Gaylord College is hosting an open town hall meeting called "Unheard . . . Next Steps: Gaylord College Listens" for Gaylord students at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 5, in the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation Auditorium.

This event is intended to elicit Gaylord College student feedback and comments surrounding the recent "Unheard Voices" movement.  On January 15, 2015, Unheard movement organizers and supporters gathered for a campus-wide town hall meeting to discuss the group's grievances, concerns and a plan to enact change on OU's campus.

Gaylord College wants to hear directly from its students about the issues raised with the Unheard movement and how Gaylord College can be proactive and part of the solution to address Unheard's student grievances.  

The Spring 2015 Career Fair is about a month away, allowing plenty of time to update the old resume and practice being an irresistible hire.

This career fair is fairly large, already touting over 100 companies (and counting). Despite the size, Career Services doesn't want you to get lost in the crowd. Learn how to stand out with some of the upcoming workshops and lectures specifically created for this career fair.
 

Student Services is now accepting applications to become a Gaylord College Student Ambassador. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Feb. 27, and should be turned in to Student Services, on the second floor of Gaylord, Room 2533.

Ambassadors are undergraduate journalism and mass communication majors involved in outreach activities on behalf of the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Ambassadors are engaged in a variety of activities from contacting prospective students to meeting with nationally known scholars and journalists that come to OU.

 

Among other duties, ambassadors serve as liaisons between the college and prospective students and alumni who come to campus, assist the college during special functions/events and help develop new college programs. The Ambassadors will help increase communication between JMC majors and faculty.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A minimum GPA of 3.25
• The applicant must have declared the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication as their major or otherwise signified their intent to pursue education in the college as an undergraduate or graduate student.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Each academic year, students interested in serving as Ambassadors may fill out an Ambassador Application (found here)  or in the Gaylord College Student Services Office, Room 2533.
• Applicants must interview with the Selection Committee for the position if selected for an interview.
• Candidates should demonstrate good communication skills and knowledge of the University and College.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To act as responsible representatives of the University of Oklahoma and the Gaylord College at both on and off campus events.
• To provide support for recruitment of JMC students to OU.
• To assist with special events and departmental functions as requested.
• To attend meetings with campus visitors as requested.

BENEFITS

• Student ambassadors have the opportunity to build a close association with many faculty and staff members in the Gaylord College.  
• Ambassadors are given the opportunity to meet nationally known journalists, political figures and academics who visit OU.
• The ambassador program provides excellent experience in public relations and public speaking skills.

To apply, download an application here or apply in Gaylord College Student Services Office, Room 2533.  

February 3	Speed Networking PRSSA hosts 6 p.m. Lindsey+Asp
February 3-5	Acing the Interview With Career Services 3:30 p.m. OMU 323
February 5	Unheard . . . Next Steps: Gaylord College Listens Open town hall 7:30 p.m. E&E Auditorium All Gaylord students invited to participate
February 9	Job Search Secrets (You Don't Want Your Competition to Know) With David Asher 2:30-4 p.m. OMU Mecham Auditorium