4 Message from Alumni President Greetings, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Friends, The Boone Pickens School of Geology (BPSOG) has had a long history of geoscience excellence dating back over eight decades when Oklahoma A&M first had its start as a Land Grant University. The BPSOG Geology Alumni Advisory Board was formed 20 years ago by a small group of faithful and passionate alumni who loved the OSU Department of Geology and what it meant to them in their personal and professional lives. It was formed to come along side and advise the faculty and administration, and to be a useful resource and sounding board. It has grown over the years with the addition of many graduates and friends of the Boone Pickens School of Geology. The primary mission of the Alumni Advisory Board has been to help mentor students and introduce them to professional organizations and provide network contacts in industry, academia, and government for career development; advocate, encourage, and promote hiring of students; assist with fundraising efforts for the Department; maintain camaraderie and community across students, faculty, alumni and friends; advise of changing trends in industry, perceptions and policies; and advise and assist on issues and advocate for the BPSOG in the general public. The BPSOG Alumni Advisory Board, together with the faculty, have developed and maintained a long-term strategic plan to facilitate identification of future needs of students, faculty, alumni and other identified stakeholders, and to assist with options for satisfying those needs. This evergreen document is meant to be utilized for the advancement of the school and alignment of its future. The vision, mission, and goals of the Alumni Advisory Board include: • The Boone Pickens School of Geology shall be a leading academic institution in the fields of petroleum, energy and environmental geosciences and geophysics. • To grow our national and international reputation in geoscience research and education and become a leader in the 21st century through scholarship, research, student learning/success, and alumni engagement. • To make a positive impact upon Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through an integrated understanding of the Earth, particularly in the fields of petroleum, energy and environmental geosciences and geophysics. • To provide students with the highest quality education while conducting basic and applied interdisciplinary research that will prepare them as leaders to meet the global challenges of tomorrow and to expand the frontiers of geosciences. • In addition, to engage diverse students, faculty, and staff with industry and government to deliver excellence in advanced learning, leadership, relevant and innovative research, and benefits to society in the broader field of the geosciences. The BPSOG’s future is bright due to the innovation, and determination of so many who love and support the ongoing vision anchored in the rich history and camaraderie of strong, dedicated, and faithful alumni, faculty, staff, and students. All the best and onward! GO POKES! Mike Kuykendall Chairman (2024 -2025) Boone Pickens School of Geology Alumni Advisory Board Oklahoma State University spring.2025
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