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Sally Francis.

Dean's Note

Thanks to the warm response to our premiere issue of Open Minds, we’re back with more stories about the people and programs of OSU’s Graduate School.
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New Programs

John Selker
Water Resources
OSU has launched a new Water Resources Graduate Program, offering not one but five different degrees. The curriculum is composed of existing courses taught by existing faculty.
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Contemporary Hispanic Studies
The diversity of the working world demands a broad understanding of the issues that shape intercultural communication within and beyond the Spanish-speaking community. OSU's new Master of Arts in Contemporary Hispanic Studies responds to this demand.
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Students at orientation.

Orientation

Starting a new school can be rough, even for a well-seasoned graduate student. Orientation gives us the chance to expose our students to the rich assortment of educational, social, and recreational choices that OSU holds in store for them.
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Ann Schauber

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary programs are gaining momentum at OSU. To complement the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS), planning is underway for a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIS), which would allow students to create a three-part master's degree without a liberal arts component.
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Irma Delson.

Irma Delson Fund Update

The Bridge to the Future Fund was developed to help students in the final phase of their graduate education whose finances are completely exhausted. Students will be able to apply for an award from the fund beginning this winter term, 2005.
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Award-Winning Students

Shane Brown
Christian Matheis
Ian Tattam
Shane Brown. Christian Matheis. Iam Tattam.