OSU Announces New Invention to Solve Global Pollution Problem Caused by Munitions Salvage and TNT Production

An OSU research team led by Dr. James Harmon has developed a functional prototype that uses only sunlight and a proprietary catalyst to detoxify water containing dissolved explosives created during the manufacture of TNT and when salvaging obsolete or unserviceable munitions. The device was demonstrated today during a news conference at the Wes Watkins Center. Officials said it provides a simple, low-cost, but very effective way to deal with an environmental problem that almost every nation has. You can read the story at http://www2.okstate.edu/pio/salvage_reactor.html

Coach Sutton, Former Regent, Other Outstanding Grads set for Education Hall of Fame Induction

Five outstanding individuals will be inducted into the OSU College of Education’s Hall of Fame on June 17 in the Wes Watkins Center. Recipients are: the late Dr. Jeanne L. Agnew, OSU emeritus professor of mathematics; Dr. Isabel Baker, OSU alumna, professor emeritus of Northeastern State University and former OSU Regent; Dr. Clayton A. Morgan, founder of the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials; Dr. Cindy Ross, OSU alumna and president of Cameron University; and Coach Eddie Sutton, OSU alumnus and head coach of the OSU Cowboys basketball team. Tickets for the ceremony are $50 per person, and seating will be limited. For more information, contact the Education Outreach office at 744-6254 or (800) 765-8933, by e-mail at education.outreach@okstate.edu, or visit http://www.okstate.edu/education.

MBA Students and Atherton Hotel ‘Build’ on OSU’s Reputation by Helping Stillwater Family

OSU MBA students Willis Holdeman, Cara Laverty, Shailendra Kumar and Greg Duffy deserve a pat on the back, as does the Atherton Hotel. The students recently used their construction and project management skills to renovate the family home of Carl and Deborah Krebs through Stillwater Habitat for Humanity. Using a skeleton crew of their classmates, local volunteers and Habitat for Humanity's Dr. Ron Beer, the volunteers made the home more wheelchair accessible for Mrs. Krebs. The students added a wider entry door, new wooden deck, ramp and other improvements – in just two days. The Atherton Hotel donated two nights lodging for the Krebs in their Presidential Suite during construction. When the work was finished, Merry Maids of Stillwater cleaned the house at no charge. The students are in Dr. Margaret White's graduate-level Project Management course.

Spelman College President’s Speech Available on OSU Cable Channel

OSU Provost Marlene Strathe has announced that a talk by Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of Spelman College and the 2005 Brock Prize Laureate, will be available to OSU faculty, staff and students via campus cable 23. The lecture is scheduled Monday, March 28, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the University of Oklahoma. It is titled “Why Are All the Black Kids Still Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?”

Nominations Sought for Higher Education Hall of Fame

The Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame is seeking nominations. Dr. Dan Hobbs, president of the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society says a review of nominations to select individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Oklahoma Higher Education will begin in late April. To be eligible for induction, individuals must have been employed by one or more institutions of higher learning in Oklahoma for a minimum of ten years. Others who have performed outstanding service, beyond financial contributions to one institution, may also be considered. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Oct. 18, 2005 at the National Cowboy Museum and Western Heritage Center in Oklahoma City. Deadline for nominations is April 15. You can get a nomination form by contacting the Oklahoma Higher Education Heritage Society at (405) 522-5248, Ext. 222, or by email at ohehs@ok-history.mus.ok.us 

OSU SportLines

·        Thanks and congratulations to the Cowboy Basketball team for a great season. It ended too soon, but the OSU family is proud of what our players and coaches accomplished.

·        Cowgirl Softball beat the Tulsa Golden Hurricane last night. The girls won 6-5, improving to 23-9 for the season. The Cowgirls start conference play today, hosting a doubleheader against Missouri at 5:30 p.m. in Cowgirl Stadium.

·         Men’s Track kicks off the season this weekend with competitions at Stanford University and University f Tulsa. Five runners will travel to compete in the Stanford Invitational, while the rest of the team will compete in the Tulsa Duels.

·        Cowgirl Tennis hosts undefeated Notre Dame this weekend.

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