“Left Alone by Summer’s Plight,” an oil on cradle panel by Cameron University Professor of Art Katherine Liontas-Warren, has been selected for inclusion in the National Weather Center Biennale, an international juried exhibition sponsored by the University of Oklahoma. The exhibition will present “Art’s Window on the Impact of Weather on the Human Experience.” Liontas-Warren’s painting is one of 90 works selected for the prestigious show. The exhibition will open to the public on April 20 and will be on display through June 14 at the National Weather Center in Norman. Mel Chin, internationally established fine artist, serves as guest juror for the competition.

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In observance of Women’s History Month, Cameron University’s Office of Student Development will present LTC (Ret.) Alissa Deuel Turner on Tuesday, March 10. Turner will speak about her career and leadership in the U.S. Army at 1:30 p.m. in the Shepler Ballroom. The event is open to the public at no charge.

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The Cameron University Department of Music will present the 2015 Jazz Festival featuring trumpet virtuoso Brad Goode on Tuesday, March 10. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre and is made possible by a grant from Cameron University Lectures and Concerts. The concert is open to the public at no charge.

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Cameron University has earned designation as a Tree Campus USA® for the second consecutive year. The national program, launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

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In conjunction with “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities,” Cameron University’s triennial academic festival, the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology will present “Sustainable Communities are Mentally Healthy: What Can You Do to Help?”, a seminar designed to reduce the stigma toward mental illness and encourage those who need help to seek it. The presentation is set for Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to Noon in the Goodyear Lecture Hall, Room 100 in the Sciences Complex, and is open to the public at no charge.

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In conjunction with “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities,” Cameron University’s triennial academic festival, the Cameron University Library will present “Interpreting the Dust Bowl: Disputes, Blind Spots and Correctives,” featuring historian Dr. Alvin Turner, on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The presentation will take place in the CETES Conference Center and is open to the public at no charge.

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In conjunction with “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities,” Cameron University’s triennial academic festival, the School of Science and Technology will present “The Future of Food in a Crowded World with a Changing Climate,” featuring plant biologist Dr. Roger Beachy, on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The presentation will take place in the Goodyear Lecture Hall, Room 100, in the Sciences Complex and is open to the public at no charge.

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Cameron University students Kelly High and Chris Greene were recognized with awards during the Midwest Model United Nations 55th Session, held recently in St. Louis, Mo. During the conference, Cameron’s seven-member team represented the Russian Federation over four days of competition. High was named Outstanding Delegate on the Security Council, and Greene won the Delegate’s Choice Award for his performance on the General Assembly First Committee.

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The Cameron University Department of Music will present the CU Guitar Ensemble in concert on Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Featured guitarists are Ashim Bohara, Kathmandu, Nepal; Nick Callen, Cache; Trevor Campbell and Shane Rutherford, Lawton; Samuel Phillips, Sallisaw; and Wesley Stafford, Altus. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, members of the military and senior citizens. Cameron University students, faculty and staff with CU I.D. are admitted at no charge. Seating is limited to 80 patrons.

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Following numerous rounds of competition at the Fifth Annual Oklahoma Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament, the Cameron University forensics team emerged as state champions in all sweepstakes categories and with individual state champions in five events. In addition, two team members qualified for the Interstate Oratory National Tournament. The Aggies faced teams from 11 schools from Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa.

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In conjunction with “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities,” the International Film Club will examine food recycling during “Waste Not, Want Not.” The event will start with a screening of “The Gleaners and I,” a French documentary which highlights the recycling of objects and food waste. Attendees will hear from Joe Tilton, Fairmont Creamery, and Elizabeth Murphy, Murphy Farms, during a panel discussion and question and answer session. The event takes place on Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the CETES Conference Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.

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The Lawton campus of Cameron University has been awarded designation as a Certified Healthy Campus for the fourth consecutive year, and CU-Duncan has earned the designation for the first time. The designation is awarded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) in conjunction with the Oklahoma Academy, The State Chamber of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Turning Point Council. Certified Healthy Campus is a program of the “Shape Your Future” campaign which recognizes college campuses and vocational technical schools that make a positive impact on the health of their employees and students.

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The Cameron University Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Cargill, Inc./Nutrena®, will host its first Equine Improvement Conference, focusing on equine nutrition, on Friday, March 6. The workshop will take place in the McCasland Ballroom in the McMahon Centennial Complex and is open to the public at no charge. Starting at 6 p.m. with a meal, the workshop will appeal to horse owners in general as well as to licensed veterinarians, who will be eligible to receive two hours of continuing education credit from the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The conference is open to the public at no charge. Attendees are asked to RSVP to 581-2275 by March 3.

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The Cameron University Department of Music will present “Andiam! Andiam!,” a concert featuring opera selections, on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults. CU students are admitted free with ID. Seating is limited to the first 80 patrons. The performances are sponsored by the Southwest Oklahoma Opera Guild. To reserve a seat, please call 581-2440.

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Cameron University will host a series of Graduate Studies Preview Night on Tuesday, March 3; Monday, March 9; and Tuesday, March 10. Attendees will be able to visit with representatives from CU’s graduate programs as well as financial aid and admissions departments. CU staff will provide valuable insight into the graduate programs available and the process of applying for admission, financial aid and scholarships. Attendees can register for participation online at www.cameron.edu/graduate/previewnight, through email at graduate@cameron.edu, or call 580-581-5489.

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High school students and their parents will have an opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of what Cameron University has to offer during the university’s 2015 Spring Preview Day. The annual event, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, allows prospective students to get a head start on planning for college by providing information on admission, financial assistance and scholarships. Attendees will receive a free Cameron t-shirt. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the McMahon Centennial Complex; the program gets underway at 9:30 a.m.

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The last time Cameron University was represented at collegiate livestock judging competitions, “Return of the Jedi” dominated the movie box office, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” ruled the radio airwaves. Phased out in in early 1980s, Cameron’s livestock judging team boasted a couple of individual champions in the late 1970s. Two years ago, the Cameron University Department of Agriculture signaled its intention to resurrect a livestock judging team with the addition of Justin Rogers as Livestock Judging Coordinator. Rogers has assembled a five-member team made up of Will Arnold, Ennis, Texas; Jessica Cauthon, Lawton; Chance Clinton, Holdenville; Clay Dolch, Verden; and Cody Julian, Elgin, which made its competition debut earlier this year.

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Cameron University will continue its triennial Academic Festival, “Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities,” with a presentation by city planner/urban designer Jeff Speck. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place at Cameron University Theatre on Thursday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. A book signing will follow. Tickets are required for admission and can be reserved online at www.cameron.edu/festival2014-15 beginning Tuesday, February 17 at 8 a.m. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; there is a limit of two tickets per person.

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Following approval earlier today by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents, Cameron University has set housing and board rates for the 2015-16 academic year. The new rates are effective August 1, 2015.

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Cameron University has announced the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the Fall 2014 semester. To make the President’s List, undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time (carrying at least 12 hours of classes) and maintain a straight A average (4.0). The Dean’s List requires a B average (3.00-3.99).

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Cameron University has earned a ranking in BestColleges.com’s list of Most Affordable 4-Year Online Programs, which ranks undergraduate programs across the country. Cameron is ranked #13 among the 50 ranked institutions and is the highest-ranked institution in the state of Oklahoma. The rankings are based on tuition rates for 12 credit-hours of online study. Mandatory fees are not included in the tabulation.

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Cameron University has been selected as a Top School in Military Advanced Education’s (MAE) “2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities.” The guide has been released in the December issue of MAE and is also available online at www.mae-kmi.com as a searchable database. The publication allows prospective students to evaluate higher education institutions on their best practices in military and veteran education.

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