Volume 6 | Issue 6
| September 23, 2013
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| Students Win Gold Circle Awards |
The 2013 awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association were announced Friday. Unlike Gold Crowns, which go to the publication, Gold Circles go to individual student journalists. The awards are for work published last year. DAILY - 1st place, Overall Design/Newsmagazine: Blayklee Buchanan
- 2nd place, In-depth/feature: Chase Cook
- Certificate of Merit, Page One Design Portfolio of Work, James Corley
SOONER - 1st place, Sports reporting, Chelsea Kraft, "Bummer Sooner"
- 2nd place, Student Life feature writing, Tegan Burkhart,"Oh the thinks you can think"
- 2nd place, Table of Contents, Bryan Dugan
- 2nd place, Greek writing, Patrick McSweeney, "All night long"
- 3rd place, Theme and concept, Sooner staff
- 3rd place, sports photo, Sooner staff, "Austin Box"
- CM, feature presentation, Sooner staff, "Just Between Friends"
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| Public Relations Dream Course Guest Speakers | |
Katerina Tsetsura's Dream Course September Schedule
Sept. 24 
Dr. Dean Kruckeberg
Professor, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Gaylord Hall 3160
6 p.m.
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| Software Workshops |
Expand your resume and attend one of the workshops taught by Michael Acker. 
Getting Started With Illustrator
Sept. 27 in 1120 at 10:30am
Photoshop Starters Oct 11 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m. InDesign 101 Oct. 25 in 1120 at 10:30 a.m.
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Book Drive for Moore Relief
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MORE BOOKS for MOORE LOVE 
Sept. 16-30
Dropbox in front of room 3508
In appreciation for Banned Books Week-Sept. 22-28th, the OU Professional Writing Students Association is conducting a book drive through the end of the month. The designated area to drop off books is in front of the Gaylord faculty workroom, room 3508. The books will be donated to Moore relief and a local OU professor who's home was affected by the tornado.
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| Advising Deadlines |
Juniors: Sept. 23- Oct. 4 
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| Lab/Library/Cage Hours | |
Convergence Lab
GYLD 1000
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m - Midnight
Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday
1 - 7 p.m.
Closed on Home FB games.
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Creative Lab
GYLD 2150
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Noon - 10 p.m.
Equipment Checkout
Monday - Thursday8 a.m. - Midnight Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Noon - Midnight Library Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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| Study Abroad Summer 2014 |
British Media Study Abroad
Information Sessions
Sept. 25 at 3 p.m., Hall of Fame
Oct. 1 at 3 p.m., Hall of Fame
If you have any questions or can't make these meetings, contact Ralph Beliveau at: beliveau@ou.edu
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| Graduate Student News |
Info. and Deadlines:
- All TAs who are non-native speakers of English must obtain certification for the Spring semester by visiting the English Assessment Program office by October 15, 2013. SPEAK tests must be scheduled by Oct. 15, 2013, and TEACH tests will begin the in late October. Register at the Graduate College, ROBT 213 or call 325-1838, or email simperers@ou.edu.
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Student Club Meetings & Announcements
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OU Ad Club 
Meeting
Monday, Sept. 30*
Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium, Gaylord Room 1140
6 p.m.
Guest speaker will be Blake Jackson, VP of Digital at Saxum.
*Previously scheduled for Sept. 23, but now on Sept. 30.
Magazine Interest Group 
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Gaylord 2025
7:30 p.m.
National Association of Black Journalists 
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Gaylord 3120
6 p.m.
Oklahoma College Broadcasters  Tuesday, Sept. 24 Hall of Fame 6 p.m. 
Professional Writing Students Association
Thursday, Sept. 26 Gaylord Room 3150 5:30 p.m.
MORE BOOKS for MOORE LOVE
Sept. 16-30
Dropbox in front of room 3508
Public Relations Student Society of America  Tuesday, Sept. 24 Lindsey + Asp Agency 6 p.m. Learn about the world of sports PR and how to be a professional team player. Kenny Mossman, Associate Athletics Director for External Operations of the Oklahoma Sooners, will be PRSSA's guest speaker.
Society of Professional Journalists Tuesday, Sept. 24 Gaylord Main Lobby 6 p.m.
There will be FREE Raising Cane's chicken fingers for those in attendance. Membership is FREE this year.
Interested parties should email okuspj@gmail.com
Student Film Production Club 
Thursday, Sept 27
Located in the Old Science Building - North Oval - in the FMS Lounge on the 3rd floor.
7 p.m.
Any questions can be sent to the SFPC email: ousfpc@gmail.com
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| This week through Career Services | |
Walk-ins 
Swing by our office and speak with our staff about job search, how to prepare for an interview, reviewing your resume, and more!
Sept. 23 | 1:30 - 4 PM | OMU 323
Sept. 24| 1:30 - 4 PM | OMU 323
Sept. 25 | 1:30 - 4 PM | OMU 323
Sept. 26 | 1:30 - 4 PM | OMU 323
How to Find and Make the Most of an Internship
Wondering how to get experience in your field? Internships offer an opportunity to explore potential careers and gain valuable experience! This workshop will help you understand what to consider when conducting your search.
Sept. 24 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | OMU Frontier Room
Lunch & Learn: Building a Professional Brand through Social Media presented by Steven Lee
Professional branding has always been a key to success in the job search-and social media is a prime way to build mutually beneficial relationships while on the hunt for a job. Discover how these relationships can lead you to unadvertised job openings, help you gain knowledge and understanding of your industry, and even land you a referral to a company you'd love to work at. Also learn the importance of having a professional social media profile.
Sept. 25 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | OMU Frontier Room
To see all of our workshops that are scheduled for this semester, visit our webpage here. If you're unable to attend any in person, you can also always check our website for a YouTube webinar.
Free: Kaplan Practice Test Event
Kaplan is hosting free LSAT and MCAT Practice tests on Sunday, September 29 on campus @ 11:00 AM. To register for this free event and save your spot today, please go to http://bit.ly/1fA6gDy. At the event you will take a free practice test under real-life proctored conditions. After the practice test, a Kaplan instructor will go over problems from the test and teach you Kaplan strategies to tackle your exam. Kaplan will also provide you with a free comprehensive score analysis and complete answers and explanations to the practice test on Sunday. Interested in GRE, GMAT, DAT, OAT or PCAT? Visit kaptest.com/practice for more free practice test opportunities!
MCAT Practice Test | 11:00 AM | Dale Hall
LSAT Practice Test| 11:30 AM | Dale Hall
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| JMC Career & Internship Fair Prep | 
Learn how your resume can be on the cutting edge in your highly competitive field. Come find out what employers look for when giving your resume a 10 second scan and find out the secrets of writing an effective resume that will get you noticed at the career fair! 
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| Advertising Students Needed | 
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| Fall Internship Available |
State Department of Education
Events Office
Fall 2013 Internship
The Oklahoma State Department of Education Office of Events is currently seeking qualified individuals for a part-time internship position. This position will serve a key role in supporting the Events office during regional tours, town halls, trainings, conferences and other related projects.
Seeking part-time interns for September-December 2013.
Qualifications:
* Minimum age requirement, 18 years
* September-December, Tuesday & Thursday availability
* Outgoing personality
* Seeking career in marketing, events, or promotions
* Self-starting and detail-oriented
* Must be highly motivated and reliable
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Maintain a flexible schedule with availability on weekends and evenings when needed
*This is an unpaid, part time internship reporting to the Events Coordinator.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Events@sde.ok.gov
For more information or questions regarding this internship please contact Ashley Hahn at 405-521-4893 or Ashley.hahn@sde.ok.gov
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Capitol Complex
2500 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
405-521-4893 (o) or 405-761-0371 ©
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Graduation Gear Up, Oct. 7-9
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Graduating Seniors - Fall 2013
Graduation Gear-Up is Oct 7-9 in OMU
One stop shopping for cap/gown, invitations, senior photos
10 am - 6 pm Monday October 7
10 am - 3 pm Tuesday October 8
10 am - 6 pm Wednesday October 9
Beaird Lounge, Oklahoma Memorial Union
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