A group of University of Oklahoma architecture and interior design students worked together in a course that may soon have Oklahoma City politicians and city planners talking. Associate professor of architecture David Boeck and associate professor of interior design Hepi Wachter teamed up to teach 19 interior design students and 18 architecture students how to […]
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After three decades of international news, Oklahoman Mike Boettcher returns to teach
On June 1, 1980, an Oklahoman appeared on the first live shot of CNN, or “chicken noodle news” network, as it was called back then. Mike Boettcher, a graduate from the University of Oklahoma and a Ponca City native, took a chance on the network, which in its first stages was often ridiculed. Little did […]
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Before Oklahoma’s statehood, Beer City existed as rabble-rousing sort of place
One afternoon in Beer City, Pussy Cat Nell pulled the trigger of her loaded double-barrel shotgun at Marshal Lewis “Brushy” Bush. After the man collapsed to the ground, others heard the calamity and shot at old Bush, too, or so the legend goes. ‘A SUDSY, BOOZY SPOT ON THE PLAINS’STRIP CITY ‘A LITTLE BIT TOO […]
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Before Oklahoma’s statehood, Beer City existed as rabble-rousing sort of place
One afternoon in Beer City, Pussy Cat Nell pulled the trigger of her loaded double-barrel shotgun at Marshal Lewis “Brushy” Bush. After the man collapsed to the ground, others heard the calamity and shot at old Bush, too, or so the legend goes. ‘A SUDSY, BOOZY SPOT ON THE PLAINS’STRIP CITY ‘A LITTLE BIT TOO […]
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Restored, historic electric organ brings new sounds to growing OU music program
A forest of hulking metal pipes fills a room behind the stage of Paul F. Sharp Hall at the University of Oklahoma. ONGOING PLAN ORGAN PROGRAM The pipes are part of the newly restored M.P. Möler Opus 5819 organ, or “Mini Mo,” as the department likes to call it. Partially assembled during its installation, the […]
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Restored, historic electric organ brings new sounds to growing OU music program
A forest of hulking metal pipes fills a room behind the stage of Paul F. Sharp Hall at the University of Oklahoma. ONGOING PLAN ORGAN PROGRAM The pipes are part of the newly restored M.P. Möler Opus 5819 organ, or “Mini Mo,” as the department likes to call it. Partially assembled during its installation, the […]
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Human Animal Link of Oklahoma provides hairy helpers with therapy
Wagging tails, tongues and a belly rub may be what the doctor ordered. HALO ” Human Animal Link of Oklahoma ” is a newly founded animal-assisted therapy program that provides its services to elementary schools, clinics and anywhere else they’re needed, said Terri Smith, executive director. FURRY FRIEND COURT DECISION THERAPY BREAKTHROUGHS HALO began after […]
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Human Animal Link of Oklahoma provides hairy helpers with therapy
Wagging tails, tongues and a belly rub may be what the doctor ordered. HALO ” Human Animal Link of Oklahoma ” is a newly founded animal-assisted therapy program that provides its services to elementary schools, clinics and anywhere else they’re needed, said Terri Smith, executive director. FURRY FRIEND COURT DECISION THERAPY BREAKTHROUGHS HALO began after […]
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Oklahoma City shop hosts SchlegelFest
Bike on over to the second annual SchlegelFest, a day filled with bicycles, giveaways and outdoor family fun. The Sunday event came about formally last year as Schlegel Bicycles celebrated its 20th anniversary, said Jessica Herford, the shop’s office manager. The event was popular among local cyclists, drawing more than 600 visitors, she said. Festivalgoers […]
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Oklahoma City shop hosts SchlegelFest
Bike on over to the second annual SchlegelFest, a day filled with bicycles, giveaways and outdoor family fun. The Sunday event came about formally last year as Schlegel Bicycles celebrated its 20th anniversary, said Jessica Herford, the shop’s office manager. The event was popular among local cyclists, drawing more than 600 visitors, she said. Festivalgoers […]