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Indianola eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students visit SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology

February 19, 2020

Thirty-five Indianola eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently visited SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology in Oklahoma City. The museum is a unique educational experience that focuses on the form and function of the skeletal system. The tour began with an introduction to osteology followed by the difference between extant, which is still existing, and extinct, which is not existing. The students participated in a scavenger hunt designed to help them investigate different specimens in

Stringtown eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery

February 19, 2020

Twenty-nine Stringtown eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured the Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery located north of Boggy River in Atoka. Students were given a walking tour of the property, which includes a Civil War cemetery—the only in Oklahoma, several historical homes, and a church. The church has been relocated from Boggy Bend in the northeast part of the county to the museum site, and was started by “Boss” Harrison, a

Canadian eighth-grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

December 10, 2019

Twenty-seven Canadian eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured OSUIT (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology) in Okmulgee. While on campus, students learned about job success and methods OSUIT uses to help students reach their career goals. Friends of Pete, the on-campus student recruitment team, discussed available programs, tuition costs, financial assistance options, and campus life. Students participated in a walking tour in which they viewed Wilson Commons, one of campus housing options. Students also

Porum eighth grade GEAR UP students tour OSUIT

December 10, 2019

Twenty-nine Porum eighth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured OSUIT (Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology) in Okmulgee. Students began the day with a fun-filled meeting with members of the on-campus student recruitment team known as Friends of Pete. Students viewed a presentation about various programs available while attending OSUIT, participated in a question and answer session, and then received a walking tour of the campus where they viewed the LASSO

Tannehill GEAR UP Students Visit Fort Gibson Historic Site

December 10, 2019

Tannehill eighth grade GEAR UP students recently visited the Fort Gibson Historic Site in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Students began the day by watching a video about the history of Fort Gibson. After the video, took a walking tour of the site, which includes a reconstruction of the early log fort and the stockade, as well as original buildings from the mid-1800s. GEAR UP students learned that Fort Gibson served as a pivotal role in the

Eufaula ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

November 15, 2019

Twenty-eight Eufaula ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee. Students began the day meeting Friends of Pete, the on-campus student recruitment team that assists with recruitment events. Students viewed a presentation about OSUIT programs, and then participated in a walking tour of campus, learning about the LASSO Center, library, and graphic design and culinary arts programs. Throughout the tour, students gained additional information

Spiro eighth grade tours Northeastern State University

November 15, 2019

Fifty-six Spiro eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah. Students began the day at the W. Roger Webb Educational Technology Center where they were greeted by NSU Campus Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush and NSU Student Ambassadors, Brittany Waters, Cheyenne Jones, and Tim Gardenhigh. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, including information about admissions and scholarships, campus life activities, and degree programs. After the presentation, students

Spiro ninth grade GEAR UP students tours University of Arkansas Fort Smith

November 15, 2019

Sixty-nine Spiro ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured UAFS (University of Arkansas Fort Smith). Upon arrival, student ambassadors MiKayliegh Norris, Fatima Bonilla, and Abigail Powloshi introduced students to the heart of the campus, the Smith-Pendergraft CC (Campus Center), and provided an overview of UAFS. The CC is home to student aid and financial services, campus bookstore, student activities center, and food court. After the presentation, students toured the campus, visiting Boreham Library, Windgate Art

Antlers ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Murray State College

November 15, 2019

Antlers ninth grade GEAR UP students recently visited Murray State College in Tishomingo. Students began the day at Fletcher Auditorium, and then toured some of the main buildings on campus. Student Affairs and Student Support representatives provided students with a question and answer session about financial aid, housing, campus life, and programs offered. Two of the favorite stops on the tour were the gunsmithing technology and nursing programs. The field trip was sponsored by Eastern

Panama eighth grade GEAR UP students tour Northeastern State University

November 15, 2019

Forty-one Panama eighth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah. Students began the day at the University Center where they were greeted by NSU Campus Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush and NSU Student Ambassadors Tim Gardenhigh, Montana Hale, Kloey Sharp, and Libby Sharp. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, including information about admissions and scholarships, campus life activities, and degree programs. After the presentation, students toured campus.

Eufaula ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

November 15, 2019

Twenty-three Eufaula ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee. Students began the day meeting Friends of Pete, the on-campus student recruitment team who assists with recruitment events. Students viewed a presentation about OSUIT programs, and then participated in a walking tour of campus, learning about the LASSO Center, library, and graphic design and culinary arts programs. Throughout the tour, students gained additional information

Bokoshe eighth and ninth grade students tour Northeastern State University

November 15, 2019

Sixteen Bokoshe eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah. Students began the day at the University Center where they were greeted by NSU Campus Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush and NSU Student Ambassadors Montana Hale and Benjamin Smith. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, including information about admissions and scholarships, campus life activities, and degree programs. After the presentation, students toured campus. The first

McCurtain EOSC GEAR UP student tour Northeastern State University

November 15, 2019

Twenty-two McCurtain eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah. Students began the day at the University Center where they were greeted by NSU Campus Visit Program Graduate Assistant Bailey Rush, and NSU Student Ambassadors Tim Gardenhigh and Cheyenne Johns. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, including information about admissions and scholarships, campus life activities, and degree programs. Students learned that NSU is the fourth-largest university

Area Middle and High School Math and Science Teachers Receive Texas Instruments Training in Poteau

November 14, 2019

Twelve area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a two-day beginner TI (Texas Instruments) workshop while 20 teachers participated in a one-day intermediate and advanced training at Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau. The workshops were designed to help teachers integrate the TI-Nspire Navigator Systems effectively into classroom instruction, which helps students explore, understand and connect the principles of science, math, coding engineering design, and electronics. The trainings were conducted by Texas Instruments

Area Middle and High School Math and Science Teachers Receive Texas Instruments Training in McAlester

November 14, 2019

Thirty-two area middle school math and science teachers recently participated in a two-day beginner TI (Texas Instruments) workshop while 30 teachers participated in a one-day intermediate and advanced training at Eastern Oklahoma State College in McAlester. The workshops were designed to help teachers integrate the TI-Nspire Navigator Systems effectively into classroom instruction, which helps students explore, understand and connect the principles of science, math, coding engineering design, and electronics. The trainings were conducted by Texas

Haileyville eighth and ninth grade students visit The Durant State Fish Hatchery and Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetary

November 14, 2019

At the Durant State Fish Hatchery, students learned about the history and efforts of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Fisheries Division. Specifically, students gained an in-depth knowledge of the Florida largemouth bass production program, which allows the State Fish Hatchery technicians to produce trophy-sized bas that are stocked in public Oklahoma lakes. During the Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery visit, students participated in an outdoor walking tour of the Civil War Cemetery, learning

Poteau 9th grade visits University of Arkansas Fort Smith

November 14, 2019

Poteau ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured UAFS (University of Arkansas Fort Smith in Fort Smith). Students were greeted by Admissions Officer Morgan Kratts and began their tour at the campus amphitheater, which was completed in 2015. The amphitheater serves as a common gathering area as well as a host for small concerts and plays on campus. Next, students toured the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center (CC). GEAR UP students learned about

Keota eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Northeastern State University

November 14, 2019

Forty Keota eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students recently toured NSU (Northeastern State University) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Students began the day at the W. Roger Webb Educational Technology Center, where they were greeted by Bailey Rush, NSU Graduate Assistant of Campus Visit Program’ and Northeastern State University Student Ambassadors Emma Chasten, Montana Hale, Benjamin Smith, and Cheyenne Jones. Rush presented students with an overview of NSU, which included how to apply for college, scholarship

McAlester ninth grade GEAR UP students tour the Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery

October 25, 2019

McAlester ninth grade Eastern Oklahoma State College GEAR UP students recently toured the Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery, giving students an in-depth knowledge of Oklahoma history. Students participated in an outdoor walking tour of the Civil War Cemetery, learning about the history of the Civil War in Southeast Oklahoma. The cemetery was first established by travelers on the Butterfield stage road when measles swept through the area. Students also toured the museum, which includes

GEAR UP Students Travel to Texas for Extraordinary Tours

October 23, 2019

Ninety-two ninth grade students and nine sponsors boarded two buses (one leaving from Poteau and one from McAlester) to travel to Texas for an exciting adventure provided by EOSC (Eastern Oklahoma State College) GEAR UP. The trip is known as Tour of Texas, which allows partner schools’ students to travel south to tour various colleges and universities as well as the Texas Instruments North Campus Facility in Dallas. Students traveling on the Poteau bus stopped

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Indianola eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students visit SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology

Stringtown eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery

Canadian eighth-grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Porum eighth grade GEAR UP students tour OSUIT

Tannehill GEAR UP Students Visit Fort Gibson Historic Site

Eufaula ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Spiro eighth grade tours Northeastern State University

Spiro ninth grade GEAR UP students tours University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Antlers ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Murray State College

Panama eighth grade GEAR UP students tour Northeastern State University

Eufaula ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Bokoshe eighth and ninth grade students tour Northeastern State University

McCurtain EOSC GEAR UP student tour Northeastern State University

Area Middle and High School Math and Science Teachers Receive Texas Instruments Training in Poteau

Area Middle and High School Math and Science Teachers Receive Texas Instruments Training in McAlester

Haileyville eighth and ninth grade students visit The Durant State Fish Hatchery and Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetary

Poteau 9th grade visits University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Keota eighth and ninth grade GEAR UP students tour Northeastern State University

McAlester ninth grade GEAR UP students tour the Atoka Museum and Civil War Cemetery

GEAR UP Students Travel to Texas for Extraordinary Tours

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