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OSRHE Business Partner-Chickasaw Nation

Each year, institutions around the state choose a business partner of the year. Murray State chose the Chickasaw Nation as this year's partner. From education to economic development, the goals of each intersect frequently.

Pictured are Chancellor Allison Garrett, State Regent and former Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Taylor, Regent Courtney Warmington, Chickasaw Nation Community Relations Associate Shane Jemison, MSC Vice President of Ardmore Ginger Cothran, MSC Director of Development & Alumni Affairs Jordyn Frazier, and MSC President, Dr. Tim Faltyn.

Thank you!

"We have a long-held partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. It's an honor to name them this year's Regent Business Partner in Excellence."

- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

Dean Hoff Visit

The University of Oklahoma Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing Dean, Dr. Julie Hoff, Assistant Professor Lori McElroy and Simulation Director Dr. Julie Fomenko, visited Murray State earlier this week to meet with President Faltyn and nursing program leadership to learn more about the MSC nursing program.

They also visited with some of the Ardmore nursing students about advanced degree programs.

Their visit was the next step in our partnership that was announced in March.

Murray State College hosted a Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone Seminar. Attendees learned about basic drone operations and acquired study materials for the FAA Part 107 exam.

The instructor, David Zahn, is National Campaign Airspace Procedures Principal Investigator and a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in the Oklahoma National Guard.

Murray will be offering additional UAS-related coursework in the fall.

The MSC Foundation Board of Directors recognized three retiring members for 2023: Peggy Shaffer, Dr. Gary Greene and Martin VanMeter.

VanMeter was unable to attend; he served from 2003-2023.

Pictured with Peggy and Dr. Greene are Board Chair, JJ Harbert-Brogdon and Executive Director, Jordyn Frazier.

Peggy Shaffer served from 2004-2023.

Dr. Greene served from 2015-2023

Little Loksi Play

Oklahoma Children's Theatre presented Little Loksi at MSC Fletcher Auditorium this past Thursday.

Individuals were able to come out and support the Oklahoma Children's Theatre mission of providing extraordinary live theatre and interactive educational experiences for young audiences. The group inspires young people to visualize their potential, enhance family relationships and invest in the future of our communities.

Murray State College Gunsmithing held their annual gunpowder program this past Saturday.

Project Appleseed is a fast-growing, non-profit, nationwide community of volunteers. They teach clinics on rifle marksmanship.

Murray State College Blood Drive

MSC Student Life put together some events throughout the week for students to relax and have fun. A BBQ Picnic on the front lawn with cornhole and flag football games kicked-off the week.

Cal Keene took home the win at Aggies Got Talent show. She won $300 in gift cards.

Peyton Bridwell placed second and won $200 in gift cards.

Students had fun in the Housing Office painting their own bells to ring for their favorite graduates on May 12th.