One of the highlights of this semester at Oklahoma State University was the opening of our new Business Building. This beautiful new campus addition is featured on
OSU has accomplished much this past decade
the cover. We opened its doors to students to start the
thanks to passionate and unselfish donors and alumni,
spring semester and held a dedication in April.
hard-working faculty and staff, ambitious and ener-
I was a student when the previous business build-
getic students, and many others. We thank each one
ing opened more than 50 years ago, so it was a special
for the part they have played in advancing the mission
honor to participate in the opening of this fantastic
of Oklahoma State University.
new facility. It will greatly enhance our preparation of tomorrow’s business leaders.
In closing, STATE magazine is proud to regularly feature the achievements of our alumni through Class
The building was made possible thanks to many generous donors. The unique design of the beautiful, crescent-shaped building is due to the vision and
Notes. We hope you will stay in touch and keep us posted on milestones in your life. Again, Ann and I want to thank you for your
talents of OSU architecture alumnus Rand Elliott and
ongoing support and for making the past 10 years
his team. The iconic, high-tech building opened to
a decade of historic transformation at our beloved
rave reviews from students, faculty and donors. It will
university. We wish you all the best.
serve our university well for many years to come. This issue of STATE also highlights the impres-
Go Pokes!
sive accomplishments of a number of Oklahoma State students. The OSU Alumni Association has named
Burns Hargis
the 2018 OSU Outstanding Seniors, a select group of
OSU President
campus stars. You can also read about several impressive student scholarship winners. Ann and I reached our 10-year anniversary as Oklahoma State’s First Cowgirl and president in March. It has been an incredible honor and one of the greatest joys of our lives to serve this great university. It has truly been the best 10 years of our professional lives.
Students gather in the courtyard to celebrate the new Business Building. PHOTO / PHIL SHOCKLEY
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