May 7, 2010
Wow. Another school year is coming to a close here at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Hope all the finals went well for the students...and the instructors!
Congratulations to those who will be graduating on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Ranger Field. Temperatures may be a little chilly at ceremony time, so plan to have a jacket.We wish you all the best in the next stages of your lives. Also, please be sure to return to Northwestern often. Stay in touch with what's happening on campus by letting us know if you'd like to continue receiving the newsletter following graduation. Send your email address to vcase@nwosu.edu. You can also become a "fan" or "like the Northwestern Facebook page by going to www.facebook.com/nwosu.rangers. Also think about joining the Northwestern Alumni Association to stay up-to-date on alumni events and joining their Alumni Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/nwosualumni. Contact Lizabeth Richey at lrrichey@nwosu.edu to find out more info.
Some dates and events to remember for the summer and fall:
- Summer Interim Session - May 11-28
- Summer school sessions begin - June 1
- Freshman Orientation - Aug. 14
- First Day of Fall Semester - Aug. 16
- NWOSU Homecoming - Sept. 23-25 (Miss Cinderella Talent Show and Pageant on Sept. 23-24; Parade & Game on Sept. 25
- Fall Break - Oct. 21-22
- Ranger Preview - Nov. 6
Staff Council Spring General Assembly May 18
All non-exempt staff are encouraged to attend the Staff Council Spring General Assembly May 18 at 10 a.m. In Alva, the meeting will be in ITV room EC 209; Enid, room 221; and Woodward, room 114.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Recent revisions to the Staff Council Bylaws
- Review of Staff Council activities in the past year
- Announcement of upcoming activities
- Announcement of positions open on Staff Council Executive Committee
- Explanation of nomination procedures
There will be plenty of room for discussion and questions related to any of the above topics or any concerns staff members would like to bring to the attention of NWOSU Staff Council. The Staff Council is interested in your opinions and feedback.
Northwestern professor becomes royalty
Congratulations to Rae Wilson, assistant professor of social work at Northwestern, who was named Ms. Oklahoma Plus America recently. She completes the tradition within her family as now members of her ENTIRE family are state title holders. Congratulations Rae!!!!
University Report Video on YouTube Channel
If you haven't had a chance to view the University Report video prepared for the annual Alumni Spring Reunion Banquet, it has been uploaded to the Northwestern YouTube Channel, as well as the Northwestern Facebook Page. It also has been embedded below!
Northwestern alum honored in Enid
Monroe Elementary School special education teacher Jaci Tolbert was named Enid Public Schools Teacher of the Year during Enid Education Association’s awards banquet Thursday evening. Congratulations!