Thursday, March 4, 2021
New places, new faces Pedersen announced as dean of Human Sciences and Education By Addie Duling A season of change has settled over the Oklahoma State campus. Changes in class settings, education delivery and even staff. Enter: Jon E Pedersen. Pedersen was recently announced to be the new dean for the College of Human Sciences and Education. Pedersen earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction-Science Education, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and B.S. in Agriculture-Biochemistry and Nutrition all at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is currently working as the Dean of the College of Education at the University of South Carolina. Originally from Nebraska, Pedersen is excited to get back to his Midwest roots. He and his family plan to transition to OSU in early July 2021. “My philosophy when applying for jobs is that you never leave somewhere, you always go somewhere,” Pedersen said. “OSU is a very prestigious institution, and the recently combined College of Education and Human Sciences offers such a unique perspective with all of the different departments coming together.” Pedersen’s perspective on higher education is that the focus should be on the whole child and the whole human that is learning. He feels that OSU’s recent combination of College of Education, Health and Aviation,
Courtesy of John E. Pedersen John E. Pedersen was recently announced as the new dean of the College of Human Sciences and Education, and believes that this collegiate combination is in line with his educational beliefs.
and the College of Human Sciences into the College of Human Sciences and Education matches this purpose that he is so passionate about. The process for hiring a new dean of a college is lengthy. Thomas Coon, who
serves as Dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, was head of the Search and Screening Committee who worked and helped in the process of narrowing down candidates. The Search and Screen-
ing Committee was involved in narrowing down candidates at every step of the hiring process until it reaches the final three candidates. See New on pg. 2
Notebook: OSU goes into second game of spring season after 3-0 win
By Ben Hutchens
Status update on Charmé Morgan and Mollie Breiner:
Alicia Young OSU midfielder Olyvia Dowell dribbles during the Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma Bedlam soccer match on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at John Crain Field in Norman, Ok.
we’ll see how they are throughout the week, but we’re really hopeful that we can get both of them back for the next game,” Carmichael said.
Set piece success: For much of the 2020 fall soccer season, the Cowgirls struggled to convert set pieces for goals. “Well we certainly talked about it, and we’ve worked on it the last couple of days,” Carmichael said. “We showed some video about how the other team lines up for set pieces.” Against Little Rock, the trend was reversed. OSU’s first goal came eight minutes into the match when Olyvia Dowell sent a corner kick to Kim Rodriguez, who headed the ball to Grace Yochum, who put it in the back of the net. OSU’s second goal came on a free kick
The Cowgirls took the field on Saturday against Little Rock minus two defenders: senior Charmé Morgan and freshman Mollie Breiner. Morgan started all nine games she played last season, and it was a surprise to not see her out there. “Charme picked up an injury in training last week, wasn’t quite ready to go so we didn’t dress her,” OSU coach Collin Carmichael said. Carmichael said Breiner, who “would have played big minutes for us” was out for similar reasons. “(Morgan and Breiner) were nursing a couple of injuries, and See Notebook on pg. 6
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New Continued from pg. 1 However, this committee does not actually have any say in who is hired in the end. “I don’t think there was anything about the college that was a mystery to (Pedersen),” Coon said. “First, he knows what it is like to be a dean because he has already been one. Second, he is very familiar with the education profession and disciplines from his expertise in science education but also having been an administrator for quite a while. Third, he was really excited about the breadth of the college and the merging of the two colleges. I think that really attracted him to this position.” Pedersen is excited about joining the Cowboy Family. He most looks forward to the people he will be working alongside in the college and in the Stillwater community. “It really impressed me not only during the interviewing process but subsequently when it was announced that I was the inaugural dean, the outpouring from people within the college and the university and even retired faculty emailed to congratulate me and tell me how excited they were for me. That is so exciting to me that the culture of the college and university is so open and welcoming,” Pedersen said. Pedersen plans to spend his first couple of months at OSU intentionally listening and gaining an understanding of the culture that is in place here. He feels it is a collective effort between faculty, staff and students to look for innovation and strengths within the college. “This position at OSU looked like an extremely valuable opportunity for me. I applied, and the rest is history. I am very honored and humbled to be the inaugural dean,” Pedersen said. news.ed@ocolly.com
Stillwater COVID-19 update: March 3
By Ryan Novozinsky The official Oklahoma coronavirus database on Wednesday reported 130 active cases in Stillwater. These new numbers bring the city’s total cases to 5,989 with 24 deaths and 5,835 recoveries. On the state level, the health department reported 747 new cases, bringing the total confirmed positive cases to 425,745. The state reported no new
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Christ, into the world to die and take the penalty for my and your sins. Everyone who is without Christ in their lives, ought to be running to Him; not delaying a moment longer. The Bible tells us that “whosoever calls on the name of the Lord (Jesus) will be saved. You don’t have to be in a church building. You can pull your car over to the roadside; you can stop a moment at work or home. You can pray with a friend. You can sincerely call on the Lord wherever you are. He turns no one away. I did this very thing in November, 1956 and started an adventure with God that continues today. Go for life’s best. It counts for now and for eternity. “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus! Sweetest name I know. Fills my every longing. Keeps me singing as I go!”
COVID-19 related deaths. The death total for the virus in Oklahoma is 4,534. There have been 408,963 total recoveries since COVID reached Oklahoma in March 2020. Oklahoma state officials are encouraging Oklahomans to wash their hands, stay away from sick individuals and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. The virus is primarily spread from person-to-person with symptoms usually appearing two to 14 days after exposure. The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell. news.ed@ocolly.com
Lifestyle 6 Ways to Spend Your Wellness Day
Friends By Bryanna Nickel Wellness Day is here! Below are a few exciting ways one could spend the day:
1. Learn to Cook Something Fun
Cooking is a peaceful adventure. Find a strange recipe on the internet, go shopping for ingredients and take time to learn how to make an exciting dish. This is very flexible; one can do this solo, with a small group or even with a large group.
2. Go on a Scavenger Hunt with
Escape the restraints of homework and do an active activity with friends; one can either download a scavenger hunt app, take turns giving the group scavenger hunt tasks or play a different, but similar game such as “Bigger and Better.”
3. Find a Fun Museum
With the combination of the education aspect and the rare aesthetics of museums, museums are a relaxing way to better oneself. A wellness day is the perfect day to spend time savoring every exhibition of a museum.
4. Movie Marathon
Most people have a list of movies they have been waiting to watch: Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, etc. A movie marathon is an exciting way to relax at home. Pop popcorn, grab a cozy blanket and start watching.
5. Spend Time In Nature
Take advantage of the perfect spring weather and spend time basking in the fresh air. Take a casual walk around Lake Boomer, hammock on campus or take a road trip and explore somewhere new.
6. Tap Into Creativity
Forget the burden of school and spend time writing, painting, playing music or making crafts; without the exhausting task of tending to classes, being creative is much easier and contains more enjoyment. There is an abundance of opportunities for Wellness Day relaxation and fun. Spend the day with friends or spend it solo, leave one’s home or stay inside and do three things off of the list or do none at all. The day is one’s own, so one should make the best of it. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
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10 day takeaways What stands out after 10 days of Cowboy baseball
By Ben Hutchens It has been 10 days since the Cowboy baseball team took the field for the first time against Wichita State University. Here are some takeaways from OSU’s first 10 days of action.
The new guys have pop
Two new players to Cowboy baseball are at the top of the OSU home run leaderboard. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who transferred in from Yavapai College, has started all seven games for OSU this season. He has rewarded coach Josh Holliday’s trust with teamhigh three home runs and three doubles. Freshman Nolan McLean has hit two home runs in only 22 at bats. McLean is simply an athlete, capable of pitching, playing the infield and also quarterbacking OSU’s football team. He scorched a ball out of the park over the left field fence against Missouri State that was a line drive and illustrated how much power he has.
Great Scott! Parker has been dealing
Junior pitcher Parker Scott has picked up right where he left off in 2020, when he led the team in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched. Scott is 2-0 this season, and he picked up the win in OSU’s opening game. He has an ERA of 0.82 over 11 innings. He has struck out 13 batters and walked only three.
The Cowboys are pretty dang good The Cowboys have started the season 7-0, which is tied for their best start to a season under Holliday since 2014. They have won close games when they were outhit but managed to strand a number of opposing runners on base, and they have won more lopsided games by hanging a six-run inning. Since starting the season just outside of top 25 polls, OSU has earned its way to No. 15. sports.ed@ocolly.com
Outfielder Caeden Trenkle catching a fly ball hit against Illinois State on Feb. 28, 2021.
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Notebook Continued from pg. 1
Alicia Young OSU forward Gabriella Coleman goes to shoot during the Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma Bedlam soccer match on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at John Crain Field in Norman, Ok.
where Rodriguez lofted a high ball to Yochum, who headed the ball down to OSU’s leading goal scorer Olyvia Dowell. Dowell did not disappoint and hammered a shot into the left side of the goal. Combined defensive effort: It’s easy to focus on the fact that the Cowgirls scored three goals against Little Rock, but they also shut out the Trojans. It was truly a combined defensive effort. OSU outshot Little Rock 19-7, which conveyed the dominance the Cowgirls had on all levels. Even when the starters were periodically pulled as the game got out of hand, the clean sheet was kept intact. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Applications for both Summer Semester 2021 and Fall Semester 2021 Editor-in-Chief of The O’Colly will be accepted from now thru Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Applications are now available in the Paul Miller Journalism and Broadcasting Building, room 106. Applicants must return their completed applications to room 106 no later than 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021. This application process involves two separate positions; EIC for Summer and EIC for Fall. Applicants can apply for one or the other, or both positions. Be sure to indicate which position(s) you wish to be considered for on the application form. To be eligible for Editor-In-Chief, the applicant must be a student on the Stillwater campus of Oklahoma State University, be in good academic standing (i.e., not on academic probation), have a grade point average of not less than 2.5, and have completed at least 60 hours toward a degree. Applicant must show evidence of having worked one semester writing for The O’Colly. Students serving as an Editor-in-Chief may take up to 6 credit hours of independent study in consultation and approval of their major advisor. An internship on a newspaper in a newsroom capacity may be substituted for one semester of service on The O’Colly. The internship must meet the requirements of the School of Media and Strategic Communications’ current internship course.
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