CAS CONNECT 2022

T he spring of 2022 had Oklahoma State University alumni and friends swinging at the inaugural College of Arts and Sciences Golf Scramble hosted by CAS at the scenic Karsten Creek Golf Club just outside of Stillwater. The event raised funds for the Dean’s Excellence Fund, which helps to provide student scholarships. Twenty-two teams teed off for a 10 a.m. shotgun start on April 25. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of STORY KIM HOWERTON | PHOTOS JASON WALLACE Golfing for a Good Cause Inaugural CAS Golf Scramble big hit at Karsten Creek nonprofit Folds of Honor, was scheduled to be part of the event, but unfortunately could not attend due to a family emergency. Instead, his father, Dr. John Rooney, Board of Directors member for Folds of Honor, and Ben Leslie, executive vice president of development for Folds of Honor, both spoke during the welcome along with former CAS dean Glen Krutz. Leslie shared how critical scholarships were for his ability to earn a college degree and ultimately Dr. Thad Leffingwell, head of OSU’s Department of Psychology, tees off at Karsten Creek Golf Club. Below: Dr. John Rooney, a Board of Directors member for Folds of Honor, speaks at the golf scramble. Behind him is former College of Arts and Sciences dean Glen Krutz. 2 CONNECT 2022