NWOSU Homecoming T-Shirts Oct 19, 2009
A Century of Ranger Pride homecoming shirts have arrived The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming shirt is available for all Northwestern fans, friends and alumni. The shirts are grey and feature this year s theme, A Century of Ranger Pride. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Foundation scholarship recipients Oct 19, 2009
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation would like to announce and congratulate the fall 2009 Foundation scholarship recipients and thank all the generous donors who made these scholarships available. Sarah Whitehead Ackley Scholarship Robyn Walker, Alva, Okla. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Freshman queen, Ranger king and queen announced Oct 18, 2009
Janel Mitchell, Arnett freshman, was crowned Freshman Queen at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Tuesday during one of the first official events leading to the university s annual homecoming celebration next week. Mitchell is a mass communications major. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Time remains to register for Ranger Run Oct 17, 2009
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association will sponsor the 24th annual Ranger Run on Saturday, Oct 24. The 5K Ranger Run and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m., in front of the Rialto Theater on the downtown square in Alva. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
SHEREE LYONS - 53 - EDMOND, OK Oct 13, 2009
Later she returned to Alva to attend college at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from NWOSU in May 1988, with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education degree. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern to close for fall break Oct 13, 2009
Employees and students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be able to enjoy a few days off and out of classes as the university will close for fall break on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16. Northwestern s offices will be closed and no classes will be held during fall break. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Shangri-La Chinese acrobats to kick off Northwest Concert Series Oct 13, 2009
On Monday, Oct. 19, the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats will perform at 7:30 p.m., as part of the Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. All Concert Series performances will be held in Herod Hall Auditorium. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
A young delivery boy learns about life Oct 11, 2009
The Meals on Wheels project began in 1996 when Johnny retired from his position as an instructor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. When he returned to work as administrator of the Enid State School, his lack of time prohibited continuing the service. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Miss Cinderella contestants attend pageant orientation Oct 11, 2009
Contestants in the 58th annual Miss Cinderella Talent Show and Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are (back row, from left) RaLonda Ruttman, Miss Woodward; Cassie Stephens, Miss Buffalo; Flor Castellanos, Miss Laverne; Olivia Yandel, Miss South Barber; Samantha Smith, Miss Burlington; Riley Wiebener, Miss Alva; Emily Harmon, Miss Bethany; Nicole Coffey, Miss Fargo; Weslee Simpson, Miss Tonkawa; Tiffany Wright, Miss Fort Supply; Karlie Reed, Miss Chisholm ... Twenty-one young women... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Wiebener and Braden win at Pawhuska team roping event Oct 11, 2009
The duo, who attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University and compete on its rodeo team, entered the non-university rodeo event and competed against approximately 90 teams of ropers. As winners at the event, the pair came away with cash and a saddle for their efforts. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
PAT ARLIN FUSON - 77 - EDMOND, OK Oct 10, 2009
After a serious car accident, Pat enrolled at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and continued to play both sports until he graduated. Dad met our Mother, Jacquelyn Darnall in high school and this year they celebrated 56 years together. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Miss Oklahoma Coming To Town Oct 9, 2009
Miss Oklahoma to emcee pageant at Northwestern Taylor Treat, Miss Oklahoma 2009, will emcee the Miss Cinderella Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in Herod Hall Auditorium. Treat is a senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in human relations. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
BATRAM GAUTAM - 23 - WOODWARD, OK Oct 7, 2009
Celebration of Life Services for Balram Gautam, 23, of Woodward will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Ball Room ... Balram graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva with a Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science and Math. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
College Football: Changes, DAC don't slow down Yellow Jackets Oct 6, 2009
Long believes the team s 13-hour, one-way trip to Oklahoma in the second game of the year, which resulted in a win over Northwestern Oklahoma State University, was a big step forward. Coming back our team was confident and realized they could beat good football teams, Long said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Walktober challenge promotes community walking Oct 5, 2009
For more information, contact the J.R. Holder Wellness Center on the campus of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
40 years on the job Oct 4, 2009
came to Alva, where she had relatives, to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University. She met and married Alva resident Roger Miller, making her stay here permanent. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern students present War on Campus Oct 2, 2009
On Oct. 1, 2 and 3 at Herod Hall, students from Northwestern Oklahoma State University will present a play with an ensemble cast of over 35 members. The play entitled. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
DERKSEN-SIEMENS TO PRESENT STORY OF THE GERMANS Sep 30, 2009
Dr. Ruth Derksen-Siemens, a first-generation Canadian of Russian Mennonite descent born in Vancouver, Canada, will present a story of the Germans from Russia at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. This presentation is hosted by the Department of Social Sciences as part of its annual Cultural Heritage Series. Remember Us: Letters from Stalin s Gulag to the Great Plains (1930-1937): A Family s Story, is free and open to the public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Noted attorney to deliver personal message Sep 30, 2009
A noted Edmond attorney will share a moving message of his family s personal experiences with drug and alcohol addiction during a presentation at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva on Monday, Oct. 5. Reggie Whitten, a civil litigation attorney and co-founder of the Whitten-Newman Foundation, will deliver the presentation: Substance Abuse and Addiction: Perception vs. Reality, in Herod Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. The presentation is open to the general public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
A Story of the Germans from Russia Sep 30, 2009
Dr. Eric J. Schmaltz, assistant professor of history at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will present an overview of the German s history and migratory patterns from Russia, specifically the group s arrival in Oklahoma after the 1880s, on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.. This annual event will be held in Herod Hall Auditorium and is free to the public. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Ranger golfers second at Central Christian Invitational Sep 22, 2009
Northwestern Oklahoma State University s men s golf team came within six strokes of winning their first tournament in quite a while at the Central Christian College Fall Invitational Golf Tournament on Sept. 14-15. Paced by a two-under par 68 by freshman Oloff Tunberg and an even par 70 by junior Ty Billey, the Rangers held a three-shot lead after the first round. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Collecting bats at NWOSU Sep 21, 2009
Northwestern Oklahoma State Universitys Dr. Aaron Place (left) and Chris Cole install one of the two bat boxes purchased to help remedy the campus bat problem ... The boxes were purchased after members of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Wildlife Management Techniques class wrote a proposal to show how the boxes could help remedy the current campus bat problem ... Northwestern science class looks to relocate campus bats It may take a few months, but members of a Northwestern Oklahoma... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Student Teachers Named Sep 20, 2009
Northwestern Oklahoma State University student teachers are pictured with Dr. Milt Lehr, former director of student teaching, and his wife Becky ... Northwestern student teachers enter area schools Twenty-seven education majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University began their student teaching semester Monday, Sept. 14. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
JIMMIE JIM R. SLATER - 65 - FAIRVIEW, OK Sep 12, 2009
He attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University and received his BA in 1966. Jim married Linda Edwards August 30, 1964 at the Cheyenne Valley Methodist Church. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Valencia Named to 101 Classic Bowl Foundation Board of Directors Sep 12, 2009
Steve Valencia, associate vice president for university relations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been named to the board of directors for the 101 Classic Bowl Foundation. The 101 Classic Bowl Foundation is a 501(c) 3, not-for-profit organization that operates the 101 Classic Bowl, an annual showcase of the best football and basketball players, band members and cheerleaders in the tri-state region of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Gold Car Sep 11, 2009
GOLD program uses new ride as promotional tool Many Northwestern Oklahoma State University fans may see a car covered in Northwestern insignia driving around the state, as Army National Guard officers from the Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) program at Northwestern are using it as a marketing tool for the university and the GOLD program. The GOLD program provides leadership instruction leading to an officer s commission in the Guard. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Foundation annual meeting today Sep 11, 2009
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation will hold its Annual Meeting on Friday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. It will be held in the Student Center Ranger Room of Northwestern s Alva campus followed by a reception upstairs in the Student Center Ballroom. The Foundation is celebrating 50 years of providing scholarships to Northwestern students and assistance to the university. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern prepares for Woods County Fair Sep 9, 2009
Woods County Fair patrons will have the opportunity to get their blood pressure checked, meet members of the men s Ranger basketball team and register for prizes at Northwestern Oklahoma State University s booth in the Merchants Building Sept. 10-11. Members of the university s nursing program will be at the booth from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, to provide blood pressure checks as a service to the community. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Football Game as Seen by Pueblo, CO Newspaper Sep 9, 2009
Northwestern Oklahoma State University - a team as good as it's name is long - knocked off the ThunderWolves 34-28 in a game that wasn't as close as the score might indicate. "It wasn't like this was some joke team; that's one of the top NAIA teams in the country," CSU-Pueblo senior offensive lineman Kyle Tilford said after his team fell to 1-1 this season. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Debating the Constitution Sep 8, 2009
Dr. Aaron Mason, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, assigned two of his students to debate different aspects of the Constitution in a public forum on Constitution Day, September 16. Jordan Evans and Brandon Sherman will debate the following Constitutional issues. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Athletic affiliation task force members selected Sep 6, 2009
Ten people representing a wide range of constituencies have been selected to serve on a task force examining the national athletic affiliation of intercollegiate sports at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Athletic Director Bob Battisti will chair the task force, which begins meeting this month. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
LARRY MARVIN - 82 - ALVA, OK Sep 6, 2009
Contributions may be made in his memory to Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Heart Research. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Construction at Ranger Field to impact fans attending season opener Sep 4, 2009
Ongoing construction at Ranger Field will affect fans attending the season opening game on Saturday at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Rangers will play host to Colorado State University-Pueblo at 7 p.m.. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Alva High School Graduates from Dacoma attending NWOSU Sep 4, 2009
Alva High School graduates Koy Koehn, John Carver, Daniel Winters, Mandy Norman, and James Skinner attended Freshman Orientation at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on August 15. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Freedom Graduates Attending NWOSU Sep 3, 2009
Freedom High School graduates Robert Kornele and Harley Wares attended Freshman Orientation at Northwestern Oklahoma State University last month. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
AHS Grads Attending NWOSU Sep 1, 2009
Alva High School graduates (front row) Ruth Anne Fox, Kaylie Mayes, (second row) Jacob Gould, Jessica Koppitz, Jaedan Bersche, Jared Moorman, Blake Trekell, (third row) Peter Phillips, Corwyn Shirley, Braden Bettencourt, Trent Penner, and Devon Cushenbery attended Freshman Orientation at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on August 15. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Nursing division receives 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX test Aug 23, 2009
Nursing students from the class of 2009 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have much to celebrate as they enter the nursing profession. Twenty nursing graduates from all three of Northwestern s campuses have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX ), a required test for nursing graduates. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Footballgirls style Aug 23, 2009
A powder puff football game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, between the freshmen and junior girls black team and the sophomore and senior girls red team as part of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s first annual Howdy Week. The game will take place at 7 p.m. on the field behind Percefull Fieldhouse. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU considering leaving NAIA Aug 22, 2009
A task force at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva will examine whether the school should break ties with the NAIA. University president Janet Cunningham said the school is concerned about the declining number of NAIA schools that offer football. According to the NAIA s Web site, 92 member schools field football teams. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Freshmen Class for 2009 Aug 22, 2009
Northwestern freshmen, transfers gather for orientation More than 350 freshmen and 77 transfer students attended their respective orientation sessions during Freshman Orientation at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, Aug. 15 ... The 2009-2010 freshman class at Northwestern Oklahoma State University gathered on the lawn near the Student Center to have the traditional freshman class photo taken on Saturday. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Task force looking for more campus security money Aug 22, 2009
"The cynical part of me says we'll get funding when something terrible happens," said Janet Cunningham, president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. Lee Bird, vice president for student affairs at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, noted an incident early Sunday at Langston University, during which gunfire injured four people after a campus welcome-back party. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
New staff orientation held at Northwestern Aug 15, 2009
Northwestern Oklahoma State University staff members who attended New Staff Orientation are (from left) Bill McDonald, Katrina Nirider, Kathy McDonald, Beth Robertson, Jennie Olson-Jones, Danny Zarrella, Mary Shocklee and Donna Abbott. Northwestern Oklahoma State University s Staff Council held its second New Staff Orientation session on Aug. 7, where new staff members learned about different aspects of the university and also became acquainted with university procedures and personnel. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Langston tops 2009 CSFL pre-season poll Aug 9, 2009
Teams include: Bacone College, Langston University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southern Nazarene, Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Texas College. Oklahoma Panhandle State University is an allied member and not eligible for the CSFL championship. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Roger's Ramblings Aug 8, 2009
The young Alvan will continue to play football this fall at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, so this won t be the end of his football career. He is getting over shoulder surgery. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Sod House Museum to feature speaker on Aug 7, 2009
Schmaltz is an assistant professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, where he teaches Modern. European and World History. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
GARY LEROY MURROW - 59 - WAYNOKA, OK Aug 5, 2009
Gary graduated from Waynoka High School with the Class of 1968 and attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University. On January 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Regina Kay Stevens at Waynoka. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
MELBA SMITH - 91 - ALVA, OK Aug 5, 2009
She attended Oklahoma Alege at Stillwater, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva. Miss Bacher was married to Murlyn Davis Smith on December 24, 1942 in Alva. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Work progressing at Ranger Field, Myers Stadium Aug 4, 2009
The sounds of construction continue to fill the air at Northwestern Oklahoma State University as workers are busily working to complete major renovations at the school s football and baseball stadiums. Two projects that are a part of Northwestern s Vision for Victory campaign for athletics the construction of a new football complex at Ranger Field and major renovations to baseball s Myers Stadium are in the final stages, but Northwestern officials are hoping donors will help them complete an... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Koppitz second overall in IFYRs breakaway roping event Jul 25, 2009
She will be going to Northwestern Oklahoma State University here where she will be a member of the rodeo team. She is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Koppitz. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Partnership leads to improvement of student dining facilities Jul 22, 2009
A new partnership between Northwestern Oklahoma State University and its food service provider, Chartwells, will provide students with improved dining options and facilities. Northwestern and Chartwells recently lengthened the term of its existing contract to provide dining services to the Alva campus. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mayor to appoint Adair to fill council seat Jul 18, 2009
Matt Adair, Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Oklahoma State University, is the mayor s choice for the Ward 4 Seat 1 position on the Alva City Council. Adair will be nominated and voted upon at Monday night s meeting of the council which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at 415 4th Street. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern announces spring honor rolls Jul 14, 2009
Honor rolls for the spring semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Those on the President s Honor Roll earned all As, or a 4. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Garlough to speak in Iraq on education Jul 13, 2009
Dr. Katherine Garlough, director of assessment and institutional effectiveness at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will travel to Iraq where she will speak to Iraqi universities on the topics of institutional assessment and peace curriculum for college students. The two-week trip will begin in August prior to classes beginning at Northwestern. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Roping and ripping Jul 13, 2009
There were a few schools that offered those opportunities, but Bullock decided on Northwestern Oklahoma State University when he found out hed have a chance to do both. They drew me in when they said Id have a chance to rodeo as well, Bullock said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
City council representative resigns Jul 10, 2009
Mapes mentioned the improvement in the aesthetics of the park from the 13 arborvitaes planted by Northwestern Oklahoma State University at the edge of the soccer field. It really does make a change, Mapes said, urging the council members to drive by and take a look. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Houstons Akwari signs to play basketball for NWOSU Jul 10, 2009
Andrew Brown, head basketball coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, recently announced the signing of Eze Akwari of Houston, Texas. Akwari will enter as a freshman for the 2009-10 Ranger basketball season. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Reed selected for Presidents Leadership Class Jul 7, 2009
Clay Reed, a recent graduate of Cherokee High School, has been selected for the President s Leadership Class (PLC) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for the 2009-10 academic year. Under the direction of Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, the PLC is designed to develop the leadership potential of selected incoming freshmen, positioning them to become campus leaders and leaders in their community and profession following graduation. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Nursing division receives donation from Woodward Regional Hospital Jul 4, 2009
Woodward Regional Hospital presented the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Nursing with a donation to support the Student Nurses Association and the Northwest Honor Society for Nurses. This money was raised through a silent auction on behalf of nurses during the hospital s Nurses Week celebration in May. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Project Avard keeps chugging down the track Jul 3, 2009
Wednesday, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Gary Ridley, Oklahoma Highway Commissioner Bruce Benbrook, and Robert Ward, superintendent for the District 6 Division of the Oklahoma Highway Department, accompanied by the committee and State Representative Jeff Hickman toured the site, heard the details of the work invested in the project, then traveled the road from the site to the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Farm. Getting the road paved to the farm is an immediate need. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Leadership Northwest Oklahoma fills first class roster Jun 28, 2009
Lizabeth Richey, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation. Brad Zollinger, Hopeton State Bank officer. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Gandolfo is Northwesterns first softball All-American Jun 16, 2009
Dana Gandolfo became Northwestern Oklahoma State University s first NAIA All-American softball player since the program began in 2001. Gandolfo was recently named a First-Team 2009 NAIA All-American as an outfielder. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern Foundation Letter to the Editor Jun 16, 2009
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association represents thousands of graduates and former students who are proud of their association with Northwestern and the community of Alva ... Sincerely, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
NWOSU Shocked by Councilman's Criticism of Community Scholarship Program Jun 6, 2009
The story concerning this meeting focused on the approval of Northwestern Oklahoma State University s scholarship bill ... Janet Cunningham President Northwestern Oklahoma State University. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Divided loyalties Jun 5, 2009
Despite being torn between loyalty to his employer of 19 years and what he said he believed to be in the taxpayer s best interest, Dr. Roger Hardaway informed the Alva City Council he would no longer vote to approve payment of the nearly quarter million dollars in scholarship funds for Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The issue arose when Finance Committee Chairman Trent Goss recommended payment of $225,780. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Northwestern to maintain current tuition rates Jun 2, 2009
Students attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University next fall will not experience any increases in tuition or mandatory fees if the institution s budget recommendation for next year is approved by its governing board. Dr. Janet Cunningham, president of Northwestern, said she will recommend a tuition freeze when the institution presents its budget to the Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma next month. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
