Arts and Sciences Magazine is a publication of the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences. All communications should be mailed to OSU College of Arts and Sciences, ATTN: Arts and Sciences Magazine, 005-D Life Sciences East, Stillwater, OK 74078-3015. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Title IX of the Education Amendments and Oklahoma State University policy prohibit discrimination in the provision of services of benefits offered by the University based on gender. Any person (student, faculty or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based upon gender may discuss their concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with the OSU Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Carolyn Hernandez, Director of Affirmative Action, 408 Whitehurst, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-5371 or 405-744-5576 (fax). This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the College of Arts & Sciences, was printed by Heritage Press at no cost to the taxpayers of Oklahoma. #2061 05/08 © 2008 Oklahoma State University On The CoveR: The renovation of Murray Hall will turn the stately old residence into classrooms and offices for six departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Photography by Phil Shockley. contents 8daaZ\Z d[ Arts & Sciences .2008 V10 President Burns Hargis Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Peter M.A. Sherwood Director of Marketing Kyle Wray Coordinator of Communications and Alumni Relations College of Arts and Sciences Lorene Roberson Editor Eileen Mustain Art Director Paul V. Fleming Associate Editor Janet Varnum Writers Alex Denkinska Matt Elliott Lisa Frein Lauren Lawson Abby Taylor Photographers Phil Shockley Gary Lawson cas.okstate.edu OSU Special Collections Thomas H. Uzzell shot this photograph of Dianna Howard at Theta Pond across from Murray Hall for the 1957 college yearbook, The Redskin. 2 Practicing the art of leadership Honing leadership skills remains central to a liberal arts education. 8 Thriving on experience Today’s students expand their opportunities through real-world experience. 13 Making the old new again Finding new uses for Murray Hall realizes the college’s need for space while fulfilling an important public component of the history department’s mission. 18 Leading by example Arts and sciences’ Regents professors show students the nature of scholarship. 22 A natural evolution Departmental seeds planted early in the history of arts and sciences thrive today. departments 2 Alumni 8 Students 10 Development 18 Faculty 22 College News 28 Memorials
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