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OSUIT Sees 4.4 Percent Enrollment Increase, Retention Rates Rise

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

The total number of students enrolled for the fall 2017 semester is 2,502. A year ago that number was 2,397. According to the Office of Institutional Research, 64.4 percent of incoming freshman from fall 2016 returned to campus fall 2017. That’s a more than 8 percent increase from the 56.1 percent of incoming freshman in fall 2015 that returned in fall 2016.

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First-ever Commuter Appreciation Week Planned

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

For the first time, OSUIT will host events aimed directly at the university’s off-campus and commuting students during Commuter Appreciation Week.

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Visual Communications Alum Next Featured Artist in Conoco Gallery

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

Wilhite graduated from the School of Visual Communications in 1980 not long after the name of the program changed from commercial art to graphic design. He worked as a graphic designer in Oklahoma City and is now senior art director at Ackerman McQueen.

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Several OSUIT Alumni Come Back to Recruit at Fall Career Fair

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

Several OSUIT alumni, now representing industry partners, returned to campus to talk with students about internships and job prospects at Tuesday’s Career Fair.

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Culinary Students Volunteer at Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

Every year, Culinary Arts students volunteer their time during the two day event held during the Tulsa State Fair to help out with everything from loading and unloading cakes, running errands for organizers and cake artists, assisting during cooking demos, and monitoring the cakes while on display to the public.

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More Activities Planned at This Year's Career Encounters

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

All 11 schools across the OSU Institute of Technology campus will open their doors to nearly 1,300 visitors for Career Encounters, the university’s largest annual recruitment event, on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

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Faculty, Staff Invited to Take a Walk for Sneaker Day

Wed, Sep 27, 2017

The monthly activity, aimed at OSUIT faculty and staff, continues on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at noon. Those who would like to take part should meet on the walking trail at the corner of Tower Road and Wayne Miller Drive.

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#I♥OSUIT: Devin Debock

Wed, Sep 27, 2017

The #I♥OSUIT series asks students, faculty and staff what they love about the OSU Institute of Technology and why. This week we hear from OSU Institute of Technology Dean of Students Devin Debock.

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OSUIT Alum Designs Winning Mural at Second Food for Thought Event

Wed, Sep 27, 2017

For the second consecutive year, Okmulgee native Carmen Taylor was selected as the winning muralist at the annual Food for Thought event Tuesday evening. Nearly 170 people from the Okmulgee and OSU Institute of Technology communities took part in the event. Four finalists presented their designs for the east wall of the Grand Old Post Office building, OSUIT’s newest student housing facility. Each attendee voted for their favorite and Taylor, an OSUIT alumna, was announced as this year’s winner.

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Culinary Alum Featured Chef for Second Cowboy Chef's Table Luncheon

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

Chef Theron Jessop will be returning to his alma mater to serve as guest chef at the 2nd Cowboy Chef’s Table luncheon on Oct. 2 at noon in the State Room.

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Community Raises Money So Arts & Sciences Alum Can See

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

Jill Porter, an alumna of OSU Institute of Technology, was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, a condition that only allows her to see clearly a few inches from her eyes, so she is legally blind. Residents of Henryetta raised $10,000 in order to purchase special eSight glasses that allow Porter to have 20/20 vision.

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OSUIT Partners with Community to Offer Okmulgee AirFest

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

Okmulgee AirFest is Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Okmulgee Regional Airport, 100 W. Airport Road. The cost is $5 per person or $10 per car or plane. Performances are scheduled to begin at noon.

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