LESSON PLANNED
A beginners’ crochet lesson to learn how to create a Granny Square will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Science Amphitheatre at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
The “I Can Granny Square” workshop, sponsored by the NWOSU Art Society, is open to everyone but is best suited for beginning crocheters or those unfamiliar with the Granny Square.
Dr. Mary Riegel, associate professor of mathematics, will lead the session.
There are two options for the participants as far as cost. If those attending bring their own yarn and hook, the cost is free; however, if participants need yarn and a hook, the cost is $5 for the materials, but supplies are limited. Those needing more information or questions answered should contact Riegel at mriegel@nwosu.edu or at (580) 327-8437.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE ON CAMPUS
The Visual Arts Program at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce our January/February 2020 Artist-in-Residence, Yelena Martynovskaya. Yelena was born in Uzbekistan and immigrated to United States when she was 11 years old. Yelena received a BA in Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento in 2007 and an MA in Studio Art from California State University, Sacramento in 2009. She currently lives and works in Sacramento, California, where she is currently a part of a group exhibition at Beatnik-Studios.
Yelena began her residency at NWOSU on February 13th, and will develop a body of work in the Jesse Dunn Art Annex, room 323. A culminating exhibition of the work Yelena creates at NWOSU will be displayed during the Alva First Friday Artwalk on February 7th, from 6-8 PM at the Runnymede and Graceful Arts.
In addition, Yelena will conduct an artist talk and workshop, free and open to all, on February 12th, from 6-9 PM in Jesse Dunn 324.
To view more of Yelena’s work, please visit http://www.yelenamartynovskaya.com.
To learn more about the NWOSU AiR Program and view past residents, please visit http://www.nwosuair.com.
DONATIONS OF FORMAL WEAR NEEDED
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s department of social work and Woodward High School Key Club are joining forces once again to look for donations of formal dresses, shoes and jewelry for its annual “Primp for Prom” event set for March 5-6 in Woodward.
Primp for Prom is an annual spring event for high school students in the northwest/tristate area to pick out formal attire and accessories at no charge. This year’s event will take place at the Woodward High School practice gym on Thursday, March 5, from 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The practice gym is located at 13th Street and Downs Avenue in Woodward.
Students will be able to choose from all sizes, styles and colors that are donated. Fitting rooms also will be available for trying on dresses.
To donate in Alva, please contact Ashley Fischer, secretary for the department of social work and division of business, at affischer@nwosu.edu.
MEETING HELD
ENID — The Northwestern Oklahoma State University department of social work recently hosted a Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program Advisory Board meeting.
CWPEP is a title IV-E partnership between the University of Oklahoma, The Oklahoma Department of Human Services, and the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families.
The partnership affords interested students financial support by covering books, fees and in-state tuition in return for a specified employment obligation in a Child Welfare position with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services or a Tribe with which DHS has a Tribal/State Agreement.
To be eligible to apply to the program, undergraduate students must be fully admitted to a participating accredited social work program. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, social workers enter OKDHS employment.
To learn more about the CWPEP program, contact Rehder at (580) 327-8135 or kdrehder@nwosu.edu.