Oklahoma Education Briefs

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Published: November 10, 2008

EDUCATION

Tribal college sets course list

WEATHERFORD — Several courses that will be offered by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College during the 2009 spring semester have been announced. The college, located on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, will have classes starting Jan. 8. Course offerings include Cheyenne and Arapaho language courses and other culture-based courses that can lead to a minor in American Indian Studies or to an Associate of Arts degree. For more information, call (580) 774-3139.

STATE AGENCIES

Farm to School site created The state Department of Agriculture has created an Oklahoma Farm to School Web site to give schools, agricultural producers and others an inside look at its program designed to put Oklahoma foods in our school lunch programs. The Web site, www.okfarmtoschool.com, offers Oklahomans a chance to become involved and learn about efforts to help schools connect with local farmers and provide the state’s children with fresh, locally grown foods.

Forum planned on clean water

The Environmental Quality Board and state Department of Environmental Quality encourage residents of northeast Oklahoma to attend a public forum scheduled Nov. 18 at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center, 100 N Water St. The forum will include a short presentation on DEQ’s responsibilities to administer the Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Acts by Jon Craig, water quality division director. For more information, go to www.deq.state.ok.us or call Myrna Bruce at 702-7100.

From STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS