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OKC park green to go with Extension resources

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

The greenery in spring bloom at Scissortail Park were chosen for central Oklahoma, OSU alumnus and horticulture director Lance Swearengen said. Extension played a key role. That’s not hyperbole, either; it’s a design point expected to save hundreds of thousands of dollars for taxpayers who backed the MAPS 3 project, the park’s director of horticulture said recently.

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Still Standing Tall: OSU senior overcomes obstacles with help from Institutional Diversity

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Determined. Persistent. Achiever. There is no quit in Oklahoma State University senior Adam Martin.

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Cattle industry losing billions to COVID-19, report finds

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

The U.S. cattle industry lost an estimated $13.6 billion by early April this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more economic damages to agriculture are likely, according to a study commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released this week.

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OSU nutritional sciences professor receives state teaching award

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Dr. Edralin Lucas, OSU nutritional sciences professor and 30-year teaching veteran, received the Oklahoma Medal of Excellence in Teaching at a Research University.

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OSU student teachers and tutors adapt to distance learning

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Public school buildings across Oklahoma are closed due to coronavirus concerns. For student teachers and education majors teaching and tutoring for the first time, virtual learning is not only their “new normal,” it is their “first normal.”

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OSU alumna’s podcast equips fellow new teachers

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

One first-year teacher and College of Education, Health and Aviation alumna, Shelbi Hladik, is bringing those conversations to the airwaves with a new podcast, “See You After Class!” designed as a space for veteran teachers to answer first-year teachers’ questions.

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Freshmen recognized for achievements

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

The Colleges of Education, Health and Aviation and Human Sciences recognized more than 30 Oklahoma State University freshmen for 10 unique awards celebrating leadership, academic achievement, research and service.

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Students recognized for diversity and service efforts

Tue, Apr 14, 2020

The Colleges of Education, Health and Aviation and Human Sciences recognized two students for their distinguished diversity and service efforts this year.

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College of Human Sciences recognizes 2020 Seniors of Distinction

Sat, Apr 11, 2020

The College of Human Sciences has named its 2020 Seniors of Distinction. These students have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, academic excellence and community service throughout their time at Oklahoma State University.

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Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D.: Virtual STEM Camps

Tue, Apr 07, 2020

OSU-CHS Associate Dean of American Indians in Medicine and Science, Dr. Kent Smith, Ph.D., writes a blog on his recent launch of virtual STEM classes for rural public schools and tribal partners amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

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How to succeed in online learning

Mon, Apr 06, 2020

With Oklahoma State University classes transitioning to online delivery for the remainder of the spring semester, three strategies can help students finish strong.

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Flipping the switch on power outages

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Consumers should prepare for power outages just as they do for other emergency situations.

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