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The Women for OSU annual symposium is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about philanthropic decision making and leadership. Women for OSU celebrates members of the OSU family who display leadership in philanthropy by naming the Philanthropist of the Year and awarding scholarships to outstanding OSU students.
2022 Symposium
Planning for the 2022 Women for OSU Symposium is already underway, and details will be posted right here on this page as well as the OSU Foundation's social media channels. We are so eager to share what's to come! Stay tuned!
Women for OSU Thanks Ann Hargis
During the 2021 Symposium, Women for OSU announced it was donating $50,000 to the newly created Ann Hargis Pete's Pet Posse Endowed Fund. The fund will honor the First Cowgirl and provide support to the pet therapy program that she is so passionate about.
Honor First Cowgirl — and Scruff — with a gift to the Ann Hargis Pete’s Pet Posse Endowed Fund!
2021 Symposium Recording
The 2021 Women for OSU Symposium celebrated the power and impact of philanthropy. We honored our Philanthropist of the Year, Cathey Humphreys; 13 outstanding student scholars; recognized the first group of Partnering to Impact grant recipients; and honored First Cowgirl Ann Hargis with a special tribute. If you missed this exciting event, you can watch a recap of the 2021 Symposium below. Due to contractual obligations, the recap does not include this year's keynote address.
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If you are interested in sponsoring Women for OSU events, contact Michal Shaw at mshaw@osugiving.com.
2022 WOSU Symposium sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click here to download the brochure.
Past Keynote Speakers
2020
Dr. Tererai Trent
Educator, motivational speaker and Oprah's "favorite guest of all-time"
2019
Amy Cuddy
Social psychologist and author
2018
Marg Helgenberger
Actress
2017
Joan Lunden
TV host, author and cancer survivor
2016
Laura Bush
Former First Lady
2015
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award-winner and activist
2014
Jean Chatzky
Financial editor, author and TV host
2013
Holly Robinson Peete
Actress, activist, author and philanthropist
2012
Jennifer Buffett
Co-chair and president of the NoVo Foundation
2011
Lisa Ling
Author, reporter and TV host
2010
Nancy G. Brinker
Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
2009
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Six-time Olympic track and field medalist
Regional Events
Women for OSU also hosts multiple regional events each year to connect women interested in philanthropy with Oklahoma State University. Women for OSU Council teams are currently planning regional events and programming to increase their outreach and improve the information currently available to women regarding philanthropy.
Regional events have been hosted all over the country, including events in the Dallas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas, as well as in Los Angeles, and throughout Oklahoma.