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Physics
100 Campus Drive
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-3266
Fax: (580) 774-3115
physics@swosu.edu

Announcements

Randy Cabeen to Speak at the 2008 Physics Spring Banquet

Randy Cabeen1984 Physics Engineering Alumnus RANDY CABEEN will be the speaker at the 2008 Physics Spring Banquet.

Mr. Cabeen was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, and graduated from Canute High School.  After earning a B.S. in Engineering Physics from SWOSU in 1984, he attended graduate school for one year at Northern Illinois University.  In 1986 he was employed by BDM, an engineering services firm which was later bought by TRW which was later bought by Northrop Grumman Corporation.  His professional experience is extremely diverse.  He has been involved in the development of several major systems including the MX/Peacekeeper ICBM, Small ICBM, Patriot Missile System, and Air Force One.  He is a recognized leader in verification technology in support of multiple arms control treaties.  Recently Mr. Cabeen has been actively involved in homeland security programs for the detection of unconventional nuclear weapons, re-engineering and sustainment efforts for nuclear hardened military systems, training efforts associated with maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating various systems and test and evaluation efforts that vary from complex software systems to portal monitoring systems used throughout the world.

SWOSU Physics alumni, students, faculty, administrators, family, and friends are invited to attend the 27th annual Physics Spring Banquet on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Lounge of the SWOSU Student Union.  Tickets are $12 per person and may be paid for at the door.  We do need a head count by April 9, so please contact us in advance if you plan to attend to let us know how many will be in your party.  Feel free to call (580/774-3109), e-mail (physics@swosu.edu), or drop us a note (100 Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK  73096).  We look forward to seeing you!

Shish-kebab! It's What's for Dinner

The annual Physics Shish-kebab is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Crowder Lake University Park.  The food is as good as you remember, and there’s always plenty of it.  If you come early, there’s lots of activities to keep you and your family entertained including hiking, canoeing, fishing, or just visiting with old and new acquaintances.  Come and get it!