SWOSU class wins delegation award
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Model United Nations class won the Outstanding Delegation Award at the 49th Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference held recently in St. Louis, Mo.
The SWOSU delegation represented the country of Uruguay in South America.
The SWOSU delegation started class the first week of September 2008 and prepared for the conference by researching foreign policies of Uruguay, learning parliamentary procedures, practicing debate, and hosting the SWOSU Model United Nations for high school and junior high schools.
Members of the delegation included Abdul-Rahman Aljarraha; Susie Awopeju; Alyssa Chapman; Jean Herrera; Whitney Lee; Lauren Myers; Hung Viet Nguyen; Ryan Patterson; Dipesh Pokhrel; Maribel Ramirez; Sulav Regmi; Christian Scott; and Courtni Tapper. The faculty advisor was Ambassador Kenneth Tillett.
At the conference, Ambassador Tillett was elected by the faculty to the Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Recruitment for next year’s Model United Nations class is in progress. Applications are available at Ambassador Tillett’s office in Room 101-C of the Old Science Building.
Sandy Garrett’s Weekly Column
Warmer weather is here and it certainly feels like spring has arrived a few weeks early. Many Oklahoma schools and colleges will be observing spring break March 16 through 20. While not all local school boards include a spring break in their adopted calendar, most still do.
The last thing boys and girls have on their minds during spring break is studying; but, there are many fun, learning activities that families can do together, whether on the road or at home
Events and happenings nearby or far away can be found on the internet, such as those at www.wimgo.com or on the Oklahoma Department of Tourism’s Web site www.travelok.com. Interesting getaways and activities from all corners of our state are listed – some close to your home.In these economic times, a new trend has started called “staycation.”
That’s taking time off, but staying at home while enjoying day trips to area attractions. Spring Break activities don’t have to be costly or travel intensive. Here are just a few examples:
· Your local library has much going on and you can checkout a book or two. Some locations have scheduled activities for boys and girls that week.
· Local museums, state parks, nature and community centers and historical sites provide hours of fun educational family time, many with Spring Break specials.
· Plant a spring garden. Children get excited about watching the progress of the garden and may be more willing to eat healthy food they helped plant.
· Quality time can be spent making a scrapbook with pictures and mementos from school projects, family activities or trips. This family fun project provides a keepsake that can be treasured.
· Even your neighborhood park or playground provides fun with other children and much-needed exercise, with adult supervision and weather permitting, of course.
· Children can help boost their writing skills by starting a journal about what they did during Spring Break; they could even write a letter to a friend or family member far away.
Some parents will be unable to take time off work during Spring Break, but children old enough to stay home alone can be given activities that encourage reading, writing and exercising.
Remind them of safety precautions when adults are not home.
Here’s to a safe, fun and educational spring break for all!
- Sandy Garrett, state schools superintendent
OSU Ed Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma State University College of Education announced its 2009 Hall of Fame class . Alumni Cathy Jameson (Davis, Okla.), Sherry Morgan (Sand Springs, Okla.) and Toni Stone (Stillwater) will be formally inducted and professor emeritus Dr. Bernard Belden will receive the honor posthumously on Friday, June 5at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.
“These four individuals exemplify what it means to make a difference in the lives of others,” College of Education Dean Pamela Fry said. “We are proud of their associations with the OSU College of Education. They all are most deserving of the College’s most prestigious award.”
Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the College. Inductees are chosen by a committee of representatives of the College’s Alumni Association, Associates, students, faculty and administration. This marks the 11th Hall of Fame Class for the COE.
To purchase tickets or for more information about attending the June 5 event, contact Brandi Dotter at (405) 744-8933 or brandi.dotter@okstate.edu.
Norman students, parents plan Baccalaureate
Norman parents and high school seniors are preparing for Baccalaureate services for graduates.
There will be two planning meetings this month to organize the event, 7 p.m. March 2 and March 30 in the youth room at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 S University Blvd.
Volunteers are needed to shoot video, design T-shirts, perform and speak. Parent volunteers also are needed to help with decorations.
Baccalaureate will be at 8 p.m. May 17 at First Baptist Church of Norman.
For more information, email Donna Hooper at cam-inc@cox.net.
