One of the highlights of Commencement 2022 was the bestowal of the Marcy Lawless Service Award on Megan Helmberger (BS '22). At TU, Helmberger acted on her philosophy of servant leadership with the Reformed University Fellowship by welcoming and supporting incoming students. In the community, she volunteered with Under the Bridge, giving hot meals to the unhoused and connecting them to area resources.
Outstanding Teachers 2022
Among the highest forms of recognition The University of Tulsa can bestow on a member of the faculty is the Outstanding Teacher Award. Congratulations to this year's honorees: Ido Kilovaty (law), Angus Lamar (chemistry and biochemistry) and Kristen Oertel (history).
Outstanding Researchers 2022
TU's Outstanding Researcher Award is a lifetime distinction honoring achievements that have been validated in recipients' professional fields. Meet this year's honorees: Charles Brown (biological science), Lamont Lindstrom (anthropology) and Saeed Samiee (marketing).
Final Bell and Commencement 2022
The sun shone brightly this year as our community gathered to celebrate and honor graduates at Countdown to Commencement, the Final Bell Party and the TU Commencement Ceremony.
Cultural and Ancestral Geographies: A Symposium with Streams Wednesday, May 25 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Virtual symposium via Zoom
Register today for the Helmerich Center for American Research's free virtual symposium on Cultural and Ancestral Geographies from the ancestral lands of the Osage Nation. The symposium convenes scholars, educators and cultural workers for conversations on maps and mapmaking. Details
Michael Eric Dyson Wednesday, May 25 6 p.m. Lorton Performance Center
Noted author, professor and national media fixture Michael Eric Dyson will be the opening session speaker for the 13th Annual Reconciliation in America National Symposium sponsored by the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. Details
Luncheon with Chief Judge Sutton Thursday, May 26 12:30-2 p.m. Price Turpen Courtroom, TU College of Law
The University of Tulsa College of Law is pleased to host the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sutton, Chief Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, for a luncheon in the Price Turpen Courtroom. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by May 23. Details
Dylan and the Beats Friday-Sunday, June 3-5 In-person and virtual options available
Don't miss this three-day symposium featuring presentations from some of the world's leading experts on Bob Dylan's music, art and influences. This event runs in partnership with the opening of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa and will offer a limited number of in-person tickets as well as a virtual option. Details
