6 On the cover Work to “un-name” Murray and North Murray halls began the day the Regents approved the change. OSU and CAS are striving to make our campus more diverse and inclusive. (Cover photo by Gary Lawson) 12 Teaching the Tulsa Race Massacre OSU students and faculty are using a variety of methods to commemorate and tell the story of the 1921 tragedy. 16 Remembering The Ultimate Cowboy The College of Arts and Sciences had a special relationship with Boone Pickens, and we honor and remember him in this issue. 30 Welcoming Top Scholars Three CAS freshmen are new Oklahoma State Scholar Society fellows. 38 54 74 Plus … 1 Dean’s letter 2 COVID-19 warning system 4 Making it through the pandemic 20 A goal of giving back 24 Honoring outstanding alumni 28 Awash in success 6 12 16 CONNECT is a publication of the Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences and is designed to provide information on college activities and accomplishments while fostering communication among the CAS family and friends. WWW.CAS.OKSTATE.EDU The office of publication for CONNECT is 307 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078-1024. © 2020, CONNECT. All rights reserved. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The Director of Equal Opportunity, 408 Whitehurst, OSU, Stillwater, OK 74078-1035; Phone 405-744-5371; email: eeo@okstate.edu has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Any person (student, faculty, or staff) who believes that discriminatory practices have been engaged in based on gender may discuss his or her concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with OSU’s Title IX Coordinator 405-744-9154. This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the College of Arts and Sciences, was printed by Modern Litho, at a cost of $4,492/4,851/ October 2020/job #8426. College of Arts and Sciences cas.okstate.edu CONNECT COORDINATOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jacob Longan ’05, ’13 EDITOR Dorothy L. Pugh ’83 ART DIRECTOR Valerie C. Kisling DESIGN Dave Malec PHOTOGRAPHERS Gary Lawson ’83 Phil Shockley Jason Wallace ’03 WRITERS Kendra Carlson ’01, Elizabeth Gosney, Harrison Hill, Samantha Homann ’19, Lonna Freshley ’09, Zach Kluver, Kyle Stringer COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEAN Glen S. Krutz ASSISTANT DEAN/OUTREACH Bobbi Kay Lewis ’93, ’03 SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Laura Ketchum YEARS INDICATE OSU CAS GRADUATES 2020
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