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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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Firewise helps landowners be proactive during wildfire season

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Recommendations from the National Firewise Communities helps landowners be proactive against wildfires.

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OSU moves May graduation ceremonies to December 

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oklahoma State University’s May commencement ceremonies will be held in Stillwater on Dec. 11-12. 

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OSU professor utilizes global pandemic as teaching tool

Fri, Apr 03, 2020

Events are canceled, gatherings are discouraged and universities across the nation are experiencing some extraordinary obstacles. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a variety of barriers around the world.

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Pandemic brings out scammers in full force

Mon, Mar 30, 2020

Be aware of scammers during pandemic who are looking to steal your money or identity.

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Census participation urged during coronavirus response

Wed, Mar 25, 2020

Disruptions and distractions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic must not be allowed to keep Oklahomans from participating in the Census, officials said. There's too much at stake.

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Webinars set for cattle industry over viral concerns

Mon, Mar 23, 2020

Oklahoma State University and Extension experts will host two online teleconferences March 26 and 31 to address questions about the cattle industry, markets and COVID-19.

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Children need support facing tornadoes and virus

Fri, Mar 13, 2020

Parents struggling with the question of how to prepare children for the COVID-19 threat probably already have plenty of experience to tap into, Oklahoma State University professor Laura Hubbs-Tait said: Tornado season.

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NASA partnership builds students' interest in STEM

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

A historic partnership between Oklahoma State University and NASA provides students with real-life applications to the science they learn in the classroom.

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Protect structures from wildfire using the zone concept

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

The zone concept can help reduce the amount of flammable materials around a home or other structure.

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OSU professor partners with alumnus to promote foreign language education

Tue, Mar 10, 2020

While research shows foreign language classes prepare students for college and the workforce, nearly one-third of Oklahoma public high schools do not offer any foreign language for students, according to Oklahoma Watch. Many schools closing programs are unable to find teachers.

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