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 6D SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 12 , 2015 COMMUNITY | LIFE  THE OKLAHOMAN | NEWSOK.COM

STILLWATER —  Five studentsfrom the College of Engineering,Architecture and Technology atOklahoma State University wereadmitted to the graduate pro-gram at Cambridge University inthe United Kingdom.

With a limited number ofAmerican graduate engineeringstudents admitted to Cambridgethis year, OSU students repre-sent nearly a fifth of the total.

Students admitted were EricGilbert, industrial engineeringgraduate from Edmond; Kath-leen Nelson, mechanical engi-neering graduate from Okla-

homa City; Eric Ruhlmann,mechanical engineering gradu-ate from Oklahoma City; PeterStorm, biosystems engineeringgraduate from Stillwater; andPhilip White, mechanical engi-neering graduate from Edmond.

Gilbert, Ruhlmann, Storm andWhite are W.W. Allen Scholars,

some of OSU’s top students whoreceive scholarship and leader-ship support through a programfounded by Wayne Allen. Stu-dents participate in leadership,professional development andcultural activities. The program’snamesake is the former chair-man and CEO of Phillips Petro-leum Co. and serves as a mentor

to each student.“Since Cambridge is one of

the top universities in the world,their acceptance is a wonderfulachievement for our studentsas well as OSU,” Allen said. “Wehave a world-class engineeringprogram with the Allen Schol-ars, and it attracts the best of the

 best.”The College of Engineering,

Architecture and Technologyoffers a variety of scholarshipprograms that compliment theW.W. Allen Scholars Program,including the CEAT ScholarsProgram. Nelson is a formermember of this group, receiv-ing scholarships and leadership

opportunities over the course ofa four-year degree.

The students admitted toCambridge have participated incampus organizations such asCEAT Student Council, StudentGovernment Association andPresident’s Leadership Coun-cil. Some have been recognized

as Seniors of Significance andNiblack Research Scholars.

“The master’s in philosophyin technology policy will allowme to hone my skills in the realmof engineering and technology,”White said. “It will allow meto gain experience in the man-agement of technology and theknowledge of how economics,

technology and policy create adynamic system wherein engi-neering is conducted.”

Nelson said the master’s inphilosophy in engineering forsustainable development willgive her an unparalleled edu-cation that will provide expe-rience in environmental policy

and management, laying thegroundwork to achieve her pro-fessional goals.

Gilbert, Ruhlmann and Stormwill be enrolling in the mas-ter’s in philosophy in industrialsystems — manufacturing andmanagement, technology policyand engineering for sustainabledevelopment, respectively.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cambridge University admits OSU

students to graduate program

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University boasts five students admitted to the graduate program at Cambridge University in theUnited Kingdom. From left are Philip White, Eric Gilbert, Eric Ruhlmann, Kathleen Nelson and Peter Storm.[PHOTO PROVIDED BY OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY]

Child care providers can receivefederal funding for healthful foods

Licensed child care providers who servenutritious meals and snacks might be eli-gible for federal reimbursement.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’sChild and Adult Care Food Programis accepting Oklahoma enrollments,according to Carrie Williams, RainbowFleet executive director.

Rainbow Fleet is a sponsor organizationthrough the state Department of Edu-cation, the federal program’s Oklahomaadministrator.

The federally funded child nutritionprogram helps children receive the nutri-tion they need by reimbursing child careproviders for serving meals and snacks

that meet federal requirements.Reimbursement rates range from 74

cents for a snack to $2.48 for a lunch ordinner. Caregivers are required to recordmenus, enrollment and attendance. Aprovider can claim up to three meals perchild per day.

“All family child care operationslicensed by the Department of HumanServices are eligible for the free program,”Williams said. “Rainbow Fleet has staffon hand to help child care providers withtheir applications. Once accepted, ourstaff works with providers on complianceissues ranging from menu creation to foodservice sanitation.”

Providers should contact RainbowFleet at 521-1426.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Free Medicare workshops offered

Medicare workshops will be availableWednesday at Crossings CommunityCenter in northwest Oklahoma City.

Free workshops will be offered at 3 and6 p.m. at the center, 10255 N PennsylvaniaAve. They will be led by Eunice Khouryand the Well Preserved Advisory Group.

Medicare’s open enrollment beginsOct. 15.

Khoury will help prepare Oklahomaseniors to navigate and understand the

complexities of the medical benefitprogram.

Khoury is Oklahoma’s first Dave Ram-sey-endorsed licensed provider for long-term care and the host of “Well PreservedWith Eunice Khoury,” a long-runningsenior-focused radio program in Okla-homa, according to information from theevent organizers.

Jose Olivero from the Social SecurityAdministration also will be at the 3 p.m.workshop. Ray Walker from the Okla-homa Insurance Commission’s MedicareAssistance program will be part of bothsessions.

To RSVP, call 848-5790 or email lori@wellpreserved.info.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Bob is a 9-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback mix available for adoption at Second ChanceAnimal Sanctuary in Norman. He is neutered and has an identifying microchip implant,is current on shots and tests, and is available for a fee of $110. Bob is described as a90-pound lap dog and is good with adults, children and other dogs. For more informa-

tion, call 321-1915. [PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN]

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