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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.
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.
OSU named ‘Tree Campus’ for 11th straight year

Mon, Feb 21, 2022

The Arbor Day Foundation has again recognized Oklahoma State University for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes OSU as ‘Tree Campus’ for 10th straight year

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

University Arborist Caitlin Gipson, who works with the landscaping department to maintain roughly 870 acres across the Stillwater campus, said receiving the award for a decade straight demonstrates her department’s commitment to protecting the campus forest environment and all that it brings to OSU.

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