Gaylord
In This Issue
Phase II of Gaylord Hall
Gaylord College Web site has a new look!
Degree Orientation Dates
Study Abroad in Germany
2008 Zenith Awards
Visit Dallas and NYC with PRSSA
Scholarships
May Intercession
Gaylord College Students Shine
Spring Career Blitz
Quick Links

Watch Our Progress
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Phase II of Gaylord Hall is going strong.

The steel work is finished and workers are beginning to enclose the exterior.

Completion is expected March 2009.





WEB SITE HAS NEW LOOK AND LOCATION

The Gaylord College Web page has a brand new look. The page is now easier to navigate through and has the most up to date information  for students, faculty and staff. The NEW Web address is  http://www.ou.edu/gaylord



DEGREE ORIENTATION DATES

Gaylord College students must be advised PRIOR to enrolling. For undergraduates with up to 60 credit hours, you must participate in a Degree Orientation session with your adviser. See list of sessions.

For undergraduates with more than 60 credit hours, you may be advised via e-mail with your adviser. See the advising page for the correct advisor for your major.



OU NIGHTLY IS BACK

OU Nightly is once again providing the TV4OU
OU and Norman community with live,
local news each weekday at 4:30 p.m. Gaylord and other students cover news and events that matter to their viewers.
 
OU Nightly, complete with weather forecasts and sports reports, live at 4:30 p.m. or its rebroadcast at 9:30 p.m. on TV4OU (Cox Cable channel 4).


 



2008 SUMMER STUDY ABROAD IN GERMANY

There is still time to submit your application for the 2008 SPICE program! SPICE is your chance to Study in Germany this summer. Students from five U.S. and German universities participate in SPICE between June 16 and Aug. 15, 2008. Students will also visit Berlin in July. For more information contact Dr. Tsetsura at tsetsura@ou.edu





Zenith 2008 ZENITH AWARDS

2008 Zenith Awards applications can be downloaded from the Gaylord College Web page Remember, the first 20 entries from OU students are sponsored by PRSSA-OU and the Gaylord College. For more information contact PRSSA-OU advisor, Dr. Tsetsura tsetsura@ou.edu.


VISIT DALLAS AND NYC WITH PRSSA

PRSSA-OU is planning two professional trips to Dallas and New York City in April. Students will visit leading public relations and communication agencies. If you are interested in going to Dallas or NYC with PRSSA-OU, e-mail Dr. Tsetsura  tsetsura@ou.edu  by March 1.



PRSA-OKC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Attention PRSSA members! PRSA-OKC has a number of scholarships to PRSSA students. Apply at PRSA-OKC (click on the PRSA-OKC scholarship link).

GAYLORD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Application for the 2008-2009 Gaylord College Scholarships are available online at  the Gaylord College Web page  or contact Kathy Adams atkadams@ou.edu. The deadline is March 3, 2008.





MAY INTERCESSION: INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING

During May intersession, David Tarpenning and Chris Krug will offer Interactive Advertising:  The Next New Thing! a course designed to show the integration of interactive advertising into a traditional campaign.  Students who want to take Interactive Advertising should sign up in advance for the 30 available seats.  See Professor Tarpenning in Room 3025 or e-mail dtarpenning@ou.edu.



GAYLORD COLLEGE STRATEGIC
COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS SHINE


Five Gaylord College students were honored in New York City by the American Advertising Federation as part of their Most Promising Minority Students Program.  Ad majors Tyler Allen, Loan Vu and Halley Ralls, and PR majors Regina Greuel and Angela Tran spent the week interviewing with recruiters, visiting advertising agencies and media outlets...even enjoyed a presentation of "Hair Spray" on Broadway, courtesy of Publicis.  During the event, Loan Vu was also named to the AAF Hall of Student Achievement, one of the first four students to be inducted.

Gaylord College ad students Jarrod Higgins, Kelly Matthews, Adam Croom, Krista Sanchez, Brian Wright, Andrew Vaughn and Scott Johnson will also receive ADDY awards for their creative work during the ADDY celebration February 23. Together, the students accounted for 13 student ADDYs in this year's contest.




SPRING CAREER BLITZ

The 2008 Spring Career Blitz is your semester playbook for scoring that dream internship or first job. Students should start looking for summer and fall 2008 internships, Heather Spencer (careers and internships) can help, schedule an appointment with her at iadvise

March 3
Networking: Beyond Facebook
           Gaylord Hall 1030                         1:30-2:30 p.m.
March 4
Career Planning Session: Finding Your Focus
           Gaylord Hall of Fame room            3-4 p.m.
    


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