Students awarded community service cords for graduation

The Oklahoma State University Service-Learning Volunteer Center has awarded six students with an honor CORD to be worn at graduation this weekend for their extensive service to the community.

“The ORANGE CORD represents the highest honor a student at OSU can receive from the university for exemplary service to the community,” said Joyce Montgomery, coordinator of the OSU Service-Learning Center. “It indicates excellence in the areas of volunteer management, educational awareness, client services and fundraising efforts.  Students receiving the CORD are setting benchmarks for the culture of service at OSU.” 

The CORD is awarded to undergraduate students who have served 400 hours of community service and to graduate students who have served at least 300 hours of community service throughout their time at OSU.

The 2013 fall graduates who have been dedicated to serving the community and making a difference through their service, are listed with their degree and hometown. They include:

Michael Solomon, Mechanical Engineering Tech., Stillwater, Okla.

Taryn Crotty, Leisure Studies-Therapeutic Recreation, Cushing, Okla.

Sara Teel, Therapeutic Recreation, Tulsa, Okla.

Curits Moss, Geography, Claremore, Okla.

Chad Duncan, M.S. Hospitality Administration, Fairmont, Okla.

Alexis Alexander, Sports Media-Strategic Communications, San Antonio, Texas

For more information, contact the OSU Service-Learning Center at (405) 744-5145.