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*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-12-13 ( 6 items )  
Art history and studio art major named December 2024 CAS Orange Gown Graduate (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee selected Paige Nguyen as the CAS Orange Gown Graduate for Oklahoma State University's Fall 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony on Dec. 14. An art history and studio art double major, Nguyen received the Orange Gown honor for her outstanding achievements and exemplary contributions to the OSU community over the past four years. As the Orange Gown Grad more PR

Greenwood District field trip unlocks new perspectives for OSU students (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Reading about history is one thing walking on the ground where it happened, seeing what remains and what is lost is another experience entirely. A group of Oklahoma State University Honors College students recently got a chance to experience history this way during a trip to Tulsa's historic Greenwood District to discover more about the legacy of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre. Dr. Brandy Thom more PR

Officer Royston receives commendation (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Officer Christopher Royston was recently presented with a commendation for locating an equestrian rider at Lake Carl Blackwell after she was thrown from her horse on a remote trail. Lt. Justin Hart presented Royston with the commendation. "Due to Officer Royston's calm nature, his ability to control the incident, his dedication to service and his true caring for other people, the victim was located, treate more PR

OMRF named a top workplace for 12th straight year (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has again been recognized as one of the state's top workplaces. The 2024 Top Workplaces rankings resulted from an anonymous employee survey on factors such as job satisfaction, management quality, pay and benefits, and opportunities for growth. Each year since the surveys began in 2013, OMRF has ranked among the state's top 10 large employers (350-plu more PR

OSU Extension names Heart of Extension honorees (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahoma State University Extension staff members Lisa McRay, Susan Rose and Andrea St. John are recipients of the 2024 Heart of Extension Award. The three employees were honored at OSU Extension's Administrative Support Conference Awards Luncheon in October. The accolade is a newly established tradition within the organization that celebrates OSU Extension support staff and recognizes their years of service. more PR

Take advantage of tax deductions before the end of the year (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 12 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: As 2024 draws to a close, taxpayers still have time to take advantage of valuable tax credits and deductions. Energy-efficient home improvements, charitable donations, retirement accounts, dependent care and educational expenses are some options that can help ensure a more favorable financial outcome when filing taxes in the spring. Mengya Wang, Oklahoma State University Extension personal finance specialist more PR