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A Farewell to the Gundersen Shumard Oak: Honoring a Campus Landmark

On Saturday, Aug. 23, Facilities Management made the difficult decision to remove the large Shumard Oak that stood in front of Gundersen Hall, one of the most well-known trees in a highly trafficked tailgating area on campus.
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A large tree with multiple thick branches stands in a grassy area surrounded by mulch. In the background, there is a red brick building with white accents, a lit streetlamp, and several parked cars.

Mon, Aug 25, 2025

Stillwater opens new Fire Station No. 2 to serve campus and community

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

OSU to demolish Power Plant built in 1948

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

First Impressions program enhances OSU’s campus to create lasting impact

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

End of semester crunch time: OSU students be-leave after giant leaf pile wish comes true
OSU Landscaping Services wins National Green Star Award

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Oklahoma State University landscaping services received its second Green Star Award for the team's outstanding job maintaining over 700 acres making up the campus.

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OSU Chief Facilities Officer retires, Shell fills role

Wed, Jan 10, 2024

On Dec. 21, Ron Tarbutton retired as Chief Facilities Officer at Oklahoma State University.

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New year-round topiary joins OSU-Stillwater campus

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Oklahoma State University has many notable topiaries around campus including a cowboy boot and hat as well as people lined up signing “O-S-U” outside Old Central. This fall, a bison joined campus with a few new features allowing it to stay out year-round. A topiary is foliage that has been trimmed and shaped into an object.

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OSU becomes certified as a Monarch Waystation

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Native Plant Corridor was certified as a Monarch Waystation, a program run by the nonprofit Monarch Watch, on May 8.

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Remembrance Garden set to open with commemoration April 23

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

For many years, the southeastern corner of Oklahoma State University’s campus was the first thing thousands of students saw as they arrived for college. On April 23, a Remembrance Garden will open to once again bring significance to the area. A special remembrance service will also take place to honor students and employees who have passed away in the past year.

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Facilities Management uses campus as a hands-on lab for students — and wins honor for it

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

Oklahoma State University has long been lauded for the beauty and quality of its campus grounds and buildings. These days, Facilities Management has added another dimension to its care and upkeep of campus — an educational one.

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OSU unveils new street signs

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

New street signs around Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus are continuing the university’s initiative to expand its brand recognition.

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