CCEW interns work at a crossroad of innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. The Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth hosts high-impact community programming, spearheads collaborative spaces like OU's Innovation Hub, and offers experiential learning opportunities to students, faculty, and professionals with the mission of promoting the people, businesses, and ideas of Oklahoma. There are two upcoming ways to join CCEW in making an impact:

Follow CCEW on social media for more updates on events we're hosting, frequently asked questions, and highlights from current CCEW Interns.

For the first time, Gaylord College students have been nominated for a national student Emmy Award.

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

Gaylord Ambassadors, 2014-2015

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 16	Ad Club Due to rescheduling, special guest Dave Bovenschulte, SVP, Global Digital Strategy Director from Publicis Kaplan Thaler in New York, will be speaking this week. 6:30 p.m. Lindsey+Asp
February 16-23	First week for Gaylord juniors to be advised.
February 18	Spring 2015 Career Fair 12:30-4 p.m. OMU, Molly Shi Boren Ballroom
February 19-21	Top Jobs, hosted by Lindsey + Asp registration required for admission Lindsey + Asp