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WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Volume 13, Issue 31
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Admissions has temporarily
extended the deadline to
apply for 2012 Graduation. See
the office of admission TODAY if
you are planning to graduate in
May or July.
Commencement
May 11,
2012
8:00p.m.
Western and Red River Aviation Honored by Regents
From left to right: Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Chancellor,
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; Lt. Gov.
Todd Lamb; the Honorable Dave Lopez, Secretary of
Commerce and Tourism; Lisa Greenlee, Western Oklahoma State College; Phil Birdine, Western Oklahoma State
College; Jerry Yates, Red River Flight Academy; Bryan
Patzkowski, Red River Flight Academy; Chrystal Overton,
Western Oklahoma State College.
Twenty-six business and higher education partnerships
throughout the state were recently recognized for their
innovative collaborations that further the education of
Oklahoma’s workforce. Western and Red River Aviation in
Altus were recognized April 24 at OSU-OKC as one of those
educational and business unions.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s
Economic Development Grant for the Partnership Recognition
Program is designed to highlight successful partnerships
between higher education institutions and businesses and to
further cultivate the higher learning environment through
State Regents’ Economic Development Grants.
Institutions involved in these partnerships provide $500
for tuition waivers to employees of the partnering businesses;
internships for current students of the institutions to work at the
partnering businesses; faculty externships with the partnering
businesses; and/or enhancement of the partnerships with
additional equipment, materials or supplies. The State Regents
provide a $500 match to the waivers.
“When businesses partner with higher education, the
regional and state economy wins,” said Chancellor Glen D.
Johnson. “Oklahoma’s colleges and universities collaborate
with businesses to provide customized education and training,
and through these efforts, students receive hands-on, careerrelated experiences that better prepare them for today’s
business world. As economic engines, higher education
institutions serve as catalysts for generating ideas and business
opportunities. Colleges and universities also support health and
wellness initiatives through medical centers and recreational
facilities that benefit not only the lives of their students but
their surrounding communities.
WOSC has a long-standing history in aviation education.
However, due to the economic climate, WOSC contemplated
discontinuing this high-cost program. In spite of the economics,
the community support and demand for the program inspired
WOSC to maintain the professional pilot degree program. The
continuation of this program was made possible through a
partnership with Red River Aviation. This partnership allows
WOSC to offer the only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)approved, Part 141 flight school in southwestern Oklahoma.
This partnership increases opportunities for individuals in
rural southwest Oklahoma to receive an Associate in Applied
Science degree in aviation with a professional pilot option.
Reprinted courtesy of Ben Hardcastle, OSRHE.
Western Remote on KWHW
Recruiters Visit Campus
Courtney Gilmore, Altus Air Force Base Liason
chatted up Dick Fontana of KWHW Radio during the April 23 radio remote held to promote
Westerns early enrollment period.
On April 26, Recruiters Bill Wilson and Jon
Borden from Parker University and Mid-American Christian University, respectively, spoke
to students about continuing their studies.
Coming Up!
May 7- Last Student Senate Meeting until Fall Noon, MPC
May 10-16- Finals
Remember to purchase your cap and
gown in the Western Bookstore!! Many
sizes available!! Hurry while supplies
last!! Graduation announcements are
also on sale. Allow two business days for
processing, please!
Colston Joins the Western Family
Judy Colston joined the
Alumni and Development
office as its administrative
assistant. Judy moved
to Altus four years ago
when her husband, Lloyd,
became the City of Altus
Emergency Management
Director. Judy has a degree
in business with a minor in
music from Northeastern
State
University
in
Tahlequah. Previously, she
managed a clinic of seven
physicians and 38 employees for 10 years in Pryor, OK.
Judy oversaw personnel matters, acquisition, scheduling
and billing. She was also responsible for organizing a
pediatric therapy clinic in Lawton. Judy and Lloyd
have two adult children and are expecting their first
granddaughter in August. In her spare time Judy enjoys
spending time with her family, reading and volunteering
as the First Christian Church’s worship chairman.
SGA Meeting May 7
12:00 p.m. in the MPC
Don’t miss Pizza, Ice
Cream and Special Guests!
Tech Center Students Visit
High school students currently attending the Southwest
Technology Center visited Western April 26 to learn how
their studies at the SWTC can earn them a degree from
Western through cooperative alliances. The visitors
received a goodie bag Western back pack as a door prize.
Arbor Day Clean-Up
May 10- Altus All-Star Special Olympics
May 10- Nursing Pinning & Lamp Lighting
Ceremony, 7p.m., WOSC Gym
Dr. Jason Morrison, Dean of Arts and Sciences
took some good-natured teasing during the
KWHW enrollment remote on April 23.
May 11- Commencement, 8p.m., WOSC Gym
May 30 - Danny Cahill, Biggest Loser Winner
11a.m. MPC
Western Science Club Hosts Altus Christian Academy
Altus Christian Academy students visited Western, April
27, for their final science lab, courtesy of the Western
Science Club. Students observed dissections of fetal pigs and
earthworms. ACA also presented The Science Club with a
$214 gift as a thank you for a the four labs the club hosted
for the students. The Science Club wishes to thank ACA for
their enthusiastic collaboration and the club looks forward to
organizing more labs during the 2012-13 school year.
Members of the Psi Beta and Phi Theta Kappa honor
societies dedicated a few hours to enhancing Western’s
beauty by picking up litter around the campus perimeter
April 27 in observance of Arbor Day. From left to right:
Casey Daniels, John Phelan, Stacy Christian, Michael
Coker, Jessica Hiatt, Tristan Holt, Tyler Holt, Dianna
Joseph, Parker Charping, Susan Nasse, Taryn Minst,
Denise Iannone, Chris Bennett and Margaret Terbush.
Music Department
Spring Concert
Featuring the Western
Choir and Jazz Band
Western Science Club members (front row): Janet De La Torre, Crystal Hammack and Joannie
Cook. (back row): Lisa Chaney, sponsor, Alejandro Lopez, Angelica Lopez, Maryanne Dantzler and Mark Gonzales.
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May 7, 2012
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