management software program.
A Lincoln, Neb., software company, Design Data, recently donated a 30-seat license for SDS/2 structural steel detailing software to OSU-Okmulgee's Engineering Technologies Division. The software more...
Thursday September 04, 2003
Okmulgee County Alternative Academy
Okmulgee County's new Alternative Academy opened its doors last week to begin a one-year pilot project. The school is housed on the OSU-Okmulgee campus in the former Engineering Graphics Technology location, Building 412.
Six of the county's eight high schools participate in the project with an enrollment of 50 students.
OSU-Okmulgee Academic Innovation and Performance Chair Rick Allison helped more...
Tuesday August 19, 2003
2003 Summer Commencement
Dr. David J. Schmidly, 17th President of Oklahoma State University and CEO of the OSU System, will deliver OSU-Okmulgee's 2003 summer semester commencement address during the college's graduation exercises Friday, 7:30 p.m., in Covelle Hall.
More than 250 students are scheduled to graduate.
Prior to accepting the post at OSU, Dr. Schmidly served as president of Texas Tech University as well as V more...
Tuesday August 19, 2003
Ditch Witch Outstanding Graduate
Robert King from Perry has been named the Summer 2003 Outstanding Graduate in OSU-Okmulgee's Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology - Ditch Witch program.
King will graduate with an associate in applied science degree on August 22. He is a member of the OSU-Okmulgee Registrar's Honor Roll, the college's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the OSU-Okmulgee Rodeo Club.
The 2001 Perry High more...
Tuesday August 19, 2003
Summer 2003 IT Outstanding Graduates
OSU-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division has named Okmulgee's Sharjeel Pervez, Henryetta's Charlene DeWitt and Tulsan Joe Bojang the 2003 Summer Semester Outstanding Graduates.
The students are members of the President's Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and OSU-Okmulgee's SkillsUSA-Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) team.
Information Technologies Division Chair Scott more...
Tuesday August 12, 2003
2003 Educational Institution of the Year
The Oklahoma Native American Business Development Center (ONABDC) named OSU-Okmulgee the 2003 Educational Institution of the Year during the center's annual awards banquet in July.
The college was selected due to its focus on providing technical education programs and offering economic development and training programs to Oklahoma businesses.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority more...
Wednesday August 06, 2003
Jill Porter Disability Awareness Day
OSU-Okmulgee's Annual Disabilities Awareness Day recently was renamed the Jill Porter Disabilities Awareness Day in honor of a Morris alumnae.
Jill Porter, daughter of Jaree and Tom Porter, was recognized for her outstanding contribution to OSU-Okmulgee in areas of academics, student leadership, student government and advocacy for students with disabilities.
Porter initiated and coordinated the more...
Thursday July 17, 2003
Gulf States Toyota Diversity Scholarships
Gulf States Toyota announced today it is establishing a Toyota T-TEN Diversity Scholarship that will provide recipients with funding for college-level training in Automotive Technology and an entry-level position in the automotive service field. Two scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarships will cover all expenses for applicants seeking an associate in applied science degree in the more...
Thursday July 17, 2003
Mvskoke Creek Language/Culture Class
Oklahoma State University will offer an introductory Mvskoke Creek Language and Culture class this fall.
Scheduled Aug. 18 - Dec. 5 to coincide with Stillwater and Tulsa's fall academic calendar, the class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Using distance learning technology, the class convenes simultaneously on the Okmulgee, Stillwater and Tulsa campuses. Students can enroll more...
Wednesday June 25, 2003
Phi Theta Kappa Summer 2003 Inductees
Thirty-four Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students recently were inducted as members of the university's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter.
Phi Theta Kappa is the leading international honor society for two-year colleges.
Induction requirements include the completion of 12 semester credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average or better, according to Cynthia Smith, Phi T more...
Wednesday June 18, 2003
Haileyville Grandmother Stands Strong
A Haileyville grandmother is getting help with her busy lifestyle, thanks to the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee.
Merle Perry lost her left leg in a 1992 auto accident, but still manages to work as a floral designer at Country Mart in addition to helping lead her granddaughter`s Brownie Troop and volunteering at her church. This busy 50-year-old is now a more...
Tuesday June 17, 2003
Faculty Staff Association`s 2003 Outstanding Employees
Two OSU-Okmulgee employees were recognized for admirable performance during the college's recent Employee Tenure Awards Banquet.
Physical Plant Lead Plumber Billy Hannon and Visual Communications Instructor Kurt Stenstrom were named OSU-Okmulgee 2003 Faculty Staff Association's Outstanding Staff and Outstanding Faculty members, respectively.
Okmulgee's Billy Hannon holds two associate degrees fr more...
Tuesday June 10, 2003
2003 Tenure Awards Banquet
Thirty-six OSU-Okmulgee employees received special recognition for service to the college at OSU-Okmulgee's recent Tenure Awards Banquet.
Physical Plant Director Robert Seebeck will be honored for 35 years of service, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Instructor Robert Walker will be recognized for 30 years at the college.
Receiving watches for 25 years of service are Janice Duli more...
Wednesday May 28, 2003
State Room Table/Chair Sets Arrive
OSU-Okmulgee State Room restaurant's community fundraiser paid off as 30 sets of tables and chairs arrived on campus Tuesday.
In April First National Bank and Trust Company of Okmulgee offered a challenge grant to match half the $30,000 cost of the furniture. Individuals and groups from Okmulgee and Tulsa, in addition to campus groups and individuals, each donated $500 or more to sponsor a table more...
Friday May 23, 2003
Daffodil Club Plants Seed Money
OSU-Okmulgee Grounds Maintenance Manager Allen York received a $100 donation today from Daffodil Garden Club Treasurer Kathryn Tallant and President Corinne Pitts.
Daffodil Garden members toured the campus greenhouses during their April meeting and were impressed that the grounds maintenance crew raised all of the college's flowers from seed.
York says State budget shortfalls prompted the club t more...
Wednesday May 21, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Police Officer of the Year 2003
Stephen Rodriquez was named OSU-Okmulgee Police Department's 2003 Officer of the Year during the recent Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822 Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. The annual event recognizes outstanding officers in law enforcement agencies countywide. Campus Police Chief Joe Prentice said Rodriquez was acknowledged due to his quick response and life-saving efforts at a vehicle accident near th more...
Thursday May 15, 2003
2003-04 Scholarship Recipients
Fifty-seven Oklahoma high school students have been awarded scholarships to attend OSU-Okmulgee.
The college's scholarship committee extensively reviews all applications and bases its selections on academic performance, ACT scores and leadership ability and/or participation in extra-curricular activities.
Scholarships awards are made available by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, more...
Thursday May 15, 2003
Alumni Association Writes Donation Check
OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association President Billy Hannon recently presented a $500 check from the association to Dr. Klabenes and Rex Daugherty to match funds for a table and chair set for the State Room Restaurant renovation. Alumni Association officers and board members present for the donation include Genie Trammell, Angie Davis, Vicky Hollaway, Bill Martin and Mike Carman. The Alumni Association more...
Thursday May 15, 2003
Collision Repair Technology Golf Tourney
OSU-Okmulgee's Collision Repair Technology Program Advisory Committee is seeking players and sponsors for its Fifth Annual Four-man Golf Scramble scheduled Wednesday, June 4 at Bailey Ranch Golf Club.
The tournament is noted for its support of the college's Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program as well as the quantity and quality of prizes, gift certificates and merchandise awarded.
Loc more...
Wednesday May 14, 2003
Summer 2003 Alumni Scholarship Recipient
OSU-Okmulgee Business Technology student Melissa West from Okmulgee, center, receives a $300 OSU-Okmulgee Alumni Association Scholarship from the association's Second Vice-president Carol Luchtel. A requirement for consideration is that the recipient must be a descendent of an OSU-Okmulgee graduate. Melissa's father, William Edward West, was a 1984 Automotive Parts graduate. Other award criteria i more...
Wednesday May 14, 2003
Culinary Arts Graduate Fares Well
OSU-Okmulgee Culinary Arts Technology graduate Jim Price, 30, from Tulsa, secured the assistant manager position at Tulsa's Mahogany Prime Steak House before securing his degree.
"Such immediate placement is virtually unheard of for a new graduate," according to Culinary Arts Instructor Rene Jungo. "But the quality of graduates from OSU-Okmulgee's Culinary Arts program is well established in Okla more...
Wednesday May 14, 2003
Tuition and Fee Increase Forums
OSU-Okmulgee is hosting several forums this week for faculty, staff and students concerning a tuition and fee increase scheduled for fall 2003.
Due to Oklahoma State budget shortfalls, higher education appropriations have taken a beating. OSU-Okmulgee saw the crisis coming and aggressively executed a proactive program of cost-cutting measures to offset impending budgetary constraints.
The colle more...
Tuesday May 06, 2003
Okmulgee County Technical Career Exploration
Nearly 500 Okmulgee County eighth graders recently explored education and career opportunities during an eight-day, hands-on program at OSU-Okmulgee.
The Okmulgee County Technical Career Exploration project is a partnership program between OSU-Okmulgee, Okmulgee County Schools, Green Country Technology Center and Workforce Oklahoma's OPTIONS Youth Program. The project goal is for students to asse more...
Thursday April 24, 2003
11th Annual OSU-Okmulgee Writing Contest
Winners of the 11th Annual Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Writing Contest were announced during a luncheon yesterday.
Area high school students were invited to enter short stories, essays and poetry pieces in a contest hosted by the college's General Studies and Business Technologies Division.
OSU-Okmulgee communications faculty chose the winners from more than 170 entries.
The top three wi more...
Monday April 21, 2003
Spring 2003 Phi Theta Kappa Inductees
Forty-two Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students recently were inducted as members of the university's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter.
Phi Theta Kappa is the leading international honor society for two-year colleges.
Induction requirements include the completion of 12 semester credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average or better, according to Cynthia Smith, Phi The more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Hosts 51st Annual FFA Meet
More than 800 members of the Future Farmers of America represented 77 Oklahoma high schools in the 51st Annual Interscholastic Meet last week.
The event was hosted by Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee.
James Byrd, on-campus coordinator for the contests, was pleased with this year`s participation.
"Typically, this contest is utilized by many high school FFA chapters as a preliminary competitio more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
SBC Communications Inc. Completes Pledge for OSU-Okmulgee?s DWRTC
Rhonda Sellers, SBC Communications Inc. Area Manager for External Affairs, recently delivered a $2,500 check to OSU-Okmulgee, completing a $10,000 pledge from the SBC Foundation. The money is to help underwrite technology instruction in the Donald W. Reynolds Technology Center.
While on campus, Sellers visited the college's multi-media program of study, which is housed in the Reynolds Technology more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
First National Bank of Okmulgee Issues Challenge Grant
First National Bank of Okmulgee offered a $15,000 challenge grant last Thursday to help fund the purchase of 30 table and chair settings for the renovated OSU-Okmulgee State Room Restaurant.
The round tables and cushioned chairs add a touch of class to the university's restaurant/lab where Culinary Arts students practice chef and wait service skills.
The very popular State Room Restaurant facili more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
Spring 2003 OSU-Okmulgee Information Technology Outstanding Graduates Named
Darren Aubert from Idabel, Kaleb Garner of Bristow and Justin Frake from Broken Arrow have been named OSU-Okmulgee's Information Technologies Division's Outstanding Graduates for the Spring 2003 semester, according to Division Chair Scott Newman.
Aubert is an active member of OSU-Okmulgee's Phi Theta Kappa chapter serving as team lead for service projects and organizing member participation. He a more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Spring 2003 Graduates
Ninety students are scheduled to graduate April 22 during Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's spring commencement exercises.
Graduation ceremonies begin at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
More than 32,000 students have graduated from OSU-Okmulgee since the college was founded in 1946.
Dr. Robert Klabenes, OSU-Okmulgee president, will present the degrees assisted by Dr. Li more...
Wednesday April 16, 2003
OSU-Okmulgee Spring 2003 Commencement Speakers
Ninety Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students are scheduled to graduate Tuesday, April 22 during the college's spring semester commencement ceremonies.
Commencement ceremonies begin at 7:30 p.m. in Covelle Hall.
Charles Moore, OSU-Okmulgee 1984 business data processing graduate and current Vice President and CIO at ONEOK, Inc., will deliver the spring semester commencement address.
Moore more...
Tuesday April 01, 2003
A Day of Giving - 2003
Once again OSU-Okmulgee`s Ethics of Leadership students have organized "A Day Of Giving," which provides students an opportunity to perform civic duties in Okmulgee. This Saturday, April 5, students from the university will fan out into the community to perform five different service projects.
Student organizer Stephanie Cobbe, an elementary pre-education major from Okmulgee, said the students ha more...
Wednesday March 12, 2003
Business Professionals Competitions
More than 2,100 students from high school and technology centers throughout Oklahoma traveled to OSU-Okmulgee Tuesday to compete in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) annual Spring Conference.
BPA is the official student organization for Oklahoma's business and information technology education students, according to Michelle Keylon, BPA contest coordinator.
This year's state competition more...
Monday March 10, 2003
Poet/Jeweler Places at Competition
Crystal Heitz, OSU-Okmulgee student from Corpus Christi, Texas, shows the trophy she earned in a poetry contest sponsored by the International Society of Poets. Heitz won second place in the American Class of entries. Twenty countries submitted 55,000 entries of which 1,800 were selected to compete for top slots at the society's convention in Orlando, Fla., March 2. Beginning at age 12, Heitz has more...
Thursday February 27, 2003
Preston Sweeps Secondary Business Contests
Students from Preston High School display the Overall Total Point Grand Trophy they won in the secondary competitions at OSU-Okmulgee's Business Skills Contest. The annual contest, hosted by the college's Business Technologies Department, is designed to stimulate interest in pursuing business technology careers. One hundred forty students from 19 Oklahoma high schools and technology centers compet more...
Tuesday February 25, 2003
AGC Scholarship Recipients
OSU-Okmulgee Construction Management Technology students Brian Layton of Weatherford, John Carney from Rogers, Ark., Russell Frye of Southwest City, Mo., Noel Logan from Muskogee, Charles Hoskison from Maud and John DeWitt and John Black of Tulsa recently were named Spring 2003 recipients of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America, Tulsa Chapter, scholarship awards.
Based on academic more...
Tuesday February 25, 2003
Bartlesville Artist Show of Works
OSU-Okmulgee's Visual Communications Division will host a show of works by Bartlesville artist Gary Gibson in the Conoco Gallery, Student Union, during March. Gibson's medium is digital photography, and his work is described as "unique, large format, graphic photography."
The artist will be honored during an opening night reception, March 6, 7-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The event is open more...
Thursday February 20, 2003
Tulsa Advertising Federation Scholarships
OSU-Okmulgee Graphic Design students Cathy Arias from Schulter, David Deuster of Fort Smith and Tulsan Ryan Gimlin recently were awarded Tulsa Advertising Federation scholarships.
Arias received the top honor: the Rosie Hinkle Scholarship worth $800. Deuster and Gimlin received $500 awards.
The Federation awards several thousand dollars annually to assist advertising and graphic design students more...
Wednesday February 12, 2003
Fore Future Chefs
Tulsa's Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF-Tulsa) currently is taking reservations for a four-person golf tournament scheduled at Meadowbrook Country Club, March 31, beginning at noon.
Proceeds will go to OSU-Okmulgee's Future Chefs Association student club.
ACF-Tulsa has "adopted" the student club, according to Culinary Arts Chef Mike Paik, due to the student club's exemplary par more...
Tuesday February 04, 2003
Learn About Ways to Pay for College
This February, students and their parents can have personal, professional assistance in learning about financial aid and planning for college thanks to two upcoming events. "Cash for College" and College Goal Sunday.
"Cash for College" will be televised live at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on OETA. Experts will be in the studio to discuss the various aspects of financial aid. Viewers will be able to more...
Monday January 27, 2003
Jusino Earns Scholarship
Jason Jusino, left, OSU-Okmulgee automotive collision repair technology student from Rogers, Ark., accepts a $1,500 scholarship check from the college's Scholarship Coordinator Chris Coburn. Jusino received the scholarship, funded by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, during a recent automotive collision repair advisory committee meeting at OSU-Okmulgee. The scholarship, based upon a more...
Friday January 17, 2003
Graduate Scores Big in the Kitchen
Jumping from the frying pan into the fire, Tulsa's Jeffrey Stark graduated with an associate degree from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Culinary Arts program in December and hurdled right into his new career.
Stark secured a position as sous chef at Remington's Steak and Seafood Grill, the restaurant in Adam's Mark Hotel, Kansas City.
A sous chef is second in command in finer dining estab more...
Tuesday January 14, 2003
2002 OSU-Okmulgee Most Distinguished Teacher
Writing is an intimidating task for many people. Very often it is an overwhelming exercise for college students who are unaccustomed to putting pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard. Yet it is an irreplaceable communication tool in many facets of today's workforce.
The fortunate are those who wind up in Sharon Mouss' freshman composition classes at OSU-Okmulgee.
"It is very important to learn s more...
Monday January 13, 2003
Dale Dunham Memorial Scholarship
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee culinary arts student Anna Banda from Spencer, Okla., recently received the first $250 Dale Dunham Memorial Scholarship from Dale`s widow, Carolyn Dunham of Henryetta.
Dale graduated from OSU-Okmulgee's food services program in April 1965, and became a culinary arts instructor that September. He earned his Working Chef's Certification through the American Culina more...
Wednesday December 18, 2002
A Day Of Giving Successful
OSU-Okmulgee students served the people of Okmulgee with a myriad of "A Day of Giving" projects last Saturday.
The university's Ethics of Leadership students organized the events, which were coordinated by Engineering Technology student Tim Burns from Jetmore, Kansas. More than 40 other OSU-Okmulgee students helped implement the projects, which included the Court Appointed Special Advocates for C more...
Monday December 16, 2002
ITD Outstanding Graduates
Sapulpa's Robert Ozbun and Joshua Rowell from Stuart were recently named Information Technologies Division's Outstanding Graduates for the fall 2002 semester, according to Scott Newman, division chair.
Both students are management information technology students.
Rowell specialized in computer programming and web development and Ozbun in application development.
They are scheduled to graduate t more...
Thursday December 12, 2002
OSU-Okmulgee Fall 2003 Commencement Speakers
Oklahoma City's Dr. Dale Brannon and Stillwater's Will Arnett are scheduled to address 112 graduates during Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's fall semester commencement ceremony on Tues., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., Covelle Hall.
Dr. Dale Brannon, a 1988 Morris High School graduate, will deliver the commencement address.
Brannon earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in May 2001. S more...
Wednesday December 04, 2002
DisABILITY Awareness Day
With the aid of a prosthetic arm, Photography Technology student Jay Hiatt, right, stacks plastic cups for Orthotics and Prosthetics Instructor Leo Beery. Using the prosthetic arm proved to be a challenging exercise for Hiatt when he discovered that he could stack the cups much easier than unstacking them. Prosthetic arm mobility was one of the many activities experienced during Disabilities Aware more...
Wednesday December 04, 2002
OSU-Okmulgee's Hospitality Expands
Gourmet muffins, roast prime rib, smoked salmon fillets, cocktail shrimp and beef tenderloin kabobs are just a few items on OSU-Okmulgee's Hospitality Services new catering menu, according to Hospitality Services Director Scott Galloway.
The culinary arts program recently expanded its catering options in an effort to provide more complete services for campus, public and private parties and events more...
Wednesday December 04, 2002
OSU-Okmulgee Provides Thanksgiving Dinner
OSU-Okmulgee culinary arts students, from left, Jesse Rouse, Brandon Holman and Lewis Garcia prepare to carve the Thanksgiving turkey for Okmulgee Safehouse residents. Thanks to the college's Hospitality Services department, more than 30 women and children will enjoy a meal of turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, potato salad, cranberry sauce, rolls, green beans, and apple and pumpkin pie on T more...
Wednesday December 04, 2002
Fruitcakes Are Ready!
OSU-Okmulgee's much celebrated holiday fruitcakes are on sale in Hospitality Services, according to Culinary Arts Chef Ron LHeureux. Widely recognized as the standard by which other fruitcakes are measured, the time-tested formula involves a complex selection of high quality ingredients and a handful of experience. Each 2-pound fruitcake sells for $10. Supply is limited, so call Judy Achemire at 2 more...
Wednesday December 04, 2002
Women in Technical Careers Day
Nearly 50 alternative high school girls were on campus yesterday to attend a Women in Technical Careers seminar hosted by OSU-Okmulgee's Student Success Center, reports Admissions Director Kelly Hildebrant. Keynote speaker Josiane Simonin, Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program administrator, spoke to the girls about capitalizing on feminine qualities such as intuition, partic more...
Wednesday November 13, 2002
Pakistan Student Fairs Well at OSU-Okmulgee
In the shadow of the September 11 tragedy, Sharjeel Pervez enters OSU-Okmulgee's Public Information Office with apprehension on November 20, 2001. Highly conscience of his strong Arab features, he is there to be photographed. The portrait will appear, along with several other scholarship recipients, in a photo album for the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation.
"I apologize for not coming yesterday," more...
Tuesday November 12, 2002
Honorary Rodeo Member
OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes receives an honorary membership from the college's Rodeo Club. Club members surprised him last week by presenting him with the membership and a monogrammed club jacket. Klabenes is not a novice to horse handling. He grew up on a Nebraska ranch where he rode horses and worked cattle daily. Shown from left are: Rodeo Club President Mike Wilson; Travis Vaughan, clu more...
Wednesday November 06, 2002
Thanksgiving Pies and Rolls
Place your Thanksgiving orders now!
OSU-Okmulgee's Future Chefs Association is taking orders for fresh and flaky pies and butter rolls handmade with top-quality ingredients.
Ten-inch pie varieties include apple, cherry and pumpkin for $7 each and pecan for $7.50. Butter rolls cost $2.50 per dozen.
Place your order before Friday, Nov 22 by calling 293-5030 or stopping by the Hospitality Service more...
Monday November 04, 2002
Forklift Technician and Feature Writer
Jacob Cope from Tipton is studying to be a forklift technician, but he might be able to earn a few extra bucks as a feature writer for his industry's trade publications.
Cope is enrolled in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Toyota T-Lift program at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, where he is learning how to maintain, diagnose and repair internal combustion engine and electric power more...
Monday November 04, 2002
Landscape Photography Exhibit
Landscape photography became a great challenge for the 30 photographers participating in the 15th Annual OSU-Okmulgee Landscape Photography Workshop sponsored by the Photography Technology program of the college's Visual Communications Department.
Traveling to Flagstaff, Ariz., for the 2002 workshop, the participants and instructors found severe drought conditions, which closed many prime areas o more...
Tuesday October 22, 2002
Fall Carnival Next Week
OSU-Okmulgee's student clubs and organizations have scheduled their annual Fall Carnival to coincide with Halloween, Thurs., Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
All activities are open to the public.
The carnival, a major fundraising activity for campus clubs and organizations, will be located on the east side of OSU-Okmulgee's Covelle Hall Complex.
Faculty, staff, students and the Okmulgee communit more...
Friday October 11, 2002
Technology Showcase
More than 5,000 Oklahoma high school and technology center students converged on OSU-Okmulgee yesterday during the university`s annual Advancing Technology Showcase. Students visited with more than 300 business and industry representatives that were on hand showing their wares and their support for the university. Students also used the opportunity to gauge their interest in OSU-Okmulgee`s diverse more...
Tuesday October 08, 2002
Technology Showcase Thursday
Between 5,000 and 6,000 high school, middle school and technology center students from 70 schools throughout Oklahoma are expected to travel to Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee on Thursday, Oct. 10, to attend the university's 7th annual Advancing Technology Showcase.
Crowds of students will swarm through educational labs and classrooms and around outdoor displays to explore a world of advancing more...
Friday October 04, 2002
Preacher Moss Speaks Next Monday
OSU-Okmulgee presents Preacher (Bryant) Moss in the "End of Racism," a comedy and lecture tour appearance scheduled Monday, Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. in the university's Covelle Hall Gymnasium. The presentation is open to the public.
Candidly presenting his insights on racial understanding vs. racial interaction, Moss speaks on college campuses throughout the nation. His comedic approach to this extremel more...
Friday October 04, 2002
KimRay, Inc. Donates Pumps/Valves
Jim Wells, right, with KimRay, Inc., Oklahoma City, an oil and gas equipment and controls sales and service corporation, presents a donation of parts to Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee Natural Gas Compression Instructor Bill Teel. The donation, made Oct. 2, includes some of the most utilized pumps, motor valves, pilot valves and metering valves currently used in the industry. Faculty and studen more...
Friday October 04, 2002
Austrian Student Exchange Partnership
Flanked by American and Austrian flags, Kurt Koleznik, right, Executive Director of the University of Applied Sciences Vorarlberg in Dornbirn, Austria, and OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes shake hands on Thursday confirming a student exchange partnership between the two institutions. The formal agreement was signed moments earlier. Chairman Fred Harlan, Board of Regents for the Oklahoma A & M C more...
Wednesday September 25, 2002
Natural Gas Compression Participants
More than 170 natural gas compression employees and industry representatives are on campus to participate in the 46th annual Natural Compression Short Course. The Short Course is a collaboration between OSU-Okmulgee and OU's College of Continuing Education. Eleven hands-on training sessions are offered to current natural gas industry technicians during the two-day seminar. A natural gas industry t more...
Wednesday September 25, 2002
Oklahoma Global Education Consortium
Faculty and staff from community and technical colleges across Oklahoma will travel to Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee for the Oklahoma Global Education Consortium (OKGEC) 5th Annual Conference scheduled Oct. 3 and 4. This year's theme is Unity and Community-A showcase of Teaching, Technology and Training.
OKGEC fosters collaboration between Oklahoma community and technical colleges to prep more...
Tuesday September 24, 2002
National Gas Compression Short Course
Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma are joining forces to bring energy company technicians up-to-date on the latest natural gas field equipment, diagnostic processes and repair technologies. The universities will present the 46th Annual Gas Compressor Short Course, Sept. 24 and 25 on the OSU-Okmulgee campus.
The OU College of Continuing Education - Engineering and Geosciences more...
Wednesday September 18, 2002
See You At The Pole
OSU-Okmulgee students and employees join Baptist Student Union Director Ryan Eakins for a short "See You at the Pole" prayer service this morning at the university's Donald W. Reynolds Technology Center flagpole. Students on high school and college campuses across the nation started Wed., Sept. 18 in prayer around their campus flagpoles. "See You at the Pole" is an annual international effort held more...
Wednesday September 18, 2002
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Twenty-one Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee students recently were inducted as members of the university's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter.
Phi Theta Kappa is the leading international honor society for two-year colleges.
Induction requirements include the completion of 12 semester credit hours with a 3.5 grade point average or better, according to Joe Ponder, Phi Theta more...
Tuesday September 17, 2002
National Science Foundation Scholarships
Forty students have been awarded $3,125 scholarships to study computer science and engineering technologies at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee.
Scholarships are funded by a $495, 000 grant to the technical college from the National Science Foundation's Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics program.
The scholarships target the nation's need to substantially increase the number of co more...
Tuesday September 17, 2002
Baptist Student Union News
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a short "See You at the Pole" prayer service on Wed., Sept. 18, 7 a.m. at the Reynolds Center flagpole. "See You at the Pole" (SYATP) is an annual international effort held the third Wednesday in September. The student-initiated, student-organized and student-led meeting is an opportunity for citizens to pray for their school, friends, teachers, governmen more...
Friday September 13, 2002
Construction Technology Student Activities
The Construction Technology Department has a full Student Activities Schedule for the next two months, according to Instructor Felix Cuellar. Activities include: Sept. 18, Construction Student/Alumni Breakfast 7:00-8:30, Plumbing Shop; Sept. 25, Soap Box Derby 2:45 - 4:40, west of the Plumbing Shop; Oct. 02, Construction Olympics 2:45 - 4:30, Construction Building Shop (competitions scheduled incl more...
Thursday September 12, 2002
Welcome Back Lunch
OSU-Okmulgee's Student Life welcomed new and continuing students during a Welcome Back Luncheon in the Noble Center for Advancing Technology on Wed, Sept. 11. More than 1,000 students dropped by to grab a free lunch, make "wax hands", enjoy good music and check out products, services and special offers from several Okmulgee Community businesses. The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce was on hand to welc more...
Wednesday September 11, 2002
9/11 Remembered
Along with many others across the nation, OSU-Okmulgee Retention Director Mary Graves, Information Technologies student Erin Hargis of Sulphur and Baptist Student Union Director Ryan Eakins conducted a ceremony commemorating the victims and families of last year's September 11 World Trade Center attack. OSU-Okmulgee President Bob Klabenes and the university`s Student Senate declared today "Red, Wh more...
Thursday September 05, 2002
VICA Team Victorious
Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee's Vocational Industrial Clubs of America team took fourth place in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies contest of the organization's national SkillsUSA contests. OSU-Okmulgee's VICA members and advisors Billie Brannon and Todd Anderson joined 32,000 students from across America for the summer event in Kansas City. Opening and Closing Ceremonies team members includ more...
Tuesday August 13, 2002
Oxford Resident Hosts Swiss Delegation
Oxford resident Melinda Schramm, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee watchmaking student, is part of a select delegation assigned to welcome top watchmaking industry leaders to campus next week.
Three of the most prestigious Swiss watchmaking firms have provided a $500,000 grant to the college to add new facilities, equipment, scholarships and faculty. Representatives from Audemars Piguet, Breitl more...
Tuesday August 13, 2002
Sponsorship Agreement to be Signed
AN HISTORICAL AGREEMENT
An historical agreement will be signed on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 between
-Richemont - Switzerland and North America
-Breitling - USA
-Audemars Piguet - Switzerland-
-WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program) - Switzerland
-And Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee.
Swiss executives will travel to Oklahoma to sign this historic agreem more...
Thursday July 11, 2002
Sapulpa Student Wins National Award
Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee student Robert Ozbun, a management information systems technology student from Sapulpa, won top honors at the 2002 Phi Beta Lambda Open Events Competition conducted at the Future Business Leaders' National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., June 23-26. FBLA-PBL is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and busine more...
Thursday July 11, 2002
2002 Intramural Sand Volleyball Champions
OSU-Okmulgee intramural sports team, Off In The Woods, are named the 2002 Intramural Sand Volleyball Champions. The team won the championship in a double elimination tournament that included four other volleyball teams. Team members include: (front row from left) Captain Alan Kindt, Lawton; Coach Jon Schultz, Kremlin; and Manager Melissa Gordon, Broken Arrow; (back row from left) Matthew Hatter, K more...
Thursday July 11, 2002
Park It
New 2002-2003 campus parking decals are available for purchase in the Bursar's Office. Cost is $15, according to Terri Brown, Bursar. 2001-2002 decals expire August 31. more...
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