A Stately Affair in Tulsa

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Cox Business Center | Downtown Tulsa | 6:00 PM

Event Chairs: Lucia & John O’Connor

Black Tie Optional | Valet Parking

A Stately Affair in Tulsa celebrates Oklahoma State University’s impact in Tulsa and recognizes the Icons for their significant contributions to the community and state. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for students who plan to attend OSU Center for Health Sciences or OSU-Tulsa.

Event Committee

Coming soon.

The Icons

Burns and Ann Hargis

Oklahoma State University
Burns and Ann Hargis are in their 13th year as President and First Lady of Oklahoma State University. Burns Hargis took office as the 18th President of Oklahoma State and the OSU System on March 10, 2008.

Burns and Ann have enthusiastically united the broad OSU community of students, employees, alumni and donors behind a bold vision of a modern land-grant university that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for success. The results have been historic.

OSU has seen record enrollment and record fundraising, with pledges and cash surpassing the $1 billion Branding Success campaign goal nearly two years ahead of schedule. In total, OSU has raised more than $2 billion in private support and added more than 81,000 new donors during Hargis’ time as president.

OSU’s giving has focused on student scholarships, faculty and other vital resources and programs. Hargis also has overseen a construction boom that has transformed the OSU campus. Guided by Ann and Burns Hargis’ vision, the OSU campus has never looked more beautiful.

The First Cowgirl Ann and Burns are active across campus, interacting regularly with OSU’s diverse student body. They also have taken OSU’s story of success to alumni around the world.

Burns Hargis is the second OSU graduate to serve as president. He holds degrees in accounting from Oklahoma State University and in law from the University of Oklahoma. Before being named OSU President, Hargis had a long and distinguished legal and business career, with active civic and philanthropic leadership across many fronts. Hargis received the state’s highest honor when he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2009.

Ann Hargis has taken a leadership role in OSU’s wellness efforts and the university’s position as America’s Healthiest Campus. She was instrumental in developing and launching OSU’s nationally recognized Pet Therapy Program, Pete’s Pet Posse, and is an active participant with her therapy dog, Scruff. She was honored as Oklahoma Woman of the Year by the Journal Record in 2014 for her service to the community and leadership in wellness.

A native of Dallas, Mrs. Hargis earned her bachelor’s degree in math and Latin from the University of Texas. She worked a number of years in the information technology industry and advertising and marketing.

Ann and Burns have two children and three grandchildren.

Patron Support

A Stately Affair in Tulsa supports scholarships at OSU Center for Health Sciences and OSU-Tulsa.

$100,000 – Chancellor

Only two available, priority seating for 20 (two tables of 10), patron party invitations for 20, website and media recognition, program listing, premium wine at event, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for 10 to the Statesman Society event in 2022, and recognition as a member of the Executive Patron Committee.

$75,000 – Regent

Limited availability, priority seating for 20 (two tables of 10), patron party invitations for 12, website and media recognition, program listing, premium wine at event, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for eight to the Statesman Society event in 2022, and recognition as a member of the Executive Patron Committee.

$50,000 – President

Priority seating for 20 (two tables of 10), patron party invitations for 10, website and media recognition, program listing, premium wine at event, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for six to the Statesman Society event in 2022, and recognition as a member of the Executive Patron Committee.

$25,000 – Provost

Priority seating for 10 (one table of 10), patron party invitations for eight, website and media recognition, program listing, premium wine at event, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for four to the Statesman Society event in 2022, and recognition as a member of the Executive Patron Committee.

$10,000 – Dean

Priority seating for eight, patron party invitations for four, website and media recognition, program listing, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for two to the Statesman Society event in 2022.

$5,000 – Chair

Seating for four, patron party invitations for two, website and media recognition, program listing, Statesman Society Membership* and invitations for two to the Statesman Society event in 2022.

$2,500 – Professor

Seating for two, patron party invitations for two and program listing.

PURCHASE SPONSORSHIP

Patrons at all levels will be invited to the patron party in Spring of 2021.

*The Statesman Society members will receive an invitation for Society members only and their guests to an exclusive party in 2022, to celebrate the success of the 2021 event and look forward to the 2023 event. This event will be at no cost to members and will be in recognition of their support for OSU in Tulsa and A Stately Affair.

**Patron support of $5,000 or more is payable over two years. Please indicate when you contact us if you desire this choice.

Each seat carries a non-tax-deductible amount of $125.

2021 Sponsors