USAO Regents took a walking tour of the new DroverGen Energy Research Laboratory when they convened this month at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. President John Feaver led the group as Dr. Darryel Reigh, professor of chemistry, explained the interdisciplinary project.

“We envision this laboratory as a teaching tool for lots of faculty across the disciplines,” Reigh said. “In classic USAO style, we imagine various applications for students and faculty in both natural and social sciences.”

Reigh led the team of staff and faculty who built the outdoor research lab. “So many faculty and staff participated in the development of this project. We can’t say ‘thank you’ enough to them all. And thank you to the Regents who provided the funding.”

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Before students get their hands dirty in the new DroverGen Energy Research Lab, members of the USAO Board of Regents were given a tour this month. From left are Regents Neal McCaleb, John Nelson, Teresa Adwan, chemistry Professor Darryel Reigh, Dr. John Feaver, Molly Tolbert and Leslie Hudson.

Almost mid-way through the season, both the men's and women's soccer teams at the University of Science and Arts have posted exceptional team records and high marks for individual players. The Drover men are 6-1 overall and the women are 5-1.

Helping the Drover women is freshman Calli Cooper of Norman. Cooper ranks first in the nation with 13 goals, first in points with 31 (13 goals, five assists), fourth in points per game with an average of 5.17, fifth in goals per game with 2.17, first in shots with 60, second in shots per game at ten, 12th in shots on target per game with 3.67, fifth in shots on goal with 22 and is tied for third in the nation with three winning goals.

Drover Brittany Jay of Tulsa also is ranked nationally. She is seventh in the nation with six assists.

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Drover freshman Calli Cooper is ranked nationally in nine different areas and first in the nation in three areas -- total goals, total points and shots. She was part of a regional championship team and on a state championship team seven times.

The Drover soccer men win 2-0 in a shutout victory over Texas Wesleyan at Drover Pitch on Friday. The victory edges the Drovers to the top of the Sooner Athletic Conference standings with an overall record of 6-1 -- surpassing Rogers State.

David Otieno of Nairobi, Kenya gave the Drovers their first goal of the game at the 8:54 minute mark with an assist by Nial Crick. Otieno scored another goal at the 28:06 minute mark off an assist by Luke Pontin.

The Drover men were strong on defense -- allowing one shot on goal as they shut the gate on the Rams. The Drovers outshot Texas Wesleyan 30-3.

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USAO's Sam Shaddick of Stirling, Scotland handles the ball during Friday's game against Texas Wesleyan. The Drover men shutout the Rams 2-0. The Drovers travel to East Central Sept. 25.

USAO students, faculty and staff who are fascinated with stunts, film combat or just want to know more about the magic of the stage will have the opportunity to learn the skills of professional stunt people in the Stage Combat Workshop at USAO. Participants will be part of the Stage Combat presentation at the Rock Island Arts Festival Oct. 2.

The workshop is scheduled to begin Sept. 28. Stunt coordinator Eric Wolfe will teach the workshop. The USAO Cultural Events and Activities Committee is sponsoring the workshop.

Wolfe is a stunt coordinator, fight director and instructor from Tulsa. He is skilled in the martial arts, firearms, bullwhips, stock whips, swords, knives, found weapons, fire and movement.

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DON'T MAKE ME ANGRY -- Stunt coordinator Eric Wolfe (left) is scheduled to teach a stage combat workshop at USAO Sept. 28. Wolfe is a fight director and instructor from Tulsa. He is skilled in the martial arts, firearms, bullwhips, stock whips, swords, knives, found weapons, fire and movement. Students of the workshop will present a demonstration Oct. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rock Island Arts Festival.