CONNECT 2021

Hall of Fame The College of Arts and Sciences honors and celebrates alumni who embody the qualities that make Oklahoma State University an extraordinary place to learn and grow. The inductees are CAS alumni who are recognized by their department as Distinguished Alumni for demonstrating excellence and leadership in their careers and making significant contributions through distinguished service. Distinguished Alumni The College of Arts and Sciences recognizes alumni who bring distinction to Oklahoma State University through extraordinary achievements in their fields of discipline and have demonstrated records of distinguished service. These individuals are chosen annually by representatives from each CAS department to receive this prominent award. Rising Star The College of Arts and Sciences recognizes alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years (undergraduate or graduate degree) and have already reached major career milestones, shown exemplary service to the community, and/or a proven commitment to volunteerism. On the following pages are information and photos recognizing the 24 Distinguished Alumni, one Rising Star and one new Hall of Fame inductee. For more information and to nominate an individual, visit cashonors.okstate.edu . HONORING Outstanding Alumni Oklahoma State University’s College of Arts and Sciences recognizes and honors some of our outstanding alumni whose accomplishments and service are tangible evidence of their distinction at an annual celebration. We postponed the 2020 event due to COVID- 19, but we will hold the 2021 edition on Sept. 24. Dr. Isolete De Almeida Art, Graphic Design and Art History 1983 BS, Art 1985 MS, Industrial Arts Education 1994 Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction Distinguished Alum Dr. Karen Bintz Chemistry 1986 MS, Chemistry 1992 Ph.D., Chemistry Distinguished Alum 28 CONNECT 202 1