It probably doesn’t shock you to learn that throughout history, physically formidable humans (especially males) have been the most likely to hold power. You can probably envision a large caveman clubbing challengers into submission. However, certain physical traits continue to predict leadership emergence even in modern societies where the use of brute force alone would be an illegal, or at least frowned upon, tactic of persuasion.
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2016 Bailey Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
Ten Oklahoma State University students were selected as recipients of the 2016 Bailey Memorial Scholarship.
Super Tuesday Keeps Mendez Super Busy
National and local news outlets found Oklahoma to be an unusually interesting location for the 2016 “Super Tuesday” presidential primaries. That kept Dr. Jeanette Mendez, professor and head of the Department of Political Science at Oklahoma State University, busy handling questions and providing analysis for the media.
2016 Outstanding Seniors Announced
Two Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences students, Gretchan Moore and Kaelyne Yumul, were selected as 2016 Outstanding Seniors.
OSU Student Receives 1st Place in Hearst Sports Writing Competition
Oklahoma State University student, Cody Stavenhagen, received first place in the 56th annual William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards Program in which 108 undergraduate journalism programs at universities across the nation are eligible to participate.
Remy Takes 2nd Place at Grad College 3MT® Finals
Adam Cobb, a doctoral student in natural resource ecology and management, was awarded first place and $1,000 at the fourth Oklahoma State University Graduate College Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition for thesis master’s and Ph.D. students on March 3 in the Student Union Theater. Cobb presented on sustainability in farming systems; linking soil ecology to improved food nutritional quality. He will represent OSU in the regional 3MT competition in February 2017.
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SVPA Names New Head of Music Department
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents Friday approved the appointment of Dr. Howard Potter as Professor and Head of the Department of Music in OSU's School of Visual and Performing Arts beginning July 1. Potter is currently Associate Dean of the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music.
33rd Annual President's Masterworks Concert
The Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra and a combined choir including the OSU Concert Chorale and University Singers will perform the 33rd annual President’s Masterworks Concert on Sunday, March 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Seretean Center Concert Hall.
Museum of Art Guest Lecture: Richard Tuttle's Transparent Things
The OSU Museum of Art presents guest lecturer Joachim Homann, who will reflect on what Richard Tuttle does and does not show of his process and how he makes his art come alive in the galleries. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public.