Designing a more amazing tomorrow
A portable aquaponics system to help feed a hungry planet. An orthotic arm that empowers paralyzed people to enjoy art, gardening and fitness activities. A mounting system for a star tracker orbiting thousands of miles above our little blue planet. Meet the inspiring designers behind these ingenious technologies, which mechanical engineering students recently developed as part of their senior project capstone course.
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Let's get tropical!
Since summer 2017 when the first group of intrepid young people left the heat and humidity of Tulsa for the even-more-intense heat and humidity of Panama, JumpstartTU has been an uplifting launching pad for scores of soon-to-be University of Tulsa freshmen. Now, with 30 members of that crew having graduated in May, it's a good time to take stock of this innovative program and reflect on its successes. For Eric Gerstner (BS '21), "whether you want to make friends, explore a new country or try something new, JumpstartTU is the perfect way to start college and your adult life."
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In the public service
The Phi Beta Kappa Society has selected Kassandra Le-Huynh as a Key into Public Service Scholar. Double-majoring in French and economics, Le-Huynh combines her studies with interning at the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office, serving as chief of staff of TU's Vietnamese American Student Association and fulfilling several other volunteer roles. "This award means a lot to me, especially because I consider myself an interdisciplinary student," said Le-Huynh. "I have had aspirations to work in public service for the longest time, so being considered someone who has the potential to achieve these goals has been unbelievable."
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How do you measure the impact of art?
Chapman Associate Professor of Media Studies Mark Brewin shines a light on TU's Center for Health, Arts and Measurement Practices (CHAMP), which he co-directs with Wellspring Associate Professor of Film Studies Jeff Van Hanken. "CHAMP brings together scholars, artists and arts administrators from across the country to make a rigorous and persuasive case to an often-skeptical public that art still matters," said Brewin. CHAMP's current collaboration with the Greenwood Art Project evaluates art's transformative role in fostering awareness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Music on the Porch
Thursday, June 10, 5-8 p.m.
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Visit Gilcrease to hear Bandelier play "Western folk from the southern plains." Besides great music, the evening will include lawn games, a cash bar, timed entry to the galleries and food for purchase.
TU Uncorked
Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m.
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Celebrate with the TU community and toast student success at this virtual event and online auction. Funds raised support The University of Tulsa Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Stickball
Saturday, June 12, 1 p.m.
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Come to Gilcrease to learn about the game of stickball, which is played by many Indigenous people.
Enslavement to Emancipation
Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m.
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Plan to attend this virtual symposium, during which panelists will discuss three foundational documents in Gilcrease's Enslavement to Emancipation exhibition.
Tulsa Juneteenth Festival
Thursday-Saturday, June 17-19
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TU honors the 2021 Juneteenth holiday on June 18, and employees are encouraged to celebrate on historic Greenwood Avenue at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, featuring art, music, meditation and activities for all ages.
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