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Issue 4 - Spring 2017 Summer is active with opportunity By Dr. James Bell, Dean of Faculty er faculty members will continue to panying students in the university’s One common (mis)perception teach courses throughout the sum- choral music program to Germany, of the educator’s life is that summer mer months. Th e quiet appearance of Austria, and the Czech Republic to provides a seemingly endless stretch Northwestern’s campus during these perform at a number of venues and of days of unbroken rest and relax- hot days may not be indicative of the participate in the “Jubilate Mozart!” ation. Th is is partially true: summer signifi cant activity that continues for choral festival in Salzburg. In early does off er some reprieve from the faculty, staff , and students. June, Coach Stockton Graves accom- bustle of committee work and the A notable area of endeavor is panied six men and four women to routine of the long semesters. Still, summer travel. For Dr. Kathryn the College National Finals Rodeo in the stretch between the end of the Lane, Dr. Jenny Sattler, and Dr. Kathy Casper, Wyoming. spring term and the beginning of the Earnest, the summer began with ac- Many additional faculty mem- fall term is punctuated by, if not fi lled companying a group of Northwest- bers will travel for the purposes of with, teaching-related activity for ern students to Australia and New research and professional growth, us- many faculty members. For some, Zealand. Th ere, they explored the ing this time to expand their expertise summer off ers sustained time to un- Great Barrier Reef, saw the Sydney and feed the curiosity that initially dertake research and prepare for the Opera House, and experienced lo- led them to the academic life. One upcoming academic year. Additional cal food and culture. Late June and notable example is Ken Kelsey, who coursework toward degree comple- early July will fi nd Mr. Karsten Lon- spent almost a month and took more tion is in the plans for others. Yet oth- ghurst and Mrs. Susan Duell accom- than 6500 photographs in Rome and the surrounding area. Pictures of the Flavian Amphitheater in Rome and Central Th ermal Baths in Pompeii will certainly enrich his presentations in HIST 3143/5143: Roman History in the upcoming fall. Professor Kyle Larson’s students will similarly ben- Summer Activity efi t from the time that Prof. Larson spends in Santiago, Chile, this summer Continued on page 3 Spotlight 1 Mihai earns Sheffi eld Teacher of the Year

Dr. Cornelia Mihai, professor of ogy. them to pursue careers in chemis- chemistry for 13 years at Northwest- “I have always enjoyed sharing try, pharmacy and other pre-health ern Oklahoma State University, re- my knowledge in science and my fi elds. cently was named the John Sheffi eld passion for chemistry by tutoring Her favorite parts of being an Teacher of the Year. students, and aft er spending years educator include seeing the stu- “I was emotionally touched in research, I have decided to pur- dents growing and thriving profes- learning that my students appreciat- sue a career as an educator,” she sionally as well as being able to help ed my teaching eff orts, and they felt said. “A full-time teaching position students reach their career goals they have to share with me their ap- at a small university such as North- and to prepare them to become preciation,” Mihai said about receiv- western has allowed me to fulfi ll productive citizens. She enjoys ing the award. “It is a confi rmation both my passions to teach chemis- working at Northwestern because that my activity as an educator reso- try and to mentor students through of the friendly and supportive at- nates with my students in a positive research.” mosphere and the limited class siz- way.” At Northwestern, she teaches es that allow for better interaction Mihai was born in Bucharest, general and organic chemistry. between her students, herself and Romania. She holds a Bachelor of Mihai’s passion is overall promot- her colleagues. Science degree in chemical engi- ing science, organic and medicinal When not teaching, Mihai en- neering (Technology of Organic chemistry, and she hopes to con- joys reading good books, watching Compounds) from Polytechnic vey her passion to her students at movies and listening to classical and Institute of Bucharest, Romania. Northwestern and help encourage New Age music. Mihai also has a master’s degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Il- linois at Chicago. She taught undergraduate-level classes including general chemis- try, organic chemistry, principles of drug action and therapeutics, and graduate-level medicinal chemistry classes for more than four years at the University of Illinois at Chica- go. Prior to coming to Northwest- ern, Mihai worked as a research associate at Albany Molecular Re- search, Inc.; as a research scientist at Integrated DNA Technologies in Coralville, Iowa; and as a post- doctoral research associate at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She has more than 10 years of research experience and a proven record in synthetic medicinal chemistry, bio- Recent Northwestern Oklahoma State University graduate and Student Government organic chemistry, biocatalysis, and Association president Nick Villalobos (left ) presented Dr. Cornelia Mihai (right) with mechanistic and synthetic enzymol- the John Sheffi eld Teacher of the Year award during an annual ceremony.

2 Spotlight Continued from page 1 Summer is active.... participating in the Molten Capital sponsored in Residency. part by Starr Closer to home, many faculty and Lumber. As staff are engaged in camps that serve always, stu- public school students from through- dent coun- out northwest Oklahoma. A few weeks cil and Up- ago, Dr. Leslie Collins, Dr. Chandler ward Bound Mead, Dr. Bo Hannaford, and Isilei camps have Ofi u partnered with Northwest Tech- engaged area nology Center personnel to provide high school MASH (Medical Avenues in Service students in and Health) Camp for more than 40 preparation seventh-grade students who are inter- for their fu- ested in medical professions. Faculty ture pursuits. Mary Riegel, assistant professor of mathematics, works with students from the Math and Computer Science Upward at the sailboat races held at the end of the Math and Science Academy department and Natural Science de- Bound staff on campus. partment—Dr. Sheila Brintnall, Dr. Jaunita Dotson, Lisa Franz, Megan 20, fi ve of whom were Rangers, have Tim Maharry, Dr. Steve Maier, Keen- Stratton, and Darla Adams have coor- held youth soccer camps on the Alva an Meeker, Dr. Aaron Place, Dr. Mary dinated the activities of eight counsel- campus as well as in Enid and Ponca Riegel, and Dr. Jenny Sattler—hosted ors and seven teachers, among them City. More than 170 young people at- a Math and Science Academy for 42 Dr. Frank Martinez, who provide tended the three camps. An addition- area elementary students on the fi rst academic support and enrichment for al camp for high school students hop- four Fridays in June. Supported by camp participants. ing to continue their soccer careers funding from the Fellers, Beisel, and Sports camps staff ed by athlet- into college drew 32 attendees. A fi - Fisher endowments, the camp was free ics personnel and team members are nal Elite Camp for high school soccer to all students and featured activities also a constant at Northwestern each players will be held on the Alva cam- on math- and science-related topics summer. For example, women’s bas- pus on July 15. (As an aside, on this such as cryptography, geometric pat- ketball coach Tasha Diesselhorst and same day Dean Calleb Mosburg, his terns, hypothesis testing, engineering, her staff and players hosted a tourna- staff , and any faculty members able and circuitry. Th e camp culminated in ment-style team camp for area high to attend will have the opportunity sailboat races attended by parents and school students earlier this summer. to meet and welcome the incoming In addition to freshman students at Freshman Fun participating Day.) A variety of other sports camps in camp ac- have been or will be among the sum- tivities, teams mer activities for Northwestern per- were given sonnel and students. coupons to at- Th ese examples represent only tend area at- a sample of the ways in which the tractions such Northwestern community contin- as the Menag- ues to serve and grow during the erie, bowling summer months. Clearly, campus alley, and Ri- life and service do not ever cease. alto Th eater. Whatever the remainder of your Coach Craig summer holds, I wish you at least a Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), Rome, Italy, ca 70-80 CE, as Liddell and a portion of that rest and rejuvenation seen by Ken Kelsey, instructor of history and art, on his May trip. staff of around that we hear so much about. Spotlight 3 24 admitted into inaugural DNP class Northwestern’s new Doctor of graduates of the DNP-Family Nurse vidual basis. Nursing Practice (DNP) program Practitioner program.” Acceptance into the program has fi lled its fi rst class, which will was competitive as there are a lim- begin work in August. ited number of applicants admitted. Of 30 applicants, 24 were se- Th is program will accept applica- lected as members of the fi rst DNP tions each spring for entry into the class. Two of those 24 are Advanced fall semester class. Acceptance was Placement Candidates, for the MSN determined by reviewing the fol- to DNP. All others are classifi ed as lowing criteria for each student: all BSN to DNP. college transcripts, grade-point av- Th e candidates’ “Acceptance of erage (GPA), résumé written essay Position” were due back by June 1. and references. Sixty-seven percent of the candidates Students in the University’s that were accepted are NWOSU nursing program this semester will Alumni. not be able to submit an application Northwestern is one of only two to the program until a BSN degree public universities in Oklahoma to has been earned and a registered off er a DNP program. Th e curriculum consists of 73 nurse license obtained. Th is means Northwestern’s DNP program is credit hours and 1,020 practicum current students may have to wait a a practice-focused doctorate, rather hours. Students may enter on a full- semester or year to apply, depend- than the traditional research-focused time (three-year plan) or part-time ing on their graduation date. In this doctorate. Th is online, accredited (four-year plan) basis. Additional case, the DNP application along program will prepare DNPs who can plans may be considered on an indi- Continued on Page 19 become certifi ed Family Nurse Prac- titioners in their home communities Dear Members of the University Community: and surrounding areas without fi rst earning a master’s degree. On January 30, Northwestern Oklahoma State University re- “Now is an exciting time to be- ceived notifi cation from the Higher Learning Commission that its come a family nurse practitioner in Institutional Actions Council has approved our request to off er the Oklahoma,” Dr. Shelly Wells, associ- Doctor of Nursing Practice program. As the DNP represents our fi rst ate professor of nursing and chair of doctoral-level program and a change in the institution’s function, ap- the Division of Nursing, said. “Add- proval from the Commission was required. ing the DNP allows Northwestern to I want to off er my congratulations to the academic leadership address the national need identifi ed of Dr. Bo Hannaford and Dr. James Bell, and to Dr. Shelly Wells, Dr. Pat by the Institutes of Medicine’s ‘Future Th ompson and the faculty of the Division of Nursing. All have spent of Nursing Report’ for an increase of a considerable amount of time seeking HLC approval of the program doctorally prepared nurses. Nurse and preparing for the arrival of the fi rst class this fall. practitioners are well-respected pri- I also want to again express the University’s appreciation mary care providers, and the state to the Charles Morton Share Foundation and the Wisdom Family of Oklahoma has a great need for Foundation for their support that made the DNP program a reality. many more as access to health care Th is program presents an enormous opportunity for Northwestern to continues to change. We are pleased impact the access to quality primary health care in our region. that Northwestern and the Division of Nursing will be making a positive Janet Cunningham, Ed.D. impact on the health of citizens in President rural Oklahoma with the addition of

4 Spotlight Enid, Alva receive Healthy Campus/Business awards Two Northwestern locations re- vided through the Oklahoma State De- For more information about over- ceived certifi cations from the Certifi ed partment of Health’s Center for the Ad- all health wellness or events and exer- Healthy Campus. vancement of Wellness, and a branch cise schedules at the wellness center, On March 1, Northwestern-Enid of the Certifi ed Healthy Oklahoma “like” the page on Facebook at www. was recognized with a Certifi cate of Programs. facebook.com/JRHolderWellness- Merit at the awards ceremony in Nor- For more information on North- Center. For questions contact Richard man. Northwestern-Alva and the J.R. western-Enid, contact Offi ce of Stu- Burdick, director of the J.R. Holder Holder Wellness Center received the dent Services at (580) 213-3147. For Wellness Center, at (580) 327-8109 or Certifi cate of Excellence for being a more information on Northwestern- [email protected] or Catherine healthy campus and as a business. Alva, contact Offi ce of Student Servic- Engelken, assistant director, at (580) Certified Healthy Campus recognizes es at (580) 327-8414. 327-8105 or [email protected]. campus sites that make a positive impact on the health of employees and patrons. Th e Certifi ed Healthy Oklahoma Program is a free, voluntary statewide certifi cation. Th e certifi cation show- cases businesses, campuses, commu- nities, congregations, early childhood programs, restaurants, and schools that are committed to supporting healthy choices through environmen- tal and policy change. Th ese entities are working to improve the health of Oklahomans by implementing ele- Mass communication students attending the NewsTrain event in Norman were, from ments, policies, and programs that will left , Melissa Noland, Haylee Bates, Savannah Tillman, Nick Perkins and Katy Hart. help Oklahomans to eat better, move more, and be tobacco free. Eight attend NewsTrain event Th e Certifi ed Healthy Oklahoma Program began in 2003 as a collabora- Mass Communication faculty and fi ve students attended a NewsTrain event tive initiative with four founding part- on March 4 at the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and ners – the Oklahoma Turning Point Mass Communication in Norman. Council, the Oklahoma Academy Th ose attending the event were professors Matt Adair, Allison Zimmerman for State Goals, the Oklahoma State and Dr. Kaylene Armstrong; students were Haylee Bates, Savannah Tillman, Chamber, and the Oklahoma State De- Katy Hart, Nick Perkins and Melissa Noland. partment of Health. Newstrain is an education program off ered around the country by the Associ- Th ere are three levels of certifi - ated Press Media Editors. According to the APME Newstrain website, “Programs cation: basic, merit and excellence. are designed to provide aff ordable, high-quality training in the digital skills, knowl- Th e campus application consists of edge and information journalists need in a rapidly changing media world.” eight standards: integration with the Th e daylong program featured various experts. Oklahoma investigative learning mission of higher education; journalist Clift on Adcock from Oklahoma Watch discussed data-driven report- collaborative practice; cultural com- ing and helped participants learn to use an Excel spreadsheet to organize data. petence; tobacco, drug, alcohol, and Socrates Lozano, photojournalist for Th e E.W/ Scripps Co., showed participants mental health issues; health, wellness, how to take useable smartphone video as well as how to use 360-degree cameras safety; and professional development/ to create virtual reality video. Daniel Victor, a senior staff editor at Th e New York continuing education. Times, discussed using social media for reporting and using mobile-fi rst, multi- Certifi ed Healthy Campus is pro- platform for covering breaking news.

Spotlight 5 Advisement abounds at Freshman Connection

Many faculty members volunteered their time to advise incoming students at Freshman Connection. Pictured above are Mistie Kline and Brooke Ciolino.

Left : Dr. Christee Jenlink, associate dean, and Roxann Clark, Education Department, assist future students.

Dr. Steve Maier, Chair, Natural Science. Dr. Steve Th ompson, Natural Science. Dr. Jenny Sattler, Natural Science.

Dr. Cindy Pfeifer-Hill, Natural Science. Dr. Eric Schmaltz, Social Sciences. Dr. Aaron Place, Natural Science.

Dr. Steven Palmer, Business. Dr. Kay Decker, Chair, Social Sciences. Dr. Dean Scarbrough, Agriculture. 6 Spotlight Red, Black Scroll inducts 32 new members

Northwestern inducted 32 new rica, biology major; Audrey Amis- major; Gabriela Morales of Beaver, members into the Red and Black sah of Accra Ghana, Africa, biology nursing major; Precious Okeke of Scroll Honor Society during a cer- major; Cheney Bird of Alva, nurs- Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, accounting emony in the Student Center Wyatt ing major; Samichin Bista of Litipur, major; Courtney Padilla of Guy- Room. Nepal, computer science major; Ry- mon, business administration major; Red and Black Scroll recognizes ann Blackburn of Balko, elementary Morgan Phillips of Gage, business outstanding scholarship and ser- education major; Madeline Bonine administration major; Aaron Pierce vice among sophomore students at of Alva, accounting major; Marylea of Alva, vocal music major; Patricia Northwestern. Requirements for Burgess of Woodward, mathematics Pixler of Waynoka, psychology ma- membership include completion of education major; Ashley Carter of jor; Paola Ponce-Villalobos of Bea- 40-59 hours of college credit, a cu- Enid, computer science major; Kevin ver, mathematics education; Lauren mulative grade point average of at Cosper of Cleo Springs, mathematics Reitz of Edmond, nursing major; least 3.0, participation in two or more major; Katelyn Cutsinger of Vici, vo- Mary Shaff er of Ringwood, biology campus organizations or activities, cal music major; Shalyn Farrington major; Sumji Sherpa of Sonkhuwas- attendance at Northwestern for at of Beaver, nursing major; Karly Gil- abha, Nepal, nursing major; Sanjita least two semesters and non-failure lispie of Shattuck, accounting major; Shrestha of Kathmandu, Nepal, com- of a college course. Rosa Guel of Los Angeles, California, puter science major; Sushil Th apa of Sponsors are Dr. Dena Walker, psychology major; Cassidy Hackett Kathmandu, Nepal, computer sci- assistant professor of mathematics, of Edmond, business administration ence major; Sadie Vore of Burling- and Dr. Sheila Brintnall, professor of major; Pawana Itani of Nepal, nurs- ton, elementary education major; mathematics. ing major; Oluwatoyosi Rhoda Kaffi J.C. Wells of Laverne, mathematics Th is year’s inductees include of Nigeria, Africa, nursing major; education major; and Clarissa Wiley Betty Abbey of Accra Ghana, Af- Brieanna McClure of Alva, biology of Bristow, biology major.

Students who were inducted into the Red and Black Scroll Honor Society are (back row, left to right) Sushil Th apa, Sadie Vore, Cheney Bird, Gabriela Morales, Patricia Pixler, Shalyn Farrington, Karly Gillispie, Audrey Amissah, Marylea Burgess, Precious Okeke, Brieanna McClure, Sanjita Shrestha, Sumji Sherpa and Courtney Padilla. Front row (left to right): Aaron Pierce, Katelyn Cutsinger, Paola Ponce-Villalobos, Samichin Bista, Morgan Phillips, Kevin Cosper, Mary Shaff er, Betty Abbey, J.C. Wells, Clarissa Wiley, Madeline Bonnie, Lauren Rietz and Pawana Itani. Not pictured are Dr. Dena Walker, Dr. Sheila Brintnall, Ryann Blackburn, Rosa Guel, Cassidy Hackett and Oluwatoyosi Rhoda Kaffi . Spotlight 7 Programmers place at Tulsa Exposition Northwestern’s Game Program- computer science Mark Bagley and me,” he said. ming teams participated in the Uni- Evan Vaverka, as well as Northwest- Miguel competed as a solo en- versity of Tulsa’s annual Heartland ern alumnus Charles Boldes. try for the collegiate-level Game Gaming Exposition in early April Th e Code Jam Challenge gives Showcase and placed second overall for the fi ft h time, placing in several participants fi ve days, before the for his game “Garuna War,” which categories. expo, to complete their interpreta- also placed second for the People’s Students from across Oklahoma tion of the given topic by designing, Choice Award. compete in high school, collegiate developing and implementing an At last year’s competition, and independent developer catego- original game. Northwestern’s Code Miguel won best overall for his work. ries along with competition for the Jam Team consisted of Th is year, he cre- Code Jam Challenge. Day, Mount, Larkey and ated the Oklahoma Computer science majors who Gardner. Th e team was Research Day app attended included Ashley Carter, awarded “Best Graphics” that was used for Enid sophomore; Matt Day, Wood- and “Most Ambitious” the annual Okla- ward senior; Richard Fischer, Kio- for their game, “Glitch,” homa Research wa, Kansas, junior; Jackson Gard- which was designed to Day in March. He ner, Lawton freshman; Dakota “glorify” the program- will graduate this Jantz, Helena junior; Bryce Larkey, ming bug. Sponsors said spring and has been Fargo junior; Bruno Miguel, Sao the team impressed the accepted to gradu- Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil, , senior; spectators by the game ate schools in Eu- Jacob Marr, Laverne sophomore; play and the overall look rope to continue his Austin Mount, Garber junior; and of their game along with education. Miguel Chris Dickenson, Alva senior. Also the kind manner in which believes Northwest- in attendance was Justin Dobbs, they articulated their ex- ern and its Com- Cleo Springs freshman, business planations to show the puter Science Pro- administration major. game was great for all Bruno Miguel went home gram have helped from the Heartland Gam- Sponsors attending the event in- ages to play. prepare him for his ing Expo with second place cluded Northwestern instructors of Gardner enjoys being overall in the Game Show- future. a com- case category and the People’s “Th e compe- puter Choice Award for his game, tition itself helped science “Garuna War.” me a lot because I major could apply many and looks for- of the studies that we did in class ward to the gam- to the game itself,” Miguel said. ing expo and oth- “Northwestern helped me a lot, er work that fuels especially the faculty because they his passion and provided me with the facility and interests. the resources…they could assist “Having the me and boost my ambition to not chance to do only join competitions like the something like Heartland expo but other aspects [the expo], to get of life as well…I’m really pleased your mind off of with everything here and all of the Th e Code Jam Challenge team was awarded “Best Graphics” the craziness that time I’ve spent here.” and “Most Ambitious” for their game “Glitch.” Team members are (from left to right) Matt Day, Bryce Larkey and Jackson is college some- Carter and Fischer also compet- Gardner. Not pictured is Austin Mount. times, is nice to Continued on Page 9 8 Spotlight Senior Willow Gahr talks about how Northwestern has im- Northwestern hosted its annual speech pacted her life at the monthly invitational tournament in January. meeting of the Oklahoma State Freshmen Madi Wilson, above, enjoyed Regents for Higher Education. judging at the contest. Fift een university What a great representative of theatre students assisted with running our school. and judging the tournament.

Continued from Page 8 Programmers place.... ed in the Game Showcase category and placed third for their game, “A r c a n e To w e r s .” Bagley was impressed with all of his students’ abilities not only to create the games but also to market and promote them to others. He cited Carter and Fischer’s project as an example. “Th is was their fi rst time to compete and they made a great showing not only in the functionality of their game but also in their showmanship and articulate explanations of the game concepts and mechanics of how to play,” Bagley said. “Carter and Fischer are both juniors and will be back to Northwestern to continue their studies in the fall. We have great hopes of them winning it all at some point in the future.” Jantz and Marr also showed their game concept of “Shrapnel” in the Game Contest category. Other participants in the expo include Dickenson with his game concept “Floofaloof” that was made for elementary and middle school-aged audiences. For more information on Northwestern’s Computer Science Ashley Carter (left ) and Richard Fischer (right) program contact Bagley at (580) 327-8604 or [email protected] showing their third place award for their game, or Vaverka at (580) 327-8587 or [email protected]. “Arcane Towers.”

Spotlight 9 Larson chosen for residency in Chile Kyle Larson, assistant professor tor Armando Valenzuela. their investigation in Chile at Gale- of art, is headed to Santiago, Chile, Th e primary location for the ria NAC (www.galerianac.cl). in July to participate in the Molten residence is within the Museo Arte Events will be held during the Capital Contemporáneo (MAC), Quinta residency period that will introduce Residency. Normal in Santiago, Chile, (www. the artists to collectors and cultural The mac.uchile.cl). Th ere are also oppor- groups. Molten tunities available for collaborations Capital is with participating international art- an inter- ist residencies, galleries, cultural national centers, and alternative spaces. artist in Molten Capital Residency Art- residence ists spend their residency period program. working in a shared studio space Th e resi- with 1 to 2 other artists, culminat- Kyle Larson dency is ing in a closing inauguration. organized with Galeria NAC Di- Artists will have the opportu- rector Nicole Andreu Cooper, the nity to give a lecture about their Museo de Arte Contemporáneo past work at MAC with university (MAC) in Santiago, and the collec- students, and a closing lecture about Th ree awarded Guthrie Scottish Rite Scholarships Th ree Northwestern elementary Recipients are chosen by members For more information on the education seniors were awarded the of the Teacher Education faculty Guthrie Scottish Rite scholarship or Guthrie Scottish Rite Scholarship giv- who have reviewed all applications the Division of Education contact en by the Guthrie Scottish Rite Chari- and voted for the candidate they felt Jenlink at (580) 327-8450 or email table and Educational Foundation. was the best choice. [email protected]. Th ose awarded in the spring se- mester are Joshua Frazier from Enid; Nikki Gates from Waynoka; and Cinthia Rodriguez from Tonkawa. Each semester the scholarships are awarded to teacher candidates who are completing their professional semester. Dr. Christie Jenlink, associate dean of education and professor of education, Dr. James Bell, associ- ate vice president for academics and dean of faculty, and Dr. Christie Ri- ley, assistant professor of education and director of teacher education for the Division of Education, presented the students their scholarship. Th e Guthrie Scottish Rite Chari- Spring semester’s Guthrie Scottish Rite Scholarship recipients are (front row, left to table and Educational Foundation right) Cinthia Rodriguez, Nikki Gates and Joshua Frazier, all senior elementary educa- works primarily with children with tion majors at Northwestern. Presenting the scholarship are (back row, left to right) Dr. language and/or reading disorders. Christee Jenlink, Dr. James Bell and Dr. Christie Riley. 10 Spotlight Lane leads 2017 Study Abroad group Dr. Kathryn Lane, department of the trips to avoid interfering with have studied abroad. It shows more chair of English, Foreign Language Alva High School graduation and experience and is an infl uential and Humanities and assistant pro- other summer classes at Northwest- piece on your resume.” fessor of English as well as a member ern. To learn more about the study of the Study Abroad Committee, led “Th ree-quarters of students who abroad program visit www.nwosu. students and members of the com- study abroad have a better GPA,” edu/study-abroad-program or con- munity on the summer 2017 Study Lane said. “Corporations across the tact Lane at (580) 327-8470 or kel- Abroad Program that took them world are looking for students who [email protected]. “down under.” Th e Study Abroad group, start- ing May 19 spent 12 days abroad doing activities such as touring the Sydney Opera House and snorkel- ing in the Great Barrier Reef, along with other memorable adventures. Th e group returned on May 30. “Study abroad is a learning ex- perience unlike any other,” Lane said. “Th e memories that you carry away you keep for a lifetime.” Th e Study Abroad Committee is cautious when planning the dates Psychology groups coordinate events, activate Psi Chi Th e Psych Clubs in Enid and Alva have been busy putting to- gether two major events this spring: Enid/Woodward Psych Club, along with the Leadership Club, organized the Backyard Battle. Alva’s Psych Club has organized the community food drive. In other news, the Northwest- ern Chapter of Psi Chi has become active again! Th ere were six induct- ees this spring and are hoping you will join as well! For more information on Psi Chi, contact Mistie Kline at me- Northwestern’s Study Abroad group visited Europe in May of 2016. Th is year’s group [email protected]. took a trip to Australia and New Zealand in May of this year. Spotlight 11 Senior selected for Civic Education Fellow award at State Capitol Northwestern’s Department of Education Fellowship Program is a Civic Education Fellows are Social Sciences has selected the re- prime example. Th e program was provided with a stipend to intern cipient of the Civic Education Fel- established six years ago to support at the Oklahoma State Capitol dur- low award for this departmental stu- ing the fi nal weeks of the legislative academic year. dents who wish session or may choose to pursue an Jack Nickelson, to pursue a career internship in Congress with one of Mooreland senior in public service. Oklahoma’s elected offi cials. Stu- and political sci- Each year, quali- dents can spend anywhere from ence major, rep- fi ed applicants one week to three months working resented North- may submit a com- in the Oklahoma State Capitol or western at the pleted application the United States Capitol learning Oklahoma State with transcript to about legislative and budget-set- Capitol in May. Dr. Kay Decker, ting processes. Nickelson worked professor of soci- Having graduated in May, Nick- with Sen. Bryce ology and chair of elson plans to continue his educa- Marlatt, R-Wood- the Department tion to receive his master’s degree ward, during the of Social Sciences. and eventually pursue a doctorate to fi nal weeks of the Jack Nickelson Applicants are re- serve society by becoming a teacher. legislative session. viewed by depart- For more information on this Nickelson stated that he was mental faculty, and the selection is internship opportunity or the De- looking forward to meeting Marlatt determined based on GPA, essay partment of Social Sciences, please and benefi ting from the real-world and applicant knowledge of public contact Decker at (580) 327-8521 or application that can come through service. [email protected]. an internship. “It’s exciting, but fi rst of all it was an honor to even be considered Berman to lead Pi Sigma Alpha for something like this,” he said. “It Stacy Berman, Ponca City se- attending college. Bergman is a just made me really appreciate the nior and political science major, bright and dedicated student with hard work that I put into my stud- was chosen for induction into Pi a bright future.” ies and just makes me want to give Sigma Alpha political science honor To be a member in Pi Sigma Al- back.” society at Northwestern Oklahoma pha students must have a 3.0 GPA in Nickelson’s minor is in history State University. political science along with 12 hours with an emphasis in global studies. Pi Sigma Alpha is the National of political sciences courses com- “I appreciate the way that poli- Honor Society for political sci- pleted. Students must also be within tics aff ects everyone’s lives,” he said. ence, founded in 1920. Membership the top third of their senior class. “I appreciate the positive diff erence recognizes outstanding academic For more information on honor that a politician, or someone who achievement in political science societies within Northwestern’s So- works in politics, can make for so- and promotes excellence in political cial Sciences Department, contact ciety as a whole…With the way the awareness and civic engagement. Decker at (580) 327-8521 or kldeck- world is changing and getting small- “[Stacy] Bergman is a good stu- [email protected]. er, you need an emphasis on global dent and has taken the majority of studies.” her coursework at the UC in Ponca Northwestern’s Department of City,” Dr. Kay Decker, Social Sci- Social Sciences provides many op- ences department chair and pro- portunities for its students to learn fessor of sociology, said. “She is a and develop skills for their fi eld non-traditional student with chil- outside of the classroom. Th e Civic dren, and she has worked while 12 Spotlight Students gain experience directing plays Mickey Jordan, Iowa Park, Texas, During the interviews, Kim- senior, and Tori Hurley, Sheffi eld, berly Weast, professor of the- Iowa, junior, had the opportunity to atre arts, and Tamara Brown, direct productions on the same stage. assistant professor of speech Jordan’s play, “Th e Mice Have and interim chair of the com- Been Drinking Again” by Cleve munication department, took Haubold, was a short comedy set the suggestions and found that in 1967. A young happy couple in additional shows could provide valuable experiences to the students prior to producing their senior capstone shows. Katherine Blair, Nick Wygle and Ken Kelsey in Goodbye to the Clown. Weast believes giving the students more opportunities you’ve designed, it’s really amazing.” to direct and design will build on Cast members for “Th e Mice the students’ confi dence and skills Have Been Drinking Again” in- as they go through the production cluded: Tiff any Willson, Conway process. She also believes students Springs, Kansas, freshman, early learning to lead their peers now childhood education; Shaden Fores- will benefi t them in the future. man, Laverne sophomore, speech/ A.J. Bohlman, Tiff any Willson, Taylor Mor- Jordan said this was an excellent theatre; Taylor Morris, Lancaster, ris and Shaden Foresman in The Mice Have California, senior, mass communi- Been Drinking Again. opportunity for him to direct and get hands-on experience for what it cation; Arthur Bohlman, Hooker a small apartment in San Francisco will be like later in his career. graduate student; and Jordan. experience comical mishaps with “I love the creative process, and I Cast members for “Goodbye to their scatter-brained roommate. love how four months ago this was a the Clown” included: Nicholas Wy- Hurley’s play, “Goodbye to the script in professor Weast’s offi ce,” Jor- gle, Noble junior, biology; Crosby Clown” by Ernest Kinoy, was a short play dan said. “I laughed all the way through Dunbar, Owasso freshman, vocal about a 9-year-old girl who had trouble it, and I’m so glad to put this show on.” performance; Katherine Blair, Way- distinguishing between imagination Th e two student directors began noka freshman, music/vocal; Abbie and reality. She blames her behavior on preparations for their productions Tillman, Elk City senior, biology; a “clown” and imaginary playmate. in early September of last year. Zach Frische, Northwestern alum- Th e pair had the opportunity to di- Hurley explained there were nu- nus; Ken Kelsey, instructor of his- rect their own shows a little earlier than merous aspects of getting their shows tory and fi ne arts; and Hurley. their peers who came before them, all ready that can’t always be seen by the For more information about because of suggestions made by gradu- audience who attends the production. the Northwestern theatre program, ates during exit interviews. From selecting the play and the ac- contact Weast at kkweast@nwosu. tors, holding a number of rehearsals edu or (580) 327-8462. and gathering stage props to creating the set and fi nding or sewing costumes, much work comes before the actual show is ever presented to the public. “It’s rewarding to see all the work and eff ort you’ve put in come to life on stage,” Hurley said. “With all the Mickey Jordanactors cast, and all the sets Tori Hurley Spotlight 13 Music groups present ‘Emblems’ Spring Concert Th e Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Band and Community Band pre- sented their spring band concert “Emblems” on Friday, April 28, in Herod Hall auditorium. Th e Jazz Ensemble performed music pieces such as: “Hit the Bricks” by Gordon Goodwin; “Tank!” by Yoko Kanno; and “Embraceable You” by George and Ira Gershwin, which featured vocal music major Katelyn Th e Community Band, directed by Dr. Marc Decker, assistant professor of instrumental Cutsinger, Vici junior, as a vocalist. music and director of bands, during the Emblems concert. Th e Community Band was com- prised of Northwestern students and “Falling Rain” by James Swearingen. prepare for the concert. 10 community members including Th e Symphony Band presented: “I was overjoyed to see the level Alva High School band members. “Cenotaph” by Jack Stamp; “Amaz- of support in this year’s community Th ey performed music pieces such ing Grace” arranged by Ticheli; and band,” Marc Decker, assistant professor as: “Medieval Legend” by Michael “Pageant” by Vincent Persichetti. of fi ne arts and director of instrumen- Story, which was directed by instru- Th e community band program tal music and music education, said. mental music major Amanda Met- promotes involvement with both the “Th e community band was a great suc- calf, Enid junior; and “Jesu, Joy of community and the band students. cess this year. It is a tradition we plan to Man’s Desiring” by J.S Bach, which Th is organization is open to anyone continue into April of 2018.” was directed by music major Daniel in the community who can play an For more information about the Pacula, Hennessey senior. instrument including college stu- Fine Arts department at Northwest- Th e Community Band also per- dents not currently enrolled in band. ern or the Community Band Pro- formed “March of the Belgian Para- Th e band members met Tuesday gram, contact Decker at (580) 327- troopers” by Pierre Leemans and evenings throughout the semester to 8521 or email [email protected]. Science and Religion Workshop held by Natural Science department Northwestern’s Natural Science books over the same topic and have that religion and science are not ad- Department played host to a Science been friends for years. versaries. Rather, they look at the and Religion Workshop in February Th is event was held in conjunc- natural world from quite diff erent on the Alva campus. tion with the national event “Evolu- perspectives to ask and answer dif- Th is event was held for people tion Weekend” through the Clergy ferent questions. to learn more about the relationship Letter Project, which is typically in Th is event was not intended to between religion and science in an association with Charles Darwin’s be a debate, Place said. “Th e point informal gathering. birthday, Feb. 10. According to the isn’t to debate whether or not evolu- Dr. Aaron Place, professor of bi- Clergy Letter Project (clergyletter- tion is true or if it’s better or more ology at Northwestern and the Rev. project.org), Evolution Weekend is right than religion; it’s about bring- J.F. Wickey of the United Church an opportunity for serious discus- ing science and religion together to of Christ gave short talks about the sion and refl ection on the relation- talk about real problems and how topics. A discussion time followed ship between religion and science. we might address them.” the presentations. An ongoing goal has been to el- For more information contact Place and Wickey have previ- evate the quality of the discussion Place at (580) 327-8673 or ajplace@ ously co-authored some children’s on this critical topic and to show nwosu.edu.

14 Spotlight Enid campus celebrates 20th anniversary Northwestern-Enid celebrated with the community its 20th an- niversary on Tuesday, April 11. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, dedica- tion and an offi cial reading of the proclamation were all part of the festivities. To celebrate the anniversary, Bill Shewey, mayor of the city of Enid, read the proclamation that declared April 11, 2017, as “Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid Day” during the April 4 City Coun- cil meeting. Dr. Wayne McMillin, Northwestern-Enid dean, received the mayor’s proclamation on behalf of Northwestern-Enid accompanied by Candace Reim, Student Services coordinator, and Kimberly Wheeler, senior criminal justice major from Dr. Wayne McMillin (right), Candace Reim (back right) and Kimberly Wheeler (back Ringwood and member of the Lead- left ) are congratulated by Mayor Bill Shewey (left ) aft er the council declared April 11, 2017 was “Northwestern Oklahoma State University-Enid Day” at the Enid City Coun- ership Council. cil earlier this month. “It was an honor for the mayor to read the proclamation in front of the off ering upper-level courses leading higher education to the citizens of Enid City Council,” McMillin said. to the bachelor’s degree and com- northwest Oklahoma. Th e modern, “It’s been a tremendous 20 years in plete graduate degree programs in spacious, ADA-accessible facility Enid. I should know, I’ve been a part a positive, student-centered, tech- has 86,000 square feet. Northwest- of it for 19 of the 20 years, fi rst as nology-enriched learning environ- ern-Enid houses traditional class- a faculty member and currently the ment that promotes service and ex- rooms, ITV classrooms, a computer dean. We’ve had a lot of faces come cellence. lab, library, registry/business of- and go over the years and we’ve In 1996, House Bill 2164 pro- fi ces, student services, fi nancial aid, made an extraordinary impact for vided for the establishment of bookstore, campus police, AHEC, our community, but overall our leg- branch campuses of Northwestern wellness room, clinical simulation acy has been consistent in providing in Enid and Woodward. Governor skills lab, computer testing lab, one higher education opportunities to Keating signed the measure into polycom meeting room, and faculty the surrounding area. law on May 30, 1996. Th e Oklaho- offi ces. “We’ve got a dedicated admin- ma State Regents for Higher Educa- Upper-division courses are of- istration, faculty and staff and can’t tion followed with their approval. fered at Northwestern-Enid for wait to see what the next 20 years Northwestern-Enid was designated completion of bachelor’s degrees will bring.” to be in the new facility built by the in 12 areas including accounting, For 20 years, Northwestern- community of Enid in 1994. Th e business administration, computer Enid has assisted a diverse popu- University offi cially opened the science, education (elementary, sec- lation, including adult learners, branch campus in the location at ondary, special), general studies, achieve their career and education- 2929 East Randolph as “NWOSU” history, nursing (RN, LPN Comple- al goals by providing local, aff ord- on July 1, 1996. tion), political science, psychology, able access to higher education by Northwestern’s role is to deliver Continued on Page 16

Spotlight 15 Hardaway cited as expert in Smithsonian, Pacifi c Standard Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of Hardaway enjoyed the inter- can West. His article “Oklahoma’s history, is featured in two new online view process and getting to know African American Rodeo Perform- articles about African American cow- the authors. ers” appeared in the summer 2011 boys. Hardaway, a historian with an “I was honored to be quoted edition of “Chronicles of Okla- emphasis on the American West, has in both of these signifi cant publi- homa,” the state’s primary history been researching and writing about cations,” Hardaway said. “I do not journal. It was recently reprinted in black cowboys for years. In these know either of the au- the book “Black Cow- recent articles, Hardaway serves as a thors, and I had not boys in the Ameri- resource person for the authors. His heard of them before can West,” which was comments are quoted in each essay. they reached out to published by the Uni- Th e fi rst article, titled “Th e Lesser me and asked to in- versity of Oklahoma Known History of African American terview me. Aft er I Press. Th e book has Cowboys,” was published in February agreed, each of them just been chosen to re- in the online edition of “Smithsonian,” called me and asked ceive an award as the the offi cial organ of the Smithsonian me several questions best-edited collection Museum in Washington, D.C. Th e about working cow- of the past year by the author is Katie Nodjimbadem, a staff boys and rodeo stars. Popular Culture As- writer for the online version of the I am extremely hap- sociation/American magazine. Th e second article is “How py that each of them Culture Association. America’s Black Cowboy Population Is found reference to Hardaway has been a Fighting Erasure,” written by free-lance my work on the In- Dr. Roger Hardaway member of the North- writer Alissa Greenberg of California. ternet and decided that western faculty since Th is essay appeared in March in “Pa- I was knowledgeable enough about 1990 and has taught U.S. history to cifi c Standard” magazine in both its the topic to serve as someone who more than 4,000 students at the uni- hard copy and online versions. Each could speak authoritatively on it.” versity. article is easily accessible by search- Hardaway has published several For more information on Hard- ing for “African American Cowboys” articles and books on the African away’s work contact him at (580) 327- along with the author’s name. American experience in the Ameri- 8520 or [email protected].

Continued from Page 15 ...20th Anniversary social work, sociology and technical for completion of their four-year event at David Allen Ball Park. Th e management. degree. Other students come to fi n- Rangers played host to Southern Complete master’s degree pro- ish a degree started earlier in life or Nazarene University. grams in education, counseling psy- transfer in coursework from other Th e fi rst 120 children, 13 and chology, and American Studies and institutions. under, received a free t-shirt. Th ose co-ops with two other universities to In honor of the anniversary, in attendance enjoyed free hot dogs off er a Master of Business Adminis- Northwestern-Enid held two more cooked by the Rowdy Rangers and tration degree are also available. events in April. On Saturday, April free apple pies provided by McDon- Many students take advantage 15, a children’s cheer camp took ald’s. of the cooperative agreements be- place and on April 19, Northwest- For more information on North- tween Northwestern and North- ern Foundation and Alumni Asso- western-Enid call Student Services ern Oklahoma College and make a ciation played host to the “Baseball, (580) 213-3147 or visit www.nwosu. smooth transition to Northwestern Hotdogs, and Apple Pie” alumni edu/enid.

16 Spotlight Shimp speaks on John Quincy Adams On March 28, the Northwestern most controversial and contested Studies office at (580) 327-8525 Institute for Citizenship Studies and presidential elections in U.S. his- or email [email protected]. the Department of Social Sciences tory, Mr. Robert Shimp is a Ph.D. held the annual Presidential Lecture candidate in history at Boston Series for 2017 on “John Quincy Ad- University and works as a Park ams.” Approximately 40 people at- Ranger at the Adams National tended. Historic Park (NPS) in Boston, Speaking on one of America’s Massachusetts. best-educated and most well- For more information on this Dr. Aaron Mason, left , with speaker traveled presidents, who emerged and other events, please call the Robert Shimp from the Adams National victorious in 1824 after one of the NWOSU Institute for Citizenship Historic Park, Boston, Mass. Art students lead painters at local fundraiser Visual Arts students Audrey Amissah, Mickey Jordan, Clayton Hill, and Princess Adenuga volun- teered to teach a “paint night” to raise funds to help Creature Concerns, Inc., an organization that helps ani- mals in NW Oklahoma and S Cen- tral Kansas. Th e event took place on Saturday, April 29, at the Alva Public Library. Visual Arts students led the “paint night” participants through a painting of a landscape. Th e event was a successful and en- joyable night, raising more than $600 for Creature Concerns to help save Community members hard at work creating pieces of art during the Creature Concerns and care for animals. fundraising ‘paint night.’ Visual arts students led the event. For more information about Crea- ture Concerns and how you can help, please visit www.creatureconcerns. org. OSSAA Regional Speech Tourney back on campus Northwestern played host to the OSSAA Regional Speech Tourna- ment on March 24. Many students and employees Painters display all the works of art completed during the evening of fun held at the volunteered as judges at the event. Alva Public Library. Spotlight 17 Students, faculty raise $1,025 livestreaming

Northwestern’s Computer Sci- ies major; and Davon Stokes, Aline “I’m proud of my students; ence program sponsored a 24-hour sophomore, computer science ma- they did a really great job,” he said. livestream in December to raise jor. “Th ey put up with each other for 24 funds for Marine Toys for Tots Charles Boldes is a recent grad- hours straight overall, and that’s a Foundation. uate of Northwestern who also pretty big accomplishment. Over- Fourteen students, one alumni helped. all, they had a good time and really and three faculty members made Th e charity idea originally came liked doing it, so I think we’ll do it the event possible. Evan Vaverka, from Day and was made possible again.” instructor of computer science; with the help of Fischer and Mount In fact, the initial Christmas Mark Bagley, instructor of computer to manage and create the livestream charity event was met with such science; and Tim Maharry, profes- feed. success that the group hosted an- sor of mathematics and chair of the “Northwestern has an amazing other event at the end of the spring Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Science department and 2017 semester to benefi t a diff erent Department, helped raised $1,025 Computer Science Club,” Day said. charity. to be donated by livestreaming gam- “With the Computer Science Club “A couple of you who were anon- ing events. Th e students worked in receiving new gaming computers ymous and a couple had shown your teams and as solo players to help over the past few months and an all- names, thank you either way, we ap- generate content to be watched dur- new robotics lab being put in over preciate it,” Vaverka continued. “Th e ing the livestream as viewers gave the next few months, I’m almost sad donations truly benefi tted the chil- donations. that I am graduating in May. Be- dren who needed it for Christmas, Students who participated in cause of the Computer Science pro- and we know the money will go to the livestream included Austin An- gram I was able to learn the skills I good use.” derson, Beaver senior, chemistry need to pursue my dream in video Th e Foundation was created at major; Ashley Carter, Enid sopho- game development.” the behest of the U.S. Marine Corps more, computer science major; Fischer is grateful for the North- and provides support in accordance Scott Bartley, Alva senior, computer western faculty who take part in the with a Memorandum of Under- science major; Matt Day, Woodward students’ activities. standing with the Commander, Ma- senior, computer science major; “I would like to thank both rine Forces Reserve, who directs the Chris Dickson, Alva junior, com- Bagley and Vaverka, without whom U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for puter science major; Justin Dobbs, this event would not have been pos- Tots Program. Th e Foundation has Cleo Springs freshman, business ad- sible,” Fischer said. “We students supported Toys for Tots since 1991. ministration major; Richard Fisch- may have been the ones to stay Th e mission of the U.S. Marine er, Kiowa, Kansas, junior, computer up for the 24 hours playing video Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Pro- science major; Jackson Gardner, games, but our professors were the gram is to collect new, unwrapped Lawton freshman, computer sci- ones who had to get all of the charity toys during October, November and ence major; Dalton Jantz, Helena and donating logistics fi gured out. I December each year, and distribute freshman, theatre major; Dakota would also like to thank Maharry those toys as Christmas gift s to less Jantz, Helena sophomore, computer for supporting the event, Dr. [Jen- fortunate children in the commu- science major; Bryce Larkey, Fargo nifer] Page for playing along from nity in which the campaign is con- sophomore, computer science ma- home for quite a while, and anyone ducted. jor; Jacob Marr, Alva sophomore, else that I was not aware of, who For more information about computer science major; Austin helped with this event.” Northwestern’s Computer Science Mount, Covington junior, com- Vaverka is thankful for the stu- program, contact Vaverka at (580) puter science major; Manuel Reyes, dents who participated and the do- 327-8587 or epvaverka@nwosu. Tonkawa sophomore, general stud- nors who helped raise funds. edu.

18 Spotlight Festival of Cultures celebrates diversity International food, culture, dis- requires a lot of hard work and Countries represented includ- plays and performances were avail- planning from the students,” Becca ed Nepal, Mexico, Ghana, Nigeria, able for enjoyment at Northwestern Cook, international academic ad- Zimbabwe, Rwanda and more. on Friday, April 14, during the an- viser, said. Th e event was sponsored by the nual “Festival of Cultures.” “Not only does it help increase International Student Association Th is event brings Northwestern awareness about the various cul- and the Spanish Club. international students together with tures that come to Northwestern, For more information contact campus and community members but it helps promote and celebrate Cook at (580) 327-8435 or rlcook@ to share food, performances and in- diversity at Northwestern.” nwosu.edu. formation about the students’ home countries and cultures. Students per- formed ethnic dances, songs and more. “Th e Festival of Cultures has become a tradition with the Inter- national Student Association that

Continued from Page 4 DNP... with an application for readmission will need to be submitted. Registered nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), have completed an accredited grad- ABOVE: International uate-level advanced practice regis- students celebrate the fi nish of the Festival of tered nursing education program as Cultures evening. a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and are currently certifi ed in an ad- vanced practice specialty consistent with educational preparation, are el- LEFT: Students serve igible to apply to complete the DNP dishes prepared espe- at Northwestern. Th is program will cially for the evening by consist of 34 to 36 credit hours. Ad- our students. vanced practice licensure as a Fam- ily Nurse Practitioner as prescribed by the applicant’s state of residency Larson to exhibit at IAO is required. Assistant Professor of Art Kyle sculptures. Vinyard is currently an Other MSN-prepared nurses Larson is exhibiting his recent body ssistant professor of art at the Uni- will be considered for admission of work at IAO gallery in Oklahoma versity of Science and Arts of Okla- aft er review of graduate transcripts City late this summer. homa. and meeting with program faculty. Th e exhibition runs from Aug. 18 For questions, please contact to Oct. 13, with an opening reception Dr. Pat Th ompson, DNP program on Aug. 18 from 6-9 pm, and a second director in Northwestern’s Division reception on Sept. 15 from 6-9 pm. of Nursing, at prthompson@nwosu. In the show, Larson’s paintings edu or (580) 327-8566. will be paired with Jordan Vinyard’s Spotlight 19 Art Show winners announced by Art Society Th e 14th annual Northwestern ribbon.” and media specialist won for a Art Society (NAS) Art Show re- Th e student Best of Show win- pencil drawing titled “Hear No, warded 21 diff erent students with ner taking home $75 and a special Speak No, See No?” in the Works prize money and ribbons this year, purple ribbon is Brieanna McClure, on Paper – The Figure/Portraiture and 14 non-students earning rib- Alva sophomore, for a painting in category, which earned her a pur- bons aft er a month-long exhibition. the Figure/Portraiture category ti- ple ribbon. All of the winning entries in the tled “Final.” Th e same painting was The on-campus People’s campus art show were on display for voted as the People’s a Winners Only Show in the Run- Choice winner by nymede April 7 for the First Friday those who attended Artwalk event. the Winners Show On display were 68 pieces cre- during the April Art ated by Northwestern students and 54 Walk. She earned a pieces by current and retired North- special red and black western employees and alumni. ribbon and $50 prize “Th is year’s art show was fan- from the Runny- tastic,” Angelia Case, NAS sponsor, mede for this honor. said. “Th ank you to everyone who McClure is a biology participated this year. We hope to major minoring in Priscilla Avalos’s painting titled “Shadows of Sunset” won see even more of our students and visual arts. the People’s Choice award. Voting took place during the 14th non-students taking part next year. The non-stu- annual NWOSU Art Society on-campus art show in the J.W. Believe it or not, only seven of the dent Best of Show Martin Library through the month of March. students who entered did not win winner is Northwestern employee Choice winner is Priscilla Avalos, something, and every one of the and NAS sponsor Angelia Case. Hooker senior majoring in chem- non-students who entered won a The academic projects assistant istry, for a landscape painting ti- tled “Shadows of Sunset.” She won $50 and a red and black ribbon for this honor. Amanda Metcalf, Enid junior majoring in instrumental music, serves the Art Society as its presi- dent, and couldn’t be happier for the individuals whose art won Best of Show and People’s Choice honors. “What great choices,” Metcalf said. “Angelia’s drawing was fantas- tic. She captured what she wanted and brought it to us. With Briean- na’s painting, she brought a diff er- ent aspect to our show. Her diff erent painting technique was very nice. Th e People’s Choice winner (Avalos) on campus - wow. Her sunset paint- ing was beautiful.” Brieanna McClure’s painting titled “Final” won her Best of Show in the Northwestern Metcalf said that, in her three Art Society campus art show, as well as People’s Choice at the Winners Show at the Run- years helping with the art show, she nymede Hotel during the First Friday Artwalk. Continued on Page 21 20 Spotlight Ethics training held for social workers Northwestern partnered with the tensive research-informed practice opportunity with dialogue and mutu- University of Oklahoma’s (OU) Anne background in aging, developmental al support through which participants and Henry Zarrow School of Social disabilities, practice with people cop- develop ethical guidelines for action. Work to play host to a continuing ed- ing with serious mental illness, and Th ree continuing education ucation training opportunity. organizational development. Moxley units (CEUs) were off ered that can Th e Ethics Symposium was held also serves as the Oklahoma Health satisfy licensed clinical social worker on Friday, April 21, at the Woodward Care Authority endowed professor of (LCSW) and licensed master’s social Campus Commons Area. Th e work- health. worker (LMSW) continuing educa- shop leader was David P. Moxley, Th is symposium brought togeth- tion requirements. Ph.D., professor of social work at the er practicing social workers, counsel- “We are ecstatic to be partner- Anne and Henry Zarrow School of ors, nurses, teachers and other hu- ing with the OU Anne and Henry Social Work at OU. man service professionals to consider Zarrow School of Social Work to Moxley is an experienced trainer ethical issues participants face in their provide quality continuing educa- and workshop leader who has an ex- practice. Th is was an adult learning tion to the Northwest region,” Dr. Continued from Page 20 Kylene Rehder, department of social work chair, said. For more information about Art Show winners... Northwestern’s Department of So- has witnessed the quality and diver- A complete list of winners from cial Work or the training opportunity sity getting better each year. the campus show is available at contact Rehder at (580) 327-8135 or Kyle Larson, assistant professor www.nwosu.edu/nas-art-show-win- [email protected]. of art and director of the visual arts ners. program at Northwestern, congratu- Upon the closing of this year’s lated all who entered and exhibited show, Art Society members now start work in the show, and praised the planning for their 15th annual show Art Society members for continu- next year. Metcalf said she looks for- ing to showcase the artwork that the ward to increasing the number of en- campus community creates. He’s es- tries submitted, and Larson is excited pecially proud of the success of Mc- to see the NAS on-campus show con- Clure, who is a student in his visual tinue to grow. arts program. “It’s clear that we will soon need “Brieanna McClure’s painting ‘Fi- a larger exhibition space to hold this nal’ is a piece that went far above and show, which is a great problem to beyond what her ‘fi nal’ assignment have,” Larson said. in the Fundamentals of Two-Dimen- For additional information sional Art required,” Larson said. “She about the art show or the Art Soci- utilized what she learned in the Be- ety, visit the NAS website at www. ginning Painting course -- as seen in nwosu.edu/art, join the club’s Face- the veracity of her brush strokes and book group or fan page, or contact turbulent mark making -- and devel- Metcalf at ammetcalf55@rang- oped a painting that is full of move- ers.nwosu.edu or Case at arcase@ ment, atmosphere and contemplative nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8577. For vignettes. Her dedication to her studio more information on classes within Kimberly Weast went on several recruit- ment trips this spring including going to practice -- and a week of camping out the visual arts program, please con- Conway Springs HS to see their matinee in the studio and painting non-stop -- tact Larson at (580) 327-8108 or kr- of “Th e Legend of Robin Hood….. sort of” paid off nicely.” [email protected]. on March 31. Spotlight 21 Grads honored at fi rst pinning ceremony Twenty-two students were pinned Satur- day, May 6, during Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s fi rst Division of Education pinning ceremony prior to Spring Com- mencement. Th e ceremony recognized the students, individually, who have completed the teach- er preparation program. Each student chose a person who was especially supportive dur- ing the educational process to "pin" him or her, signifying the student is now ready to be a teacher who, in turn, is supportive of oth- ers. Students who were pinned included: Scott Batchelder of Orland, California, agri- culture education; Brock Buller of Jet, agri- culture education; Kent Callison of Moore- land, health and sports science education; Kaci Hansen, left , receives her teacher preparation pin from her mother, Continued on page 23 JaDena Hanson at a ceremony on May 6. 3 selected as ‘Outstanding Students’ Each year the faculty in the For more information about sor of mathematics and chair of the Mathematics and Computer Sci- Northwestern’s Mathematics and Mathematics and Computer Science ence department at Northwestern Computer Science Department Department, at (580) 327-8583 or Oklahoma State University select contact Dr. Tim Maharry, profes- [email protected]. outstanding students in the math and computer science programs. Th is year’s recipients are gradu- ating seniors Kalen Gabel of Beaver, mathematics major; Matt Day of Woodward, computer science ma- jor; and Bruno Miguel of San Palo, Brazil, computer science major. Gabel plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the fall to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Day, who also minored in com- puter science, will be working full- time with the IT department at Pio- neer in Kingfi sher. Miguel has been accepted to various graduate schools in Europe Students who were recognized for their outstanding achievements in Northwestern’s and plans to continue his education Math and Computer Science Department are (from left to right) Kalen Gabel, Matt in computer science in the fall. Day and Bruno Miguel.

22 Spotlight High school bands compete in OSSAA event Northwestern played host to throughout the day in the Fine Director Cara Bradt; and Washing- 18 bands that competed in the Arts Building starting at 8:30 a.m. ton High School Band with Director Oklahoma Secondary School Those receiving a “1” at dis- Christopher Hall. Activities Association (OSSAA) trict competition qualified for Th e aft ernoon performances in- instrumental music contest on state competition. cluded Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Band Wednesday, March 1, in Herod Th e schools, all in Oklahoma, and with Director Sherri Lohman; Pride Hall Auditorium. Each band was their directors, are listed below. of Kingfi sher Band with Director able to select musical pieces from Th e morning session of bands Mandy Owens; Watonga High School a list compiled by OSSAA person- included Ringwood 7th-12th Grade Band with Director Tony Martinez; nel. Band with Director Kyle Stewart; Pond Creek-Hunter High School Participants competing with Deer Creek-Lamont High School Band with Director Craig Engel; solos and ensembles performed Band with Director Jeff rey McReyn- Kremlin-Hillsdale High School Band olds; High School Band with Direc- with Director Kaylene Toelle; Wau- Continued from page 22 tor Keegan Trimble; Oklahoma Bible komis High School Concert Band Academy High School Band (Enid) with Director Sean Newman; Wa- First pinning... with Director David Holland; Laverne tonga Middle School Band with Di- Rachael Cunningham of Waynoka, High School Band with Director Joel rector Tony Martinez; Medford High undecided post-graduate; Cecely Nichols; Okeene Junior and Senior School Band with Director Katherine Franz of Alva, early childhood High School Band with Director Flaherty; and Waynoka High School education; Joshua Frazier of Enid, Meagan Stuffl ebeam; Newkirk High Band with Director Erin Place . elementary education; Nikki Gates School Band with Director Joshua Th ose receiving a “1” at district com- of Waynoka, elementary education; Faulkner; Alva Band of Gold with petition qualifi ed for state competition. Tina Green of Enid, elementary education; Kaci Hansen of Hinton, early childhood education; Ange- la Hasenbank of Bentley, Kansas, early childhood education; Dacia Hudelson of Ponca City, elemen- tary education; Elizabeth Kadavy of Kingfi sher, elementary educa- tion; John Lazenby III of Glencoe, natural science; Mattie Moore of Harrisonville, Missouri, agricul- ture; Elizabeth Mouser of Stigler, early childhood education; Lauren Nightingale of Enid, elementary education; Ashlye Pool of Fayette- ville, Arkansas, agriculture educa- tion; Ashley Porter of Enid, elemen- tary education; Cinthia Rodriguez of Tonkawa, elementary education; Sarah Smart of Alva, elementary education; Alexxis Wright of Enid, Dr. James Bell, Associate Vice President for Academics and Dean of Faculty, right, pres- ents a pin to Michelle Nightingale, mother of graduate Lauren Nightingale. Michelle elementary education; and Codey then pinned her daughter in the May 6 ceremony. Education students chose individuals Yandell of Fairfax, agriculture edu- whom they felt gave them the most support during their education process to signify cation. their service as teachers to, in turn, support others.

Spotlight 23 Northwestern, NWTC partner for MASH Camp Northwestern and Northwest Center’s emergency room, laboratory, personnel involved in the camp includ- Technology Center (NWTC) part- nursing facilities, physical therapy fa- ed Dr. Chandler Mead, Dr. Leslie Col- nered to off er the annual MASH (Med- cilities and clinic. lins, Isilei Ofi u and Hannaford. ical Avenues in Service and Health) “Northwestern is proud to be a “Th ese middle school students re- Camp. Th e camp was held on the cam- partner in this camp with Northwest ceived a great introduction to medical puses of both NWTC and Northwest- Technology Center and wants to thank careers,” Daren Slater, NWTC assistant ern-Alva on May 30 through June 1. the Wisdom Foundation for their con- superintendent, said. “Th ey learned so Forty-three students from north- tinued support,” Dr. Bo Hannaford, much from our partners who provided west Oklahoma who will be entering vice president for academic aff airs at tours and activities for these students. the seventh grade learned many diff er- Northwestern, said. “We wanted to We also look forward to partnering in ent skills including CPR training, fi rst provide opportunities to showcase the the future with Northwestern and the aid skills, wellness assessments and diff erent types of careers in the medi- Wisdom Foundation to help students leadership skills. cal fi eld while instilling the importance learn more about career possibilities in Students enjoyed three days of of math and science related to these northwest Oklahoma.” learning and fun. Day one included careers, and I believe the students re- “I loved MASH Camp,” said the students engaging in team build- ceived that. We look forward to adding Ryleigh Orcutt, Alva seventh grader. ing and leadership exercises. Th e more opportunities to the camp in the “CPR training was my favorite part. group also toured Northwestern’s Ath- future.” I know that if I have to use it, I will letic Training Facility and the Nurs- During their three-day stint the know what to do. I learned a lot about ing Simulation Lab. Day two included students were housed in Northwestern’s the diff erent opportunities in the learning CPR and recreating a forensic dormitories and supervised by NWTC’s medical fi eld.” investigation in the BioMedical Sci- Daren Slater, Jennifer Shaw, Andrea Th e Wisdom Foundation, along ences facilities at NWTC. Th e last day Long, Tara Th omas, Melinda Barton with NWTC and Northwestern, fund- culminated in a tour of Share Medical and Tammy Mustard. Northwestern ed the camp. Adams cited as Sherlock Holmes expert A contributor for the Twin Cit- diff erent, yet interestingly similar ways be chosen—through a random Inter- ies Public Broadcasting Television across the 20th and 21st centuries. net search—out of all of the people (TBT) and Public Broadcasting Kelly Prosen Hara from RE- who have written about Sherlock Service (PBS) online forum called WIRE was writing an article over Holmes,” Adams said. “REWIRE” recently interviewed a British Broadcasting Corporation He has taught in the fi eld of higher Northwestern faculty member, Dr. (BBC)’s popular show education for 12 years, and Richmond Adams, assistant profes- called “Sherlock” and this was his fi ft h published sor of English, for his expertise on used Adams’ article as scholarly article during his Sherlock Holmes. a source to discuss the time at Northwestern. During the spring of 2016, Dr. main character. Hara’s Find the REWIRE Adams published his scholarly arti- article highlights actors article here: http://bit. cle titled “No More Greed and Grab: who portrayed Sherlock, ly/2j3h09e Sherlock Holmes and the ‘Decency’ of throughout the years, in Find the journal that Gentlemen.” Th is work was published various movies and shows published Adams’ article in Cinematic Codes Review by the that brought with them a here: http://bit.ly/2ko33EO Anaphora Literary Press. In his article variation in the character Dr. Richmond Adams For more information he explores Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s of Holmes. on Adams’ work contact great detective through the Victorian “I was quite shocked, very sur- him at (580) 327-8428 or rbadams@ lens of a “gentleman” in three quite prised and very honored that I would nwosu.edu.

24 Spotlight Doctor of Nursing Practice program receives HLC approval

Northwestern received notifi - program will prepare DNPs who can by the Institutes of Medicine’s ‘Fu- cation on Jan. 30 from the Higher become certifi ed Family Nurse Prac- ture of Nursing Report’ calling for Learning Commission (HLC) that titioners in their home communities an increase of doctorally-prepared its Institutional Actions Council has and surrounding areas without fi rst nurses. Nurse practitioners are well- approved the university’s request to earning a master’s degree. Th e cur- respected primary care providers, off er the Doctor of Nursing Prac- riculum consists of 73 credit hours and the state of Oklahoma has a tice (DNP) program, the fi nal piece and 1,020 practicum hours. Students great need for many more as access may enter on a full-time (three-year to health care continues to change. needed to off er its fi rst doctoral-lev- plan) or part-time (four-year plan) We are pleased that Northwestern el program. basis. Additional plans may be con- and the Division of Nursing will Because the DNP program rep- sidered on an individual basis. be making a positive impact on the resents a change in the institution’s “Now is an exciting time to be- health of citizens in rural Oklahoma function, approval from the Com- come a family nurse practitioner in with the addition of graduates of mission was required. Oklahoma,” Dr. Shelly Wells, associ- the DNP-Family Nurse Practitioner “I want to off er my congratula- ate professor of nursing and chair to program.” tions to the academic leadership of the Division of Nursing, said. “Add- For questions, please con- Dr. Bo Hannaford (vice president ing the DNP allows Northwestern to tact Th ompson at prthompson@ for academic aff airs) and Dr. James address the national need identifi ed nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8566. Bell (associate vice president for academics and dean of faculty), and to Dr. Shelly Wells (associate profes- sor of nursing and chair to the Divi- sion of Nursing), Dr. Pat Th ompson (DNP program director) and the faculty of the Division of Nursing,” Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, said. “All have spent a considerable amount of time seek- ing HLC approval of the program and preparing for the arrival of the fi rst class this fall. “I also want to again express The Univer- the University’s appreciation to the sity Singers Charles Morton Share Foundation and Univer- sity Chorale and the Wisdom Family Founda- groups with tion for their support that made the the fl amingos DNP program a reality. Th is pro- that were used gram presents an enormous oppor- for the ‘Flock- tunity for Northwestern to impact ing Flamingos’ fundraiser this the access to quality primary health spring. Th e care in our region.” funds are be- Northwestern is one of only two ing used for ex- public universities in Oklahoma to penses related off er a DNP program. Th e program is to the students’ travel and a practice-focused doctorate, rather performance than the traditional research-focused in Europe this doctorate. Th is online, accredited summer.

Spotlight 25 1000+ participate in Research Day at Enid More than 1000 individuals ORD. participated in Oklahoma Research Now in its 18th year, ORD has Day (ORD) on March 3 at the Cen- become a premier annual event cele- tral National Bank Center in Enid. brating student and faculty research, Th is is the fi rst time for Northwest- creative activities and scholarship. ern to play host to an ORD event. Th e event has grown in numbers Th e morning events started with and in stature with contributions poster presentations at 9 a.m. Th e from all of Oklahoma’s institutions banquet featured comments from of higher education, including many Dr. Janet Cunningham, university collaborative contributions from president, and Chancellor Glenn national and international academic Johnson from the Oklahoma State and research institutions. Regents for Higher Education pre- uled to present their research in the As a more environmentally- ceding featured keynote speaker areas of business, education and friendly way to host all of the ab- Kate Blalack, archivist at the Woody professional studies, fi ne arts and stracts and general information, Guthrie Center in Tulsa. design, liberal arts, and mathemat- Bruno Miguel, a Northwestern ju- A special rec- ics and nior computer science major from ognition award for science. Brazil, developed an app, with assis- past service was pre- “This tance from Mark Bagley, instructor sented to Dr. Rodney event of computer science, to be used for C. Murrow, emeritus show- Oklahoma Research Day. Th e app professor of music cased the was free and provided information at Northwestern, creative, to anyone interested in the confer- who was previously innova- ence, its materials and the City of the associate dean of tive, and Enid. Th e app, titled “Oklahoma Re- graduate studies. impor- search Day,” was available for upload During his time Dr. Shawn Holliday tant re- on all devices. Holliday worked presenting Dr. Rod at Northwestern, Murrow with a special search with VisitEnid to provide more in- Murrow attended recognition award at that is formation about the city for the app an ORD event Oklahoma Research con- and incentives for Enid businesses. Day held in March. that brought the ducted Northwestern’s jazz ensemble inspiration to start the annual Ranger by students and faculty in higher and University Singers performed Research Day for the university’s stu- education.” during the banquet. dents and faculty. Ranger Research Of 1000+ registrants, 90 were Continued on page 29 Day then acted as a feeder event for from Northwestern Northwestern students to present at with 21 of the 538 re- ORD. search projects being Dr. Shawn Holliday, chair of presented by North- Northwestern’s ORD committee, as- western students. Stu- sociate dean of graduate studies and dents and faculty who professor of English, was excited to participated in Ranger have entries from all over the state. Research Day last fall “As coordinator of the event, I am at Northwestern were proud to say that we had 947 regis- encouraged to present trants from colleges and universities their research and rep- More than 1000 registered to participate in the 2017 Okla- around the state, who were sched- resent Northwestern at homa Research Day held in Enid.

26 Spotlight Pribble earns Licensed Clinic Social Worker credential Jennifer Pribble, director of 3,000 clinical hours and 100 hours pervisor. Social Work Field Education at of educational supervision with a Northwestern’s Bachelor of So- Northwestern, recently earned her Board approved LCSW Clinical Su- cial Work program prepares gener- Licensed Clinical Social Worker alist social work practitioners and (LCSW) credential with the Okla- qualifi es graduates to apply for the homa State Board of Licensed Social Licensed Social Work Associate cre- Workers. dential. Social work is one of the few Th e LCSW clinical credential helping professions that licenses pro- requires a practicing master’s level fessionals at the baccalaureate level. social worker to be under supervi- “I am honored to bring my cre- sion of an LCSW and passage of the dentials to Northwestern and sup- Association of Social Work Boards port the licensure of BSW social (ASWB) Licensed Clinical Social workers graduating from our pro- Worker Exam. gram,” Pribble said. Th e primary mission of the so- Pribble earned a Bachelor of So- cial work profession is to enhance cial Work from Northwestern and a societal well-being and help meet Master of Social Work from the Uni- the basic needs of all people. So- versity of Oklahoma’s Anne & Henry cial workers carry out this mission Jennifer Pribble, MSW, LCSW Zarrow School of Social Work. through diff erent licensure levels equivalent to their academic train- ing. Clinical social work practice U.S. Air Force Clarinet Quartet includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders. Treatment methods include the visits Northwestern, gives concert provision of individual, marital, Northwestern played host to a gia and Florida. Members of the couple, family and group counseling clarinet quartet named “Mission USAF organization are dedicated and psychotherapy. Winds,” which is a component to their music and performances Pribble is grateful to be able to of the United States Air Force while they serve their country. help others through obtaining her (USAF) Band of the West, in Feb- The USAF Band of the West degree and credential. ruary. The concert featured a has performed for presidents, “Social workers are the largest variety of musical genres, from heads of state, and dignitaries group of mental health care pro- patriotic selections to jazz and from around the world, earning viders in the United States, and I’m klezmer. an outstanding reputation among happy to say that I am one of those Mission Winds is stationed America’s military bands. providers. It is my job as a social at Lackland Air Force Base, San For more information about worker to empower people to com- Antonio, Texas. The ensemble is the USAF band visit www.band- bat mental illnesses, substance abuse comprised of Eb(e-flat), Bb(b- ofthewest.af.mil. Also, for more and social problems,” Pribble said. flat) and bass clarinets. information about the instru- In order for Pribble to obtain her The USAF Band of the West mental music program at North- clinical credential, she worked as an travels more than 125,000 miles western contact Dr. Marc Decker, outpatient mental health therapist annually and provides hundreds assistant professor of fine arts for children and families at a non- of performances to military and and director of instrumental mu- profi t agency in northwest Okla- civilian audiences throughout sic and music education, at (580) homa. While there, she completed Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, 327-8521 or email mddecker@ more than 4,000 practice hours, Mississippi, Alabama, Geor- nwosu.edu. Spotlight 27 Annual art show provides learning lessons for students Students in two diff erent humani- ties and student experiences,” Earnest ways that faculty members are using ties classes recently received some said. our show are wonderful.” in-person lessons in the critique and Kaitlin Kokojan, Bison junior ma- Case said 28 students produced appreciation of art by viewing pieces joring in health and sports science, said 136 items in the show, while 116 piec- entered in the 14th annual NWOSU she honestly didn’t expect to under- es were created by 14 non-students Art Society (NAS) Art Show in the J.W. stand or take much interest in the art including four faculty, fi ve staff , four Martin Library on the Alva campus. show, but found she really enjoyed it. alumni and one retired staff member. Members of the Art in Life class “I found myself looking at pic- “I’m thrilled with the quality of all taught by Ken Kelsey, instructor of tures and developing emotions from the pieces entered this year,” Case said. history and fi ne arts, and the Intro- what I had seen in the painting and “I can see a happy trend in the work duction to Literature class taught by how it may relate to my life in the of our students, especially. While not Dr. Kathy Earnest, assistant profes- past,” Kokojan said. every piece can win an award, every sor of English, viewed pieces entered Jordan Coff man, Alva junior single person entering should be very in photography, paintings, drawings, majoring in general studies, found the proud; they made the judge’s job very mixed media, digital art, cartoon/ show to be interesting because several diffi cult! comics, fi ber arts and artisan craft s. pieces were shown from a diff erent “Th e Art Society is a small but Kelsey said he placed his stu- perspective. mighty group of students who love dents into groups so they could pick “Th ese people are taking every- to promote the arts,” Case continued. out their top three pieces from one of day objects and people that are shown “Our members work to raise funds all the categories and present their fi nd- to the world to be one way but are year so that we can have this art show ings. He had them look at the various given a new meaning,” Coff man said. for our students and non-students to elements of the artwork, originality Alexandria Shepherd, Freedom enter, as well as to enjoy. We also ap- of the piece, craft smanship, compo- freshman majoring in pre-med, said preciate the support of the Student sition, how the piece was presented the art show gave her an easy oppor- Government Association for its co- through framing/mounting, and how tunity to speak and have a conversa- sponsorship of the show.” the artist followed the theme of the tion with another student, and she For additional information about category entered. appreciated the fact the NWOSU Art the art show or the Art Society, visit the “When we walk in to judge some- Society took the time and was willing NAS website at www.nwosu.edu/art, thing we have to have certain kinds of to put the art show up where anyone join the club’s Facebook group or fan standards,” Kelsey said. “Does it make could see it. page or contact Case at arcase@nwosu. a diff erence if you’re buying it or if “I’m so happy that our show has edu or (580) 327-8577. For more in- you’re judging it? Th is just gets them off ered learning experiences to more formation on classes within the Visual to thinking about it, and this gives students than just our own Art So- Arts program, please contact Kyle Lar- them an opportunity to actually do ciety members,” Angelia Case, NAS son, assistant professor of art, at (580) something, not just hear me talking sponsor, said. “I think the creative 327-8108 or [email protected]. about it…I like to hear each one of them, their voice, and their opinion, Students in the Art in that’s critical. I think that’s what the Life humanities class Art Society is providing with this ex- look at artwork avail- able at the 14th annual traordinary on-campus opportunity.” NWOSU Art Society Art Earnest said that her class is Show in the J.W. Martin studying Oklahoma authors, and she Library. As a teaching wanted her students to see how some tool Ken Kelsey had of their peers share their perspectives the students determine their top three choices and creativity. in each category and “In class discussions we try to present their fi ndings to make connections between humani- the rest of the group. 28 Spotlight Continued from page 26 Oklahoma Research Day.... Others helping to sponsor ORD this year’s event in- For general information on ORD visit: www.okla- cluded Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education homaresearchday.com. (OSRHE); Oklahoma Experimental Program for Stimu- Northwestern plans to play host to this event lating Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - National Science again in March 2018. Foundation; Idea Network for Biomedical Research Excel- For more information contact Holliday at (580) lence (INBRE) - National Institutes of Health; Th e Aurora 327-8589 or [email protected]. Learning Community Association (ALCA); Cameron University; East Central University; Langston University; Northeastern State University; Southeastern Oklahoma State University; Southwestern Oklahoma State Univer- sity; the University of Central Oklahoma; and Enid Re- gional Development Alliance. Several Oklahoma regents and university presidents also attended ORD.

Dr. Steve Maier, right, listens as Oklahoma Research Day participants explain their work.

Dr. Jennifer Page, seated, works at the On-Site Registration table. More than 1000 participants registered for Oklahoma Research Day. Tim Maharry and Shawn Holliday look on at the activities.

University Singers, directed by Karsten Longhurst, per- form for Oklahoma Research Day participants.

Dr. Shelly Wells and Dr. Patricia Th ompson visiting with an Oklahoma Research Northwestern Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Marc Decker, entertaining the D a y crowd at the luncheon during Oklahoma Research Day festivities. participant.

Spotlight 29 16 inducted into business honor society Northwestern’s Division of Busi- Karly Gillispie, Shattuck sopho- fall 2016 graduate majoring in busi- ness recently welcomed 14 under- more, majoring in business admin- ness administration graduate students and two faculty istration in accounting received the • Helen Vore Sutter Memorial Schol- to its honor society, Delta Mu Delta. 2016-17 W.W. Starr Business Schol- arship to Shrestha Th e students have completed more arship. For more information about than 60 credit hours and maintained Th e 2016-17 Division of Busi- Delta Mu Delta, contact Dr. Wei a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. ness Scholarship Awards include: Zhou, assistant professor of busi- Th is year’s business administra- • Baird, Kurtz, and Dobson Scholar- ness and Delta Mu Delta faculty ad- tion majors and invitees to the Mu Xi ship to Kleinvachter viser, at (580) 327-8505 or wzhou@ chapter at Northwestern are student • Robert R. Brown Scholarship to nwosu.edu. For more information inductees: Cassandra Berry, Chero- Gillispie on academic scholarships and de- kee senior, accounting; Desiree Best, • Wilma A. Ernest Scholarship to partment scholarships, visit https:// Woodward senior; Madeline Bonine, Casement my.nwfoundation.com/scholarships. Woodward junior; Brittani Case- • Darr B. Sims Memorial Scholar- And for more information on North- ment, junior, Wichita, Kansas, ac- ship to Ian Deges of Dodge City, Kan- western’s Division of Business, con- counting; Sarah Dysart, Ponca City sas, fall 2016 graduate majoring in tact Dr. W. David Hawkins, assistant senior; Clinton Muret, Blackwell technical management professor of business and chair of the senior, accounting; Precious Okeke, • Norman Jean Smith Scholarship to Division of Business, at (580) 327- Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, junior, ac- Delisa Deges of Dodge City, Kansas, 8440 or [email protected]. counting; Aleasha Rowe, Blackwell senior; Dylan Schulenberg, Coal Val- ley, Illinois, junior; Rijan Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nepal, junior; Brianna Wilhite, Cherokee junior; Ramsey Williams, Enid senior; Tara Wilson, Purcell junior; and David Young, Oklahoma City senior. Honorary faculty inductees are Dr. James Bell, associate vice presi- dent for academics and dean of fac- ulty, and Dr. Bo Hannaford, vice president for academic aff airs. Society membership off ers multiple benefi ts including recognition for out- standing academic achievement, net- working opportunities and scholarships. Chelsey Kleinvachter, post-grad- uate student of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, received the Oklahoma Society of Certifi ed Public Accountants – Out- standing Accounting Student Award. Th e 2016-17 Division of Business Student Advisory Council Awards Karly Gillispie (left ) receives the W.W. Starr Business Scholarship from Richard Ryerson went to Bonine; Natalie Fahey, San (right) during Northwestern’s Division of Business honor society, Delta Mu Delta’s, in- Jose, California senior; Muret, Rowe, duction ceremony. Sixteen individuals were inducted into the honor society and many and Manda Wheeler. received scholarships.

30 Spotlight Student teachers enter area schools Northwestern students leave School Nightingale of Enid to Prairie View the university with the knowledge Early childhood education – Elementary School (Enid); Ashley to succeed in a particular fi eld. In Cecely Franz of Alva to Washing- Porter of Enid to Taft Elementary their fi nal semester, 22 senior edu- ton/Longfellow Elementary School School (Enid); Cinthia Rodriquez of cation students have entered area (Alva); Kaci Hansen of Hinton to Tonkawa to Woodlands Elementary schools to gain hands-on experience Waynoka Elementary School; An- School (Ponca City); Sarah Smart of through student teaching. gela Hasenbank of Bentley, Kansas, Alva to Waynoka Elementary School; Th e students returned to campus to Aline-Cleo Elementary School; Alexxis Wright of Enid to Prairie for seminars in April, and portfolio Elizabeth Mouser of Stigler to Wash- View Elementary School (Enid) exit interviews in May. ington Elementary School (Alva) Health and sports science educa- Listed below are the students, Elementary education – Rachael tion – Kent Callison of Mooreland their hometowns and teaching as- Cunningham of Waynoka to Longfel- to Moore High School signments: low Elementary School (Alva); Josh- Natural Science Education – Agriculture education – Scott ua Frazier of Enid to McKinley El- John Lazenby of Glencoe to Alva Batchelder of Orland, California, to ementary School (Enid); Nikki Gates High School Ringwood High School; Brock Buller of Waynoka to Lincoln Elementary For more information on North- of Jet to Chisholm High School; Mat- School (Enid); Tina Green of Enid to western’s teacher education pro- tie Moore of Harrisonville, Missouri, Hoover Elementary School (Enid); gram contact Dr. Christee Jenlink, to Cherokee High School; Ashlye Dacia Hudelson of Ponca City to professor of education and associate Pool of Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Kildare Elementary School (Ponca dean of the School of Education, at Fairview High School; Codey Yan- City); Elizabeth Kadavy of Kingfi sher (580) 327-8450 or cljenlink@nwosu. dell of Fairfax to Drummond High to Seiling Elementary School; Lauren edu.

Northwestern’s spring semester student teachers and their professors are (front row, left to right) Brock Buller, Mattie Moore, Josh Frazier, Cecely Franz; (second row) Sarah Smart, Ashlye Pool, Angela Hasenbank, Elizabeth Mouser; (third row) Tina Green, Ra- chael Cunningham, Cinthia Rodriguez, Kaci Hansen, Dr. Christee Jenlink, professor of education and associate dean of education; (fourth row) Elizabeth Kadavy, Nikki Gates, Lauren Nightingale, Dr. Martie Young, professor of education; (fi ft h row) Ashley Porter, Dacia Hudelson, Alexxis Wright, Dr. Christie Riley, assistant professor of education and director of teacher education; (back row) Kent Callison, Scott Batchelder, Codey Yandell and John Lazenby.

Spotlight 31 Two present at pop culture conference Two Northwestern professors since coming to Northwestern,” Memoir, and Personal Narrative 3.” presented papers at the 2017 South- Lane said. “It’s particularly helpful “I have attended the Southwest west Popular/American Culture As- in my Pop Culture Comp courses. I Popular/American Culture Associ- sociation (SWPACA) Conference in also fi nd the pedagogy panels help- ation Conference for several years Albuquerque, New Mexico, Feb. 15- ful to spark new ideas in my own and always enjoy the variety of 17. teaching. I plan to continue partici- topics and presentations,” Earnest Dr. Kathryn “Kate” Lane, as- pating in this conference (currently said. “I usually try to attend ses- sociate professor of English and I’m an area chair, and I’m propos- sions which will give me new ideas chair of the English, Foreign Lan- ing a pre-conference workshop for for my teaching practice and also guage and Humanities Depart- next year) for a long time as it of- introduce me to new topics that I ment, presented her paper “Why fers invaluable pedagogical innova- don’t usually have time to explore Jane Can’t Decode Her Own tion.” when I get back to my semester Body: NBC’s ‘Blindspot’ as Re-Vi- Dr. Kathleen Earnest, assistant routines.” sioning of Parler-Femme” for the professor of English, presented her Lane and Earnest also attended category titled “Women, Gender, paper “Refl ection of a First-Gener- other sessions throughout the con- and Sexuality 6: Fantastic Femi- ation College Student through Per- ference. nisms.” sonal Narrative, for the category “I attended other sessions on “I’ve presented at SWPACA titled “Biography, Autobiography, the pedagogy of incorporating pop culture topics into writing assign- ments for composition course- work,” Earnest said. “Th is con- ference gives me an opportunity to experience new ideas and also share a few of my own perspectives when I read a paper at a panel pre- sentation.” SWPACA promotes an innova- tive and nontraditional academic movement in humanities and so- cial sciences celebrating America’s cultural heritages. Th e organization also looks to provide an outlet for scholars, writers and others interest- ed in popular/American culture; to share ideas in a professional atmo- sphere; and to increase awareness and improve public perceptions of America’s cultural traditions and di- verse populations. For more information on their topics or the English program, contact Lane at (580) 327-8470 or Dr. Kathryn “Kate” Lane (left ) and Dr. Kathleen Earnest (right) presented at Th e [email protected] and Earnest Southwest Popular/American Culture Association conference in New Mexico Feb. at (580) 327-8472 or kmearnest@ 15-17. nwosu.edu.

32 Spotlight 6 senior art minors exhibit at gallery Six senior visual arts minors at Northwestern Okla- homa State University exhibited the work they created during their spring 2017 Advanced Studio painting course on Friday, May 5, at the Graceful Arts Center. A reception took place from 6-8 p.m. during the First Friday Art Walk events. Th is exhibition represented the culmination of a semes- Clayton Hill ter-long exploration of individual themes and methods. Th e exhibition remained on display through the month of May. Students displaying artwork, their hometowns and majors include: Clayton Hill, Alva, psychology; Megan Garnett, Alva, mass communication; Princess Adenu- ga, Nigeria, biology; Mickey Jordan, Iowa Park, Texas, speech/theatre; Abbie Haskins, Nash, psychology; and Audrey Amissah, Ghana, Africa, biology. For more information on classes within the visual arts program at Northwestern, contact Kyle Larson, di- rector of the visual arts program, at (580) 327-8108 or [email protected] Megan Garnett

Princess Adenuga Mickey Jordan

Abbie Haskins Audrey Amissah

Spotlight 33 Concert Series fi nishes season Northwestern played host to called “Ozark Jazz.” the mandolin. the two remaining acts for the Bella Donna has been busy Th e Northwest Oklahoma Con- Northwest Oklahoma Concert playing shows through the midwest cert Series is supported by North- Series (NWOCS) in March and and parts of the East Coast and western, the Oklahoma Arts Coun- April. West Coast over the past six years. cil, the National Endowment for the NWOCS fi nished off the second Members recently recorded their Arts and the Charles Morton Share half of the season with Enid Sym- second full-length album. Bella Trust. phony Orchestra and the NWOSU Donna is composed of Liz Carney For more information about Chorale in March and Bella Donna on vocals and guitar; Matt Guinn NWOCS, contact Kimberly Weast, in April. as lead guitarist; Mike Williamson chair of the Department of Fine Enid Symphony Orchestra and on bass and cornet; B.J. Lowrance Arts, at [email protected] or NWOSU Chorale on drums; and Jeremy Chapman on (580) 327-8462. Th e Enid Symphony Associa- tion was established in 1971 to fos- ter the Enid Symphony Orchestra, which was founded in 1906. In 1983 Douglas Newell became the fi rst full-time music and executive director of the Enid Symphony As- sociation. Performing with the Enid Sym- phony were members of NWOSU’s Chorale, the premiere large choir on campus. Th e Chorale performs a wide variety of masterworks and contemporary choral works of many styles and genres. Although many of the students in the ensem- ble are not music majors, all stu- dent singers in the ensemble ben- Enid Symphony Orchestra and NWOSU Chorale efi t from a generous participation scholarship created from Alva sales tax and the University’s dedication to the arts. Members of the Chorale and University Singers will be touring Austria and the Czech Republic this summer. Bella Donna Bella Donna is infl uenced by the Ozarks, the creak of tree limbs in the winter, and the summer sounds of cicadas. Th e traditional music that fl ows through the hills and hol- lows of the area the group was raised in helped them form their sound Bella Donna 34 Spotlight Choir receives donation from Sonic One group of 24 students from the the community. Fine Arts Department will soon be on “Th e community and friends of groups, specifi cally gave to the Uni- their way for a performing tour in Europe. NWOSU choirs have responded tre- versity Chorale to benefi t the stu- Gary Adams, owner and opera- mendously, and we’re so grateful for dents and program. tor of Sonic Drive-In of Alva, and the community and their support,” For more information on the Eu- the Marvin and Barbara Jirous Foun- Longhurst said. rope trip or the choral and vocal studies dation, donated $1,500 to the choir For the second time Adams, a program, contact Longhurst at (580) groups to aid their upcoming trip to long-time supporter of the choir 327-8692 or [email protected]. Europe. Th e University Chorale and University Singers will visit Austria, Prague, Czech Republic, Munich, Germany, and other locations along the way. Th e groups have worked hard through multiple fundraisers for the trip’s expenses. Karsten Longhurst, instructor of music and director of Northwestern’s Choral Studies, is proud of his students for their dedi- cation and thankful for support from

Th e Enid Symphony performed with the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Chorale on March 7, 2017, for the North- west Concert Series. Professor Kimberly Weast, the Th eatre Production I class, and Mr. Karsten Longhurst along with some choir representatives spent several days building platforms and setting up the choir risers and shell for the performance. Th e Th eatre Production I and II classes Gary Adams (second left ) presents the donation for University Chorale and University helped with the two day-load in for the Singers to students (left ) Charlotte Wilczek andKatelyn Cutsinger (right) with director group and helped with strike aft erwards. of vocal studies Karsten Longhurst (far left ). Spotlight 35 Community Reads events capped by author visit Th e Department of English, presented a “Flint Knapping” dem- ries with Evans herself took place. Ev- Foreign Language and Humanities onstration on the north side of Jesse ans read from the 10th Longchamp played host to four remaining events Dunn in association with the Com- book, “Burials,” which is set in Okla- in April for the “Community Reads” munity Reads event. Flint knapping homa. Evans took questions from the series to celebrate the visit of spring is the process of chipping materials audience and talked about the success 2017 Visiting Writer to produce sharp points of the “Faye Longchamp” series. A Mary Anna Evans (like arrowheads). book signing followed this event. on April 12-13. Later, “’Artifacts’ and From March 7 through April Members of the the System: Legal Woes 13, Northwestern’s Natural History department wel- and Literary Tropes” Museum had a display specifi cally comed Northwestern took place. Speakers tailored to the novel and the archae- students, faculty and were Jeff McAlpin, in- ology it features. Th is allowed North- staff as well as sur- structor of sociology western students and the community rounding community and criminal justice at to participate if they were unable to members to partake Northwestern and Bill attend the evening events. in these events and Johnson Correctional Th e Visiting Writers Series is a the reading of novels Center (BJCC) adminis- way to bring Oklahoma Writers to from the “Faye Long- Mary Anna Evans trative director; and Dr. northwest Oklahoma every spring champ” series by Evans. Roxie James, Northwestern lecturer. to discuss writing and the publish- “Artifacts” is a mystery from the “Meet the Author: Th e Alva Com- ing industry and to share their work. series featuring archaeologist Long- munity Welcomes Mary Anna Evans Th is annual series is made possible champ. As part of the “community at the Graceful Arts Gallery” was held through donations and raised funds. reads” model, the department or- on Wednesday, April 12. Th is event Anyone interested in giving a tax-de- ganized interdisciplinary speakers was specifi cally tailored for commu- ductible donation to the series or who on topics related to the novel. Th ese nity involvement to meet the author has questions about it may contact Dr. speakers served to frame the novel for of the “Faye Longchamp” series. Kathryn Lane at (580) 327-8470 or those interested in reading it, already At 7 p.m. the Visiting Writer Se- [email protected]. into the novel, or just interested in the topic. Familiarity with the novel was not required to attend—or enjoy— any of the framing lectures. “I’m honored to be chosen out of all the wonderful authors in Okla- homa to be Northwestern’s 2017 Visiting Writer, and having Arti- facts chosen for a community read is very special to me,” Evans said. “It was my fi rst book, and it launched a series that has been the highlight of my 14-year career as a novelist. Th e protagonist of those books, ar- chaeologist [Faye] Longchamp, has come to feel very real to me, and I’m happy to know that she’s being in- troduced to so many people.” Neil Garrison (from Yukon) Bethany Morphis waits as featured author, Mary Anna Evans, autographs her book.

36 Spotlight Schmaltz speaks at D.C. conference on letter collection Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor of Th e preserved letters off er a glimpse of only two original typed sets of the history and co-executive director into daily life during one of the most entire letter collection for the ex- of the endowed NWOSU Institute transformative and violent eras in press purpose of historical preserva- for Citizenship Studies, presented modern world history. Sometimes tion. He has now completed a digi- in mid-November 2016 at the An- through subversive writ- tal scan of all original nual Convention of the Associa- ing techniques and coded typed and translated tion for Slavic, East European, and language to avoid offi - manuscripts, as well as Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) hosted cial censors, they related the handful of remain- in Washington, D.C. His paper to the outside what was ing original documents entitled “Letters to Pauline (Schle- happening inside the old such as envelopes and gel) Lehl: Family Correspondences country. letters, for further edit- from Russia to Oklahoma, 1913- Schmaltz noted that ing as part of an antici- 1937” was invited as part of a spe- part of the family story is pated published book cial academic panel concerning tied to the University of compilation and relat- early Soviet-era letter exchanges Kansas in Lawrence. “Be- Dr. Eric Schmaltz ed projects. from Russia and the Soviet Union tween 1988 and 1992, this “Th is collection rep- to North America. branch of the Lehl family in Kansas resents one of my larger, long-term Schmaltz has been investigat- was able to enlist the professional projects,” Schmaltz said. “It is an ing a large corpus of 180 handwrit- services of Dr. Eugenia Felton, a enormous honor and privilege to be ten letters mailed between 1913 and noted Russian linguist of Estonian involved with sharing to the pub- 1937 from Russia’s Saratov Province background who had worked for lic this incredible family treasure in the Volga Region and elsewhere many years at the university and which still bears witness to major to rural Ingersoll and Alva, Okla- who is now passed away,” he said. historical events nearly one century homa. “Th ough now virtually for- “In 1994, the family reproduced ago and which embodies the endur- gotten, Ingersoll, which was Volga her handwritten translations on ing power of the human spirit across German immigrant Pauline (Schle- typewriter for a self-publication. space and time.” gel) Lehl’s initial place of residence, Around this time, aft er the Cold Th is winter and spring, Schmaltz claimed a post offi ce War, the family had conducted a local and statewide until 1942,” he ex- the good fortune speaking tour concerning the Lehl plained. “Original through a Russian letter collection. He has given talks envelopes stamped pen pal to recon- at the monthly Brown Bag Lunch and delivered from nect with surviving and Learn Program at the Chero- Russia show that her relatives in the for- kee Strip Regional Heritage Center relatives’ early letters mer Soviet Union. in Enid, Oklahoma (in January), arrived in Ingersoll, Aft er both sides of the Central Oklahoma Chapter of and later on in Alva the family reunited, the American Historical Society of aft er she was mar- most of the original Germans from Russia (AHSGR) in ried to her husband, letters were returned Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (in Feb- William.” as a gift to family in ruary), the Northwest Oklahoma Th is extensive Volga German immigrant Pauline Russia.” Genealogical Society at the Alva (Schleel) Lehl (1893-1982) from body of correspon- Russia in 1913. In October Public Library in Alva, Oklahoma dences from fam- 2013, immigrant (in March), and the Golden Spread ily and friends spanned the period Pauline (Schlegel) Lehl’s grand- Chapter of the American Histori- preceding the First World War’s daughter, retired educator Ella Marie cal Society of Germans from Rus- outbreak to Soviet Communist dic- (Lehl) Frederick of Wichita, Kansas, sia (AHSGR) at the Senior Citizen tator Joseph Stalin’s Great Terror. generously donated to Schmaltz one Continued on page 38

Spotlight 37 Schmaltz has publications in U.S. and abroad During academic year 2016- print expanded versions of, his own tionen—Forschungsprogramme— 2017, Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor scholarly work. Th ese publications Stift ungen (De Gruyter Publishing, of history and co-executive direc- included the article “Carrots and Berlin, Germany). tor of the endowed NWOSU Insti- Sticks…and Demonstrations: Yuri Meanwhile, he also has been tute for Citizenship Studies, pub- Andropov’s Failed Autonomy Plan completing short book reviews for lished a number of articles both for Soviet Kazakhstan’s Germans, the journals Heritage Review and here and abroad. Many of his pub- 1976-1980” in Civitas. lications in the field of ethnic and the Journal of the Aft er this nationality studies relate to ethnic American His- spring, Schmaltz German communities in Russia torical Society of will be limiting and the former Soviet Union and Germans from the extent of pub- their many descendants dispersed Russia (Lincoln, lic speaking and worldwide. Nebraska) as conference engage- Despite ongoing commit- well as a brief ar- ments to devote ments to serving as editor of the ticle and German more attention to Bismarck, North Dakota-based translation piece publishing projects. quarterly journal Heritage Review in the Germans First, he is and the NWOSU Institute’s annual from Russia Or- developing an ar- volume Civitas: Journal of Citizen- egon and Wash- ticle concerning ship Studies, Schmaltz was able ington (GROW) extensive German to produce original, as well as re- Quarterly News- from Russia family letter (Portland, Dr. Eric Schmaltz correspondences Continued from page 37 Oregon). sent between 1913 In 2017, a few more of his and 1937 to northwestern Oklaho- Schmaltz speaks... publications will be appearing in ma for Th e Chronicles of Oklaho- print, including two book reviews ma, which is the quarterly journal Center in Shattuck, Oklahoma (in in the Yearbook of the Society for of the Oklahoma Historical Society April). German American Studies (Uni- (OHS). In early June, Schmaltz is invited versity of Kansas-Lawrence), the Second, he is completing work to discuss related letter topics in his article “What’s in a Name?: Rus- on an article regarding ethnic Ger- presentation “Germans from Russia sian Germans, German Russians, mans in Russia’s Kaliningrad ex- in Oklahoma and Family History or Germans from Russia, and the clave for the online journal Th e Research” at the monthly meeting Challenges of Hybrid Identities” in Eurasia Studies Society Journal of of the Pioneer Genealogical Soci- Hans-Christian Petersen and Jan- Great Britain and Europe. ety held at the Ponca City Public nis Panagiotidis, eds., Schrift en des Th ird, he is seeking the comple- Library in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Bundesinstituts für Kultur und Ge- tion of two major scholarly book He will also treat the Lehl letter col- schichte der Deutschen im östlichen projects. Both represent longer- lection again at the Forty-Seventh Europa. Band 64, 2017 (De Gruyter term projects. One book is an International Convention of the Publishing, Oldenburg and Berlin, original study on the cultural and Germans from Russia Heritage So- Germany), and two updated Holo- political history of Soviet Ger- ciety (GRHS) held in mid-July in caust biographical entries in the new mans aft er Stalin, while the other Bismarck, North Dakota. He also and expanded online edition by Mi- is an edited compilation of German has plans to speak on the topic once chael Fahlbusch, Ingo Haar, Alexan- from Russia letters directed to rela- more at the annual meeting of the der Pinwinkler, and David Hamann, tives in northwestern Oklahoma in Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) eds., Handbuch der völkischen Wis- the early decades of the twentieth in April 2018. senschaft en: Personen—Institu- century.

38 Spotlight Seniors participate in Social Work fi eld experience Social work students from assistant professor of social work. studying fi eld experience, home- Northwestern were assigned fi eld Each student in fi eld experience is towns and their practicum agency experience work sites in January for assigned to a fi eld instructor, someone placements: the spring semester. Five senior so- with specifi c credentials in the agency Dlonra Nolan of Enid, Youth and cial work majors entered practicum to reinforce social work ideas, practice Family Services-Enid; Jessi Neal of agencies within northwest Okla- behaviors and competencies. Hobart, CREOKS-Stillwater; Codi homa, central Oklahoma and Kan- “Th e fi eld instructor is a key Harding of Waukomis, St. Mary’s sas, to complete 420 contact hours, component to the student’s fi eld Resilience Behavioral Health-Enid, demonstrate 31 practice behaviors experience,” Pribble said. “Field in- Kelci Hill of Harper, Kansas, St. and master the program’s nine core structors volunteer their time to Francis Community Services-Wich- competencies as outlined by the assist with educating these young ita, Kansas; Cierra Willyard of Pla- Council on Social Work Education. professionals. Without their con- inview, Texas, Western Plains Youth “Social work fi eld experience is tributions to our students, our pro- and Family Services- Woodward. critical in developing the practitio- gram, and the social work profes- For more information about ner skills each social worker needs sion, the fi eld experience would not Northwestern’s social work pro- to be successful,” said Jennifer Prib- be possible.” gram, contact Pribble at (580) 213- ble, director of fi eld education and Listed below are senior students 3148 or at [email protected].

Dlonra Nolan Jessi NealCodi Harding Kelci Hill Cierra Willyard

Professor Kimberly Weast took the theatre majors and minors to Oklahoma City for a weekend trip. Th e group saw “Assassins” at the Lyric Th eatre, “Mr. Burns” at the Okla- homa City Repertory, and the Oklahoma University Contemporary Dance Recital as well as spent Saturday morning touring the Oklahoma City Art Museum.

Spotlight 39 ‘Heavy Metals’ is theme of February concert Th e Jazz Ensemble and Symphony junct instructor of music. tant professor of fi ne arts, director of Band presented their winter band con- For more information about the instrumental music and music educa- cert “Heavy Metals” on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Fine Arts department at Northwest- tion, at 580-327-8521 or email md- Th e Jazz Ensemble performed the ern, contact Dr. Marc Decker, assis- [email protected]. musical pieces “Brother Ray” by How- ard Rowe, “Front Burner” by Sammy Nestico, “High Maintenance” by Gor- don Goodwin, “Someone to Watch Over Me” by George Goodwin and “Front Burner” by Sammy Nestico. Th e Symphony Band performed musical pieces “Kentucky 1800” by Clare Grundman; “Song for Lindsay” by Andrew Boysen Jr.; “Portrait of a Clown” by Frank Ticheli, conducted by Arthur Bohlmann, graduate stu- dent; and “Chaos Th eory” by James Th e Northwestern Symphonic Band directed by Dr. Marc Decker. Max Ridgway, ad- Bonney, featuring Max Ridgway, ad- junct instructor, was featured on the piece. Honor Bands make annual appearance Northwestern played host to the was the guest conductor of the Junior campus,” Decker said. “Essentially it 2017 Red Carpet Honor Band on Fri- High B Band and Frank Pankratz from brings in over 300 potential future day and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, on the Canadian High School was the guest con- Rangers to our campus every year.” Alva campus. ductor of the High School Band. For more information on North- Following a number of rehears- Th e 37 schools with participants western’s instrumental music pro- als, nearly 300 middle school and high included: Alva, Blackwell, Buff alo, gram, contact Decker at (580) 327- school students from across northwest Cherokee, Chisholm, Cimarron, Cres- 8191 or [email protected]. Oklahoma performed in a concert cent, Drummond, Enid High School, Saturday in Herod Hall Auditorium. Enid Longfellow Jr. High, Enid Waller Make preparations Th e students in grades seven Jr. High, Fairview, Fargo, Garber, through 12 who participated in the Hennessey, Kremlin-Hillsdale, La- for website update honor bands were selected following a verne, Medford, Mooreland, Mor- Work on the new website is pro- live audition at Chisholm High School rison, Newkirk, Okeene, Oklahoma gressing. Each department/program this past November. Bible Academy (Enid), Perry, Pioneer- page will include course rotations, SLOs, Th ese students formed three bands: Pleasant Vale, Ponca City High School, faculty contact info and short bios, Junior High A Band, Junior High B Ponca City East, Ponca City West, scholarships for the department, careers Band and High School Band. Th e stu- Pond Creek-Hunter, Ringwood, Seil- for the major/degree, club page, degrees off ered, and a short explanation about dents rehearsed all day Friday and Sat- ing, Tonkawa, Waukomis, Watonga, the department and the individual pro- urday morning prior to Saturday’s con- Waynoka, Woodward and Woodward grams. Some areas may have additional cert. Th e students demonstrated what Middle School. information to add. they learned over the course of two days Dr. Marc Decker, assistant professor Please prepare this content and in their performances. of fi ne arts and director of instrumental save any photos or documents from Donny Longest from the Konawa music and music education at North- your existing page if they are to be public schools served as the guest conduc- western, enjoyed meeting prospective added to the new site. New headshots tor of the Junior High A band, Jeff Kidwell students from the Oklahoma area. and group photos can be taken in the from the University of Central Oklahoma “We love having the event on our fall if needed.

40 Spotlight 200+ dresses available at Primp for Prom Th e annual “Primp for Prom” Northwestern student volunteers; northwest region because it embod- event was held in March at the Woodward and Shattuck community ies our university and departmental Woodward High School Practice members; Woodward High School mission to build a sense of commu- Gym and involved approximately employee volunteers; and all the gen- nity and provide service to others,” 250 donated dresses and more than erous dress and shoe donors from Dr. Kylene Rehder, Department of 50 pairs of shoes. across northwest Oklahoma. Social Work chair, said. Each year Northwestern Okla- “Th e Department of Social For more information, please homa State University’s Department Work is always honored to sponsor contact Rehder at kdrehder@nwosu. of Social Work and Woodward this event for young women in the edu or (580) 327-8135. High School Key Club co-sponsor the event and gather dress and shoe donations, providing them to high school students at no charge. Th is year more than 10 schools and two states participated in the event. Members of the Department of Social Work would like to express ap- preciation to the following, who con- tributed to the success of Primp for Prom: Woodward High School Key Club members; Anjanette Laverty, “Primp for Prom” annual event yields success by having more than 200 dresses donated Woodward High School counselor; and 50 pairs of shoes. Chaff ee donates 108 dresses for 2018 event Already preparing for next year’s egant Toad” has donated 108 dresses. her donation will guarantee young “Primp for Prom” event, local busi- Chaff ee’s donations include women in northwest Oklahoma the ness owner Nicki Chaff ee of “Th e El- dresses in every size, color, style and opportunity to attend prom and length for local students to be able to other important benchmark events use for their prom. in the future. As we always say, this Dr. Kylene Rehder, associate pro- event is about so much more than fessor and program director of social dresses. It is about community, op- work and chair of Northwestern’s portunity, service and social jus- Department of Social Work, said the tice. department contacted Chaff ee aft er “As the event grows, we are al- hearing about her available dress se- ways in search of additional cloth- lection, and she enthusiastically do- ing racks to display the dresses. We nated the dresses she had. Chaff ee would also like to thank McKenzie commented that Primp for Prom was Pshigoda, executive director of Shat- a great program, and she was happy tuck’s Chamber of Commerce and to donate to this project. owner of Shattuck All Stars Gym, for “Th is gracious donation from her donation of a clothing rack.” Alva’s ‘Elegant Toad’ ensures that For more information on the an- Th e Elegant Toad donated 108 dresses to Northwestern’s annual “Primp Primp for Prom will take place nual Primp for Prom event or how to for Prom” event in March 2018. Th e next year,” Rehder said. “We are donate dresses, shoes or accessories dresses are free for students in area so grateful to [Nikki] Chaff ee and contact, Rehder at kdrehder@nwosu. schools to wear for their prom. her generous heart. Th e impact of edu or (580) 327-8135. Spotlight 41 All Th is and Moonlight was spring production Th e Department of Fine Arts Enid freshman, speech/theatre, as student, as the male understudy; Al- presented its spring theatre produc- Alice; Tori Hurley, Sheffi eld, Iowa, lison Smith, Hawkins, Texas, fresh- tion “All Th is and Moonlight” April junior, speech/theatre, as Nora; man, speech/theatre, was the stage 20-22, at 2 p.m. in Herod Hall Audi- Crosby Dunbar, Owasso freshman, manager. torium. vocal performance, as Andrea; Kath- For more information on this pro- Th e play is written by Charles R. erine Blair, Waynoka freshman, mu- duction or the Northwestern theatre Johnson. Kimberly Weast, professor sic/vocal, as the female understudy; program, contact Weast at kkweast@ of theatre and chair of the Depart- Arthur Bohlmann, Hooker graduate nwosu.edu or at (580)327-8462. ment of Fine Arts, was the director. Th e comedy is about a New York City photographer in the 1980’s named Ned who has problems with his dating life. He goes through the process of letting go of past relation- ships and fi nding new ones. Th e co- medic play is for more mature audi- ences and has a rating of PG. “Th is was a delightful play that featured very fast and very fun dia- logue,” Weast said. Cast and crew members, their hometowns, classifi cations, majors and the roles they played include: Taylor Morris, Lancaster, Cali- fornia, senior, mass communication, as Ellie; Mickey Jordan, Iowa Park, Texas, senior, speech/theatre, as Ned; Nicholas Wygle, Noble sophomore, biology, as Rick; Madison Wilson,

Cast members rehearsing for Northwestern’s production of ‘All Th is and Moonlight’ include: Seated, Mickey Jordan. Madison Wilson (left ), Taylor Morris, Nicholas Wygle and Crosby Dunbar.

Mickey Jordan and Tori Hurley look at slides while Taylor Morris looks on during Th e Th eatre Production I and II students built the set with help from alum Zach a seen in ‘All Th is and Moonlight.’ Frische. A chameleon scrim was also used for the fi rst time on the NWOSU stage.

42 Spotlight Legg represents Northwestern at Capitol

Senior biology major Timothy student-researchers and learn about of Oklahoma’s very best natural sci- Legg of Mutual was selected to rep- the types of research taking place ence professors to deliver a thorough resent Northwestern at Research at other universities. He believes college education that prepared me Day at the Capitol held this spring any student interested in further- for the rigors of a physician assistant in Oklahoma City. ing their higher education should graduate program,” he said. Twenty-fi ve undergraduate stu- participate as much as possible in “I would like to thank Dr. [Aar- dents representing 19 Oklahoma events that provide real world expe- on] Place and Dr. [Venkata] Moor- colleges and universities presented rience and challenges. thy for their advice and guidance competitive research posters at “I encourage each and every stu- during my research project. I would the Waterford Hotel and met with dent who hopes to attend a graduate also like to thank them, Dr. [Cyn- members of the State Legislature at or doctoral program to participate thia] Pfeifer-Hill, and Dr. [Cornelia] the State Capitol during the annual in as many research opportunities as Mihai for keeping their courses as event, which is designed to raise possible, be it Ranger Research Day, challenging as possible. Your adher- awareness of the outstanding re- Oklahoma Research Day, or Re- ence to rigorous standards ensures search that is taking place at Okla- search Day at the Capitol,” he said. that each of us leaves Northwestern homa’s colleges and universities. “Such programs help you develop prepared not only for a graduate or Legg’s research, focused on an- skills critical to your higher educa- doctoral program, but also for life.” tibiotics, was titled “Antimicrobial tion and career aspirations. In some Research Day at the Capitol is spon- Eff ectiveness of Bothrops mooje- cases, you can even make money do- sored by Oklahoma EPSCoR, the ni venom.” His research took two ing them!” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher months and sought to determine the Legg said his favorite part about Education and the National Science eff ectiveness of whole snake venom being a student at Northwestern is Foundation. as an antimicrobial, document the the genuine care and interest the For more information on North- eff ectiveness of venom on each of six professors take on for each of the western’s biology and natural science medically important bacterial spe- student’s lives that can only happen programs, contact Dr. Steven Maier, cies, and off er possible mechanisms at a university like Northwestern. professor of physics and chair of the of action to focus future research. “Northwestern has helped me Department of Natural Science, at “I chose my research topic for live my dream by leveraging some (580) 327-8562 or [email protected]. many reasons,” he said. “First, I recog- nized the impending disaster brought about by humanity’s squandering of the miracle of antibiotics and realized how valuable new sources could be. Second, I wanted to shed some light on the vast number of human lives saved every day by snake venom (well over 40 million and counting), in hopes of raising conservation aware- ness and ensuring the phrase ‘Th e only good snake is a dead snake’ is never again uttered.” Legg was excited aft er fi nding out he received the opportunity to Timothy Legg was selected to represent Northwestern Oklahoma State University at represent Northwestern. He saw it Research Day at the Capitol recently held in Oklahoma City. He presented his research as a chance to network with other on antibiotics.

Spotlight 43 Hardaway presents for Black History Month Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of the Western Frontier,” a book that is He has been a member of the history at Northwestern Oklahoma in several hundred academic libraries Northwestern faculty since 1990 and State University, presented “Th e His- in the United States. He has published has taught U.S. history to more than tory of African American Cowboys” at several articles on African Ameri- 4,000 students. the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage can cowboys, including one in “Th e For more information on his work, Center in Enid as part of the center’s Chronicles of Oklahoma,” the state’s contact Hardaway at (580) 327-8520 “Brown Bag Lunch and Learn” out- primary history journal. or [email protected]. reach program. February is celebrated as Black History Month in the United States, so Hardaway was asked to speak on a topic about which he has done much research. Th e heritage center is one of the premiere museums in the state of Oklahoma, operating under the con- trol of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Hardaway is a long-time member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, and this was the third time he has delivered an address at the heritage center. Th e Cherokee Strip Regional Heri- tage Center highlights the Oklahoma Land Run of 1893 that helped popu- late much of northwestern Oklahoma. Th e center, at the present time, also is educating the public on the impor- tance of the Chisholm Trail to this part of the state. Th e trail, founded in 1867 by Jesse Chisholm and others, is 150 years old this year. It passed through Enid on its way north, and was one of the most important cattle trails lead- ing from Texas to the railroads of Kan- sas and other states. Once the cattle reached the Great Plains cow towns, they boarded trains for Chicago, where they were slaughtered to help feed the millions of citizens who lived in the eastern United States. Hardaway’s pre- Assistant Professor of Art Kyle Larson and the Study Abroad Committee are sentation noted some of the African spearheading an NWOSU Study Abroad Trip to London, Edinburgh & Dublin American cowboys who rode the Ch- for the summer of 2018. Students, faculty, staff and community members are in- isholm Trail in the late 19th Century. vited to spend 10 days abroad. Additionally, students have an opportunity to Hardaway has written extensively earn college credit. Enrollment is open now! To enroll, view a detailed itinerary, about the history of African Ameri- and fi nd more information, visit: efcst.com/1996708yw and www.nwosu.edu/ cans in the American West. He is the study-abroad-program. If you have any questions, please email group leader co-editor of “African Americans on Kyle Larson at [email protected]

44 Spotlight 38 nursing students honored at pinning Th irty-eight nursing students at Th e new nurses and their families Nissi Jordan of Grand Prairie, Texas; Northwestern were honored with a also were guests at a reception in the Whitney LeGrand-Wolf of Pawnee; traditional pinning ceremony on May ballroom following the ceremony. Lorene McGhee of Buff alo; Megan 5, the day before their graduation. Th ose completing their stud- Middleton of Springfi eld, Illinois; Keynote speaker was Rachelle ies are Shasta Alcorn of Enid; Jon- Brooke Ortiz of Alva; Molly Payne Burleson, chief nursing offi cer at St. athan Allotey of Alva; Shanndi of Enid; Cristina Perez-Macias of Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Boor of Medicine Lodge, Kansas; Enid; Cydni Phelps of Clearlake, Dr. Shelly Wells, associate pro- Taylor Brinkley of Weatherford; Texas; Rebecca Punto of Clare- fessor of nursing and chair to Riley Bryant of Alva; Julieta Car- more; Kassy Roberts of Ponca City; Northwestern’s Division of Nursing, rillo-Chaparro of Texhoma; Nyki Jacquline Robison of Ponca City; presented each graduate with a pin. Casillas of Laverne; Aubrey Clark Bryanna Ross of Ponca City; Kris- Dr. Leslie Collins, assistant profes- of Independence, Kansas; Rebecca tina Schmidt of Cleo Springs; Lane sor of nursing and assistant chair for Ellis of Springtown, Texas; Amy Smith of Laverne; Shelby Smith of the Division of Nursing, and Dr. Ra- English of Woodward; Toni Fowler Alva; Harley Wares of Freedom; mona Bartlow, assistant professor of of Woodward; Angela Goodman Ashley Watkins of Guthrie; Katie nursing, gave each student his or her of Enid; Kelsey Hammock of Enid; Welch of Fairview; Danielle Wil- ceremonial nursing cord and recog- Abby Hand of Ponca City; Lindsay liams of Rowlett, Texas; Ashley nition for completion of the nursing Haas of Coldwater, Kansas; George Wintersteen of Conroe, Texas; and program. Holmes of Enid; Kayla Jantz of Enid; Shannon Wooten of Stillwater.

Northwestern nursing students who received their pins are (front row, left to right) Harley Wares, Abby Hand, Jacqueline Robison, Danielle Williams, Shannon Wooten, Cristina Perez-Macias, Julieta Carrillo-Chaparro, Taylor Brinkley and Shasta Alcorn; second row (from left to right) Bryanna Ross, Kelsey Hammock, Kayla Jantz, Kassy Roberts, Kristina Schmidt, Nyki Casillas; third row (from left to right) Lorene McGhee, Rebecca Ellis, Lane Smith, Shelby Smith, Ashley Watkins, Rebecca Punto, Cydni Phelps, Toni Fowler, Riley Bryant, Jonathan Allotey; back row (from left to right) Megan Middleton, Amy English, Nissi Jordan, Aubrey Clark, Lindsay Haas, Shanndi Boor, Whitney LeGrand-Wolf, Katie Welch, Molly Pain, Brooke Ortiz and Ashley Wintersteen. Spotlight 45 Phi Alpha Th eta honor society inducts two Two Northwestern students have es. Students enrolled at an online rial offi ces are located at the University been inducted into the Phi Alpha university are not eligible for mem- of South Florida. “Th e Historian” splits Th eta, Mu-Lambda chapter, honor bership. Specifi c universities may de- the space in its quarterly issues be- society. velop higher qualifi cations as well at tween articles and book reviews. Th e History majors inducted are Jer- their discretion. book review sec- an Jones, Enid senior, and Brittany All new mem- tion of the journal Westervelt, Ponca City junior. bers will: 1) re- has been based at Th e purpose of Phi Alpha Th eta is ceive a member- Ohio Wesleyan to promote the study of history through ship certifi cate University since the encouragement of research, good and a one-year 1994. teaching, publication and the exchange subscription to the For more in- of learning and ideas. Society’s quarterly formation on the Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of historical journal, Phi Alpha Th eta history, has been the adviser to North- “Th e Historian” organization con- western’s Phi Alpha Th eta chapter and 2) have their tact Hardaway since 2004. names published in the publication ap- at (580) 327-8520 or rdhardaway@ Hardaway explained that mem- proximately six months aft er becom- nwosu.edu. To learn more about North- bership is open to only a few students ing a member. western’s Social Sciences programs, each year. Th is journal has more than 12,500 contact Dr. Kay Decker, professor of “Members do not have to be histo- individual subscribers and 1,000 li- sociology and chair of Northwestern’s ry majors, but they do have to take sev- brary subscribers. Th e society’s nation- Department of Social Sciences, at (580) eral courses in the discipline and also al headquarters and the journal’s edito- 327-8521 or [email protected]. have excellent grades,” Hardaway said. “By being selective in its membership, Phi Alpha Th eta ensures that being in- ducted into the organization is truly an honor.” Phi Alpha Th eta was organized in 1921 at the University of Arkan- sas and has more than 850 chapters throughout the United States. Cur- rently, more than 900,000 people, in- cluding several Northwestern profes- sors, are members. “Th ese two students are to be com- mended for maintaining good grades and for upholding the loft y goals of Phi Alpha Th eta,” Hardaway said. Th e Society’s membership re- quirements are that undergraduate In association with the Leviathan Society of the Northwestern Oklahoma State Uni- students must have a 3.0 overall grade versity Department of Social Sciences and Institute for Citizenship Studies, Dr. Aaron point average, at least a 3.1 average in Mason, professor of political science, and Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor of history, ac- their history courses, and 12 complet- companied two students one day during the recent spring break to the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. Northwestern students ed credits of history classes. Gradu- and professors toured the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in In- ate students need to have a 3.5 grade dependence, Missouri, over spring break. Pictured are (from left ) Aly Gerloff , Jacque point average in their graduate cours- Ruhl, Dr. Aaron Mason and Dr. Eric Schmaltz. 46 Spotlight Artist-in-Residence program is successful During the fall 2016 and participated in the residency. back and advice for Visual Arts spring 2017 semesters, the Visual NWOSU AIRs provided feed- students and conducted workshops Arts program facilitated a steady and artist lectures for the campus stream of diverse and dynamic art- community and the community of ists who lived and created artwork Alva. at Northwestern for a month at a Each artist displayed the work time each as an Artist in Residence he or she created at Northwestern (AIR). in a culminating exhibition coincid- During the fall 2016 semester, ing with the Alva First Friday Art artists Britynn Davis (October AIR) Walks. and Anna Valdez (November AIR) To see the amazing contri- stayed at NWOSU. butions the AIRs have provided During the spring 2017 semes- Northwestern and the campus com- ter, Mandy Messina (January and munity, visit, “like” and follow the February AIR), Joe Gegan (March AIR Britynn Davis’ wearable sculpture Visual Arts Program on Facebook AIR) and Kerry Cottle (April AIR) outdoor workshop. @nwosuvisualarts.

November AIR Anna Valdez with Visual Arts Students and As- January/February AIR Mandy Messina with the NWOSU Art sistant Professor of Art Kyle Larson during her culminating ex- Society at her culminating exhibition at the Graceful Arts Gallery hibition at the Graceful Arts Gallery. in downtown Alva.

March AIR Joe Gegan works on his painting in the AIR studio April AIR Kerry Cottle conducts a color theory workshop with on the Northwestern campus. Visual Arts students, April 26th, 2017.

Spotlight 47 New “Civitas: Journal of Citizenship Studies” announced

Northwestern’s endowed Insti- of our fi nest to date.” western stands as the only regional tute for Citizenship Studies (NWICS) Th is volume’s main article con- state university in Oklahoma to op- and the Department of Social Scienc- tributors, Dr. Jon K. Chang, the late erate an endowed institute and to es announce the release of the new George D. Coyan, and J. W. Platt, ad- publish its own journal. “Th is special double volume of “Civitas: Journal dressed a wide range of interdisciplin- publishing platform opens research of Citizenship Studies.” Dr. Aaron ary subjects. Topics include Chang’s doors to young scholars and others Mason, professor of political science, examination of the deportation and from diff erent fi elds,” said Mason. and Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor of persecution of Soviet citizens of Ko- “Not many smaller universities make history, serve as Institute co-direc- rean background in the Russian Far possible that kind of scholarly oppor- tors and “Civitas” senior editors. East, U.S. veteran and educator Coy- tunity.” Lengthier than any of the previ- an’s memoirs of his time served in the Mason and Schmaltz call upon ous three releases, the new compi- Second World War, and Platt’s study students from interdisciplinary lation consists of volumes four and of the rise and fall of nineteenth-cen- fi elds, especially at the graduate level fi ve and covers the last two academic tury Central American Federalism. in NWOSU’s American Studies Pro- years. “Th is past year we had expe- Additionally, Dr. Kathleen Earnest, gram, to consider submitting appro- rienced a series of delays in the fi nal Mason, and Schmaltz each contribut- priate original research fi ndings or compilation and printing because of ed book reviews on various subjects. book reviews for potential publica- commitments like hosting the suc- Th e volume’s striking cover features tion in “Civitas.” Besides university cessful summer teachers’ workshop American painter Charles Bird King’s faculty here and elsewhere, indepen- on the American Revolution, as well famous portrait of nineteenth-centu- dent and local scholars are also in- as necessary but time-consuming ry Cherokee leader Sequoyah. vited to contribute their work to the document scanning,” Schmaltz not- “Civitas” is an annual, interdis- yearly publication. Schmaltz said, ed. “In terms of content and scope, ciplinary, peer-reviewed publishing “Civitas is important because it pro- however, this edition represents one venue aimed at promoting scholar- vides another means of helping pre- ship concerning the serve part of our local, regional, and humanities and social national heritage.” sciences as they relate As is standard procedure, the an- to citizenship matters. nual volume compiles contributions Th e journal draws done during the previous calendar upon the talents and year. Th e editors are already making perspectives of a di- initial preparations for next year’s vol- verse editorial review ume, expected in late summer 2018. board from the United Th e link to the journal’s digital States and abroad. It copy, as well as submission require- welcomes both quali- ments, deadlines, and additional de- tative and quantitative tails concerning the journal, is found submissions by faculty at www.nwosu.edu/civitas. and advanced under- Journal print copies are also graduate and graduate available for sale at the Institute in students from Oklaho- the amount of $10 made payable to ma’s regional universi- the Northwestern Department of So- ties, two-year commu- cial Sciences. nity colleges, and other For general information about institutions of higher NWOSU’s Institute for Citizenship education and beyond. Studies, contact (580) 327-8525 or At present, North- [email protected].

48 Spotlight Social Work students, faculty attend Legislative Day More than 130 social work- in attendance included: Mirissa Hunter junior; and Denise Tyrell, ers from across the state gathered Branine, Woodward senior; Jessica Enid junior. at the Oklahoma Capitol in Febru- Goodballet, Mooreland sophomore; Jennifer Pribble, assistant pro- ary for the National Association of Elizabeth Fox-Shipley, Laverne fessor of social work, also was in at- Social Workers, Oklahoma Chapter sophomore; Codi Harding, Enid tendance along with Rehder. (NASW-OK) Legislative Day. senior; Dana Kausek, Enid senior; For more information about Social work students and fac- Jessi Neal, Hobart senior; Marsellia Northwestern’s social work pro- ulty from Northwestern were in at- Rael, Woodward junior; Levi Sand- grams, contact Rehder at (580) 327- tendance to learn about legislative ers, Goltry senior; Lauren Shriver, 8135 or [email protected]. issues impacting the social work profession and the populations they serve. Legislative Day provides an opportunity for social work stu- dents and practitioners to engage in macro-level practice and learn ef- fective ways to advocate on behalf of others. Th is day assists the students in learning to analyze and formulate policies that advance social well- being and develop ways for eff ective policy action. Th ose attending the NASW-OK Legislative Day were Dr. Kylene Rehder, Jessica Good- ballet, Marsellia Rael, Elizabeth Fox-Shipley, Codi Harding, Mirissa Branine, Jessi “Legislative Day provides the Neal, Jennifer Pribble, Lauren Shriver, Levi Sanders, Dana Kausek and Denise Tyrell. opportunity for participation in public policy issues and social jus- tice advocacy, both key components of social work education and prac- tice,” said Dr. Kylene Rehder, chair of the department of social work. Th e day started with a tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol and a welcome message from NASW-OK Board President Frannie Pryor, fol- lowed by Kara Joy McKee, an out- reach specialist from the Oklahoma Policy Institute who presented on ef- fectively approaching legislators. A legislative panel comprised of Rep. Carol Bush, Rep. Emily Virgin, Rep. Jason Dunnington, Sen. Adam Pugh Awards Northwestern News Received in 2016: Oklahoma Collegiate Media Associa- and Sen. David Holt was moderated tion- First Place: Feature photography, Charles Boldes; General News Writing, Rachel by Andy Moore, executive director Emerson; News Photography, Nick Villalobos; Front Page Design, Northwestern News; of Let’s Fix Th is, Inc. Th e day con- Second Place: Column Writing, Corey Shirey; News Photography, Rachel Emerson; cluded with opportunities to engage Online Newspaper, Northwestern News; Overall Newspaper, Northwestern News; Th ird with legislators and closing remarks Place: Feature Photography, Charles Boldes; Feature Writing, Natalie Sacket; Honor- able Mentions: Sports Reporting, Ryan Shumaker; General News Writing, Rachel Em- by the executive director of NASW- erson; Editorial Writing, Northwestern News. Oklahoma Press Association - Second, OK, Mary Jo Kinzie. Th ird and Fourth in the following: Personal Columns, News Writing, Feature Writing, Social work students who were Sports Coverage and Photography. Spotlight 49 Natural History Drawing students exhibit at Museum On Feb. 3rd, the Northwestern Illustrations created by the Nat- Illustrations on exhibit were by Natural History Museum held an ural History Drawing class from the Visual Arts Minors Brieanna Mc- opening reception of the Natural fall 2016 semester were exhibited clure, Tori Hurley, Abbie Haskins, History Drawing Student Art Ex- alongside the specimens that in- Clayton Hill, Princess Adenuga, and hibit. spired them. Rachel Davis.

Visitors look at natural history drawings and the specimens that inspired them during the exhibition. Nickelson named one of 10 Newman Civic Fellows Jack Nickelson of Mooreland, ment demonstrates their dedication side of the classroom with the Civic senior political science major from to making the world a better place. Education Fellowship Program be- Northwestern Oklahoma State Uni- We wish them continued success ing a prime example. Th e program versity who was awarded the New- as they complete their degrees and was established six years ago to sup- man Civic Fellow Award at the uni- continue to serve their fellow Okla- port departmental students who versity, was recognized during the homans.” wish to pursue a career in public recent Oklahoma State Regents for Northwestern’s Department of service. Higher Education meeting. Social Sciences provides many op- Each year, qualifi ed applicants Nickelson has excelled in his portunities for its students to learn may submit a completed application coursework while helping with his and develop skills for their fi eld out- Continued on page 51 family’s farming and ranching op- eration. He coaches youth soccer and serves as a recreation assistant for his church. He plans to pursue a doctorate in political science and teach at the collegiate level, where he will guide students through the rewards of civic engagement. Chancellor Glen D. Johnson spoke on behalf of the Regents, praising the students who worked 2017-18 Newman Civic Fellows were recognized during the Oklahoma State Regents hard to receive this award. for Higher Education meeting Th ursday. Pictured from left to right are: Jack Nickelson, “Th e State Regents commend Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Devin Smoot, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Ashton Shepler, Rose State College; Jessica Villar, Oklahoma State Universi- these student leaders for making a ty-Oklahoma City; State Regents Chair John Massey; Chancellor Glen D. Johnson; Jay- diff erence in their communities,” ton Th omas, University of Central Oklahoma; Shelbi Gambrell, OSU; Rebecka Snyder, Johnson said. “Th eir civic involve- Tulsa Community College; and Katherine Davis, Northern Oklahoma College. 50 Spotlight Nolan named Social Workers’ Undergraduate Student of the Year Dlonra (Dee Dee) Nolan, Enid ful to everyone at Northwestern who In 2015, she served on the board of senior, was named as the Oklahoma has guided, inspired, and believed in directors for the Enid YMCA and is a Chapter of the National Association of me,” Nolan said. “I knew within the current member of NASW. Nolan was Social Workers’ (NASW-OK) Under- fi rst few weeks of class elected as the undergradu- graduate Student of the Year for 2017. with Dr. [Kylene] Rehder ate student representa- Nolan will be presented the award on that social work was my tive and currently serves Monday, April 10, at the NASW-OK purpose, and it has now on the NASW Oklahoma Annual State Conference Awards Re- become my passion. I’m Board of Directors. In ad- ception in Norman. thankful for the rock dition, she serves as presi- NASW is the largest membership solid foundation that the dent of the Social Workers organization of professional social Social Work department Association of Tomorrow- workers in the world and works to has provided me and SWAT student organiza- enhance the professional growth and hope to continue to make tion at Northwestern, and development of its members, to create NWOSU proud!” Dlonra (Dee Dee) Nolan for the last two years has and maintain professional standards, Nolan is majoring in arranged and advocated and to advance sound social practices. Social Work with a minor in English. for student participation in NASW- “I am so very honored and grate- She is a graduate of Northern Oklaho- OK’s Legislative Day. ma College and a veteran of the U.S. “I have observed her dynamic in- Continued from page 50 Navy. In 2014, she was a recipient of terpersonal skills, time management, the Geraldine Burns English Award professionalism, appropriate role Nickelson.... and Who’s Who Among Students in modeling, and her commitment to with transcript to Dr. Kay Decker, American Universities and Colleges. social justice in our region and in our professor of sociology and chair of During her tenure in the Navy, she state,” Rehder, associate professor of the Department of Social Sciences. was awarded three Navy Achieve- Social Work and chair to the Depart- Applicants are reviewed by de- ment Medals and Sailor of the Year. Continued on page 52 partmental faculty, and the selection is determined based on GPA, essay and applicant knowledge of public service. Civic Education Fellows are provided with a stipend to intern at the Oklahoma State Capitol dur- ing the fi nal weeks of the legislative session or may choose to pursue an internship in Congress with one of Oklahoma’s elected offi cials. Stu- dents can spend anywhere from one week to three months working in the Oklahoma State Capitol or the United States Capitol learning about legislative and budget-setting pro- cesses. For more information on Northwestern’s Social Sciences pro- President Cunningham meeting with the 2016-2017 Love’s Cup Business Plan Competi- gram, contact Decker at (580) 327- tion team in early spring. From left : Rachel Lugendo, Haley Pegelow, Juan Villa, Dr. 8521 or [email protected]. David Hawkins. Sarah Dysart, not pictured.

Spotlight 51 Th e Castle Players took a trip to Woodward to watch the produc- tion of “Seussical the Musical” directed by NWOSU Speech and Th eatre Alumni Charlie Burns. Dr. Dena Walker fi lled in as spon- sor when Kimberly Weast was unable to attend.

(Top) Madison Hofen wins it for Team Matt (Adair) for NWOSU SGA Th e Voice event! (Bottom right) Great job Team Paige (Fischer) and (bottom left ) Team Maybelline (Dena Walker)! Th e theatre students and Kimberly Weast, Professor of Th eatre Arts and Department of Fine Arts Chair, designed and ran tech for the SGA Voice Competition on March 9, 2017. Art students visit Tulsa Visual Arts Students hopped in a van and traveled to Tulsa on April 8 for an action packed, art-fi lled day. Th e group visited the Gilcrease Museum, the Phil- brook Museum, and artist studios at the Tulsa Artists Fellowship building in the Brady Arts District, before having Greek food for dinner and ice cream in down- town Tulsa, then heading back to Alva Visual Arts Students about to enter the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. Continued from page 51 NWOSU Art Society Nolan... members and friends ment of Social Work, said. “[Nolan] is capped off an end of the year trip with a group the type of social work student who is painting party in truly worthy of this recognition.” Oklahoma City. Following graduation from North- Attending were: western, Nolan will be entering the Bottom: Alanna Master of Social Work program at the Negelein. 2nd row: Valarie Case, Shawna University of Oklahoma Anne and Gilbert, Ken Kelsey, Henry Zarrow School of Social Work. Megan Metcalf, Brieanna For more information on North- McClure. 3rd Row: western’s social work program, con- Rosy Quai, guest - tact Rehder at (580) 327-8135 or Robert Yocham, Nicole Marema, Angelia Case [email protected]. and Amanda Metcalf. 52 Spotlight Elementary students who participated in Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s (NWOSU) Math and Science Summer Academy were Connor Adair, Keaton Adair, Kylie Adair, Endy Barraza, Asia Blackledge, Blake Buss, Haniyya Cham, Kayla Cotton, River Cunningham, Channing Ferguson, Evan Ferguson, Drake Fuller, Sam Garrett, Jr.; Jackson Gerbine, Myah Graves, Ralston Green, Tucker Hannaford, Calder Jones, Turner Killman, Taylor Kline, Carrington Kline, Brady Lott, Lucas Maharry, Kayla Maier, Tatim Miller, Triniti Miller, Kynlee Murrow, Braxon Nairn, Cadence Nusser, Brody Pfannenstiel, Peyton Pfannenstiel, Quentin Pulver, Nathen Rogers, Payton Smith, Bo Stewart, Demy Stewart, Skyler Wickham, Pryce Williams, and Cooper Whitely. Math, Science Academy successful, fun for students Elementary students who have raza, Asia Blackledge, Blake Buss, on Place, Dr. Jenny Sattler, Dr. Mary completed second through fi ft h Haniyya Cham, Kayla Cotton, River Riegel, and Dr. Steven Maier. grades had the opportunity to en- Cunningham, Channing Ferguson, Northwestern students that gage in hands-on math and science Evan Ferguson, Drake Fuller, Sam helped were Megan Brown, Kevin activities with faculty at Northwest- Garrett, Jr.; Jackson Gerbine, Myah Cosper, Willow Gahr, Megan Ma- ern Oklahoma State University in Graves, Ralston Green, Tucker harry, Paola Ponce-Villalobos, and June. Hannaford, Calder Jones, Turner Matthew Th omas. Elementary students were Killman, Taylor Kline, Carrington Others who helped with the ac- able to participate in fun and Kline, Brady Lott, Lucas Maharry, tivities were Erin Place and Leah engaging activities that are de- Kayla Maier, Tatim Miller, Triniti Maier. signed to help build math and Miller, Kynlee Murrow, Braxon Th is free program is co-spon- science skills. The academy was Nairn, Cadence Nusser, Brody Pfan- sored by Northwestern’s Depart- held during Friday mornings at nenstiel, Peyton Pfannenstiel, Quen- ment of Mathematics and Science Northwestern-Alva in the Stu- tin Pulver, Nathen Rogers, Payton and the Beisel, Fellers, and Fisher dent Center and Science build- Smith, Bo Stewart, Demy Stewart, Endowments as a way for North- ings. The group finished with Skyler Wickham, Pryce Williams, western to give back to the com- sail boat races in front of the J.W. and Cooper Whitely. munity and support STEM develop- Martin Library on campus. Math & Science Academy is or- ment of elementary students. Elementary students that par- ganized by Northwestern faculty For more information about the ticipated were Connor Adair, Ke- members Dr. Tim Maharry, Dr. Shei- academy, contact Brintnall at (580) aton Adair, Kylie Adair, Endy Bar- la Brintnall, Keenan Meeker, Dr. Aar- 327-8582 or [email protected]. Spotlight 53 Diversity Workshop is well attended Northwestern’s Diversity Com- sor of speech and interim chair of ment, served as co-discussants for mittee played host in February to a the Communication Department, the subject of fi nding time for one’s workshop for faculty and staff called discussed ideas about how to fi nd own professional development and “Achieving Life Balance as a Profes- quality stress relievers in a stressful keeping things collegial at work. sional in Higher Education.” work environment and how to keep Th e Diversity Committee is Northwestern faculty and staff it sane at home. made up of Northwestern faculty members were invited to attend the Dr. Steven Maier, professor of including Marian Bratten-Hall, in- workshop, where they listened to physics and chair of the Department structor of education; Dr. Roger comments from panelists Dr. Janet of Natural Science, shared tips for Brown, assistant professor of busi- Cunningham, university president; teaching and advising in the digital ness; Dr. Colleen Golightly, associ- Dr. James Bell, dean of faculty and age of 24/7/365. ate professor of education; Dr. Cris associate vice president for academ- Dr. Christie Riley, assistant pro- Gordon, assistant professor of psy- ics; Janet Valencia, secretary of the fessor of education and director of chology and chair of the Psychology Division of Business; and Dr. Kylene teacher education, discussed how Department; Kyle Larson, assistant Rehder, associate professor of social to fi nd a balance between personal professor of art; Dr. Steve Mackie, work and chair of the Department friendships and maintaining cur- assistant professor of education; Dr. of Social Work. rency with our profession and work Joseph Nnanna, assistant professor “We had a great turnout of fac- obligations. of business; Dr. Eric Schmaltz, pro- ulty and staff at this workshop,” Dr. Dr. Shelly Wells, associate pro- fessor of history; Dr. Wei Zhou, as- Kay Decker, professor of sociology, fessor of nursing and chair of the sistant professor of business; Decker chair of Northwestern’s Department Division of Nursing, and Dr. Kate and Wells. of Social Sciences and chair of the Lane, associate professor of English For more information, contact Diversity Committee, said. “Par- and chair of the English, Foreign Decker at [email protected] or ticipants had a great opportunity to Language and Humanities Depart- (580) 327-8521 share helpful tips and experiences.” Following the panelists’ com- ments, roundtable discussions were available for participants to address a wide range of potential personal and professional issues that can arise in life. Bell discussed the importance of fi nding balance and time for one’s spouse or signifi cant other when work duties take substantial time af- ter hours. Rehder discussed the challenges of fi nishing a terminal degree while managing home life and teaching/ advising full time. Valencia addressed problems oft en encountered by profession- als charged with providing care and attention to aging parents or other Northwestern faculty and staff who attended the workshop were able to pick from a range of roundtable discussionstopics in which to participate. Th ose involved with dis- family members. cussion above are: Bailey Trammel, left , Dr. James Bell , Kaylyn Hansen, Dr. Cristina Tammy Brown, assistant profes- Gordon, Karsten Longhurst, Lawana Newell and Becca Cook. 54 Spotlight