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January 27, 2021 News/Education SWOSU SAGE STEAM Camp seeking For the nominations of seventh grade students Children: Oklahoma students will activities and may truly be provided by Girl Scout and donors, Oklahoma businesses have the opportunity again to benefit from this experience, Boy Scout leaders. After being and community organizations. experience the SAGE STEAM personally or academically. nominated, students will com- To reduce financial burden, Camp at Southwestern Students will stay over- plete an online application by reduced registration fees and Oklahoma State University in night in university residence February 23 and then undergo payment plans are available, as Weatherford during the 2021 halls during the week of camp, a “get-to-know-you” phone needed. Tax-deductible dona- Making a Difference summer. from June 13 to 19. They will interview in March. Up to 40 tions to the SAGE STEAM ‘The Southwest Alliance participate in hands-on activi- students will be selected to at- Camp may be made via the for Girls’ Enrichment (SAGE) ties, interact with role models tend the SAGE STEAM Camp SWOSU Foundation, and both Committee members are look- from STEAM fields, and travel at SWOSU. They will join the in-kind and monetary contri- Takes Preparation ing for students from across the state who are currently in seventh grade and interested off-campus to experience STEAM on-site. Students will also learn about career op- students who were selected from the 2020 camp, which was postponed until this sum- butions are welcome. ‘The student nomination form and more informa- in exploring STEAM (Science, portunities that feature and mer due to COVID-19. tion about the camp may be By Joe Dorman, CEO - OICA sion and the overall process Technology, Engineering, integrate the STEAM fields. Campers pay a non- found online at https://www. of how the Oklahoma State Arts/Humanities, and Math- Student nominations refundable $200 registration swosu.edu/about/pre-college- ematics). The camp is geared by teachers, counselors and fee; the remaining $900 in programs/sage-steam-camp/ OICA and Oklahoma Capitol operates, OICA and toward students—especially principals are now being costs per camper is covered by become-camper. php, or may Policy Institute Offer Online the Oklahoma Policy Institute females—who may have lim- accepted online. New this grants and generous support- be acquired by emailing sag- Training Programs offer two separate trainings. ited access to STEAM-related year, nominations also may ers, which include personal [email protected]. ‘The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr is regarded as one of Both training sessions will be presented virtually online. New technology allows school the most effective advocates in the history of the United ‘The State Budget Summit States. He understood that and Advocate Training offered much work had to be done to by the Oklahoma Policy In- see the changes he wanted threats to be reported by text stitute will be held on Jan. 26 achieved. and 27 from 9 a.m. to noon Advocacy is a challenge both days. You can register at that often times is not https://okpolicy.org/events/ easy, and sometimes can be state-budget-summit/ for this life-changing and with him, OKLAHOMA CITY — security to an already existing the addition of text, reports the safety and security of our life-ending. Many think that event. Students, teachers and staff telephone tip line, could be called in at (855) students and school person- simply being convincing in OICA will hold our four- can now report threats in “Students need to feel safe 337-8300 or filed online at nel across the state,” said Gary arguments and with the abil- day Legislative Learning Oklahoma schools via text and comfortable for meaning- tipline.ok.gov. Now, suspi- Shelton, OSSI program man- ity to understand different Lab, which is “the freshmen message. Through a part- ful learning to occur,” said cious activity or concerns can ager. “We are always looking subjects, even being experts orientation lawmakers and nership between the Okla- State Superintendent of Public be reported by texting “OK- at new technology to enhance in their particular field, will advocates need but have never homa State Department of Instruction Joy Hofmeister. SThreat” to 226787. Texting a our threat reporting capabili- suffice. received,” Jan. 27 through Education (OSDE) and the “We must do everything in tip will allow for anonymous, ties, and we hope this addition Unfortunately, it takes our power to ensure student to our current tip line will be Feb, 1. The two events will Oklahoma School Security two-way communication, im- utilized to better warn our far more than these two Institute (OSSI), a division of safety, and we are grateful for ages and video to be sent 24 particular gifts. Connections overlap on the morning of the Oklahoma Department this partnership that allows hours a day. Any incident that schools of any pending acts of developed by advocates with Wednesday, Jan. 27. For those of Emergency Management for us to expand the tip line.” violence." policymakers is of key impor- who want to participate in could compromise the safety ‘The funding for the texting tance, as well as being able to both trainings, OICA will and Homeland Security Text a Tip Poster or security of any Oklahoma add-on to OSSI's tip line encourage followers for the record its morning program- (ODEMHS), this state-of-the- ‘The text function works school or school-sanctioned came from a $250,000 grant art technology will enhance in conjunction with OSSI's event should be reported. awarded to OSDE by the U.S. cause, along with the dedica- ming on Jan. 27 and make statewide school safety and telephone tip line. Before “Our office is committed to Department of Justice. tion and persistence to see that content available that success against overwhelming afternoon for those who are obstacles are all important. registered for both events. In state advocacy, un- derstanding the legislative OICA also offers a $10 discount for its four-day event Hofmeister announces finalists for process is also key to seeing success in changing policy and for those who register for laws as there are deadlines in which ideas can be filed, both programs as an incentive to participate in both online national math, science teaching awards moved through the system, events. Use the promo code OKLAHOMA CITY - State ers are models of excellence in and effective use of student receive a paid trip to Wash- and ultimately voted upon OKPOLICY at checkout to Superintendent of Public education in Oklahoma," Hof- assessments to improve ington, D.C., to attend a series before going to the governor Instruction Joy Hofmeister meister said. “Their talent and receive the discount on the student learning. Up to two of recognition events and for signature or veto. Of extra OICA link at https://oica.org announced today six state- creativity in providing effec- Oklahoma finalists could be professional development op- importance is familiarity with level finalists for the Presi- tive ways to connect children the financial issues facing the with the Legislative Learning dential Awards for Excellence with real-world learning are named national recipients of portunities, a $10,000 award state and knowing how much Lab link. in Mathematics and Science paving the way for students the award, from the National Science money is available during I would encourage you, Teaching (PAEMST). to succeed in college and in ‘The national recipients Foundation and a certificate that session when lawmakers should you have the time, to ‘This year’s K-6 math their careers. I congratulate represent all 50 states and signed by the President of the them on receiving this well- consider a final budget vote, consider signing up for both finalists are: deserved recognition.” U.S. territories. Winners will United States. usually each May at the end of of these trainings if you want Jennifer Donwerth, Cen- Established in 1983, tennial Elementary, Edmond their annual session. to engage more in state gov- Public Schools PAEMST is the highest recog- tary in Elk City Public Schools. If you want to be a part of nition a K-12 mathematics or She served on the Oklahoma ernment, or with your orga- Hollie Fuller, Homer El- the solution, it is important ementary, Byng Public Schools science teacher may receive Standards Review Committee to know the rules, procedures, nization should you and your team want to have a positive Bridgette Shelton, Elk City for outstanding teaching in for English Language Arts in peculiarities, and especially Elementary, Elk City Public the United States. Awards 2020 and has been involved in the personalities and leanings impact on seeing positive Schools alternate each year between presenting professional develop- of those who will be voting on change occur for our state. ‘This year’s K-6 science elementary and secondary ment in technology implementa- those ideas. Just like every- Knowledge is power, and finalists are: teachers. tion. She has been in education thing else in life, you need to these two events will provide Lisa Pitts, Oakdale Middle ‘The finalists were chosen for 15 years. doa little homework before School, Oakdale Public School by a local selection commit- “I believe every student can you with the introductory you take the test, and in this steps to have a powerful voice Keri Thompson, Bryant tee of teachers, district-level be a mathematician. Being a stu- case, the test is working to get Elementary, Moore Public personnel, representatives dent who struggled with math in an idea you like passed into as an advocate in Oklahoma. Schools from higher education and school, I feelit is very important law. We need more advocates like Karla White, Earl Harris past awardees. Each finalist for me to encourage students to In order to provide more Dr. King in the world, andI Elementary, Bethany Public demonstrated a mastery of see their potential and to encour- information regarding nuanc- hope you will accept that chal- Schools math or science instruction Bridgette Shelton teaches age independent thinking in my es of the 2021 legislative ses- lenge to do your part. “These exceptional teach- third grade at Elk City Elemen- math instruction.” SWOSU Names First Parks and Recreation Management Endowment in honor of Dr. Ken Rose Southwestern Oklahoma Recreation, later was named thanks to the curriculum and tablished in 1977 to promote the historic Burton House, the to the Dr. Ken Rose Memorial State University (SWOSU) dean of the College of Arts & experiential learning pro- philanthropy, award scholar- Foundation currently stew- Fund benefitting the SWOSU with locations in Weatherford Sciences and, eventually, dean grams put into place under Dr. ships and distribute funds ards over $26 million in assets Parks & Recreation Manage- and Sayre has announced that of the College of Professional Ken Rose,” said Ryan Haggard, to support the activities and for the benefit of SWOSU. ment Department, please visit it will name the university's & Graduate Studies. chair of the SWOSU Parks programs of SWOSU. Located For more information on www.SWOSUFoundation.com first Parks & Recreation Man- “Ken Rose was a transfor- & Recreation Management on the Weatherford campus in the Foundation or to donate or call 580-774-3267. agement endowment in honor mational figure in the his- Department. of the late Dr. Ken Rose. tory of SWOSU and we are all Rose passed away on A native of Clinton, Rose beneficiaries of his brilliance September 2, 2020. He was Roger Mills County Cattlemen’s Assoc. completed his undergraduate and dedication,” said SWOSU a devoted husband to Susan studies at SWOSU in 1967 and College of Professional & anda loving father to David, 4310 Annual All Breed Bull Sale earned his master’s degree, Graduate Studies Dean Dr. D’Ann, Wesly and Tiler. also from SWOSU, in 1970. He Chad Kinder. “We can think of “SWOSU was at the heart Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12:15 p.m ROGER MILLS earned his Doctorate of Educa- no more worthy figure to pay of Ken's life and work,” Susan COUNTY (Alternate Date - February 13. 021) tion from the University of tribute to than Dr. Rose as we Rose said. “I know my late CATTLEMEN'S Oklahoma in 1980, Rose was steward SWOSU’s first Parks husband and best friend ASSOCIATION Cheyenne Ag Pavilion a committed scholar and an & Recreation Management en- would be truly honored to be (West side of Cheyenne) expert on SCUBA diving who dowment and seek to enhance associated with the first parks conducted extensive research partnerships with charitable & recreation endowment in Bulls consigned by the following: on the effects of hyperbaric donors and investors.” SWOSU’s history and would Mollet Angus 2H Farms (Mike & Connie Harts) Jason Brown pressure on divers and the ‘Among many significant celebrate philanthropic sup- Boswell Cattle Co Black Hereford Ranch Newman Ranch psychological factors impact- achievements Rose facilitated port of the university's stu- Jenkins Angus Co (Dennie Jenkins) ‘Tyler and Phylli Roberts Holcomb Herefords ing diver performance. during his four-plus decades dents, faculty and programs.” Atkinson Farms Mori White Flick & Flick Farms Rose devoted his life to of service to SWOSU is the ‘The Dr. Ken Rose Memo- Mike's Seedstock Co. 5-D Cattle Co (Tony Dorrell) Moler Herefords education. From 1968 to evolution of the SWOSU Parks rial Fund will benefit the Brookshire Farms TJ Dorrell Kenny & Sheldon Rounds 1974, Rose taught, coached & Recreation Management SWOSU Parks & Recreation Murrow Farms Frank & Lynda Lucas Lazy $ Ranch and served as principal at Department into one of the Management Department and 65+ Breeding Age Bulls, Registered and Commercial Washita Heights Public most unique and dynamic will provide for annual student Angus~ Charolais - Composite - Hereford ~ Simmental ~ Simi-Angus ~ Red Angus Schools in Corn. In 1974, he academic programs of its type assistance to be awarded to Dr. **FOR HE 'H & SAFETY MASKS WILL. UIRED** joined SWOSU as an instruc- in the country. Ken Rose Scholars. The fund tor in physical education, later “SWOSU Parks & Recre- is stewarded by the SWOSU advancing to professor. He ation Management students Foundation, Inc. An institu- For More Information and/or Catalogs Call chaired the Department of today go into the workforce tionally-related charitable Lynda Lucas - (580) 497-7366, Ashlea Yager - (580) 497-7124, Ryan Long - (580) 339-1919 Health, Physical Education & well-equipped to succeed entity, the Foundation was es- or Email: [email protected]