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Campus Events

August 2005

Monday, August 22

–Thursday, August 25

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Welcome Week

North Hall Lobby and

Main Hall Commons

Join us for food, drinks, student services information and a student gift.

Monday, August 22

Intramural Sports

Sign-up begins for soccer, volleyball, basketball and softball leagues

North Hall 116 or call 918-594-8147

Sunday, August 28

Unseen Cinema – Oldboy

2 p.m., OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

Free and open to public

September 2005

Wednesday, September 7

Intramural soccer league sign-up ends

Saturday, September 10

FREE Student Movie –

Madagascar

3 p.m., OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

Free of charge to students and family, please bring student I.D. for entrance.

Monday, September 12

Intramural soccer league begins

Monday, September 12

– Thursday, September 15

Student Organization Fair

North Hall Lobby

Find a student organization that interests you and enjoy some refreshments.

Monday, September 19

– Thursday, September 22

“Eat-5-a-Day” Information Table

North Hall Lobby

Receive important information on consuming fruits and vegetables, along with refreshments.

Friday, September 23

Intramural volleyball league sign-up ends

Saturday, September 24

Intramural softball tournament

Sunday, September 25

Unseen Cinema – Guncrazy

2 p.m., OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

Free and open to public

Tuesday, September 27

Intramural volleyball league begins

Wednesday, September 28

Intramural basketball league sign-up ends

October 2005

Sunday, October 2

Intramural Sports

Sunday Basketball league begins

Monday, October 3

– Thursday, October 6

Breast Cancer Awareness

Information Table, North Hall Lobby

Receive important information and giveaways.

Thursday, October 6

Intramural Sports

Thursday basketball league begins

Tuesday, October 17

Intramural soccer league ends

Monday, October 17 and

Tuesday, October 18

Fall Break

Sunday, October 23

Unseen Cinema – Hyennas

2 p.m., OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

Free and open to public

Monday, October 24

– Thursday, October 27

Homecoming Happy Hours

4 p.m., North Hall Lobby

November 2005

Tuesday, November 1

Intramural volleyball league ends

Sunday, November 6

Intramural basketball

(Sunday league) ends

Monday, November 7

– Thursday, November 10

Diabetes Awareness Information Table

North Hall Lobby

Receive important information on the disease

Thursday, November 10

Intramural basketball

(Thursday league) ends

Monday, November 14

– Thursday, November 17

Bedlam Week

North Hall Lobby

Join us for giveaways, food and OSU spirit!

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Thursday, November 17

Great American Smokeout

North Hall Lobby

Join thousands of other

Americans who make this day, the day they quit smoking.

December 2005

Sunday, December 4

Unseen Cinema – Gates of Heaven

2 p.m., OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

Free and open to the public

Monday, December 5

– Thursday, December 8

Pre-finals Happy Hour

North Hall Lobby

Stop by and see what we have to make your finals week less stressful

Cowboy Corner

OSU-Tulsa

700 N. Greenwood Avenue

Tulsa, OK 74106-0700

Wellness Center

All OSU-Tulsa and Langston University-Tulsa students are eligible to use the Wellness Center at no additional fee. Let us help you develop a customized exercise plan to help meet your goals. The Wellness Center is equipped with cardio machines, free weights and weight machines. Drop by North Hall 116 or call 918-594-8126 for more information.

Wellness Center Fall 2005 Hours

Monday – Thursday

Friday

Saturday

7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Student Disability Services

Assistance for students is tailored to the needs of the individual.

Reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited to, the following services: instructor notification, specialized testing, classroom accommodations, interpreter services, assistance technology and volunteer note takers. Student Disability

Services has recently moved a short distance to the north side of

North Hall 103. We now have a new switch-operated accessible door that will make entering and exiting easier for students in wheelchairs or with mobility impairments. We also have an additional computer with adaptive software. Come visit our new location. To register, students should visit Margie Axford,

North Hall 103 or call 918-594-8354 .

OSU-Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services. This publication, issued by OSU-Tulsa Communications Services, was printed by Associated Litho at a cost of $999.00. 3,000/8/05

Cowboy Corner

A newsletter about the events and organizations at OSU-Tulsa Fall 2005

OSU: Tulsa’s Newest Hotspot

Wi-Fi at OSU-Tulsa equals freedom. Freedom to study, work and connect to the Internet without wires wherever you are, inside or out. Enjoy the freedom to download course assignments, check grades, conduct online research or check e-mail anywhere on campus. All OSU students, faculty and staff members from any OSU campus have full access to the wireless network, which includes the Internet, library databases, SIS,

Blackboard and Web CT. Visit www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu

or stop by Computing Services to learn more about

OSU-Tulsa’s Wi-Fi.

Special Student Discounts

Local businesses offer discounts to OSU-Tulsa & Langston

University-Tulsa students. Simply show a current student

ID and take advantage of any of the discounts listed below:

Business

AMC Southroads 20

At the Beach

Location Discount

4923 Eest 41st Street $6.00 Ticket

All Locations 10% off Membership

Cinemark Tulsa 16 10802 East

71st Street South $5.50 Ticket

Incredible Pizza Company 8314 East 71st Street $3.99 Buffet (Sunday-

Thursday)

Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 South

Rockford Road FREE

SONIC Drive-In All Locations .99 Cent

Route 44 Drink

Starworld Dickensen

20 Theatres

10301 South

Memorial Drive

WTC-Palace Cinema 12 4107 South Yale

$5.75 Ticket

$6.00 Ticket

Earn Credit at OSU for

What You Already Know

Save time and money! Fulfill a graduation requirement!

Advance to higher-level classes! The College-Level

Examination Program (CLEP) is a series of examinations in introductory college subjects that enable individuals to earn college credit for what they already know, regardless of how that knowledge was acquired. OSU awards credit for successful scores on several CLEP exams. Exams are 90 minutes long, except for exams with essay portions, and are administered on computer. Students receive instant score reports following completion of the exam. Exams are given by appointment

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each test costs

$75. An additional $15 is added for tests with essay portions.

For more information or to schedule your appointment, call

918-594-8232 or stop by The Learning Services Center,

North Hall 103. For additional CLEP information and to order study guides, visit www.collegeboard.com/clep.

Maximize Job & Internship Opportunities

OSU-Tulsa Career Services provides a wide range of services to assist students and alumni with all aspects of their job search.

OSU-Tulsa Career Services offers:

• Job postings and resume referrals through OSU’s

“7 of 10” system

• One-on-one assistance with career direction, resume development, cover letter development and interview preparation

• “Do What You Are” online career assessment program

• Career resource library and computer lab

• Career fairs

• Resume paper, thank you cards and student business cards

Any student seeking a full-time job or an internship is strongly encouraged to register with “7 of 10” as early as possible.

To Register:

• Go to www.hireosugrads.com

• Click on Student Services

• Click on “7 of 10”

• Following the steps in “How to Subscribe”

To be exposed to all companies that recruit OSU students, it is recommended that students register no later than

September 12, 2005, especially if they expect to graduate in

December 2005 or May 2006. Contact Farrah Walker at

918-594-8404 for more information or visit our website at www.hireosugrads.com.

Take Advantage of Your Resources

Need help with your writing or math assignments? Or do you just need some good advice on how to improve your study skills? If you feel that you could use some extra help in any of these areas, then come visit us in the Learning Services Center.

During one-on-one conferences, our consultants will help you with many types of writing assignments, such as essays, research papers, creative writing and technical or business documents. Also, our tutors are available to assist you in a variety of math-related assignments for courses such as linear algebra, calculus and statistics. If you feel that you simply need some advice on how to manage your time or stress better, how to take notes in class, or how to prepare for exams, then you may be interested in our study skills workshops. Writing and math sessions are 50 minutes. Make an appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by contacting the

Learning Services Center, North Hall 103. Phone

918-594-8232 or e-mail us at lsc@osu-tulsa.okstate.edu.

Learning Center Workshops for Fall 2005

Stop that Thief!

Avoiding Plagiarism

Sept. 8 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

North Hall 103

Write with Style:

APA, that is

Sept. 22 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

North Hall 103

Pull Yourself Together!

Oct. 12 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

North Hall 103

How to get organized

Don’t believe everything Oct. 27 3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

North Hall 103 you read: Developing critical thinking skills www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/learningservices

Student Clubs & Organizations

OSU-Tulsa and Langston University-Tulsa students are encouraged to become involved in student clubs and organizations.

OSU-Tulsa Campus Life

Telephone: 918-594-8450

Fax: 918-594-8423 campuslife@osu-tulsa.okstate.edu

African American Student Association (AASA)

AASA’s purpose is to provide unity to African-American students through programs designed to address educational and social concerns. OSU-Tulsa’s AASA chapter has co-sponsored events such as GospelFest and panel discussions. Meetings are held bi-weekly. For information, contact Emonica “Nekki”

Reagan at 918-594-8234 or visit our website at www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/sa/AASA.htm

.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

The OSU-Tulsa student chapter of ASME was established to provide an opportunity for students to begin their professional careers by joining a professional engineering society and to build and support OSU-Tulsa’s mechanical engineering program. For information, contact Dr. Roy at 918-594-8155 or rsamit@ceat.okstate.edu.

Health Promotion Club

For more information, contact Dr. Mark Kelley at

918-594-8107.

Human Development & Family Science Club

(HDFS Club)

The HDFS Club’s purpose is to promote a better understanding of the value and total scope of HDFS and other related areas, to provide opportunities for students to assume leadership responsibilities and to provide a spirit of fellowship. For more information, contact Dr. Mike Merten at

6:30 p.m. in North Hall 117.

Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE promotes leadership, social interaction, exchange of ideas, teamwork projects, mentorship and service to its members, while emphasizing knowledge growth and professional development. Interested students should contact Dr. Stephen Bell at bells@okstate.edu

or 918-594-8279.

918-594-8318

Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at

.

American Studies Organization

For more information, contact Dr. Stacy Takacs at

918-594-8331 .

International Student Organization (ISO)

ISO is a place for graduate, undergraduate, international and non-international students to educate themselves from a global perspective. Get involved in a monthly “Conversation Corner,” the annual “International Picnic and Games,” or “Cultural

Nights” to benefit from our unique cross-cultural experience!

For more information, contact ISO faculty advisor

Dr. John Acken at acken@okstate.edu.

Association for System Management (ASM)

For more information, contact Mostafa Golbaba at drgbaba@aol.com

organization.

. ASM is a Langston University–Tulsa

Educational Psychology Student Society (EPSS)

The purpose of EPSS is to strive for mindfulness and excellence in our academic endeavors, while promoting and addressing the needs of a community intellectually engaged in psychology. For information, contact Dr. Steve Harrist at ronalsh@okstate.edu

or Dr. Diane Montgomery at montgom@okstate.edu.

MBA Association

The MBA Association’s purpose is to improve the quality of the OSU-Tulsa MBA program by enhancing the academic, professional and social development of its candidates.

Interested students should contact the Association at mbaa@osu-tulsa.okstate.edu.

Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)

Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational,

Christian student organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students. For information, contact

Dr. Barbara Sorrels at sorrelb@okstate.edu.

Chess Club

Like to play chess? Want to learn how to play chess? Ever heard of Bughouse Chess? The OSU-Tulsa Chess Club meets once a week to play chess. The meetings are to play chess only. For more information, contact Dr. John Acken at acken@okstate.edu.

Native American Student Association (NASA)

NASA’s objective is to provide an opportunity for students of Native American descent to participate in culturally-relevant activities that foster a closer union and perpetuate individual tribal traditions and customs.

For information, contact Shonday Harmon at 918-594-8170 or shonday@osu-tulsa.okstate.edu.

OSU Business Association (OBA)

OBA incorporates all business-related majors and students seeking future employment in the business field. Employers are keynote speakers at monthly meetings and present information about employment in the business field. OBA participates in various community-services events including food drives and clothing drives to benefit the Tulsa community. Members meet the first Monday of every month in North Hall 156. Contact

Farrah Walker at 918-594-8208 for more information.

Psychology Club

For more information, contact Paul Cooper at 918-594-8461 for details. Psychology Club is a Langston University–Tulsa organization.

Student Nurses Association (SNA)

For more information, contact Jaime Blevins at 918-594-8074 .

SNA is a Langston University–Tulsa organization.

Student Oklahoma Education Association (SOEA)

The purpose of SOEA is to further professional development of education majors. For more information, contact

Dr. Emily Porter at 918-594-8452 . SOEA is a Langston

University–Tulsa organization.

Don’t see an organization that interests you? Each year new student organizations are formed at OSU-Tulsa. If you are interested in helping these organizations get started, please contact Campus Life at 918-594-8450 or campuslife@osu-tulsa.okstate.edu.

Minority Support Services (MSS)

Minority Support Services provides students with a wide range of support services designed to meet specific needs and ensure opportunities for a successful academic experience. Our main objective is to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation of minority students at OSU-Tulsa. The MSS office also provides minority students with personal support to enhance leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of educational, cultural, career and social activities. Visit

North Hall 103 or call Emonica “Nekki” Reagan at 918-594-

8234 for more information.

Make Yourself at

Home

For the perfect spot to relax, study or eat lunch with friends, check out OSU-

Tulsa’s Student Lounge.

Equipped with comfortable couches, booths, tables and chairs, cable television, internet connections and a fireplace, the Student

Lounge offers a home-like environment to pass time between classes.

Located across from the

Information Center on the first floor of North Hall, the

Student Lounge is accessible, relaxing and open to all students, faculty and staff.

OKEY Account

All OSU-Tulsa students are provided with an OKEY account.

This is your OSU email account where you will receive official correspondence from the University that includes billing and payment information from the Bursar’s office and important notices from the Scholarships and Financial Aid office. Also, students must activate this account to utilize campus computer labs and library services. For more information, contact

918-594-8043.

An Outdoor Adventure Awaits You

At Outdoor Adventure, our goal is to provide opportunities for fun, adventure, education and excitement. Through our trip and workshop programs, we emphasize adventure, environmental awareness, personal development, safety training, wilderness travel and fun. With a variety of regional and national trips, as well as workshops at all skill levels, we strive to provide opportunities for enrichment for the whole community. Check out our website at http://fp.okstate.edu/campusrec/ and click on the Outdoor Adventure link for more information and a detailed schedule of events.

Play Ball!

OSU-Tulsa and Tulsa Community College have partnered to offer OSU-Tulsa and TCC students a full schedule of intramural sports. To sign-up to participate or for additional information, see a Wellness Center attendant in North Hall

116 or call 918-594-8147.

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