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Oklahoma’s University for Parents launches 2018-19 slate of workshops

Mon, Oct 15, 2018

In its second year of helping parents and children strengthen their relationships, Oklahoma’s University for Parents (OK-UP) is offering a full schedule of free parenting workshops and provider training events beginning Oct. 9.

Human Development and Family ScienceEducationCollege of Education and Human SciencesHuman Health and WellnessNews TopicsOutreach and Engagement

Ron Cox receives national extension diversity award

Fri, Oct 05, 2018

Ronald Cox, Jr., Oklahoma State University associate research professor and cooperative extension specialist, has been announced as the 2018 winner of the National Extension Diversity Award.

ResearchHuman Development and Family ScienceEducationCollege of Education and Human SciencesNews TopicsArts and HumanitiesOutreach and EngagementHuman Health and Wellness

OSU’s Center for Health Systems Innovation to collaborate on Big Data Spoke grant

Fri, Oct 05, 2018

Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Systems Innovation (CHSI), a joint venture between the OSU Spears School of Business and the OSU Center for Health Sciences, will be collaborating with four other universities as part of a Big Data Spoke (BD Spoke) grant funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Faculty Spotlight: Taryn Price

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

Meet Dr. Taryn Price, assistant professor in recreation management.

Recreation ManagementCollege of Education and Human SciencesKinesiology Applied Health and RecreationHuman Health and Wellness

OSU awarded $3.9 million from CDC to target obesity in Oklahoma

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

Oklahoma State University has been awarded nearly $4 million over the next five years by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to tackle Oklahoma’s obesity crisis. Adair and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma will be the initial counties targeted by this project.

Human Health and WellnessOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCenter for Health Systems InnovationSpears School of BusinessBusinessCollege of Education and Human SciencesDepartment of Nutritional Sciences

Minding your money

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Helping people find and stay on the path to good financial health is a main theme running through all of Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension’s financial literacy programs.

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Zarrow Gift Transfers Legacy Plaza West to OSU Center for Health Sciences and Family and Children's Services

Tue, Sep 11, 2018

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National Writing Project Teacher Leaders Head Back to School

Mon, Sep 10, 2018

"Write.Learn.Lead." is the backbone of the National Writing Project (NWP) network's signature programs for teachers and young people alike. During summer break, more than 3,000 teachers worked face-to-face and in online communities to share and learn new ways to teach writing, engage colleagues and enhance their leadership.

Reading and Literacy EducationTeachersCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU Writing ProjectArts and HumanitiesHuman Health and WellnessTeaching Learning and Educational Sciences

Prepare now before an emergency or disaster strikes

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

Taking the time to get ready ahead of a possible disaster or emergency reduces the chances you or your family gets hurt.

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Emergency planning should include developing key safety skills

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

There are some general safety skills that could come in handy during an emergency or disaster.

Agricultural Communications ServicesFCSCooperative ExtensionHuman Health and WellnessDASNRFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU Agriculture

Using a fire extinguisher

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

It only takes a short, few minutes for a spark to grow into a blaze. Knowing when and how to use a fire extinguisher can help save lives and property.

Cooperative ExtensionFCSAgricultural Communications ServicesDASNROSU AgricultureHuman Health and WellnessFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Evacuating in the event of wildfire

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

Wildfires can be unpredictable, but there are a few ways families can prepare ahead of time in case they need to quickly, safely evacuate.

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