OSU Institute of Technology News Room Feed http://www.osuit.edu Campus news and events en-us OSUIT’s Scott Newman Receives Computerworld Leadership Awardhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=502OSUIT 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.”General NewsThu, 08 Jan 2009 14:59:12 -0600OSUIT Information Technologies Faculty Daniel D. Claborn Receives 2008 OSU / A&M Regents Distinguished Teaching Awardhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=501Information 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. General NewsFri, 19 Dec 2008 12:12:34 -0600Multicultural International Student Association Elects Officers for 2008-2009 Academic Yearhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=500Newly 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.”InternationalFri, 19 Dec 2008 10:16:37 -0600International Student Leaves Positive Influence as He Graduateshttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=499Bhatia’s expertise in math, physics, science and instrumentation put him in demand by students needing assistance with college work in these very difficult areas.General NewsTue, 16 Dec 2008 16:42:20 -0600OSUIT Employees Sponsor Food Drivehttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=498The 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.Events and ActivitiesTue, 09 Dec 2008 16:18:07 -0600Fall Graduation Ceremony Scheduled at OSU Institute of Technologyhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=497More than 140 students to graduateGeneral NewsTue, 09 Dec 2008 14:48:22 -0600New Enrollment Management VP Enhancing Students Services at OSUIThttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=496Agnew 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. General NewsTue, 09 Dec 2008 14:28:14 -0600OSUIT Celebrates Completion of First Phase of Rural Health Science Buildinghttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=495Chris 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.”General NewsWed, 26 Nov 2008 15:37:19 -0600Engineering Technologies Student Group Sponsors Children’s Coat Drivehttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=494Amanda 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.Events and ActivitiesSun, 16 Nov 2008 22:52:07 -0600New Honor Society Expands OSUIT Students’ Education and Marketabilityhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=493“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.Student NewsFri, 31 Oct 2008 20:18:18 -0600School mural garners recognition, rewards students with job experiencehttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=492Graphic design students turn art into community serviceGeneral NewsFri, 31 Oct 2008 6:20:05 -0600OSUIT Hosts Second Annual Employee Picnichttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=491The theme was “OSUIT’s Got Talent,” and many employees took the challenge, competing for prizes with song and dance routines.Events and ActivitiesFri, 31 Oct 2008 6:02:08 -0600Several Construction Projects in Progress at OSUIThttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=490More 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.General NewsThu, 30 Oct 2008 7:01:08 -0600Area Children and Families Invited to OSUIT’s CarniFallhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=489CarniFall 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.General NewsTue, 28 Oct 2008 7:57:50 -0600Creative photos elevate OSU Institute of Technology instructorhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=488Photographers group awards Kerr at his bestGeneral NewsWed, 22 Oct 2008 12:53:09 -0600Prospective Students are Invited to Attend OSU Institute of Technology’s “Career Encounters of the Orange Kind”http://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=487Steven 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."Events and ActivitiesFri, 26 Sep 2008 11:37:52 -0600Governor's Council for Workforce and Economic Development Sees Education and Marketing as Key to Growing Technical Workforce in Statehttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=486Narissa 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.”General NewsFri, 26 Sep 2008 11:14:46 -0600OSU Institute of Technology Students Savvy about Votinghttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=485Voter registration combines citizenship education with collegeGeneral NewsTue, 23 Sep 2008 12:33:10 -0600Technology Focus Shines Through in New OSU Namehttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=484Robert 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.General NewsMon, 22 Sep 2008 13:24:22 -0600Visitors from Panama Consider OSU Institute of Technology for Future Studentshttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=483Through 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.InternationalMon, 22 Sep 2008 13:09:14 -0600Students Move in to Dorms for Fall Semester at OSU Institute of Technologyhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=482“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.”General NewsTue, 09 Sep 2008 12:15:40 -0600OSU Institute of Technology students see Richard III performed in OKChttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=481”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.”General NewsSat, 30 Aug 2008 2:13:28 -0600Internationally-Known Native American Artist Teaches Shell Carving Class at the College of the Muscogee Nationhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=480Most 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.General NewsThu, 21 Aug 2008 13:14:27 -0600Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at OSU Institute of Technology Earns Accreditationhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=479The 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.General NewsWed, 20 Aug 2008 14:04:09 -0600Special Day to Enroll for Fall Classes Scheduled at OSU Institute of Technologyhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=478Prospective 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.  General NewsWed, 20 Aug 2008 13:46:01 -0600OSU Institute of Technology’s Summer Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled http://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=477More than 340 students will graduate in two ceremonies. Friday Graduation Ceremony – 7 p.m. Saturday Graduation Ceremony – 10:30 a.m.  General NewsWed, 20 Aug 2008 13:23:55 -0600Students further their nursing education at OSU Institute of Technologyhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=476Oklahoma 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.General NewsFri, 08 Aug 2008 13:28:28 -0600Scholarship Program Aimed at Improving State Nursing Educationhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=475OSU Institute of Technology Faculty Receives ScholarshipGeneral NewsFri, 08 Aug 2008 11:29:49 -0600John Swenson Scholarship Helping Student Achieve Goalshttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=474Presenting the check to Cavnar was Billy Hannon, Building Trades Supervisor for the university's Physical Plant Services.General NewsThu, 07 Aug 2008 12:59:50 -0600New Komatsu Program Instructor at OSU Institute of Technologyhttp://www.osuit.edu/news_and_events/view_news.php?news_id=473Chris 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.General NewsThu, 07 Aug 2008 12:21:08 -0600