OSU Family Responding to Oklahoma Tornadoes The Oklahoma State University family is responding to the needs of victims of Sunday and Monday's deadly tornadoes in Central Oklahoma. The OSU Alumni Association is compiling a list of support agencies requesting support as well as OSU entities and alumni chapters participating in local relief efforts. Visit orangeconnection.org/tornado for the latest information. Student Membership Gets a Makeover The OSU Alumni Association is launching its rebranded student membership program this summer at New Student Orientation and Enrollment. What has been known as Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) will now be known simply as the Student Alumni Association featuring both life and annual membership options for OSU students. The program currently boasts more than 1,600 members and is OSU's largest student organization. Registration Open for Tulsa Legacy Event Excitement is reaching its peak as Cowboys and Cowgirls across Green Country ready themselves for the Cowboy Stampede Legacy Event! The fun begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Ritchie Ranch in Glenpool. Join the Tulsa OSU Alumni Chapter for great outdoor activities including a BBQ dinner, Jupiter Jumps, door prizes, mementos and more. Pistol Pete will also be on hand for pictures with family and friends. Next Night with OSU Set for Chicago Fresh off trips to Denver and Wichita, the OSU Alumni Association and President Burns Hargis are headed to the Windy City! Join them along with the Chicago OSU Alumni Chapter for A Night with OSU on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in the West Loop. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided, and online registration is now open! New Board, Leadership Council Members Elected The OSU Alumni Association Board of Directors finalized the elections of the newest board and leadership council members at its bi-annual meeting May 10. Jennifer Grigsby, senior vice president, treasurer and corporate secretary of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, was named chairman for 2013-2015. Grigsby graduated from OSU with a bachelor of science accounting in 1991, and received her MBA from Oklahoma City University in 1999. Cowboy Caravans Set for 2013 OSU alumni and fans across Oklahoma and North Texas may now begin registering for the 2013 Cowboy Caravans beginning May 1 in Tyler. Tickets are $25 per person and your RSVP is requested as seating is limited. This year's speakers will include Mike McGraw, Head Men's Golf Coach; Joe Wickline, Offensive Line Coach; Rich Wieligman, Head Women's Softball Coach; Glenn Spencer, Defensive Coordinator; and many more! Live and silent auctions benefiting the local alumni chapters will also be held. Homecoming 2013 Set for October 19 The OSU Alumni Association will present the 2013 edition of “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” October 14-19 in Stillwater concluding with the Texas Christian vs. OSU football game. The announcement follows the release of Cowboy football’s 2013 schedule, which included only two home games in October. The theme will be decided by the nine Homecoming executives in February 2013 and announced to the public in March. |