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State Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Thursday August 21, 2025 ( 5 items )  

'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * 'Step across this line' is art that explores borders, lives and histories * Dorothea Lange (American, 1895-1965), Migrant Mother, February/March 1936 (printed later), silver gelatin print on paper, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Gift of Robert Flynn Johnson 2013.007.047. Media Contact: Amy Juarez | OSU Museum of Art Marketing and Communications | 405-744-2780 | museum@okstate.edu "Step across this line" wi  more

Chickasaw Historical Society highlights cultural treasures during annual conference
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Chickasaw Historical Society highlights cultural treasures during annual conference * Kirk Perry honored with Lifetime Service Award KINGSTON, Okla. - The 2025 Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) Ittafama Ithana (Gathering to Learn) Conference provided an opportunity to honor a dedicated historic preservationist and learn more about the essence of Chickasaw   more

College of Arts and Sciences names Hawkins associate dean for academic programs
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * College of Arts and Sciences names Hawkins associate dean for academic programs * Dr. Ty Hawkins Media Contact: Elizabeth Gosney | CAS Marketing and Communications Manager | 405-744-7497 | egosney@okstate.edu On Aug. 1, Dr. Ty Hawkins officially started as the newest member of the College of Arts and Sciences leadership team at Oklahoma State University. After a successful nationwide search, CAS  more

Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Hannah Wolfe wins first place in her division at the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest * BYNG, Okla. -- Hannah Wolfe, 13, won the 2025 Red Earth Youth Art contest, making this her second consecutive year bringing home the gold in the art competition. "I was so excited," Wolfe said. "I don't even know how to describe it." Wolfe, a Chickasaw citizen and eigh  more

Prescribed fire workshop and field day to focus on tribal land
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Prescribed fire workshop and field day to focus on tribal land * Media Contact: Trisha Gedon | Sr. Communications Specialist | 405-744-3625 | trisha.gedon@okstate.edu Tribal landowners, producers and natural resource professionals are invited to attend the Prescribed Fire Workshop and Field Day to learn more about the benefits of prescribed fire and the safety of conducting a controlled burn. This  more