Young farmers, ranchers attend national conference Apr 13, 2008
Three members of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Collegiate Young Farmer er (YFanization recently attended the American Farm Bureau Federation YFership Conference in Baltimore, Md. Attending were Marcy VenJohn, Ingalls, Kan. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Volunteerism on Community Revitalization Apr 8, 2008
One of three sessions offered at Northwestern Symposium Service learning and volunteerism to bring new life and opportunities to a community or area is the topic of one of three sessions scheduled during Northwestern Oklahoma State University s symposium Visions and Crossroads: Northwest Oklahoma Our Next 100 Years. The free event is Friday, April 25, and is open to the public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Overton Receives Scholarship Apr 8, 2008
She is a junior at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Stefani Overton of Knowles, a junior elementary education major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, was awarded a scholarship from the DaVinci Institute, Oklahoma s Creativity Think Tank, at a banquet March 28. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Glenn Miller Orchestra to close concert series Apr 6, 2008
The swinging music of Glenn Miller will bring the 2007-2008 Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series to a close at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 14, in Herod Hall Auditorium at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Tickets for the appearance of the Glenn Miller Orchestra are $10 for adults and $5 for students. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Smith Receives Another Medal Apr 3, 2008
After regaining his health, Smith attended college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. From there he went to the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1950 with a chemical engineering degree. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Baxter named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Apr 2, 2008
Oklahoma, Baxter was a standout quarterback at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned bachelor and masters degrees. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, and then moved to New Mexico State, where he served as defensive backs coach in 1987-88. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Mary Brune becomes certified nurse educator Apr 2, 2008
Mary Brune, instructor in nursing at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) after successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League of Nursing. Brune said the exam and certification were devised to distinguish academic nursing education as a specialty area through recognizing the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that are included in that area of practice. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Education 102 program expanding to encourage eighth grade students, parents Apr 2, 2008
began a year ago as a project sponsored by the Alva Public Schools, Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northwest Technology Center to encourage Alva Middle School students and their parents to begin developing plans for their future education needs and exploring career options. This spring the program will expand to include students and parents at Fairview Middle School. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Freshman Connecton Scheduled Mar 30, 2008
Northwestern s Freshman Connection set for April 16 High school seniors and parents will be on campus at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for Freshman Connection Wednesday, April 16 ... High school seniors and parents will be on campus at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for Freshman Connection Wednesday, April 16. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern assessment day April 2 Mar 28, 2008
Northwestern Oklahoma State University s fourth annual Assessment Day for all students and employees is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. Employee workshops, as well as student tests and surveys, will take place at various times throughout the day. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Teacher Graduates from Leadership Academy Mar 27, 2008
Graduating from the 2007/2008 Outstanding Professor s Academy was Dr. James N. Yates, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva. Copyright 1998-2007. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Enrollment to open for Northwesterns fall semester Mar 20, 2008
Enrollment for the fall semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will open Monday, March 24. Students are encouraged to complete the enrollment process as soon as possible to better ensure their choice of classes, said Dr. Steve Lohmann, executive vice president. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Theatre learns from professionals at ACTF Mar 18, 2008
From acting classes with professionals to learning new techniques, Northwestern Oklahoma State University theatre students consider their attendance at the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) on Feb. 25- March 2 a success. Northwestern theatre has been involved in ACTF since 2004 and has attended seven festivals in total. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Ranger Preview Winners Mar 18, 2008
Renea Tarwater of Barnsdall and LeAnn Wisdom of Alva, who are joined by Brad Franz (left), director of student affairs and enrollment management, receive special $100 Ranger Preview scholarships to Northwestern Oklahoma State University from Community Bank president Terry Ross Tuesday. These two women, along with fellow Northwestern freshmen Amelia Thompson of Hutchinson, Kan. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Five Alva women honored Mar 17, 2008
McKenzie, associate professor and chairwoman of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s Division of Nursing, earned her Bachelors of Science degree in nursing from Texas Woman s University in Denton and Houston, Texas, her masters in nursing from Yale University in New Haven, Conn ... McKinley attended the University of Kansas, Wichita State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Symphonic band to present concert March 11 Mar 7, 2008
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Symphonic Band will present Marches and Mayhem at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern names coordinator Feb 29, 2008
As part of a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to benefit the Regional University System of Oklahoma, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has selected Sandra Harmon as coordinator of its Project to Reduce Crime Against Women (PRCAW). Aside from East Central University, which serves as the administrator of the program on behalf of RUSO, Northwestern is the first of the schools to have a coordinator in place. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Womens recognition ceremony planned Feb 28, 2008
Five women will be honored at AAUW 6th Annual Women s Recognition Ceremony and Dinner at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on March 13th. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its Sixth Annual Women s Recognition Ceremony and Dinner honoring women leaders in northwest Oklahoma March 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Student Center on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Freedom ISD approves audit, sets RIF meeting Feb 28, 2008
The donations including baseball equipment and basketball scoreboards came from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. In addition, a financial gift to the activity fund was made by Wharton Funeral Home. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern to participate in information literacy project Feb 27, 2008
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is one of the seven schools involved in the project. The data from this initial study will be used to develop an interactive, Web-based program to help teach students how to improve their information literacy and gathering skills. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Physical Plant Employees Help with Rennovaation Feb 25, 2008
Major renovation and building projects at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are in full swing, and the university s physical plant employees are finding themselves in the middle of it all. The biggest job currently underway is the $4. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Dr. Rodney Murrow and Dr. Ling-Yu Kan will present a concert Feb 24, 2008
The beautiful music of a classical piano piece will be doubled when Dr. Ling-Yu Kan and Dr. Rodney Murrow present a concert at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Kan, assistant professor of music, and Murrow, professor of music and associate dean of graduate studies, will be on stage at Herod Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Saturday sports scores Feb 24, 2008
Northwestern Oklahoma State University split games with John Brown University at Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Saturday. John Brown defeated the Lady Rangers 78-63 while the Rangers beat John Brown 72-49. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Barton photo display at Woods County Courthouse Feb 24, 2008
John Barton, retired dean and speech professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and his wife Margaret spent 14 days discovering Oklahoma during two- and three-day trips to specific counties this past year, setting out to see and photograph every county courthouse as a way to celebrate the state s Centennial year. Angelia Case, instructional media center technician and sponsor of the Northwestern Art Society (NAS), contacted the Barton s in November to see about creating a display of... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Lunch with legislators minus one Feb 19, 2008
Acting Auditor Michelle Day attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University when current president Dr. Janet Cunningham was a professor. It has been interesting getting to know the interim auditor, Hickman said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Queens fall in Edmond, 66-55 02-15-08 Feb 16, 2008
on Saturday to take on Northwestern Oklahoma State University at 1 p.m.. Wayland 55, Okla. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Frey wins Miss Northwestern crown Feb 11, 2008
Ashlyn Frey, 19-year-old daughter of Larry and Vicki Frey, will represent Northwestern Oklahoma State University at the Miss Oklahoma pageant in June 2008. Frey's talent was a flute solo "Fever." Frey also won the audience pleaser award. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Student Teachers Assigned Feb 10, 2008
Spring student teachers at Northwestern Oklahoma State University include (from left, front row) Lesley Engle, Tye Parr, Kim Gann, Tiffany Smith, Sarah Warner, LaDina Hicks, Crystal Humble, Amanda Bales, Meghan Stafford, Valerie Bradfield, Yolanda Kuhn, (second row) Jamie Lee, Ana Henderson, Rebecca Owens, Megan Logsdon, Dr. Martie Young (director of student teachers), Sarah Combs, Ashley Miner, Dusti Hoffman, Brandi Bayless-Green, Emily Jenkins, (third row) Britanie Welty, Carrie Turner,... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern spring semester enrollment shows slight increase Feb 10, 2008
Enrollment in spring semester classes at Northwestern Oklahoma State University increased slightly from a year ago according to figures in a preliminary enrollment report presented to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Overall headcount enrollment increased by 18 students to 1,907, an increase of almost 1 percent from last year s figure of 1,889. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Alumni event Membership Night at Percefull Fieldhouse rescheduled Feb 6, 2008
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will host a reception for members of the Northwestern Alumni Association and Dr. Cunningham s President s Associates on Monday, February 11, 2008 in between the Lady Rangers and Rangers basketball games against Mid-America Christian University. The reception will be held in the south classroom of the Wellness Center. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Goldbugs to crown basketball royalty tonight Feb 2, 2008
She plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University after graduation ... She plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University to major in nursing. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Heavy Snow Postpones NWOSU BB Games Tonight Feb 1, 2008
The first match-up between Mid-America Christian University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University will have to wait another day. The men and women basketball games for tonight have been cancelled due to bad weather. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
International students world dinner becomes Festival of Cultures Jan 30, 2008
International students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be serving a variety of food from around the globe at the Festival of Cultures, formerly known as the World Dinner. The dinner and festival will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Student Center Ballroom. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mariners mailbag: Who's on all-time lineup? Jan 29, 2008
Hargrove played for the BeeJays in 1972, while on the roster of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. It is unlikely that he'll be wearing a Mariners uniform again anytime soon. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Community Bank Joins Ranger Preview Jan 29, 2008
Terry Ross (center), president of Community Bank, presents a check to Dr. Janet Cunningham, president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, to cover application fees for students participating i. Community Bank contributes to success of Ranger Preview One of the goals of the organizers of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s annual Ranger Preview day is to convince prospective students visiting campus to complete an application for admission, an important step in the recruiting process.... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Blood for Bradley Jan 27, 2008
Northwestern Oklahoma State University will hold its spring semester Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) Blood Drive Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Enid, and Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 6-7, in Alva. The Enid drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the commons area at 2929 E. Randolph. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mrs. Woods County International Jan 27, 2008
Amanda Schroeder of Alva will emcee the 2008 Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University Pageant to be presented in Herod Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8. She is the 2007 Mrs. Woods County International. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Seevers administers Upward Bound grant Jan 16, 2008
A $1 million Upward Bound grant received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University will assist 50 students from 10 area public schools reach their goal of obtaining a college education. Ms. Jaunita Seevers has been hired to administer the program on the university campus. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mitchels' Make Gift for New Dressing Rooms Jan 13, 2008
Carla and Randy Mitchel view an architect s rendering of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s proposed football locker room complex with Dr. Janet Cunningham (right), university president. The Mitchels have pledged $8,000 to assist in the four-phase renovation of the football and baseball venues. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern announces fall honor rolls Jan 13, 2008
Honor rolls for the fall semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Those on the President s Honor Roll earned all As, or a 4. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Chancellor Johnson here selling an investment in the future Jan 10, 2008
He was in Alva Thursday to speak to Northwestern Oklahoma State University and the media to outline and get support for a selling job he has begun trying to convince the Oklahoma State Legislature to invest in the future of the state by adding $145. 2 million in new funds to the next higher education budget. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Waylands own BCS event Thursday 01-06-2008 Jan 7, 2008
Free chili, soup, cobbler and drinks will be served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall of the Trinity Building, Ninth and Utica, in conjunction with the Sooner Athletic Conference doubleheader with Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Queens game starts at 6 and the Pioneers at 8. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
2007 A year of change Jan 1, 2008
Largest and most prominently visible is The Ranger, located on the corner of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus. A gift from former Alva attorney and former NWOSU President Tom and Brenda McDaniel, the symbolic Ranger was crafted by well-known western artist Harold Holden. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Oklahomas oldest resident dies Dec 26, 2007
Brown, a retired math teacher from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, began her teaching career at a one-room country school near Perry, Okla. as a young woman. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Oklahoma’s oldest known resident dies at age 110 Dec 23, 2007
Brown studied mathematics at Columbia University, first teaching children in one-room schoolhouses and then as a professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Alexander said Haddie Payne, a lifelong Stratford resident, is now the oldest known living Oklahoman at 109. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Prattan tries hand at filmmaking Dec 18, 2007
In 2006, with a degree in mass communications from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and 4,000 in savings from two summers' work with Kansas Department of Transportation, the Pratt native headed to California to make his mark in the film industry. "Friends and Girls" is currently in the development stage, meaning it has passed the first hurdle of getting a production company to take it - albeit a company of which Bishop is a partner. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Without background in academia, Hargis prepares to lead OSU Dec 12, 2007
One of the few who has done so is Tom McDaniel, who left his job as a vice chairman of Kerr-McGee Corp. to become the president of his alma mater, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, in 2000. He now is president of Oklahoma City University, a private school, and said he considers Hargis a friend. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Alvas Fred Neuman honored at State Capitol ceremony Dec 4, 2007
Steve said one of the interesting things emerging from this honor and reunion was the establishment of a scholarship at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Fred s name. PHOTO 1: Governor Brad Henry and Fred Neuman stop for a photo after the award presentation. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Happy Birthday, Oklahoma! Nov 19, 2007
Friday afternoon at precisely 4 p.m., the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Ranger Band drum majors blew their whistles and the official centennial parade began. Members of the Alva Boys Scouts led the parade carrying the U.S. and Oklahoma flags. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
The Ranger: A gift from the abundance of love Nov 16, 2007
A special celebration honored Dr. Tom and Brenda McDaniel, former residents of NWOSU, now president of Oklahoma City University, for their gift of The Ranger honoring the state s centennial and Northwestern Oklahoma State University s 110 years as an institute of higher education. Today s celebration would not have been possible without Tom and Brenda McDaniel, President Janet Cunningham said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Bethany Swedes lose Nov 15, 2007
Bethany will host Northwestern Oklahoma State University at 6 p.m. Friday. Bethany (56) -- Sullivan 4, G. Brown 6, Littlejohn 7, Williams 8, Gibbs 9, Bietau 3, Wells 7, Holcom 4, Green 6, K. Brown 2. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
The Ranger arrives! Nov 14, 2007
The statue arrived and would soon be sitting on its big brick base on the corner of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s campus ... The Northwestern Oklahoma State University range. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Bethany women improve to 2-0 Nov 11, 2007
The Swedes remained perfect on the young basketball season Friday with a 60-40 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Swedes' defense was tremendous, allowing just 17 field goals in 61 attempts for 28 percent. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Northwesterns Ranger Preview has large turnout Nov 10, 2007
Northwestern Oklahoma State University s Ranger Preview introduced 276 high school seniors from more than 80 high schools to the university s campus Saturday ... PHOTO 1: High school seniors and their guests filed into Percefull Fieldhouse Saturday for Northwestern Oklahoma State University s Ranger Preview ... PHOTO 2: Seniors from Alva High School meet with Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, during Ranger Preview at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Songwriter Jimmy Webb to appear in Alva with concert series Nov 5, 2007
Northwest Oklahomans will have the opportunity to hear Webb s magical tunes live at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, in Herod Hall Auditorium at Northwestern Oklahoma State University as part of the Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults, $5 for students and are available at Holder Drug, Schuhmacher s, Alva Chamber of Commerce and Northwestern Bookstore or by calling (580) 327-8590. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Students become cowboys, cowgirls for a day Nov 3, 2007
For the children in Alva elementary schools, the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Rodeo Team provided a taste of life in the rodeo arena. The annual rodeo exhibition kicked off the college rodeo which started Thursday night and continues through Saturday at the Woods County Fair Grounds arena. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU football player arrested Nov 3, 2007
A Northwestern Oklahoma State University football player is free on a $2,000 bond after being arrested early Sunday morning (Oct. 28) on multiple charges, including three felonies, all apparently arising after having too much to drink at the Nite Lite bar in Alva. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Judge Linder to receive state bar award Nov 2, 2007
Linder was the play-by-play radio broadcaster for Northwestern Oklahoma State University sports for 28 years. He also hosted a local TV sports program originated at NWOSU. Linder is a member of NWOSU s Sports Hall of Fame. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Annual Ranger Rodeo starts Thursday Nov 1, 2007
The annual Ranger Rodeo presented by Northwestern Oklahoma State University will have its opening performance at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the Woods County Fairgrounds Arena. More than 500 student competitors from 20-plus colleges and universities are expected to participate. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Gentle nudge or kick in the pants leads to graduation Oct 31, 2007
That admonition came from Northwestern Oklahoma State University President Dr. Janet Cunningham to graduates at Bill Johnson Correctional Center s GED graduation Friday. Thirty-five (35) graduates donned black caps and gowns for the traditional graduation ceremony held in the auditorium/classroom of the facility. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Alva artist designs official centennial stamp Oct 29, 2007
Case, a professional artist since 1989, received a B.A. in art from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and later a master s degree. His realistic pencil drawings and oil paintings are primarily modern-day ranch scenes dealing with people and their relationships with each other, their animals and their land. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Official Oklahoma Centennial photographer to speak at Northwestern Oct 27, 2007
The official Oklahoma Centennial photographer Mike Klemme will be on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus in Alva Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. for a presentation in the J.W. Martin Library. The event is free and open to the public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Vandals damage soccer fields Oct 25, 2007
When Alva Recreation Complex Director Courtney Roe arrived for work Tuesday morning, she discovered extensive damage to the ARC soccer field used by Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The deep ruts were made by a four-wheel drive vehicle, Alva Business Manager Steve Brown said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern students study in Costa Rica Oct 23, 2007
During Northwestern Oklahoma State University s interim session, 23 students and three faculty members spent 19 days in Costa Rica as part of the university s study abroad program ... PHOTO 1: This group of students and faculty spent nearly three weeks in Costa Rica with the Northwestern Oklahoma State University study abroad program ... PHOTO 2: Dane Wilber, Duke Nunley, Ryan Keck, Darin Frech and Jared Campbell tour a coffee plantation as part of their study abroad experience with Northwestern... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Quilt show to feature quilts by Alva native Oct 18, 2007
Marie worked for the Alva Review-Courier when Brooks Bicknell was the editor and Tom McDaniel, former president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, wrote for the sports department while attending college. Copyright 1998-2007. (Alva Review Courier, OK)