On the Record @ Northwestern -- July 12, 2007 -- Newsletter

July 11, 2007
Regents approve budget, tuition rates Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s budget and tuition rates for fiscal year 2008 have been approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Regional University System of Oklahoma.

Northwestern will operate with a budget of $19,628,290 for the coming year, an increase of 4.6 percent over last year’s budget. But much of the increase will be used to fund increased mandatory costs in employee health insurance and benefits, utilities and fuel and the minimum wage. The University also is budgeting additional funds for tuition waivers and minimal salary increases for some employees. Read more...

Al Hunt earns week's league honors

AL HUNT NAMED U.S. ARMY IRONMAN OF THE WEEK

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Oklahoma City Yard Dawg and af2 veteran, Al Hunt, has been named the U.S. Army Ironman of the Week by the af2 league office.

Hunt (5’11, 215), in his fifth af2 season, had another impressive all-around effort for Oklahoma City in the team’s 56-45 home win against Alabama in Week 15. The veteran from Northwestern Oklahoma State University made his presence felt on offense with 9 catches for 103 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Hunt also scored one rushing touchdown for the Yard Dawgz and was an impact player on defense with 1.5 tackles. This is Hunt’s first Ironman of the Week Award this season and second of his career. He was named the U.S. Army Ironman of the Week during the Yard Dawgz 2004 inaugural season. Hunt earned American Conference All-af2 Second Team honors in 2006 and is the only player who has been with the Yard Dawgz since their inception.

Earlier this season, Hunt became the 5th player to catch 350 passes and score 800 points in a career and the 6th player in af2 history to reach 5,000 yards receiving. Hunt leads the Yard Dawgz in receptions (83) and scoring (29 TDs).

“Al is really stepping his game up,” commented Head Coach John Fitzgerald. “If we need a play, we lean on him.”

For more photos of Hunt from Saturday's game, click here.

NOTICE:
A house fire destroyed Brian and Kelli Wallace’s home and belongings July 11. Brian is a Campus Police Officer and Kelli is a NWOSU student. They have a son, Zachary, who will be 4 years old Saturday and an infant daughter, Kayla. We will be accepting donations in the Office of Recruitment (FA 117) and Student Life and Counseling Office (FA 142).

Below is a list of some immediate items they are needing:

Parent’s Choice Infant Formula 2 or Good Start Infant Formula 2
Girl’s Clothing – Size 3-6 months
Boy’s Clothing – Size 4T
Boy’s Shoes – Size 9.5 – 10
Diapers – Size 3
Baby Wipes
Personal Hygiene items
Various Baby items and toys

Central National Bank and Hopeton State Bank also have opened accounts to which individuals can give monetarily.

July 3, 2007
Summer historical workshop offered “Oklahoma Character Centennial Summer Institute” will be offered July 16-19 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Enid campus. The workshop will meet each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Enid Boardroom.

Sample topics include “Indians, Buffalo and Cattle,” “Transportation,” “Early Enid History and Government” and “Territory and Statehood.” Read more...

July 2, 2007
Wilber now associate dean
for economic development
Dr. Patti Wilber, director of the Walch Center for Business Development (CBD) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, became the university’s associate dean for economic development effective July 1. Read more...

Independence Day in Dacoma and Alva, Okla., July 3 and 4, 2007.
For more fireworks photos, click here.

July 3, 2007
Hintergardt scores in NAIA competition Ryan Hintergardt, sports information director for Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has won four awards in the annual publication contests of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and Sports Information Directors Association (NAIA-SIDA). Read more...

June 26, 2007
Career Services office provides electronic
matching service for workers, employers
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Career Services Office provides an electronic means to assist in regional workforce development. Posted on the Career Services’ web site at www.nwosu.edu/career is Ranger Board, a link to those seeking employment and those with job openings. Using College Central Network, Inc. (CCN), this system powers hundreds of college and university career centers across the nation.

Dr. Patti Wilber, director of the Walch Center for Business Development and Career Services, said the Ranger Board provides students and alumni with the ability to search the jobs database. Likewise, employers may post jobs and view student and alumni resumes. Read more...

July 3, 2007
Community summer band seeking members
Rehearsals have begun, but there is still time for interested musicians to join the annual summer community band.

Dr. Kathryn Lindberg, director of bands at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, said the first rehearsal was held Monday, with upcoming rehearsals set for Monday, July 9, and Monday, July 16. The sessions will begin each day at 6:30 p.m. in Room 310 of the Fine Arts Building. She said that instruments can be provided for those participants who need one.

A public performance will be presented during the afternoon on Sunday, July 22. The time and place will be announced later. Lindberg said she was seeking to arrange an indoor, air-conditioned location to allow everyone to escape high temperatures.

Lindberg said the music will include fun, light selections from movies, musicals, television and cartoons.

Members of the NWOSU Art Society held a baked items fundraiser Saturday in downtown Alva Saturday during Crazy Days. The group also had its Greensburg t-shirt "Rangers Helping Rangers" available for sale. T-shirts sales are going well, and NAS is now selling its second shipment of shirts. Although the group currently has all sizes left, very few are available in each size except for smalls. Anyone still wanting a shirt should contact NAS sponsor Angelia Case at (58) 327-8577 or arcase@nwosu.edu.

June 11, 2007
NWOSU's 110/100 Centennial Committee
kicking off Oklahoma Flag Project

During the 2007-08 school year, Northwestern Oklahoma State University proudly will be flying a number of Oklahoma flags on its Alva campus in recognition of the state's Centennial celebration and Northwestern's 110th anniversary. Read more...

May 7, 2007
Alumni office selling 110/100 throw
The spring semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University may have come to a close, but the celebration of the state’s centennial and the university’s 110th anniversary continues.

A special, limited edition throw has been created to commemorate the events of the combined celebration, and members of the university’s 110/100 Centennial Committee would like to give everyone a chance to own one. Read more...

At left is the official 110/100 Celebration logo for Northwestern. Through May 2008, Northwestern will have special events and projects to celebrate both the Oklahoma Centennial, as well as Northwestern's 110th anniversary. To keep up with plans for the 110/100 Celebration, visit www.nwosu.edu/110.

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