OSU unveils innovative communications building
Sarah Waller
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Spring 2014
Oklahoma State University 315 Student Union Stillwater, Okla. 74077 405-333-5555
To: Scott.Carlson@chronicle.com Subject: For Scott Carlson: Exclusive unveiling of OSU building angle Hi Scott: Oklahoma State University finally built a new building for the School of Media and Strategic Communications. The new building, Matt Elliott, was designed by the OSU students and truly is a sight to be seen. Matt Elliott will provide innovative teaching opportunities and beautiful architecture. The building will be unveiled at 10 a.m. March 10. This exciting story would be a perfect piece for the Chronicle of Higher Education. The architecture of Matt Elliott is a piece of the culture of OSU. Made by the students and planned by the faculty, Matt Elliott represents the spirit of OSU. I know only someone with your experience and passion could do this angle justice. I hope you are able to cover this exclusive offer. If you need any further information, you can reach me at (817) 739-6452. I will follow up with you on Wednesday to check on the progress. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sarah Waller Director of Media Relations
Oklahoma State University 315 Student Union Stillwater, Okla. 74077 405-333-5555
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: March 3, 2014 Sarah Waller Director of Media Relations 817-739-6452 sarah.waller@okstate.edu OSU unveils innovative communications building STILLWATER, Okla. – The School of Media and Strategic Communications will unveil the innovative Matt Elliott building 10 a.m. March 10, 2014. The SMSC faculty and students aided with the new building’s design optimizes the potential for growth and innovation within the school. Burns Hargis, president of Oklahoma State University, will lead the opening ceremony. “The previous building fit the needs of a different time before the rise of technology,” President Burns Hargis said. “Matt Elliott will help our communication students reach the highest levels of success by promoting innovative learning.” The upgrade to the SMSC is projected to increase student success by 75 percent because of the new technology and creative teaching opportunities Matt Elliott provides. With new computer labs with updated software, meeting rooms with 32-inch flat screens, and modern architecture, Matt Elliott gives hope to the SMSC’s students, current and future.
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Oklahoma State University 315 Student Union Stillwater, Okla. 74077 405-333-5555
Fact Sheet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2014
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Waller Director of Media Relations 817-739-6452 sarah.waller@okstate.edu
OSU unveils innovative communications building What: The School of Media and Strategic Communications reveals the innovative Matt Elliott building to the public. The upgrade to the SMSC is projected to increase student success by 75 percent because of the new technology and creative teaching opportunities Matt Elliott provides. Who: President Burns Hargis will cut the ribbon at the ceremony.
The SMSC faculty and students aided with the new building’s design optimizes the potential for growth and innovation within the school.
Where: Matt Elliott is located south of the Student Union at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. When: The ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. March 10, 2014. Why: “The previous building fit the needs of a different time before the rise of technology. Matt Elliott will help our communication students reach the highest levels of success by promoting innovative learning.” -Burns Hargis, President Oklahoma State University ###
OSU unveils innovative communications building FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Waller Director of Media Relations 817-739-6452 The Matt Elliott building stands near the union. The students of OSU designed the architecture of Matt Elliott.
Matt Elliott’s relaxation space gives students a place to rest between classes. The books were provided by faculty to spark the interest of students.
The computer lab aids student success by providing up-to-date software. The flat screens provided lessons every student could see and clear, non-distorted images for the visual communications class.
Students work on the design concepts for Matt Elliott. The SMSC students mostly thought of concepts and the architecture students designed the structure.
The innovative meeting rooms allow creative ideas to grow. Perfect for focus groups and group project meetings, the meeting rooms were designed by the strategic communication students.
Visual Brief
Project: OSU building reveal Page 1 CHRYON – PAGE ONE: After many years with an outdated building, Oklahoma State University has built a new School of Media and Strategic Communications building named Matt Elliott. The student-designed, innovative building contains new up-to-date computer labs, meeting rooms, and innovative architecture. CHRYON – PAGE TWO: This is a video news release on Matt Elliott’s features and the opportunity it will give OSU students. It will feature an interview with President Burns Hargis (HAR-gis) and images of Matt Elliott. The announcer is Sarah Waller. For more information, call the director of media relations, Sarah Waller, at 817-739-6452, or log on to www.okstate.edu. CHRYON – PAGE THREE: Suggested lead in “ Oklahoma State’s School of Media -MORE-
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and Strategic Communications finally receives the needed funding for a new building‌� RT: 1:00 FIVE SECONDS OF BLACK OPENING SEQUENCE OF SHOTS: Images of Paul Miller, outside and inside; then image of Matt
ANNOUNCER: After many years with an im-
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mensely outdated building, Oklahoma State University has finally treated the communication school to a new building, named Matt Elliott. President Burns Hargis believes the upgrade will greatly benefit the university.
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BURNS HARGIS: The previous building fit the needs of a different time before the rise of technology. Matt Elliott will help our communication students reach the highest levels of success by promoting innovative learning. -MORE-
OSU building reveal Page 3 SEQUENCE: Students working together, stu-
ANNOUNCER: Student success rates are
dents designing building, computer lab, meeting
projected to increase by seventy-five per-
rooms, and relaxation areas.
cent because of the upgrade to the School of Media and Strategic Communications. Matt Elliott gives the students much needed new technology and wonderful creative teaching opportunities. The students of OSU thought of the concepts and designed the entire building. It has new computer labs with all the up-todate software communication students need, meeting rooms that excite the creative process, and the students’ favorite relaxation areas with books and couches. Matt Elliott will open at 10 a.m. March 10th. OSU will finally have the
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communications building the students have
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dreamed about. Matt Elliott will provide OSU with success and innovation. ###
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