Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Saturday November 23, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Extension offers tips on how to keep food fresh
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 22 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Oklahomans spend much of their income on food, so proper storage is important to keep perishable food fresh until consumed. Christi Evans, Oklahoma State University Extension food safety specialist, offers storage tips for food items. "While it's quick and easy to simply put all fresh fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator's crisper drawer after a shopping trip, everything shouldn't be stored together in   more

Northwestern Department of Social Work to Establish Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training Academy
ALVA, Oklahoma, Nov. 23 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Department of Social Work has been awarded a $40,000 grant by the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program Student Payback Fund Grants to establish an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Training Academy. This academy will financially support university course work, training opportunities for social service professionals and offer a pa  more

OMRF adds two new Board members, honors two others
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 22 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news: The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Board of Directors welcomed two new members and honored two others during its semiannual meeting Thursday. Joining the Board are Sherri Lance of Sulphur and Gail Muncrief of Edmond. Lance and her husband, Bill, served as this year's sponsorship chairs of 241, OMRF's largest annual fundraising event. She is president and managing partner of Gaming Cap  more

OSU Polytech, industry leaders chart innovative course to drive high-tech workforce development
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: OSU Polytech launches TV spot following statewide roundtable meetings OSU has been an economic engine for the state since its inception, and, through OSU Institute of Technology, OSU-Tulsa and OSU-OKC, it has by far the strongest track record of delivering hands-on and technical education opportunities across the state. "OSU Polytech builds on decades of experience across the OSU System in delivering techn  more

Recap of the 2024 NAIA Men's Cross Country Championship
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 23 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news release: The 2024 NAIA Men's Cross Country National Championship occurred on November 22 in Columbia, Mo. The race featured the top NAIA cross country teams nationwide as they Battled for the Red Banner. Evert Silva of Oklahoma City emerged victorious as he claimed the individual title with a time of 23:14. This was the sixth OCU runner in eight years to win the individual title.   more