Healthy students, employees and community members, 17 and older, are encouraged to donate blood at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Ranger Room from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s campuses in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 25-27. No classes will be held during this time, and campus offices will be closed.

Faculty and staff at Northwestern Oklahoma State University participated in the J.R. Holder Wellness Center fall event “Walktober,” and walked a total of 14,627 minutes, which is equivalent to 243 hours and 47 minutes.