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OSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute names new director

Mon, Jul 29, 2019

Robbin Davis is the new director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health and aviation recently announced.

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Dana Bay assumes presidency of the Oklahoma Association of Agricultural Extension Agents

Fri, Jul 26, 2019

Ellis County Extension agricultural educator Dana Bay has assumed the presidency of the Oklahoma Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, the first woman to ever hold the position.

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Property insurance for students is important

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Students moving away from home for college or trade school are encouraged to check into insurance for their belongings.

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CAS offers professional development course on Motivational Interviewing

Wed, Jul 24, 2019

The College of arts and Sciences is launching a new initiative for professional development courses. One example is the Department of Psychology’s course for those in helping professions including psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, physicians, nurses and more. This introductory course on Motivational Interviewing aims to define, describe, and distinguish M.I. along with the benefits of subsequent learning opportunities.

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OSU’s Alpha Pi Omega chapter recognized for volunteer work for third straight year

Tue, Jul 23, 2019

The Gamma Chapter of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority at Oklahoma State University has received the national Busy Bees of the Year award for the third year in a row.

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Community course encourages participants to 'Just Write!'

Tue, Jul 23, 2019

A new community program will help participants develop their ability to write fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Students will also read works in different genres to learn the skills for successful writing. Just Write! is a non-credit, community program offered through a partnership between Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Stillwater Public Library.

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Workshop to focus on plant materials for the green industry

Fri, Jul 19, 2019

The fifth annual Shackelford Lecture Series at OSU will focus on plant management, ornamental plants and more.

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Young African leaders visit OSU for agricultural tips

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Twenty-five entrepreneurs from 15 sub-Saharan Africa countries are spending six weeks in Oklahoma to learn about American businesses, especially those in the agriculture industry. Oklahoma State University is in its third year of hosting the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, which began in 2014 and is the flagship program of the Youth African Leaders Initiative.

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OSU Vegetable Growing and Marketing Field Day July 30 in Coal County

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

A cooperative partnership between the Choctaw Nation and OSU Cooperative Extension, the field day is free and open to the public.

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Coe discovers passion through research, campus organizations

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

1 is 2 Many, a White House initiative in response to the increased attention around sexual violence on college campuses, is one of Seraiah Coe’s philanthropic passions. She is deeply passionate about educating young adults on the definition of healthy relationships and believes this is an "important part of the recovery" from a personal experience. She presented her plan to her hometown high school principal in McKinney, Texas, and got approved to present the information to health class in the coming fall semester.

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OSU Foundation authorizes formation of nonprofit investment management company

Tue, Jul 09, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Foundation has authorized the formation of Multilateral Endowment Management Company (MEMCO), a not-for-profit investment management company dedicated solely to providing investment advisory services to the OSU Foundation, affiliated non-profits, and non-affiliated charitable endowments and foundations.

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Police chief wins commendation

Mon, Jul 01, 2019

The Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police has recognized Oklahoma State University Police Chief Leon Jones for his outstanding performance and “contributions beyond the scope and commitment of normal services and duties.”

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