Unearthing stories long buried
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Alicia Odewale has spent the past few years uncovering invaluable truths about the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Her National Geographic LIVE series titled "Greenwood, a Century of Resilience" emphasizes Black power and Black survival in the event of a tragedy. Odewale's archeological abilities emphasize much the same: "It's left to the next generation to carry the story forward. One of the small things that I can do is use my skills in archaeology to tell the story in a new way."
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Forging stronger connections
TU's Black Alumni Leadership Council (BALC) has become paramount to improving alumni engagement in just two short years. By hosting events that promote networking and creating initiatives that raise money for scholarships, BALC has successfully established a community that provides support and mentorship for Black alumni and students. "Being a member of the Black Alumni Leadership Council has significantly enhanced my relationship with TU," said council member Ashley Jackson.
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Agave all day
In 2018, TU graduate Curnelius Arnick and his friends started a blog dedicated to all things tequila, covering everything from historical facts to food pairing. Now, Arnick is the co-founder and chief financial officer of Tequila with Friends, a Texas-owned and operated tequila brand sold in over 40 locations across the state. Arnick recently discussed his time at TU which influenced his decision to become a business owner and the support systems that guide him along the way.
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Start it up
The city of Tulsa has been immersed in efforts to establish itself as a leader in the region for entrepreneurial activity, a goal that is getting a significant boost from a new endeavor in TU's Collins College of Business. This month, TU announced the establishment of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with a goal of raising $10 million to help students, alumni and faculty commercialize intellectual property, create new ventures and attain venture capital funding.
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TU in the news highlights
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Alexandre Hogue 125: The Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, Feb. 22
5-6 p.m. – Talk and award presentation with Olivia Hogue Mariño, Jerri Jones Lecture Hall, 211 Phillips Hall
6-7 p.m. – Reception and refreshments, Alexandre Hogue Gallery, Phillips Hall
Reading is Fundamental with Onikah Asamoa-Caesar
Thursday, Feb. 23
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
DEI Office, Sorority Row
TU Law: 2023 Vision Symposium
Friday, Feb. 24
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
College of Law
Wind Ensemble concert
Monday, Feb. 27
7:30-9 p.m.
Gussman Concert Hall, Lorton Performance Center
Poetry Reading Series – Nomi Stone
Tuesday, Feb. 28
7-8 p.m.
Adelson Auditorium, Tyrrell Hall
Gospel Fest
Tuesday, Feb. 28
7-9 p.m.
Gussman Concert Hall, Lorton Performance Center
Documentary Screening: The Janes
Thursday, March 2
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gussman Concert Hall, Lorton Performance Center
Route 66 Conference on Communication Disorders
Friday, March 3
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Great Hall, Student Union
Concerto Aria Competition
Friday, March 3
5-7 p.m.
Meinig Recital Hall, Lorton Performance Center
First Friday Art Crawl
Friday, March 3
5-7 p.m.
101 E. Archer St.
Reproductive Rights Symposium
Saturday, March 4
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
101 E. Archer St.
Academics and Ales
Tuesday, March 7
5:30-7 p.m.
Heirloom Rustic Ales
2113 E. Admiral Blvd.
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