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kt king/O’Collegian Alex Budke transferred and walked on to OSU last season. His dad, Kurt Budke, died last year. for buying your Budke’s son finds home at OSU ORANGE at the NICKEL By Brendon Morris helped us.” The sophomore mostly Sports Editor Budke finished scoreless on keeps to himself, and respect- four shots in five minutes of fully declined an interview for this season! playing time, but it didn’t mat- this story. Even around the He sat about 30 feet to the ter what his stat line was. That’s team, Budke hardly ever says a left of where he was a year ago. where he wanted to be. word. Check out our ORANGE for Last November, he quietly It all started when Budke “He’s one of the quietest sat in the front row as friends, decided to come to Oklahoma guys I’ve ever been around,” BASKETBALL & WRESTLING SEASON, too! colleagues, and past and pres- State after playing junior col- laughed sophomore Le’Bryan ent players offered kind words lege basketball last season at Nash. “He’ll work really hard in about his father, Kurt Budke, St. Gregory’s in Shawnee, an practice and never say a word, who had just passed away in NAIA program. so you never know what he’s a plane accident on a scouting Ford, who was very close thinking.” trip. with Budke’s father before his Even his coach hasn’t gotten This time, Alex Budke sat passing, heard about Alex com- much out of his new walk-on on the sideline, on the bench, ing to Stillwater and wanted to player, but knows that he can’t GO POKES! Beat OU! wearing an orange uniform. get in touch with him. be that way all the time. Oklahoma State was host- “Once I heard he was com- “He’s a very, very quiet guy, ing Ottawa for exhibition play, ing back to school here, I just and I worry about him all the and the Cowboys were blowing heard a rumor that he might time because of it,” Ford joked. the team from Kansas out late want to play basketball,” Ford “But the players assure me he’s in the game. Coach Travis Ford said. “He came up, and I told not that quiet around them. We had been rotating in just about him I’d love to have him, but can’t get much out of him, but every player on his roster, and that this is kind of what it en- wow is he a hard worker.” with a few minutes left in the tails, and that I only want him It’s not likely Budke will game, he finally got to the end to do it if he was going to enjoy see too much playing time of the bench. There sat Budke, this role. throughout this year, but it’s not ready to go in as soon as Ford “He was 100 percent and likely it matters much to him. gave the word. said he just wanted to be a part After everything the sopho- Wooden Nickel Finally, his time came. He of the team.” more has been through in the stepped onto the court and was The relationship has good past year, he’s on the Oklahoma 225 S. Knoblock / 405.377.8808 greeted with a standing ovation for both sides as Budke has State basketball team being from the Gallagher-Iba faith- been a valuable body for OSU’s coached by one of his father’s ful. practices with injuries accumu- good friends. “He’s been wonderful,” Ford lating. At the end of the day, that’s HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-8 / SATURDAY 10-6 / SUNDAY 12-5 said. “He’s been a little bit be- Outside of that, Budke looks likely all that matters. hind because he wasn’t in Spain happy in warm ups, but he’d with us, but other than that he’s never say it. [email protected]

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By James Poling to defensive end, a position Up next cowboy football Senior Sports Reporter Young said he thought was Bassett’s best natural position. “When I coached at Kan- The last time Cooper Bas- sas, we were one of the first vs. sett met with his parents on people to offer him, and we the field of Boone Pickens were recruiting him to be a Stadium, they had rushed on defensive end there,” Young Against: with thousands of Oklahoma said. “I was really excited Oklahoma State vs. State fans celebrating a victo- when the offense decided to Texas Tech ry against Oklahoma and the move him to defense because When: Tomorrow at 2:30 school’s first Big 12 Champi- we were shorthanded (at de- p.m. onship. fensive end).” Where: The memory of Bedlam is A Tuttle native, Bassett has Boone Pickens one Bassett said is his most started five games this season. Stadium memorable moment of an He has one career touchdown Television: eventful five years at OSU, his from his tight end days, a 19 FSN favorite school growing up. yard score against Baylor in Radio: Bassett’s parents will rejoin 2009. 93.7 FM him on the field again before Stats cannot measure his Saturday’s kickoff against Tex- biggest contribution, though, as Tech. He will be among the his leadership. made it my home. 20 honored on senior day, his “He is one of the sharpest “Growing up as a kid, if I final home game as a player. young me I’ve ever coach,” had one wish it would be to “I don’t want to get too Young said. “It’s overused play here. Not only have I emotional before the game be- (phrase), he is a coach on the had the chance to be here, I’ve cause I want to focus on Texas field, but Cooper is a coach played here and contributed. Tech, but once the whistles on the field. He is setting the Every win I’ve gotten I don’t blown and the game is over front and telling players to do only get to experience it as a I’m definitely going to take my this, do that. player but I get to enjoy it as Christopher Brown/O’Collegian time getting back to the locker “Our players really respect a fan.” Defensive end Cooper Bassett sings the alma mater with a fan after the team’s win against room and just soak in all the him because not only does he West Virginia. Bassett and the rest of the 2012 senior class will play their last game in BPS fans,” Bassett said. know what he is doing but he [email protected] Saturday. Times at OSU have goes out and does it.” changed since Bassett ar- It may be senior day, but Enjoy a Spiritual Journey is Sunday rived on campus in 2008. The don’t expect Bassett to be away KVRO- (101.1) team would run onto the field from OSU for long, though. If FM from the east end zone, not he had the option to return to 9:00am - The Weekly Bible Lessons - Shines the light on the Scriptures so we can see and know how God cares for us today, as he cared for the west, during his first sea- Stillwater after his profession- those in Bible times. son. He played tight end until al career, however long that 9:30am - Sentinel Radio - Where others share how, through prayer alone, 2010, when Dana Holgorsen might be, he said he would the love and laws of God healed whatever was keeping them from living life to the fullest. was hired and changed to an move back in a heartbeat. This week’s topic is offense formation without “If they want me here, ask need of Bassett’s position. me to come back to coach or if The Bible - A light for your journey Brought to you by Stillwater’s Christian Science Church Bassett was wary of a move anything like that would hap- www.christianscience.com to the offensive line, a posi- pen, I would jump at the op- tion he thought he would be portunity,” Bassett said. “This moved to, but luckily for him isn’t just a place I ended up Bill Young had joined the de- living for the past five years. fensive coaching staff. Young This is has been a place that lobbied for Bassett to switch I’ve loved since a little kid. I’ve

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By Marti Going and recall just how they felt that day. that day,” Gina Noble, a professor in member much of what happened shock.” General Assignment Reporter Whether they heard the news the school of Media and Strategic that day. I do remember getting in The support of each other and the through word of mouth, text, news Communications, said. “We all had my car after the day was over, shut- rest of the OSU community is what or Facebook, the common reaction heavy hearts that day.” ting the door and just losing it. It helped the team get through. Saturday marks the one-year an- was shock. Matt Fletcher, a university infor- had been bottled up all day…” “As tragic as it was, it brought us niversary of a single plane crash “How does this happen to us mation coordinator, had a different Jordan Shultz, a sophomore on together,” she said. “We devoted the that affected thousands on the OSU twice?” Jarod Cole, a senior animal experience than most. He described the women’s basketball team, re- rest of the season to him, and while campus. science major, said, referring back the day as hectic, dealing with con- called getting called into the locker we made mistakes, we did win the Two members of the OSU fam- to the crash that took 10 from the stant calls from the media. room around 3:45 a.m., where an- WNIT Championship. We were ily, women’s basketball coach Kurt men’s basketball team in 2001. “The day was a blur,” he said. “You other coach informed the team of able to play for him and end the sea- Budke and assistant coach Miranda Most agreed that the mood on learn in this field (communications) what had happened. son on a positive note.” Serna, were killed that day. One year campus that day was somber. to disconnect yourself and just get “Nobody went to class that later, students are able to look back “I didn’t see many people smiling your job done. I honestly don’t re- day,” Shultz said. “Everyone was in [email protected]

timeline of a tragedy Burns Hargis remembers his most difficult day

By Jonathan Sutton Editor-in-Chief

When OSU President Burns Hargis stepped up to the podium the morning of Nov. 18, he had already been up for about seven hours consoling the Budke family. He and his wife, Ann, had been in Oklahoma City and had woken at 3 a.m. to the news. They drove straight to Stillwater to see Shel- ley Budke and her children. Everyone at the press confer- ence that morning already knew what had happened. Women’s basketball coaches Kurt Budke and Miranda Serna and OSU alumni Olin and Paula Branstetter had been killed in a kt king/O’Collegian plane crash the night before. OSU President Burns Hargis takes questions on Nov. 18, 2011, the day after a plane crash killed four members of the OSU family. Hargis wasn’t there to present any new facts. His job was to as- support the families of those who Everything had happened so sud- reporters. fice to try to figure out what had sure everyone OSU was going to lost as much as we could,” Hargis denly, and despite his best efforts, It was the beginning to what happened, something that still get through this. said. his emotions were getting the Hargis said was the longest day is not entirely clear. The day was “I just wanted to convey that Barely a minute into speak- best of him. of his life. spent fielding phone calls from OSU is a family, and we’re go- ing with the press, Hargis had “It’s our worst nightmare,” he After the press conference ing to take care of each other and to pause to hold back his tears. told the eerily silent room full of ended, he went back to his of- See Hargis Page 2B

OSU working on new travel policy Honor The Four Events This morning: Four wreaths will be lit at By Samantha Vicent The task force is reviewing a po- lowed coaches to travel at their own PA-28 Cherokee fixed wing single- Chi-O clock. 8 a.m.-5p.m.: A banner Managing Editor tential new policy internally and discretion, which included travel for engine aircraft, which was certified anticipates presenting it to the Okla- recruitment. as airworthy in 1964, at the time will be available to be homa A&M Board of Regents at its The policy, created in April 2002 of the crash, according to the Fed- signed in the Gallagher- Oklahoma State University is next meeting in Langston on Nov. and last updated in July 2007, says eral Aviation Administration aircraft Iba Memorial Lobby. working to implement a new em- 30, Shutt said. noncommercial aircraft are accept- registry. Saturday at 2:30 p.m.: ployee travel policy, OSU Director The task force included university able for travel by coaches and ath- Although the accident happened The OSU football team of Communications Gary Shutt said representatives, a regent member, letic department staff, by personal last year, the National Transportation will wear decals on the Thursday afternoon. alumni and external aviation experts, election. However, all aircraft stu- Safety Board has not sent the univer- helmets for the four. The university formed a task force he said. dent-athletes use must have two or sity its final report detailing the cause Saturday at 4:10 p.m.: to evaluate travel procedures fol- The proposed policy would de- more turbine engines, according to of the crash, Shutt said. Investigator- The time of the crash. lowing last year’s fatal plane crash tail aircraft and pilot requirements, the policy. Student-athletes are also in-charge Jason Aguilera and NTSB Library bells will toll. in Perryville, Ark., which resulted which will apply to employee travel. not allowed to fly on noncommercial spokesman Terry Williams released Sunday at 2 p.m.: Free in the deaths of women’s basketball The team travel guidelines at the aircraft unless three or fewer athletes a preliminary report Nov. 23, but it women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke, assistant coach time of the accident did not apply are needed for official department has not been updated since. game. Stickers for the Miranda Serna, pilot Olin Branstet- to coaches’ travel without student- business. four will be handed out. ter and his wife Paula. athletes, Shutt said. Those rules al- Branstetter, 82, was flying a Piper [email protected]

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and muffled voices. It was Daily O’Collegian staff. This who called Budke a coach, photo editor KT King. He There are no words that can is about honoring four who a father, a husband or just a walked in and told me the mend the hearts of the people were taken too soon from friend. news: Cowgirl basketball hundreds, maybe thousands, It’s difficult to find the- ex coach Kurt Budke and at who called Budke a coach, a of collective people whose act words that sum up what least one assistant coach were father, a husband or just a friend. lives were better because of made Budke special. So I’ll killed in a plane crash in Ar- Kurt Budke, Miranda Serna, let him do the taking. kansas. Olin and Paula Branstetter’s On March 28, 2005, Bud- Most students could hear munity informed. about the mood on campus. presence. ke held his first press confer- KYLE FREDRICKSON the news and go back to I’ve never been more proud Then she asked me what kind I won’t pretend like coach ence in Gallagher-Iba Arena. sleep. That wasn’t the case for of the O’Colly staff. Our of person Budke was. Budke and I were extremely His words ran across the front Senior Reporter staffers at the O’Colly. Half- Monday edition dedicated to I broke down. In that mo- close. I covered a handful of page of the O’Colly on Mon- dreaming and confused, I the tragedy symbolizes the ment, I couldn’t find the Cowgirl basketball games and day after the crash. I wanted to sleep until stumbled out of bed. I jumped collective passion shared by a words. stopped by a few practices “Today is a new beginning,” noon. I woke up at 8 a.m. in my truck and sped to the select few student journalists I’m telling you my story during my first semester at Budke said. “It’s going to be a The night before was basement of the Paul Miller at OSU. because it’s important to me. OSU. roller coaster ride for a while. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, and I building. It was emotional for the en- I don’t want to forget Nov. But I can’t help but look I invite you to jump onboard was the editor-in-chief of The After posting the first tire staff – especially for those 18, 2011, I want to remember back fondly on the short with us because we’re going to Daily O’Collegian. We had news story of the crash on who knew Budke person- it forever with a heavy heart. conversations we shared. I build something special.” just sent the PDFs of Friday’s our website, I picked up my ally. There are few situations When I think about that day, can’t help but think about the I hope Saturday is a re- newspaper to the printer. It phone and got to work. I was in life that combine work I want to call the most impor- members of the OSU ath- minder for you to approach was a long week toward the the first to tell some report- and heartbreak. I was able to tant people in my life and tell letics family that were still life with the same attitude. It end of the semester, and we ers the news. Others made maintain my composure for them how much they mean to devastated by the 2001 plane would make Kurt proud. all needed a break. their way into the newsroom that 12-hour work day until I me. crash. It’s not fair that this Never forget. Honor the But as I slept in early the before I had the chance. New received a phone call. It was a But this editorial shouldn’t happened twice to same town. four. next morning, I heard a faint information rolled in and we reporter from The New York be about me. It shouldn’t There are no words that can knock at my bedroom door did our best to keep the com- Daily News. She asked me be about the efforts of The mend the hearts of the people [email protected]

A&M coach had bond with Budke Hargis: OSU’s president By Derek Hatridge reflects on the day Sports Reporter of the crash. From Page 1B A piece of ’s heart will always remain in Stillwater. anyone and everyone look- In the early morning hours ing for information. There of Nov. 18, 2011, Oklahoma were also funerals and memo- State received a phone call that rials to help plan. Anything to brought grief and haunting keep the mind occupied. memories back to Gallagher- “It’s just trying to busy Iba Arena. Women’s basketball yourself with things that need head coach Kurt Budke and as- to be decided,” Hargis said. sistant Miranda Serna were fly- “That was probably somewhat ing with Cowboy alumni Olin helpful in dealing with the and Paula Branstetter on a re- tragedy.” cruiting trip to Arkansas when But there’s no easy way to their plane crashed, killing all deal with something so un- on board. expected. Especially consid- Texas A&M women’s bas- ering this was the so similar ketball head coach Gary Blair to what had happened a little vividly remembers getting the more than 10 years before phone call with the news, and when 10 members of the from that moment on, his life OSU community were killed was changed forever. in a plane crash in Colorado. “When Kurt went down, courtesy of the batallion “A lot of people were ask- and Miranda, it wasn’t only Gary Blair, Texas A&M’s womens basketball coach, knew Kurt Budke since 2005. ing, ‘How could this happen Oklahoma State that was hurt. again?’” Hargis said. “Those It was college athletics,” Blair and a national title, and OSU lives and families. Whenever there,” Blair said. “It takes a pieces of her family’s life to- are questions no one can an- said. “Each of us puts ourselves would have four 20 or more the Aggies made the trip to strong, strong person to be able gether through unimaginable swer.” in harm’s way many times, and win seasons, three WNIT ap- Stillwater, Blair would sneak to do what he did. His speech at tragedy. As the day wore on, Hargis we have to start reflecting back pearances and three NCAA away from his team’s dinner at the memorial was unbelievable. He’ll think of Sara, Alex and said he had moments in pri- and start thinking of the things runs including a Sweet 16 birth Joeseppi’s and walk next door to There’s no way I could have Brett, the three children whom vate where he would be over- that could happen to each one in the NCAA tournament. Mexico Joe’s just so he could be done that.” Budke talked about so fondly come with emotion. Memo- of us.” But through it all, Budke and waited on by Budke’s daughter, Blair said the events of that and frequently. ries would pass through his Blair and Budke’s paths first Blair remained close friends, Sara. crash eerily mirrored those He’ll think about Stillwater head and the realities of what crossed in 2005, when Budke with the same topic coming up When recalling the moment from 2001, when a plane car- and all those meals at Mexico OSU had lost would flow into was named the head coach at every time the two spoke. he heard about the crash, Blair’s rying ten members of the OSU Joe’s. his mind. OSU. Blair remembers how “He was so proud of his kids. face had a look of patriarchal men’s basketball team crashed Lastly, he’ll think about “It is just such a horrible, things were back then, when he When we would be on a re- strength that one would expect in Colorado, killing all on Gallagher-Iba Arena, where premature loss to lose these coached what he said was the cruiting trip, he would be there from a father of two with two board. the fans loudly cheer for the two you, vibrant and very tal- worst team in the league the and he would talk about his grandchildren. The look in his He admired the way the Cowgirls during the game and ented people,” Hargis said. year before, and the Cowgirls son playing and his daughter eyes, however, betrayed the fa- Stillwater and Oklahoma State welcome his Aggies after. “The Branstetters were two were in the same shoes as his and everything like that,” Blair çade and showed the pain and communities were able to fight It was the place Blair earned great, enthusiastic supporters Aggies when Budke took over. said. “And it was just so refresh- hurt from losing one of his best through both tragedies. his first college win as a head of OSU. They were two of the It was those program simi- ing because too many times as friends. “I don’t know how you go coach and where he could look nicest people you’ve ever met. larities and frustrations be- coaches, we put our families Blair attended the memorial through that two times in a 12- at the other end of the scor- It seems so unnecessary. You tween OSU and Texas A&M second. We say that they’re first, service in Gallagher-Iba Arena year period. I mean, it affects so ers table and see Kurt Budke, just hate it.” that sparked a lasting friendship but too many times our family and was joined by the Univer- many different people,” Blair a man he adored and admired, The day ended, and Hargis between Blair and Budke. comes second. sity of Oklahoma’s said. “You live with that the rest with that warm familiar smile and OSU have begun the slow “We used to hold each oth- “There’s too many ballgames and Baylor’s in of your life. Jim held them to- on his face coaching a team that process of moving forward. er’s hands on the journey that that you miss or too many grad- showing support for fallen gether. he loved with all his heart. The women’s basketball team both of us had to go through,” uations or too many first dates members of the basketball “Littell was the perfect fit “He was my best friend in played through the rest of Blair said. “Both of us started that you need to be there as a community. Blair remembered because Kurt and him were best the coaching ranks in the Big 12 its season and won a WNIT part of our career at Louisiana dad and you’re not there, and how difficult it was to fight the friends, in each other’s wed- because we could talk so openly championship. And Hargis Tech, so both of us working un- your spouse has to handle all grief he was feeling, but after dings, and they know exactly and honestly just about life and gives credit to the Budkes for der coach (Leon) Barmore, we that,” Blair said, crediting the then-interim coach Jim Lit- what they each would have our families. I was doing a com- helping OSU move on. had been trained right.” way Budke’s widow, Shelley, has tell made his speech, he knew done if it would have happened muter marriage, which I still “Shelley and the kids have After those initial years, handled herself and her family the Cowgirls would be in good to the other.” am, and he was trying to build been so wonderful through all both the Aggies and Cowgirls and saying how special she is. hands. When Blair thinks about a program,” Blair said. “Well, he this,” he said. “They, in a way, started to excel. 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News from OSU Communications OSU diversity efforts Events to mark one-year receive national honor anniversary of plane crash B Y D EBRA S CHLEGEL a 276 percent increase in the Saturday, Nov. 17, marks the one-year anniversary of the plane crash “Diversity equals innovation. It number of African Ameri- that took the lives of Oklahoma State University’s Head Women’s Bas- promotes excellence, creativity and can, Asian American, ketball Coach Kurt Budke, Assistant Coach Miranda Serna and OSU awareness. Diversity is a part of Okla- Latino/Hispanic, Native alumni Olin and Paula Branstetter. homa State’s DNA,” said Dr. Jason American and those of Kirksey, associate vice president of two or more ethnici- “It is a period in OSU’s history that should and will never be Institutional Diversity at OSU. ties in the freshmen forgotten,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “We continue to class, a 152 percent mourn the loss of these four individuals who were dear to our increase in graduate hearts and touched so many lives. Our thoughts are with their put those words into action by creating students and a 58 families and friends.” diversity initiatives and programs to percent increase The memorial lobby in the southwest corner of Gallagher-Iba help grow diversity on our campus. in undergraduate Arena will be open to the public today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. students. month when it was named among “These num- addition, a “Remember the 4” banner will be available Friday the winners of the Higher Education bers help change and Sunday for people to sign. Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award our perception To honor their memory and pay tribute to their families, the for 2012 from the magazine Insight and impact our OSU football team will wear “4” stickers on their helmets during into Diversity. HEED winners are environment,” said the OSU/Texas Tech game and prior to kick-off at 2:30 p.m. there selected from universities nationwide Kirksey, who credits will be a moment of silence during which pictures of Budke, Serna which show a high level of success in President Burns Har- and the Branstetters will be shown on the video boards in Boone diversity and inclusion among their gis for his advocacy Pickens Stadium. students, faculty and administrators. in setting the tone for Kirksey submitted OSU as an ap- our campus about the “4” stickers will be handed out to those that attend the OSU Cowgirl plicant for the award back in August. importance of diversity. vs. Weber State basketball game on Sunday, tip-off is set for 2 p.m. “It included our enrollment numbers, “We are fortunate to have Admission to that game is free in honor of the 4. Prior to the game, a information about our diversity pro- a president who plays such private reception is planned for friends and family members. grams and how our university initia- a lead roll in the diversity Earlier this week, four wreaths on the Chi-O clock in the Student tives promote diversity,” he said. initiatives and programs hap- Union Plaza were lit. The orange wreaths represent Budke, Serna and The numbers illustrate how OSU pening here at OSU.” the Brandstetters lives and will remain illuminated throughout the has become more diverse over the “We are honored to be recog- holiday season. past three years. In the fall of 2009, the nized for our commitment to diversity number of African American, Asian and pleased to be among those who American, La- are leading the way tino/Hispanic, in creating diverse Native American and inclusive cam- students and stu- puses,” said Presi- dents of two or dent Hargis. more ethnicities “A more di- was 2,960. That verse population Apblett named Fellow for number nearly is important in the doubled this classroom,” said his scholarship and service fall with 4,691 Kirksey. “Recogniz- undergraduate ing diversity and students of diverse ethnicities enrolled broadening perspectives helps with at OSU. critical thinking and the improvement From 2009 to 2012, there has been of quality of life.” On Campus...

 Engineers without Borders Support Engineers Without Borders and help fund a water filtration project for a communi- ty in Honduras by attending a benefit “Coffee Concert” Friday, Nov. 16, from 7-10 p.m. The concert will take place at the Baptist Colle- giate Ministry building on the corner of Uni- George Wicks, president of the American Ceramic Society, awards a plaque to Dr. Allen Apblett formally versity and Monroe. Enjoy all-you-can-drink recognizing Apblett as a Fellow in the society. Honduran coffee during the concert event for Dr. Allen Apblett was recently storage of nuclear waste and heavy $5 admission. named a Fellow of the American Ce- metals within non-leachable ceramic ramic Society in recognition of his waste forms. Unique, innovative broad and productive scholarship ways to produce high technology Community Thanksgiving in ceramic science and technology, ceramics for use in electronics, medi- Enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday with a great as well as outstanding service to meal and sense of community right here in the society. Apblett, a professor of security, pollution prevention and Stillwater. Trinity Lutheran Church, Unseen chemistry at Oklahoma State Uni- remediation, and catalysis. And the Angels, United Way and Valley Outreach versity, formally received the honor “one-pot” conversion of minerals to will provide a down-home Thanksgiving at the Material Science and Technol- useful polymers that may one day dinner for 200 people at Trinity Lutheran ogy 2012 conference in Pittsburgh. replace petroleum-derived polymers Church at noon on Thursday, Nov. 22. All “I am deeply honored to be as the world’s supply of oil dwindles. are welcome! Be sure to reserve your spot by calling 651-439-7400. named a Fellow of the American Ce- Apblett has been at OSU since ramic Society because it recognizes 1997 and was recently promoted to my success in tackling challenging professor. He has published over 105 and interesting chemical problems “Fanfare of Lights” and using them as a vehicle for the and received several awards, includ- It’s time to light up the campus and spread holiday education of the future leaders in ing the ACS Environmental Division spirit with the annual Fanfare of Lights. The festivi- my profession,” said Apblett. “In ties begin on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in front of Edmond receiving this award, I am joining an a member of Project Kaleidoscope’s Low Library. Bundle up and join local musicians, impressive group of people whose Faculty for the 21st Century and the OSU Chamber Choir, the OSU Bass Ensemble OSU’s College of Arts and Science and OSU’s First Cowgirl Ann Hargis for carols, impact not just on science and engi- Junior Faculty Excellence in Research cookies and cocoa as campus is lit up with Ameri- neering but also on the world.” Award. He is also a Riata Fellow and Apblett’s research targets several this year’s OSU Sigma Xi lecturer. ca’s Brightest Orange. problems that are faced by indus- To read more about Apblett and his try and society today, and includes research and accomplishments go to three key accomplishments: De- news.okstate.edu. velopment of methods for the safe

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