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OSU’s Gary Sherrer: A life well lived in service to others

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – A lifelong commitment to public service has been the hallmark of Oklahoma State University’s retiring Gary Sherrer, whose actions and widespread influence has benefitted Oklahomans statewide for decades.

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OSU alum to be nominated assistant secretary of the Navy

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Oklahoma State University alumnus, Retired Rear Admiral Gregory Slavonic, will be nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs.

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Serving up cookbooks as holiday gifts

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wondering what to get the foodie on your holiday list? Or perhaps you are stumped on what to give the hard-to-shop-for friend or family member who has everything. Well, everyone has to eat, right? Cookbooks can make great gifts, especially when they closely match the receiver’s interests and abilities.

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OSU student veterans recognize special faculty and staff assistance

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

The Oklahoma State University Student Veterans Organization recently honored Ms. Ruthie Loffi and Dr. Neil Hoffman with special service awards recognizing exceptional assistance to student veterans in their educational pursuits this year. In addition, the Office of Veteran Student Academic Services at OSU recognized Dr. Jason F. Kirksey for his support and advocacy of veterans.

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Stillwater’s Winter Wonderland welcomes you to join in the fun

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

There’s plenty of joy to go around at Stillwater’s Winter Wonderland this holiday season with fun activities for the whole family, including ice-skating, carriage rides, Santa’s workshop and more downtown, at 224 W. 9th Ave., through Jan. 7, 2018.

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OSU/A&M Regents approve personnel actions

Fri, Dec 01, 2017

Numerous Oklahoma State University personnel actions were approved during the OSU/A&M Board of Regents meeting Friday in Langston.

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Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether shoppers are on the hunt for the unique, vintage and collectible, or in need of everyday necessities such as dishes, clothing and even furniture, there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores.

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Oklahoma’s stocker cattle industry getting a who’s who update

Tue, Nov 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Knock, knock. Who is there? Oklahoma’s stocker cattle industry. You mean that group industry analysts always knew had a significant positive effect on the state economy but could not list just how much as there was little by way of verifiable data? Yes.

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OSU’s James Trapp riding into the sunset after 41 years of public service

Mon, Nov 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The new year will be bringing more than its normal share of change when Oklahoma State University’s James Trapp retires in January after 41 years of public service, the last 11 years as associate director of the statewide Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Community engagement efforts receive national honor

Mon, Nov 20, 2017

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OSU students invited to feast and volunteer at Thanksgiving lunch

Fri, Nov 17, 2017

All are invited to join in the 33rd annual Stillwater Community Thanksgiving Lunch celebration at the First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center located at 400 W. 7th Ave. on Thursday, November 23.

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Lincoln County Extension helps Iowa Tribe youth learn how cool pumpkins (and the kids themselves) really are

Thu, Nov 16, 2017

TRYON, Oklahoma – Kitchen safety, good nutrition, gardening for food and Native American history were all on the menu Nov. 14 as Iowa Tribe youth working with the Lincoln County Extension Office used the making of pumpkin bread to develop lifelong skills while learning more about themselves and America’s native tribes in the process.

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