RSU Biology Club Wraps Up Angel Tree Donations

The elves of the Biology Club met on a winter's day, December 12, 2014, to joyfully wrap the generously donated angel tree gifts.  The thoughtfulness and love given by everyone that donated was pondered upon as the elves envisioned what it would be like to be a receiving child and the joy these presents will bring as each gift was individually wrapped with great care.  Each elf oohed and awwed over the shirts, pants, hats, mittens, socks, shoes, and coats that will help ensure the children stay warm this winter, or the toys of princess dress up dresses, stuffed animals, horses, dolls, trucks, books, and puzzles.  Each gift was given to a child  that, like ourselves when we were young, excitability anticipated receiving a present, and anxiously unwrapped the package, and received  something needed, something warm, something that will be cherished.  The joy of receiving was attained in the adventure awaiting in the pages of a book, a pretend play with new dinosaurs, a new puzzle to solve, a new bear to hold and love and be a treasure in a warm heart.  We were thankful to have this opportunity to be able to provide this cheer and this moment to each child, where the opportunity to receive this year may otherwise have not been possible.  

Thank you to everyone who adopted the angels and everyone who donated their time.  It is with the generous collaborative contribution provided by everyone that helped ensure this year's angles were well take care of!

Conservation Education Reserve Project Meeting

I just wanted to remind everyone about the conservation education reserve project meeting.
When:  Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Science Computer Lab
Who:  Anyone interested in assisting in the project

Objectives:
The objectives of the Conservation Education Reserve project are:
1.  To establish what changes are planned for the reserve
2.  To assess previous expansion impacts on the reserve
3.  To identify and document how the reserve is used
4.  To assess what impact expansion will have on the reserve
5.  To educate the public community about the reserve and encourage conservation                
      through education via projects involving the community

I hope to see you guys there!

Conservation Education Reserve Meeting

Anyone interested in helping out with the Conservation Education Reserve project is welcome to join us on Tuesday, November 25 at 11 a.m. in the science computer lab.  I hope to see you all there!

PAINT THE TOWN BLUE
RSU Homecoming is coming up and The Biology Club will be participating in the Paint the Town Blue Event. We do not currently have an assigned window, but Brock is working on that. If anyone has a preference of business, please send us a message and let us know as this would be a great opportunity to establish a professional relationship with a local business. Paint will be supplied to us, but we don't know if anything other materials will be supplied. Decorating will begin at a specified time on the Sunday of Homecoming week (November 16) and will continue through Tuesday (November 18). We will also have to clean up and tear down all of this once the event is over. Anyone who wants to help with decorating or clean up should sign up with Heather Jackson. Thanks everybody! See you there.

RSU Biology Club Attends 2014 Destination RSU

Rogers State University Biology Club was in attendance at the 2014 Destination RSU event held on November 8, 2014 at the RSU Claremore campus Centennial Center.  This annual event is a chance for high school seniors, juniors, and parents to meet RSU students and faculty, learn about degree plans and student organizations, and take a tour of the RSU Claremore campus.  The RSU Biology Club met many students who were interested in biology and informed these potential students about opportunities provided at RSU and how RSU values community involvement.  Unique qualities that help make RSU so special is the excellent support students receive from faculty and staff and field studies completed in science classes.  RSU's President, Dr. Larry Rice, further identified some of the unique qualities of RSU, including the 120 acre on-site Conservation Education Reserve that is available to students for hands on learning, a run on one of the many trails, or just a quiet place to study and enjoy the great outdoors.  The RSU Biology Club table featured Mrs. Glass' Ball Python, Buffy.  Many attendants enjoyed the opportunity to observe the Python up close, and some brave individuals even held the beautiful python.  The RSU Biology Club was voted best table and will be treated to donuts, graciously provided by Daylight Doughnuts in Claremore, OK, at their next meeting.  Go Hillcats!

10/31/2014 SGA Meeting Minutes

Called to order 1:01 p.m.

Roll Call-RSU Biology Club 4 present, 2 voting

Reports-
Advisor-
Destination RSU November 8th at 9:00 a.m.
      This is an opportunity for our club to showcase what we have to offer.
       We should be setup by 8:00 a.m.

RSU Basketball schedules are out.
      There is an RSU student only section at the basketball games.
      SGA would like to see an increase in student involvement and attendance.otin

Homecoming Voting
      Voting will take place online November 3-5.

Paint the Town Blue
       For homecoming week (Nov. 16-22) we will be painting the town blue.
       RSU Biology Club is in contact with Brock Crawford to register for a window.
       Club's and Organizations will be assigned a business's window to decorate in the NeMar
       Shopping  Center.  Windows are first come first serve.
       Organizations will have Tuesday Nov 18 to decorate the business window.
       Judging will be held on Wednesday November 19.
       A winner will be announced on Friday November 21 at

Homecoming Student Events
       November 18-skating from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
       November 19-Casino night-There will be poker, other games, free food, and prizes.
       November 20-RSU has partnered with TTCU to sponsor an pre release showing of
             Mockingjay.
             The movie will be shown at B&B Theater.  Entry is free with a canned food item.
              How it works-You must take your canned food item prior to the movie showing to
              the Student Organization office at RSU to receive your ticket voucher.  You then
              exchange your ticket voucher for a ticket at the theater the night of the movie.
              Ticket vouchers are first come first serve.  Additional tickets for students, faculty,
              and staff may be purchased for $8.
      November 21-pep rally will be held at NeMar Center
      November 22-11 a.m.-RSU will be hosting Hillcat Alley-this event is open to the public.
               Clubs and organizations have the opportunity to host a carnival game.
               Women's Basketball Team plays at 2:00 p.m.
                Mens Basketball Team plays at 4:00 p.m.
                Decision Height will be shown at Will Rogers Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Salvation Army bell ringing-Clubs and Organizations are encouraged to sign up to ring the
                bell for the Salvation Army to take place in front of Walmart.
                Dates available are December 5, 6, 8, & 20.  Times are from 10:00a.m. to
                4:00p.m.

November 6th-A career fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Students attending
                should dress professionally and bring your resume.  Several businesses will hold
                on site interviews.

Parliamentarian
RSU SGA does not have the revision to bylaws to present.  Revisions will be available before
            the end of Fall semester 2014 for review by members and will be posted on RSU
            SGA website.  RSG SGA will present the revision to the bylaws in Spring 2015.

RSU SGA parliamentarian has appointed an assistant, Kevin Abbey.

Public Relations Director
Congratulations and thank you to all of the clubs and organizations that participated in the
           Kiddie Karnival.  This event was a huge success!

Members of the RSU SGA will travel to OKC on November 1 to represent RSU at OSGA.

Secretary
Discretionary funds left is $8,977.82

SGA Secretary is working on creating a database that will be available to clubs and
           organizations allowing them the ability to check their clubs or organizations
            available appropriated fund amount.

Old Business
Nothing to report.

New Business
Dr. Marsh is interested in meeting with RSU clubs and organizations at their scheduled
            meeting.  RSU Biology Club has provided Dr. Marsh with their scheduled
            meetings dates and times.  Dr. Marsh is interested in discussing what our clubs
            perspectives are, what we see that is good at RSU, and what can be improved.

BLOG funds request-
       BLOG requested and was approved $99.40 for Veteran's Day Parade float decorations

SVA funds request-
       SVA requested and was approved $60.62 for Veteran's Day Parade candy

Announcements
Last SGA meeting is on November 14.

Veteran's Day Parade-Tuesday November 11 at 10:30 a.m.
        Anyone who is a veteran, has military family, or any other student that is interested in
        riding on the float in the Veteran's Day Parade or handing out candy please get with
        BLOG or SVA.

The torch in front of the court house will be lit on Tuesday November 11 by members of the
        VFW in commemoration of Veterans Day.

OIC is selling Sonic cards for $5

Native American Heritage Festival is being held on Saturday November 1 at the RSU
          Centennial Center Ballroom.  This event is open to the public.  Festivities begin
          at 10:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. an Indian stop dance will be held.

Decision Heights will begin on November 11.  A contest is being held to see which
          organization can have the most members attend the showings.  The organization
           that has the most attendances will win a $50 Walmart gift card.  Showtime is at
           7:00 p.m. and admission is $3.

Zi Chi still has t-shirts on sale.  They are $10.

Homecoming theme this year is Hillcat Nation the Legend Continues.

The Chemistry Club and ESA held a root beer float night.  They plan to hold the event again.
            Anyone with ideas is encouraged to let them know.

Adjournment-1:34 p.m.

"It always seems impossible until it is done."-Nelson Mandela

RSU Biology Club Elects Officers

On October 29 & 30 an officer election was held.  Officers elected are as follows:

 2014-2015 

Biology Club Officers

Pictured let to right:  Jeremiah Vick, Kelly Boegemann, Heather Jackson, Kayla Conkling, Katrina Oxentenko

President

Heather Jackson

Vice President

Kayla Conkling

Treasurer

Michael Blount

Secretary

Katrina Oxentenko

SGA Representative

Jeremiah Vick

SGA Representative

& Historian

Kelly Boegemann

RSU Biology Club Takes Part in 11th Annual Kiddie Karnival

The annual Halloween fun and celebration festivities kicked off on the evening of Friday, October 24, 2014, with the 11th annual Kiddie Karnival.  The carnival is sponsored by RSU Student Government Association and was held at the Claremore Recreation Center.  RSU clubs and organizations were invited to host a booth at this event.  The fun and games were followed by the movie, "The Haunted Mansion", hosted by the City of Claremore.

The RSU Biology Club was in presence, in addition to several other organizations.  Creative members of the RSU Biology Club constructed a life size version of the popular game, "Operation"  The patient, portrayed as a skeleton, consisted of inventively fashioned human anatomy parts that included eyes, brain, heart, lung, stomach, kidney, flanges, femur, and nervous system.  The bones and organs portrayed realistic qualities.  The heart, constructed of balloons, contained four ventricles.  Game participants were quizzed on their human anatomy knowledge by having to identify where on the skeleton the part should be found.  Once participants answered correctly, a flap was raised, where the participants had the opportunity to see and feel human anatomy part models.  The RSU Biology Club students had a great time testing the kids knowledge of human anatomy; as well as, handing out candy, prizes, and anatomy coloring sheets.  The kids had a great time trying to determine and identify the correct human anatomy parts and were provided an opportunity to gain scientific experience.  One enthusiastic participant, in a soccer player costume, after playing the game one time, took a coloring sheet to "study" and returned, determined to identify all of the human anatomy pieces correctly!  Perhaps the clubs enthusiasm and knowledge will inspire children of the local community to learn more, and maybe even one day, attend RSU to become aspiring scientists!

RSU Biology Club

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Important events, calendar of events, updates, and important external links may be found on the right side of this blog.

RSU Biology Club Initiates the Conservation Education Reserve Project

Members of the Rogers State University Biology Club have initiated a research project focusing on the Conservation Education Reserve at RSU.  The purpose of this project is to learn about features, wildlife, and natural resources at the reserve, increase community awareness of projects being completed at the reserve, and assess and document how the reserve is used.  Biology Club Members were on site at the reserve on October 13, 2014.

The attainment of photographs and information about the reserve will be part of a continual project.  To assess how the reserve is used, the RSU Biology Club has established a blog, atreasuretokeep.blogspot.com.  Members of the public community are encouraged to visit the Conservation Education Reserve blog and share personal experiences.  A photographic collection of pictures taken at the reserve may be found on flickr by clicking this link.

RSU Biology Club Attends Student Organization Day at Pryor

The RSU Biology Club was in attendance at the Student Organization Day held on the Rogers State University Pryor campus on October 9, 2014.  This event allowed RSU Claremore campus student organizations the opportunity to reach out and meet Pryor campus students.  RSU currently has over 30 student organizations.  The RSU Biology Club met several interested individuals and had five Pryor campus students sign up for the Biology Club!  The Biology Club looks forward to meeting these new members, and working together as they continue to be involved within the community and create interest in biology. Welcome RSU Pryor Biology Club Students!