Aug. 2, 2007

Volume 4, Number 2

Click for Alva, Oklahoma Forecast

Yard signs and stickers for car windows available in University Relations at 580-327-8482 or publicrelations@nwosu.edu
Signs may be picked up
in Vinson Hall 109.

NWOSU returns to regular business hours Monday, Aug. 6

On Tap at Northwestern

* Aug. 7, Juliette Lowe Leadership for Girl Scouts, Enid campus conference room, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

* Aug. 16, OU Health Science Learning Session, 8 a.m., Enid campus room 131

* Aug. 17, Faculty/Staff Picnic, Coronado Hall Cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.

* Aug. 18, Freshman Orientation, 8 a.m.

* Aug. 20, Fall semester begins

* Aug. 23, Ranger football at Southwestern Oklahoma State in Weatherford. Tailgate event from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

* Aug. 24, Enid Chamber, Enid campus board room, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

* Aug. 25, Ranger soccer at Baker (Kan.) University in Baldwin City, Kan., 2 p.m.

* Aug. 27, Howdy Week Swim Night, Alva Municipal Pool, 7 to 9 p.m.

* Aug. 28, Welcome Back Cookout, 5 p.m., Enid Campus

* Aug. 28, Howdy Week Cookout and Volleyball Tournament, Alva campus, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

* Aug. 29, Howdy Week Bowling at Cookies, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

* Aug. 30, Howdy Week Movie Night at the Rialto, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

* Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, Heartland BEST Kickoff

* Sept. 3, Labor Day Holiday, offices closes, no classes

* Sept. 20-21, RUSO Board of Regents meeting, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Herod Hall Regents Room.

* Oct. 6, Homecoming

Complete list of
Calendar of Events


Check out the University Relations’ web site for all current or past news releases www.nwosu.edu/pubrel

NWOSU Job Openings

Woodward Campus Newsletter

NWTV 7 Broadcasts

Northwestern Counseling Center for the University Community

“Centennial Celebration” 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University * 110, Oklahoma * 100


NWOSU 110/100 Centennial Throw for Sale -- $50.00
Click here for order form

Ranger Sports News(www.nwosu.edu/athletic)

2007 Ranger Football Schedule

2007 Soccer Schedule

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University
University Relations
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Alva, OK 73717
Phone: (580) 327-8478
FAX: (580) 327-8660

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August 2, 2007
'Bio-Touch' course to be offered
at Northwestern's Ketterman Lab
A unique, two-day “Bio-Touch” class is being offered by Northwestern Oklahoma State University from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 30 and 31. The sessions will be held at the Emma Lee Tucker Ketterman Clinical Skills Laboratory on the campus of Northwestern-Enid.

The nursing faculty at the university earlier voted to include the touch healing technique as a requirement for nursing students and faculty members, said Dr. Carole McKenzie, chair of the division of nursing. Read more...


July 31, 2007
It's time to enroll for fall semester
Only three weeks remain until the beginning of the fall semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Classes begin on Aug. 20, and students who have not done so already are encouraged to complete the enrollment process as soon as possible, said Dr. Steve Lohmann, executive vice president.

An updated schedule of fall semester classes is available on the Internet at www.nwosu.edu/schedule. That schedule will show closed classes. Enrollment for the semester ends Aug. 31.  Read more...


July 29, 2007 
Orders still being taken for flag project
Displaying several State of Oklahoma flags around the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus this year is one way the university plans to celebrate the institution’s 110th birthday along with the state’s 100th.

Although the initial deadline for becoming a flag sponsor was Aug. 1, individuals and businesses still are encouraged to help with the on-campus celebration by ordering their flags soon. 

Read more...


July 31, 2007 
Northwestern to offer tuition waivers
for high school seniors and juniors

Oklahoma high school seniors and juniors who enroll in classes at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will now be eligible to receive tuition waivers for up to six hours per semester.

The program will begin with the upcoming fall semester that starts Aug. 20.  Read more...


August 2, 2007
CNFR to be featured on CSTV in August
The College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) will be featured during the month of August on College Sports Television (CSTV) with three separate shows being broadcast. 

CNFR action begins airing on Friday, Aug. 3, at 8 p.m. (CDT), with the additional episodes premiering at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, and at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17. Each of these one-hour programs will have numerous additional airings during the month. A complete schedule can be found by clicking on the “On Air” button at http://www.cstv.com.

Read more...


July 31, 2007
NWOSU Centennial items available online
Purchasing Northwestern Oklahoma State University 110/100 Centennial merchandise just became easier, thanks to an online print-on-demand business.

The Northwestern Art Society (NAS) has established an online store at www.cafepress.com/nwosu_110_100 using the special design created to celebrate the university’s 110th year, along with Oklahoma’s 100th birthday.  Read more...


Harold Holden Studio Open House: 

The Ranger,” the life and one-quarter monument that Harold Holden is sculpting for
Northwestern Oklahoma State University, is nearing completion.
Before it goes to the foundry we are having a Studio Open House

on Saturday, August 11, 2007, from 1-6 p.m.

You are welcome to come out and take a look.

 2807 W. H Holden Road, Kremlin, OK. Phone is 580-874-2360. 

For driving directions, please click here.


August 2, 2007
Football Media/Fan Day set for Aug. 11 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's football team will meet with fans and members of the media during its annual Media/Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 11, at Ranger Field in Alva.

Players and coaches will pose for the official team photo at 6 p.m., followed by individual photos. Media and fan interaction will follow. 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...


YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Contact Career Services with student job openings
Career Services has had several students checking with them for on-campus employment as the beginning of the semester approaches. Anyone in need of student workers should contact the Career Services office as soon as possible, and please indicate whether the vacancies are Federal Work Study and/or E&G. Their contact information is (580) 327-8506 or career@nwosu.edu. Career Services also has a new coordinator in Yolanda Creswell. She also is the assistant director of the Walch Center for Business Development.

Foundation Annual meeting Sept. 8
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, said Allen (Skeeter) Bird, Executive Director. The meeting will be in the Ranger Room of Northwestern’s Student Center.

Bird said all members of the Foundation are invited to attend. A member is anyone who has donated at least $100 to the organization.

On the agenda are the presentation of plaques to donors who have reached new levels of giving, an annual report and the election of new trustees and officers. Anyone with questions may contact the Foundation’s office at (580) 327-8593.



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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