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July 3, 2021 3 News SWOSU Letterman Alumni Association established Southwestern Oklahoma State who graduated from SWOSU University (SWOSU) with and lettered in any sport at locations has announced the SWOSU and will be verified formation of the SWOSU Let- by letter years and graduation terman Alumni Association. year. The association has been cre- The association has been ated to provide SWOSU gradu- established by SWOSU let- ates, who were athletic letter- termen Vance Nye and Greg man, a way to stay involved Hinkle. with and support the SWOSU “The SWOSU letterman ring Athletic Department. will be an everyday symbol Elk City News will be The association is offer- ing each SWOSU graduate that each letterman can wear with pride,” Nye said. “The association hopes that former closed Monday, July 5. who lettered in athletics the opportunity to purchase a let- SWOSU athletes will support this unique opportunity to aid Have a fun and safe holiday! terman ring. Letterman status is defined as any individual SWOSU athletics and SWOSU student-athletes.” Potential association members are encouraged to visit www. SWOSU and OSU-CHS Sign MOU to Explore Expansion SWOSULettermanAlumni. com to purchase their SWOSU of Rural Healthcare Education letterman ring and to begin the association membership process. Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) Center for Health Sciences that will lead to future program to meet requirements for clinical rotations The SWOSU Letterman College of Pharmacy in Weatherford and Oklahoma enhancement of health-related programs at both of the other institution’s program. Alumni Association is a sub- State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU- institutions,” Beutler said. “This is a partnership with In addition, discussion will take place about the sidiary of the SWOSU Founda- CHS) in Tulsa have signed a memorandum of under- great potential.” guaranteed admission slots into the OSU-CHS P.A. tion, Inc. The Foundation was standing (MOU) to cooperate to serve students and SWOSU recently received the largest single donation program for SWOSU Pharm.D. graduates, once the founded in 1977 to promote the citizens of Oklahoma through expansion of rural in the history of the university ($5 million) from probationary accreditation class size cap on the OSU- philanthropy, award scholar- healthcare education. longtime SWOSU benefactors Jerry and Margaret CHS P.A. program is lifted, provided pre-requisites ships and distribute funds The MOU was signed by SWOSU President Dr. Randy Hodge of Amarillo (TX). That gift is enabling SWOSU are met. And discussion will take place on the logis- to support the activities and L. Beutler and OSU-CHS President Dr. Kayse Shrum, to take the next steps toward construction of a state- tics of guaranteed admission slots into the SWOSU programs of SWOSU. Located who will take over as president of Oklahoma State of-the-art facility dedicated to healthcare education Pharm.D. program for OSU-CHS P.A. graduates, on the Weatherford campus in University in Stillwater on July 1. and pharmacy. provided pre-requisites are met. the historic Burton House, the SWOSU and OSU-CHS will explore options for a SWOSU and OSU-CHS will cooperate on intra-pro- Beutler said the two entities will explore other meth- Foundation currently admin- dual-degree partnership involving SWOSU’s Doctor fessional education opportunities through electronic ods in which SWOSU can collaborate with OSU-CHS isters nearly $30 million in as- of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program and the OSU-CHS or physical means at the earliest possible opportu- to expand rural healthcare opportunities for stu- sets for the benefit of SWOSU. Physician Assistant (P.A.) program. nity. The two higher education institutions will be dents and citizens, including the physical expansion For more information, visit “We greatly appreciate the opportunity to begin a looking at possibilities and planning methods to uti- of the OSU-CHS P.A. program into western Oklaho- www.SWOSUFoundation.com closer relationship with Oklahoma State University lize selected clinical rotations from one institution’s ma at a site on SWOSU’s Weatherford campus, when or call 580-774-3267. Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for June 22-28 2021 109 W. Broadway, Elk City 580-225-3000 www.elkcitynews.com.com