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Rodney Bivens, the founder and executive director of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, will be the speaker at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Fall Com-mencement. Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Following commencement, a reception will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Bivens is a 1971 graduate of Southeastern, where he earned a degree in sociology, with a minor in ac-counting and business administration. Under his direction, the Regional Food Bank has evolved into a highly respected model for food banks across the country, serving more than 825 elementary schools and charitable feeding programs throughout 53 central and western Oklahoma counties. Bivens has served on the board of directors and on nu-merous advisory committees for Feeding America for more than 12 years. He also serves on the National Disaster Re-lief Task Force, where he has been called upon to respond to national disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Before founding the Food Bank in 1980, Bivens was Director of Hunger and Aging at Neighborhood Services Organization, and Director of Social Services at the Mary Mahoney Health Center. He was awarded the prestigious John Van Hengel award in 2007 in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the fight against hunger. Most recently, the Oklahoma Cen-ter for Non-Profits recognized the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma as the Outstanding Non-Profit for the state. In addition to his degree from Southeastern, Bivens holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Class IV of Leadership Oklahoma City and a member of the Alumni Association, board member of the Homeless Alliance, member of the National Executive Director’s Forum, and member of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. S o u t h e a s t e r n O k l a h o m a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y December 2011 UPDATE Food Bank founder to address fall graduates Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Larry Minks has been selected as the 2011 Oklahoma State Star by America’s Small Business Development Centers Network. Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OS-BDC) Director Dr. William D. Carter formally presented the award at a reception on Nov. 15. Minks was chosen by the OSBDC for his commitment to small business across the state of Oklahoma, his vision for building a strong network of partners, and his advocacy on behalf of the OSBDC and small business owners. President Minks receives State Star Southeastern president Larry Minks, left, accepts the State Star Award as OSBDC director William Carter looks on. Bivens
Object Description
Okla State Agency |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University |
Okla Agency Code |
'660' |
Title | Southeastern update, 12/2011 |
Authors | Southeastern Oklahoma State University. |
Publication Date | 2011-12 |
Publication type |
Newsletter |
Purpose | Food Bank founder to address fall graduates; President Minks receives State Star; Flight team qualifies for national competition; 'I Am SE' project begins with clean-up task; Professional Development group identifies issues, presents action plans; Leadership Oklahoma class visits Durant, Southeastern; |
For all issues click | Z2600.6 U66 |
Digital Format | PDF, Adobe Reader required |
ODL electronic copy | Downloaded from agency website: http://homepages.se.edu/news/?s=update |
Rights and Permissions | This Oklahoma state government publication is provided for educational purposes under U.S. copyright law. Other usage requires permission of copyright holders. |
Language | English |
Date created | 2014-01-15 |
Date modified | 2014-01-15 |
OCLC number | 890227328 |
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Title | decupdate2011 1 |
Full text | Rodney Bivens, the founder and executive director of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, will be the speaker at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Fall Com-mencement. Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Bloomer Sullivan Arena. Following commencement, a reception will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Bivens is a 1971 graduate of Southeastern, where he earned a degree in sociology, with a minor in ac-counting and business administration. Under his direction, the Regional Food Bank has evolved into a highly respected model for food banks across the country, serving more than 825 elementary schools and charitable feeding programs throughout 53 central and western Oklahoma counties. Bivens has served on the board of directors and on nu-merous advisory committees for Feeding America for more than 12 years. He also serves on the National Disaster Re-lief Task Force, where he has been called upon to respond to national disasters like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Before founding the Food Bank in 1980, Bivens was Director of Hunger and Aging at Neighborhood Services Organization, and Director of Social Services at the Mary Mahoney Health Center. He was awarded the prestigious John Van Hengel award in 2007 in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the fight against hunger. Most recently, the Oklahoma Cen-ter for Non-Profits recognized the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma as the Outstanding Non-Profit for the state. In addition to his degree from Southeastern, Bivens holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. He is a graduate of Class IV of Leadership Oklahoma City and a member of the Alumni Association, board member of the Homeless Alliance, member of the National Executive Director’s Forum, and member of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. S o u t h e a s t e r n O k l a h o m a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y December 2011 UPDATE Food Bank founder to address fall graduates Southeastern Oklahoma State University President Larry Minks has been selected as the 2011 Oklahoma State Star by America’s Small Business Development Centers Network. Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OS-BDC) Director Dr. William D. Carter formally presented the award at a reception on Nov. 15. Minks was chosen by the OSBDC for his commitment to small business across the state of Oklahoma, his vision for building a strong network of partners, and his advocacy on behalf of the OSBDC and small business owners. President Minks receives State Star Southeastern president Larry Minks, left, accepts the State Star Award as OSBDC director William Carter looks on. Bivens |
Date created | 2014-01-15 |
Date modified | 2014-01-15 |