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Oral history interview with Nicole Watts
No full textNicole Watts, a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, talks about earning a degree in civil engineering and beginning a career. She explains what her work entails, how it has changed, and discusses some of her favorite projects. She also speaks about transitioning to a new company during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 and about being a certified floodplain manager.The STEM Areas and Women Collection is a series of interviews conducted with women who have work experience in the historically predominantly male fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Oral history interview with Keith Reed
No full textKeith Reed, Oklahoma Commissioner of Health and member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, discusses the public health preparation for and response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. He shares challenges, logistics, supply and demand issues, and mental and physical well-being concerns as well as his strategies for coping during this stressful period. Reed describes how his military experience was a valuable asset, sharing lessons he learned and what he would change in the future, and he expresses heartfelt gratitude to his staff and all the frontline workers in clinics and health departments statewide.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Steve Cookerly
No full textSteve Cookerly, manager of the distribution systems, became an employee at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 1988. He recalls his decision to move to Stillwater and to accept an electrician position with OSU's Physical Plant. He discusses some of the work he has been involved with including tolling the library chimes as part of remembrances, changing Lewis Field lights, and repairing power outages across campus. He talks about changes that have improved utilities on campus including wind power and the new Central Plant as well as programs aimed at conserving energy.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Elvin Simmons
No full textElvin Simmons describes growing up on a farm in the tight-knit community of Orion, Oklahoma. He talks about his experience attending Liberty School, a one-room schoolhouse, including memories of recess, discipline, teachers, and community fundraising events. Simmons discusses his involvement in maintaining the schoolhouse after local schools were consolidated as well as his hopes for the future of the school building.The Liberty Rural School oral history project is a series of interviews documenting the experiences of students that attended the one-room schoolhouse in Major County, Oklahoma. The interviews were conducted as part of Drs. Laura Arata and Meta Flynt's HIST 4063/5063 Historic Preservation course in Spring 2022
Oral history interview with Tina Meier
No full textTina Meier, a 1994 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a bachelor's degree in management and information systems, talks about choosing a career in computer technology. She explains the foundation she received from various influential people in her life, discusses her long career in IT at OSU, and notes a few accomplishments along the way.The STEM Areas and Women Collection is a series of interviews conducted with women who have work experience in the historically predominantly male fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Oral history interview with Fred Jonzen
No full textFred Jonzen, a 2002 Oklahoma State University (OSU) graduate, came to OSU from Sweden on a basketball scholarship. He explains how he became acquainted with OSU and talks about attending one year of high school in Kansas. He talks about playing for Coach Eddie Sutton, being a roommate of Nate Fleming, and participating in the NCAA Elite 8. He also shares his memories of the 2001 plane crash and a few of the events in the aftermath.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Nick Hoheisel
No full textNick Hoheisel, strength and conditioning coach at Oklahoma State University, discusses his career path, learning from Coach Bill Snyder, and his interest in the field of strength and conditioning for college athletes. He shares memories of Coaches Kurt Budke and Miranda Serna and talks about his response to the 2011 plane crash. He also explains some of the work of a strength and conditioning coach for the sports of basketball and tennis at the college level.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Baloo Subramaniam
No full textBaloo Subramaniam, a 1985 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in management science and computer systems and longtime supporter of OSU, recalls how he came to Oklahoma as a high school exchange student from Malaysia and decided to attend OSU. He explains the way he was able to work his way through college and highlights a few of the relationships he developed during those years that would come into play after he graduated. He recalls how he met Coach Eddie Sutton and later Coach Kurt Budke and shares how strong these friendships were. He discusses the aftermath of the 2011 plane crash and the impact on him. He also talks about his appreciation for OSU and encourages others to give back to the University if they can.The We Will Remember Promise collection is a series of interviews with individuals associated with the 2001 plane crash that claimed the lives of ten men affiliated with the men's basketball program and the 2011 plane crash that claimed the lives of four people connected to the women's basketball program
Oral history interview with Kelli Rader
No full textKelli Rader, regional administrative director for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) of District 3, talks about her experiences at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic including her and the OSDH's initial reaction to the disease before it came to the United States. She discusses the local responses and importance of health education with businesses and individuals throughout her region. Rader also mentions some of the important resources and communication used to better the situation in her district and celebratory moments such as the rollout of the vaccine. She points out the role many of the tribes in Oklahoma played in administering both the vaccine and other important heath resources. Rader also highlights what people should learn from this event and remember in the future, most notably the need to always have a good health infrastructure.The COVID-19 in Oklahoma Collection is a series of interviews which document how Oklahomans were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. This project was made possible with support from the Institute for Museums and Library Services American Rescue Plan Grant
Oral history interview with Trey Lam
No full textTrey Lam, a 1982 graduate of Yale University, recalls lessons he learned working on the farm with his parents and grandparents in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He discusses his mid-life career change going from a full-time farmer to being the executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. He talks about several conservation programs, lobbying for funding, and the impact the COVID-19 Pandemic has had on the agency. He explains the operation of the agency, adjustments he made in his approach to leadership, and his hopes going forward.The Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage Collection is a series of interviews with people involved with conserving and preserving the natural resources of the state. This interview was conducted in partnership and sponsorship with the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society with funding provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More archival material from this history can be found at the Oklahoma Historical Society