May 27, 2009

OSU graduate Maj. Scott Hagerty, a Stillwater native, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on June 3, 2008, leaving behind a wife and two sons. Now his wife, Daphne, is honoring his memory through a scholarship at OSU.

Daphne shares her late husband’s calling to help others and has ensured his name, life and legacy will not be forgotten. She created the Scott A. Hagerty Scholarship for Army ROTC to benefit students in the program where Scott was first trained to be an officer.

“I want to keep his name and memory alive,” Daphne said. “And to encourage young recruits and soldiers who will soon be responsible for the security of nations, the lives of others and the future of our country.”

May 21, 2009

More than 150 people gathered on May 21 to celebrate the topping off of the new Interdisciplinary Science Research Building. “This is an important day in the progress of this state-of-the-art facility,” said Stephen McKeever, OSU vice president for research and technology transfer.  “We thank construction manager Flintco, architects Rees Associates and all those who have worked so hard to get the building to this point. We look forward now to the interior completions and the eventual occupancy of the building.”

As part of the event, those present were able to sign a strobic fan, which will be used to exhaust air from the building. The fan was then hoisted by a 167-feet-high tower crane to the roof. The event also marks the end of need for the large crane, which has become a staple on campus since its installation last February. The crane will be dismantled between May 29 and May 31.

Photo: Ron Van Den Bussche, associate dean for research in the College of Arts and Sciences, signs the strobic fan.