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Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as OBU employees, spent Monday morning, Aug. 21, serving the Shawnee community. The volunteers served at locations all around the community for OBU’s annual Serve Shawnee event, held the Monday before the fall semester began.
Read moreNot long ago I saw a survey that said people are more outspoken than they used to be.
Read moreStrother Cinema has partnered with the Cinema Foundation to celebrate the second annual National Cinema Day across America this Sunday, Aug. 27.
Read moreWith summer ending and the busy back-to-school season in full gear, sun protection may slip down the list of health and wellness priorities. But harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round, and one study notes that children sustain a significant amount of sun exposure at school. About 23 percent of lifetime UV exposure occurs before the age of 18, and this exposure can have far-reaching effects.
Read moreFor the ninth year, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in partnership with Devon Energy, is adding Thunder spirit to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Oklahoma classrooms and providing an opportunity for teachers to win $500 for their classroom.
Read moreYesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of over $12.5 million as part of the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The Phase I awards will support 76 small businesses conducting high-quality research that addresses critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture.
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