Fall 2008 News
Subscribe to OU Update, the OU Alumni Association monthly electronic newsletter.December 2008
Beautiful Music
Robert Hale, world-renowned bass-baritone and OU alumnus, will perform with the OU Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 5, in the Sharp Concert Hall. Read more about Robert Hale.
Response to Recession
President David Boren and University administrators have taken several key steps to save the University money in these tough economic times. Learn more about what policies OU has in place to cut costs.
OU Cousins Give Thanks
One of the most anticipated OU Cousins events, the OU Cousins Thanksgiving dinner, was held on Thursday, November 20. Read more about OU Cousins and the Thanksgiving dinner.Schooner Sculpture
Want a limited-edition sculpture to dress up your home or office? Created by OU Artist-in-Residence Paul Moore, a 24-inch-long replica of “The Sooner Schooner” is now being sold. Proceeds support academic and athletic scholarships. Click here for more information on how to purchase one.
November 2008
A Historic Naming
OU Regents approved the naming of the College of Education for the late Jeannine Rainbolt, an OU education graduate. The naming is in recognition of a gift from the H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt family. Jeannine Rainbolt’s husband, Gene, a longtime alumni leader and chairman of BancFirst Corporation, was joined by son, David, and daughter, Dr. Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes, in making the gift. The College of Education becomes the first in OU’s history to be named for a woman. Read more about the College of Education naming.
ESPN anchor comes to campus
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn will be the featured speaker for The Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values and Ethics this month. Read more about Cohn and the lecturship series.
The Art of Scholarship Support
Noted Oklahoma artist Greg Burns has teamed up with the OU Club of Dallas to present the Sooner Montage Print Series. Money from the montage prints’ sales will provide support for the Club’s “Students Today, Sooners Forever” scholarship fund. Read more about Greg Burns and the OU Club of Dallas.
October 2008
Wind Power
OU made one of the largest renewable energy commitments ever by a U.S. public university, when President Boren announced Sept. 10 that the University’s Norman campus will purchase 100 percent of its electricity from wind power by 2013. Read more about OU's energy commitments.
Stemming Cancer
OU medical researchers have found a way to isolate cancer stem cells in tumors, allowing them to be targeted and killed and thereby preventing cancer from returning. Read more about stemming cancer.
Are You OU’s No. 1 Fan?
The late Cecil Samara was dubbed OU’s biggest fan. Whether it was his “Big Red Rocket” car, a 1923 red and white Model T that he took to every home game, or the "O" and "U" caps on his front teeth, Samara showed his Sooner pride in many ways. So how do you show your pride? Do OU's school colors dominate your wardrobe? Do you tailgate at every game? Did you get married wearing a Sooner jersey and helmet, while reciting your vows on the 50-yard line? If your blood runs crimson and cream, send us your photo. You can even include a brief description of what makes you one of the Sooners’ biggest fans. Read more about OU's No. 1 fan.
September 2008
A Musical Master
OU alumna Annie Funke has proven that she’s a singing sensation and dancing dynamo in the Broadway production of Hairspray. Funke retuned to OU to present a musical theater master class and answer some questions about the business. Read more about Annie Funke.
August 2008
International Attention
OU School of Art and Art History student Riley Harmon recently received international recognition for his piece titled "What It Is Without the Hand That Wields It,” which was featured in a Rolling Stone Italy article, as well as admittance into the highly competitive ArtBots 2008 robot talent show in Dublin, Ireland. Read more about "What It Is Without the Hand That Wields It,”
Engineering a New Life
Four OU engineering students were given the task of creating a device to help a local woman, Linda Shannon, who has cerebral palsy. And they did not take the easy way out: They built an original design suited to her needs. Read more about Linda Shannon.
Other News Outlets
- Sooner Magazine (link opens in new window)
- The Oklahoma Daily (link opens in new window)
- University Calendar, Publications, and News (link opens in new window)