Oklahoma State University Foundation

#GiveOrange 2025 is only two weeks away! On April 2 & 3, the #CowboyFamily will come together for 1,890 minutes to support Oklahoma State University students, faculty and programs. Your generosity advances #okstate’s land-grant mission! Discover your #OrangePassion and learn more at bit.ly/3DkxAgL.

Cowboy family, I want to assure you that our campus remains safe. While Stillwater and areas around us have been significantly affected, including parts of Lake Carl Blackwell, yesterday’s outbreak of wildfires has not directly impacted our core campus grounds. Like Stillwater, so many communities across the state have been severely impacted. The pain and uncertainty so many are facing today is unimaginable, and my deepest sympathies go out to all those who have lost their homes, been displaced or are struggling. The swift response from our emergency response teams has been nothing short of extraordinary. I want to express my utmost gratitude to all of our first responders as well as our transit team, which quickly redirected buses to help with evacuations. I'm particularly proud of how quickly our community is coming together to help those in need. The Colvin Center Annex was promptly opened as a shelter, providing refuge for our students and employees. This immediate response exemplifies who we are as Cowboys — people who step up when our neighbors are in need. For those who may still need assistance, several emergency shelters remain available. As we continue to monitor the situation, I urge everyone to remain vigilant and follow the guidance of emergency officials. Stay informed of the latest safety updates by downloading the Rave Guardian app, following official university social media channels and visiting safety.okstate.edu. In the coming days, we will assess the full impact of these fires on our broader community and determine how we can best support the recovery efforts. Our hearts go out to all those affected and we extend our gratitude to the many hands working tirelessly to battle these fires and render aid. I encourage everyone to rally around their neighbors and find ways to support relief efforts, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply offering comfort to those who need it most. To those who are frightened, grieving, or unsure of what comes next, please know that you are not alone. The Cowboy family stands with you. Sincerely, Dr. Jim Hess Interim President Oklahoma State University #StillwaterStrong | #CowboyFamily

??Don't miss your chance to make an impact as a #GiveOrange 2025 digital ambassador! The deadline to sign up is March 18. With exciting matching gifts and challenges, your efforts will go even further to benefit #okstate students, faculty, programs and facilities. Top performing ambassadors earn additional funds for their area! Join the ambassador team today at bit.ly/4gJNHCu.

Join us in congratulating Autumn Colley and Drew Grunewald on their new roles at the OSU Foundation! As a Constituent Relations Associate on the College of Arts and Sciences team, Autumn oversees all aspects of the stewardship and manages the CAS Dean's Circle, the scholar profile system, donor strategies and scholarship recipient/donor interactions. Additionally, she is responsible for crafting personalized Dean’s acknowledgment letters, coordinating VIP invitations to athletic and college events and supporting 24 department heads and CAS Outreach with donor communications. Autumn ensures donors are appropriately celebrated and engaged while maintaining meaningful relationships at every stage of the cultivation cycle. In her position as Development Associate for the OSU-Center for Health Sciences team, Drew works alongside the team to cultivate relationships and secure gifts to support initiatives at the Center for Health Sciences. Congratulations Autumn and Drew! #okstate #fundraising

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, consider becoming a #WomenforOSU Partner! Partners are women who are passionate about supporting Oklahoma State University. Annual gifts to Women for OSU of $1,000 (or $500 for those 35 and younger) qualify for automatic Partner membership. To learn about the exclusive benefits of being a WOSU Partner, visit bit.ly/40RVNEa. #okstate #IWD

Mark your calendars for #GiveOrange 2025 on April 2 & 3! ??? Join us for 1,890 minutes celebrating and supporting Oklahoma State University by making gifts that unlock challenge funds and advance hundreds of incredible university programs! Make an impact during Give Orange by becoming a digital ambassador! Top performing ambassadors earn additional funds for their area! Join the ambassador team today at bit.ly/4gJNHCu. #okstate

ICYMI: The Winter 2024 STATE issue is now available! Discover the latest Oklahoma State University stories, insights and achievements from the #CowboyFamily. Stay informed and inspired by student features, faculty innovations and campus happenings. Read these incredible articles and many more at https://bit.ly/4d8tXGw. ??Harvesting Innovation: OSU unveils plans for Agronomy Discovery Center ??Rural Roots, Big Dreams: Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation creates life-changing scholarship program at OSU ??Impact Spotlight: Oklahoma State University Scholarships ??Driving Innovation: OSU Polytech at OSUIT shapes the future of heavy equipment ??Funding First-Gen: Campaign strengthens support for first-generation students at OSU #okstate

Callie Conyers is an Oklahoma State University scholar and was featured in the Winter 2024 STATE Impact Spotlight. Callie’s passion is serving others. Through leadership opportunities, she has gained amazing mentors who have guided her as she serves people across the entire #okstate system. “These experiences are shaping me into the most enriched version of myself so that I can provide the best care possible to other people later in life,” said Callie. To read more Winter 2024 STATE articles and learn more about Callie, visit https://bit.ly/3PmwW4S.

#CowboyFamily, thank you for supporting your #OrangePassion! In the 2024 fiscal year, over 45,200 members of the #okstate family came together to give more than $207 million in gifts and commitments. Your support is making a lasting impact on OSU, helping to shape the future of education and innovation. Watch the video or read the 2024 Annual Report at bit.ly/41iwiw3

Make an impact during #GiveOrange 2025 by becoming a digital ambassador! People are three times more likely to give when asked by someone they know. As a digital ambassador, you will promote your #OrangePassion and encourage family and friends to support Oklahoma State University during the campaign on April 2 & 3. Top performing ambassadors earn additional funds for their area! For more information and to sign up to become an ambassador, visit bit.ly/4gJNHCu. #okstate