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Call and response
Sometimes the threat posed by our fierce Oklahoma winds is just frightening. Three weeks ago, that fear was manifested in some ferocious wildfires that cost a few people their lives and cost many more...
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Thank you for your time
We’re in the midst of National Volunteer Week. This celebration of those who freely give their time is a great reminder of how important they are to our success as a land-grant institution. The...
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Challenging times make for effective leaders
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting the Bradley 3 Ranch in Childress County, Texas. The ranch was holding its 60th annual bull sale, and it was time for me to fulfill a promise I made to...
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Staying afloat
Here in Oklahoma, we really like our outdoor activities, especially ones that include boating, floating, fishing and swimming on any of our 200 man-made lakes. Let’s not overlook our 11,611 miles of...
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New horizons
As you’re most likely well aware by now, Dr. Damona Doye assumed leadership of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service as the associate vice president of the statewide organization. Dr. Doye is no...
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New year, new attitude
There’s something about transitioning from one year to the next that makes me think about new beginnings, opportunities, challenges and experiences. I know I’m not alone. Why do you think new year’s...
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Opportunities
One of the great pleasures we have in Oklahoma is the opportunity to work with 38 federally recognized tribes of American Indians. Oklahoma State has taken this opportunity one step further by creating...
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Nets and Connections
A net is one of the basic tools of a fisheries scientist. Whether it’s a small dip net for catching small fish or a large purse seine used to encircle a large school of ocean fish, nets are essential...
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A tribute to Dr. Jim Trapp
Back in 1976, former basketball great Rick Barry hit a then-record 60 straight free throws. In addition to being known as a great shooter, Barry was recognized for his unique underhanded toss at the...
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Talking turkey
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. It seems like we just began the semester a few days ago. Where did the time go? In any case, the upcoming holiday got me to thinking about a couple things DASNR...
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At your fingertips
Have you ever been about to start a project or try something new, but you weren’t exactly sure how or where to begin? Or, maybe you were in the middle of a task and a question or problem popped up?...
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Running with resistance
Have you ever seen an athlete train with a running or speed parachute? The parachute is attached to a harness that straps around the athlete’s body. As the athlete runs, the parachute unfolds creating...
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It’s great to be a Cowboy in October!
I love October. The change in seasons makes it refreshing and the activities around us seem to pile up like colorful leaves. We’ve already completed the Oklahoma State Fair, and now have the Tulsa...
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Elbow room
Now that we’re several weeks into the fall semester it probably hasn’t escaped your notice that campus is a little more crowded compared to last year. It’s not your imagination. This fall, OSU’s...
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Oklahoma’s Conservation Summit
As Oklahomans, we are fortunate to have such a diverse array of natural resources, and we have a long history of stewardship protecting those assets. Perhaps nothing captured the sense of loss and...
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You are welcome here
Welcome to all new and returning CASNR students! We decided to hold a solar eclipse to celebrate your arrival in Stillwater. We don’t do anything simple and plain here – we have America’s Brightest...
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Holiday reflections
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hectic pace of the last four weeks of the year. On campus, the end of the semester dominates our attention, even for those who aren’t directly involved in...
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It’s Cowboy Stampede time
In 2014, my wife, Rhonda and I had the distinct pleasure of participating in the inaugural Cowboy Stampede, the first rodeo hosted by the OSU Rodeo Team in 30 years. Fast forward a couple years and,...
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Swatting flies
One of the keys to our land-grant mission is conducting research and having Extension and academic programs that are relevant to the needs of Oklahomans. When I hear of a new or emerging challenge, I...
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We Are Oklahoma
As the spring semester ends, one of the important rituals at a university is completing final reports and presentations as well as taking final exams. Students must account for what they’ve learned and...
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