SE Native Student

⚠️NOVEMBER 4th, 2019 we will be hosting the 2019-2020 Miss Indian SOSU Pageant as part of Native November this year! For an application or any questions about Miss Indian SOSU come by the Native American Institute and talk with Courtney Cook or email her at [email protected]! DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2019!⚠️

Justin Wilson, Director of Strategic Investments at Choctaw Global, was the keynote speaker, addressing graduates and offering congratulations to the graduates and their families Wednesday during the Native American Graduation Ceremony & Reception, a biannual event held at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Also on the program were Southeastern's acting president Dr. Bryon Clark, Native American Institute Executive Director Dr. Marlin Blankenship, Dr. Brad Luddrick Master of Science in Native American Leadership Coordinator and School of Choctaw Language instructor Chantelle Standefer. The Native American graduates (undergraduate and graduate) were honored and presented the traditional stole at the event, which was held in the Southeastern Ballroom. A reception was held after the ceremony.