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*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-12-06 ( 8 items )  
ECU's First Doctoral Program Showing Substantial Promise (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 6 -- East Central University issued the following news: East Central University continues to see a rise in interest for the university's inaugural doctoral program. The Doctor of Education in Rural Education (Ed.D.) at ECU is designed to focus on the needs unique to rural school leaders and working adults. Since the announcement of the Ed.D. in Sept., applications have been accepted for 31 students. "We are excited about the number of students enrolled in the new Ed.D. as more PR

End of semester crunch time: OSU students be-leave after giant leaf pile wish comes true (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Playing in a giant pile of leaves might not be the first thing that comes to mind when looking to take a study break from finals, but if the Cowboys are known for one thing, it's dreaming as big as the sky. At the end of the semester, Oklahoma State University offers many opportunities to wind down and take a break from studying. From different arts and crafts to Late Night Cafe, OSU aims to help students de-s more PR

ESPN's Rowe visits OSU for the Patti and Ken Moyes Speaker Series (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 4 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: From the Gallagher-Iba Arena courtside to the Paul Miller Journalism and Broadcasting building classroom, ESPN sports telecaster Holly Rowe maintained her on-screen demeanor as she visited students and left a lasting impact on their careers. Students, faculty and staff of Oklahoma State University's School of Media and Strategic Communications gathered in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center on Nov. 20 for th more PR

New Engineering Technology student lounge opens with ribbon cutting (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: On Nov. 8, the Division of Engineering Technology hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its lounge, located on the fifth floor of Engineering North. This lounge was made possible thanks to a donation from Human Mode, an Oklahoma City-based robotics company. Associate Dean John Veenstra; DET faculty, staff and students; Human Mode CEO William Kerber and his wife, Chi Kerber; and Bob Nic more PR

OSU Extension, AARP connect communities through library hotspot program (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Extension and AARP Oklahoma are celebrating their continued partnership of the state's library hotspot program. Representatives of both organizations met at the Bristow Public Library on Dec. 3 to announce a $5,000 grant for the community libraries in Bristow, Shattuck and Yale. The funding provides hotspot internet devices local patrons can check out to connect with family and friend more PR

OSU hunting research supports wildlife conservation, removes barriers for female hunters (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: A research collaboration between Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is helping increase the number of female hunters in the state. The ODWC reached out to Dr. Audrey King, OSU assistant professor of agricultural communications and state Extension specialist for digital media, about developing focus groups of women interested in the sport to explore ways to grow the n more PR

OSU-OKC safety tips: Stay aware this winter (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 5 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As the seasons turn to winter, holiday shopping picks up and it gets darker earlier, keeping safety in mind is essential. Kiel Pepper, director of safety and security at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, said new lighting and additional security measures will help with on-campus safety. "Over the past few months, we have added several light poles around campus and have upgraded existing lights to enhanc more PR

State legislator talks on FFRF TV show about his secular advocacy (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. A resolutely secular high-ranking legislator explains on the Freedom From Religion Foundation's television show how he is defending our founding ideals. Oklahoma state Rep. Mickey Dollens has served in the Legislature since 2016, where he is now House Minority Whip. Dolan is the author of the new book, "The Citizen's Guide to Political Change: How t more PR