Former DASNR Dean and Director Sam E. Curl passes
STILLWATER, Okla. Sam E. Curl, dean and director of Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources from 1997 to 2004, passed away Aug. 2 in Granbury, Texas.
Supreme Court Justice Steven Taylor to Retire
OKLAHOMA CITY '??Governor Mary Fallin today received and accepted a letter from Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Steven Taylor stating his intention to retire at year's end.
'It has been my honor to serve this great state,' Taylor wrote, 'and my hope is that I...
08/02/2016
Gov. Fallin statement on the passing of Maj. Gen. John Rossi
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement on the passing of former Fort Sill commanding general Maj. Gen. John Rossi, who died Sunday:??
'Maj. Gen. John Rossi was a dedicated public servant, as well as a strong and capable leader for...
08/02/2016
It's Time to Get Vaccines Before Going Back to School
For Release: Aug. 2, 2016 – Corey Robertson, Office of Communications – (405) 271-5601
Getting all of the recommended vaccines is especially important for children of all ages, especially when they are entering a school or a child care center where...
Snakes are more scared of you than you are of them
STILLWATER, Okla. Spending time outdoors, tending to a garden, working on a brush pile or even weed eating the yard will increase the chances of encountering one of Oklahoma's slithery occupants.
08/01/2016
Women and Retirement
?? Working women may face several situations that make saving for retirement more difficult, including having shorter working careers and living longer than their male counterparts. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women are more likely to work in part-time jobs...
Parents Reminded to Get Back-to-School Birth Certificates
For Release: July 29, 2016 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reminds parents to get their children’s birth certificates for back-to-school season.
Birth records are available at three...
07/29/2016
Snake bites to people, pets and livestock
STILLWATER, Okla. Snakebites do not typically occur because the reptile is attacking or being overly aggressive. Rather, most are the result of the timid creature being startled and going into self-defense mode.
07/28/2016
Director's Weekly Memo 2016-7-25
Project Lead the Way teachers participate in professional development; Oklahoma FFA students make the finals in the 2016 top achievement awards; CareerTech participates in program for STEM teachers; CIMC offers new employability resources web page; useful links; and CareerTech...
07/28/2016
Joint Surveillance Project Discovers Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes in Southwest Oklahoma
For Release – July 28, 2016 Tony Sellars, Office of Communications 405-271-5601
This spring, due to public health concerns surrounding Zika virus, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) began a collaborative mosquito surveillance project with Oklahoma State...
07/28/2016
The latest buzz on Zika and Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. Amid ongoing global concern around Zika and an anticipated spike in international travel with the Olympics set to kickoff in Brazil Aug. 5, Oklahoma State University experts are continuing to monitor mosquito populations across the state.