On the Record @ Northwestern -- May 2, 2007 -- Newsletter

May 2, 2007
Battisti announced as athletic director,
will step down as men's basketball coach
After one of the most successful seasons in his 21-year tenure as head men’s basketball coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Bob Battisti will relinquish his coaching duties to become the school’s athletic director.

April 27, 2007
Milburn Barton announces retirement,
will remain as women's basketball coach
Athletic director Milburn Barton has announced his retirement from Northwestern Oklahoma State University effective at the end of his current contract in June, but that does not mean he will be leaving the institution.

Barton will continue to serve as head women’s basketball coach and is anxious to return for his 24th season on the bench. Read more...

Awards presented in Saturday ceremony

Steve Barrows receives the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year Award from Eric Wheeler, president of the Student Government Association. Barrows is an instruction in health and physical education and coach of the soccer team. For more photos from the Alumni Reunion Day activities, please click here.

April 24, 2007
Regent Stansberry to address
Northwestern graduating class
Mark Stansberry, a member of the board of regents the Regional University System of Oklahoma, will be the speaker at Northwestern Oklahoma State University 108th commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 5, at Ranger Field. Read more...

May 2, 2007
International students visit
Oklahoma City National Memorial
A group of Northwestern Oklahoma State University international students traveled to Oklahoma City on April 29 to tour the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. Read more...

Red & Black Honor Society initiated

New officers for Red and Black Scroll Honor Society are installed by their outgoing counterparts during a recent ceremony. From left are Jena Seiler, president; Allison Cunningham, vice president; Kelly Whetstone, secretary/treasurer; and Stefani Overton, historian/reporter. Last year’s officers are (from right) Lakin Ragains, Clint Claypole, Molly Hill and Kasey Fowler. Others named to the group include Kyler Baum, Kathryn Martin, Jamie McIntire, Savannah Smith, Christopher Stepp and Kasey Zibton. These 10 juniors were initiated into the society, which requires members to have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, have never failed a course and to have completed at least one semester at Northwestern.

May 1, 2007
NWOSU Wellness Center to sponsor
'100 Days of Summer Walking Challenge'
To promote good health and physical fitness, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University J.R. Holder Wellness Center is sponsoring the “100 Days of Summer Walking Challenge.”

The challenge will begin May 7 and end Aug. 14. The winner(s) will be determined by the total steps walked either on the track or on treadmills at the conclusion of the 100-day contest.

Scenes from Oklahoma!

Northwestern Oklahoma State University's cast of Oklahoma! ended its run of shows Saturday afternoon, April 28. For more photos, click here.

Prior to the final performance of Oklahoma! Saturday, April 28, Donovan Reichenberger (second from left) was recognized by the university and music department for his continued support of their programs through the various monies he has donated to scholarships and endowments. Presenting him with a plaque of appreciation are Dr. Mike Knedler, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, and Dr. Kathryn Lindberg, director of bands and chair of the music department.

April 25, 2007
Judges award top art prizes
to Nichole Kelleher, Angelia Case
Judges for the Fourth Annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society (NAS) Art Show have made their choices and ribbons have been placed.

The photograph titled “On a Good Day” taken by Nichole Kelleher, Woodward senior, has earned the top student award as Best of Show. Kelleher also has been awarded the most prizes in this year’s contest by winning five of the six categories within the Photography/Digital Art Division plus the Division Award. Read more...

Student Best of Show, Nichole Kelleher

Employee Best of Show, Angelia Case

"Celebrating Oklahoma" category winner, Rod Murrow

"People's Choice" winner, Willie Benson. His Bamboo Fountain also won "People's Choice" following the Runnymede Show.

April 25, 2007
Rodeo team successful at Fort Hays
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University rodeo team had another successful competition at the Fort Hays State University rodeo this past weekend. While they didn’t win, the men’s team placed second and the women’s team placed third. Read more...

Photos from NWOSU-Enid campus events

Retirement reception on Alva campus

April 24, 2007
Outstanding Seniors announced
Thirteen members of the Class of 2007 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were honored as Outstanding Seniors at the Northwestern Foundation’s Special Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 28, in the Student Center Ranger Room. Read more...

Retired employees honored with reception

Dr. Steve Lohmann, executive vice president, greets Mary Helen Wilson, professor emeritus of English, at the retired employee reception. In the background, Myra Davison, Staff Council president, greets Mr. and Mrs. Stanley VanSteenvoort. He is a retired professor of mathematics. For more photos, click here.

Zoology students study animal behavior

The students in Aaron Place's general zoology class recently performed lab exercises in quantifying animal behavior. The students above were studying the schooling behavior in hybrid sunfish. The Byron State Fish hatchery provided 30 young sunfish for the lab. To do this, students measured the amount of time the test fish spent in close proximity to another fish that was sequestered in a submerged gallon jar at on end of the fish tank. Other students, seen below, were observing exploratory behavior in western diamondback rattlesnakes. The students had to define several specific behaviors and then determine the best way to quantify those behaviors. The entry way into the Science Amphitheatre was locked to allow the snakes to move freely around the area.

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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