Rogers State University Public TV General Manager Dan Schiedel has been selected as the new executive director of Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, effective Nov. 5. Schiedel replaces John McCarroll, who announced his retirement earlier this year following nine years as OETA executive director. Schiedel’s last day at RSU will be Friday, Nov. 2. The university… Read more »
RSU Faculty, Alumni Author Text on Integrating Popular Culture in Classroom
Although making the leap from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Shakespeare might seem far-fetched at first glance, a recently published book edited and written by Rogers State University faculty and alumni makes the case that pop culture can serve as an entry point to studies of classic texts. “Fantasy Media in the Classroom: Essays on… Read more »
RSU Staff Selected for Leadership Academy, Mentoring Initiative
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Council on Student Affairs recently launched two programs that will aid in the professional growth of student affairs professionals on college and university campuses across the state. The Leadership Academy is comprised of student affairs professionals who will receive enhanced professional development by attending formal skill-training workshops and… Read more »
RSU Students, Radio Station Nominated for CMJ College Radio Awards
Rogers State University’s radio station, RSU Radio 91.3 FM, and its announcers have been nominated as finalists for the 2012 CMJ College Radio Awards, which recognizes excellence in college radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. Gary “Turbo” Webb, a senior communications major from Verdigris, was nominated in the Specialty Music Director of the Year… Read more »
‘Original Recipe’ Features Works Written, Directed by RSU Students – Runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Original works written by Rogers State University students, faculty and alumni will be presented as part of the RSU Theatre Program’s production of “Original Recipe” on Sept. 20-22. “Original Recipe” will feature five 10-minute original plays, including the world premiere of a 600-year-old farce recently translated from French. Performances will be held at 7:07 on… Read more »