President Schmidly Issues Statement Concerning OU Student Death
OSU President David Schmidly issued the following statement concerning the death of a University of Oklahoma student. OU freshman Blake Adam Hammontree, 19, was found dead Thursday morning at the OU Sigma Chi fraternity house. Dr. Schmidly's statement follows:
"The Oklahoma State University family joins me in expressing our collective sorrow and sadness over the events that occurred yesterday at the University of Oklahoma. Our hearts and prayers go out to the young man's family and friends, as well as to the students, faculty and staff at our sister institution."
'Supreme' Accomplishment for OSU Graduate
In case you missed it, Steven W. Taylor, an honored OSU alumnus and OSU parent, was appointed by Governor Brad Henry recently to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. He graduated from OSU as a political science major in 1971. While at OSU, he served as a student senator, earned positions on the Dean's Honor Roll and Blue Key Honor Society, and chaired both the election board and United Way. In 2003, Taylor was named to Leadership Legacy and “2003 Distinguished Alumnus” at OSU. His son, Wilson, is an OSU junior, majoring in management
OSU Economist Says High Oil Prices Actually Good - For Oklahoma
Oklahoma is among a few energy-producing states that will see some economic stimulation from higher oil prices that have now topped $50 a barrel, according to a report by the OSU Center for Applied Economic Research. The report’s author, Dr. Mark Snead, an economist for the center, notes that unlike most other states which can only brace for the higher prices, certain sectors of Oklahoma’s economy will benefit. Steady increases in oil and gas prices over the past few years have already made a difference in Oklahoma. Snead says statistics show that while Tulsa has lost half of its oil and gas jobs since 1998, the state as a whole gained more than 6,000 oil and gas jobs since 2000 for a net increase of 20 percent.
'Tech Tuesday' Features Visual Studio Presentation
"Tech Tuesday" on Oct. 5 features Blayne Mayfield, associate professor of computer science. Mayfield will talk about Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, a product that is freely-available to OSU faculty. This product provides a suite of software development tools and languages, including Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Visual C#. Mayfield will give an overview and demonstration of Visual Studio and discuss some of the many commercial and free component libraries that enhance the usefulness of Visual Studio. "Tech Tuesday" is sponsored by the IT Division Faculty Support Center and is held every Tuesday in 402 Classroom Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Senator Nickles Will Serve as Homecoming Parade Marshall
This year's Homecoming parade marshal is U.S. Sen. Don Nickles, an OSU graduate who is retiring from the U.S. Senate this year. Nickles worked his way through OSU by starting a janitorial service. Following graduation, he went to work for Nickles Machine Corporation in Ponca City, Oklahoma, where he later became vice president and general manager. His career in public service began with his election in 1978 to the Oklahoma State Senate where he served two years. In 1980, at age 31, Nickles was elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1998, he became the first Oklahoma Republican ever elected to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
OSU Administrator Host for National Experiment Station Meeting
Dr. D.C. Coston, associate director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station, was host for the recent national State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Coston is chair of the Experiment Station Section of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC). Agricultural Experiment Stations are part of the nation's land-grant system and collectively manage more than $2 billion in research expenditures, annually.
Pre- and Post-Game Activities Set
- Cowboy fans are invited to the Chi-O Clock area at 10 a.m., Saturday for "GameDay at the Union," featuring food, free activities, giveaways, the OSU Marching Band and the popular Spirit Walk at approximately 10:45 a.m. This week’s GameDay also features a Feed the Children drop-off location benefiting the victims of the recent hurricanes in Florida. Items such as bottled water, ready-to-eat foods, diapers and baby wipes, baby food, plastic plates, forks and spoons, cleaning supplies, flashlights and batteries, tarps and rain gear are welcome.
- Feed the Children also will have drop sites at four other campus locations before the OSU/Iowa State game on Oct. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, contact the Service-Learning Volunteer Center at 744-5145. Volunteers will meet at 10:30 a.m., Saturday on the north side of the Architecture Building.
- The Student Government of Bennett Hall is again sponsoring the "5th Quarter." Drop by Bennett Hall, located across the street from Boone Pickens Stadium, immediately following the game for live music from the area band, "Acronym for Nothing." Blair Dining will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, and all of the trimmings. Meal plans and cash are acceptable.
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