On the Record @ Northwestern -- Feb. 25, 2008 -- Newsletter

February 19, 2008
Northwestern White Out 2008 is Thursday vs. OCU This design is on white t-shirts to be given FREE to the first 500 people inside Percefull Fieldhouse on Feb. 28.
Students, alumni and other fans will have the opportunity to give their Northwestern Oklahoma State University basketball teams a little extra home-court advantage during games Feb. 28 at Percefull Fieldhouse.

Northwestern plans White Out 2008 that night as the Rangers renew their rivalry with Oklahoma City University. The women’s game begins at 6 p.m., with the men’s game to follow.

February 22, 2008
Northwestern to participate in information literacy project funded through grant from AT&T
The AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc., today awarded a $43,275 grant to launch a seven-school project that will gauge the ability of state college students to access and use information.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is one of the seven schools involved in the project.

February 20, 2008
SOEA to hold charity dodge ball tournament
Persons from 14 years old and up have the opportunity to participate in a charity dodge ball tournament sponsored by the Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The registration deadline was Monday, Feb. 25.

The tournament, to be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 1, in Percefull Fieldhouse will benefit the American Cancer Society. Read more...

February 12, 2008
Ranger statue to be dedicated in Enid on Feb. 29
The dedication of “The Ranger” statue at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Enid Campus will be at 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 29. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony, which will be held on the east side of the campus.

“The Ranger” is a larger than life-sized bronze embodiment of a bucking horse and rider, the university’s most enduring symbol that serves as a focal point for Ranger pride. It was sculpted by noted western artist Harold Holden of Kremlin. Read more...

"The Ranger" statue arrived at the Northwestern-Enid campus Monday morning and is now in place and ready for dedication ceremonies planned for Friday at 4 p.m. Harold "H" Holden, noted Western artist who created the statues that now stand in both Alva and Enid, will be at the dedication ceremonies to sign autographs on prints of the original painting he did of "The Ranger." The prints sell for $125 and are available through the Northwestern Foundation and Alumni Association Office. They also will be available on Friday in Enid. Interested people also can order a miniature version of the statue, which sells for $2,500. An order form for prints and maquettes can be found by clicking here. The statue in Enid was made possible through the generous donation of Harold and Sue Ann Hamm. For more photos of the statue's arrival in Enid, click here.

Four new members join the Northwestern Sports Hall of Fame following induction ceremonies Feb. 16. Inducted were Willie Tennyson, Mike Perkins, Jeff Ellison and Brian Clothier.

February 20, 2008
Regional Science Fair to be here Wednesday
Students from 11 schools as far away as Guymon will be at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Wednesday for the Regional Science Fair. Other schools participating are Aline-Cleo, Alva, Buffalo, Enid, Gage, Medford, Okeene, Shattuck, Vici and Waukomis. Read more...

February 20, 2008
Bartons' courthouse project now on display
at Woods County Courthouse in Alva
If anyone ever wanted to know what the similarities or differences were in the 77 county courthouses across the State of Oklahoma, those questions can now be answered because of a display currently open to the public in the lobby of the Woods County Courthouse in Alva.

February 13, 2008
Special education majors
can receive tuition reimbursement
Students taking special education courses can receive reimbursement for tuition costs of those courses through the Special Education pathway II Reimbursement Program of the Oklahoma State Department of Education and is funded through the State Personnel Development Grant.

Applications for spring 2008 must be postmarked no later than Friday, Feb. 29.

Faculty/Staff vs. the Students

Ranger fans who stayed after the Feb. 21 basketball games with Rogers State University were treated to some fun activities in watching the Faculty/Staff vs. Students basketball game. To see more photos from the game, click here.

February 12, 2008
Early pioneer woman's story
to be featured in Winter Chautauqua
The story of an early pioneer woman in Virginia will be featured during Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid’s annual Winter Chautauqua. “Mary Draper Ingles: Woman of Perseverance” is the title of the presentation.

Ingles will be portrayed by Karen Vuranch at a Chautauqua performance at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 1, in the commons area at the Enid campus at 2929 E. Randolph. Admission is free.

February 21, 2008
Northwestern to offer short course
in public history, historic preservation
A two-day short course in public history and historic preservation will be taught at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on two consecutive Saturdays, March 1 and March 8, on the Alva campus.

The workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with the first session spent in the classroom learning about architecture, cultural artifacts and landscapes. The value of historic preservation to communities and an explanation of the historic preservation process also will be included. The second session will be a field trip to tour historically significant structures in the region. Read more...

Willie Spears, 2000 Northwestern graduate and author of the book "Keisha's Dilemma," returned to campus Feb. 14-15 to talk about his book, as well as share many thoughts including messages on being well-rounded individuals, getting involved on campus, falling in love with reading because knowledge is power and persevering when things get tough.

In several of the classes, Willie's message was to encourage the students to become more involved on their campus and attend the activities provided for them. He likened the features of a cell phone or nice vehicle to the various activities available on campus. They wouldn’t want a cell phone that was only able to call across town, so why would an employer or anyone else want a graduate who didn’t take advantage of the “features” while they were in college. Being involved on campus and in the community makes for a more well-rounded individual, and that is what makes a person more successful. He said that everyone with a cell phone has experienced their phone hitting pockets without service. He encouraged the students to not be that cell phone with no features and no service. He gave the same analogy with the nice vehicle -- it has a sun roof, heater, seat warmers, windshield wipers, etc., but it would be stupid not to use the wipers if it were raining, heater when cold, etc., so it’s just as crazy not to take advantage of all the opportunities available to be involved while on campus.

He spoke to 11 different classes and organizations sharing information specific to each group. The groups included the General Psychology and Marriage and Family classes, Developmental Reading classes, Principles of Advertising, Wellness Concepts, Ethics, Ranger Connection, SPJ and OBEA meeting, the Lady Ranger Basketball team and Ranger Football team. More information about Spears, his book and speaking topics can be found at www.williespears.com.

February 20, 2008
Two to present classical piano concert at Northwestern

The beautiful music of a classical piano piece will be doubled when Dr. Ling-Yu Kan and Dr. Rodney Murrow present a concert at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Kan, assistant professor of music, and Murrow, professor of music and associate dean of graduate studies, will be on stage at Herod Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6.

Ling-Yu (Alice) Kan is the accompanist for baritone Jeffrey Snider during a recent recital in Herod Hall Auditorium. Amy Hook assisted Kan.

Prior to the 2nd Annual Alumni Basketball games, Skeeter Bird (center) visits with Mike Baxter (left) and Bill Heydman, who helped Bennie Buckland with commentary during the games. For more photos from the event, please click here.

Northwestern employees Dr. Jim Yates, Myra Davison and David Pecha served as judges for the R-Unit's "Northwestern Has Talent" talent show. For more photos from the evening and other "Spirit Week" events, please click here.

"Ride with Pride" merchandise now available online
more than 60 items including shirts, clock, mouse pad, tile coasters, mugs, car stickers and more
NWOSU 110/100 Centennial items available online

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

"The Ranger"
click here
for an order form

Print of Oil Painting
Contact the NWOSU Alumni Association to purchase ($125.00)

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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