Oklahoma Independent Media Center

OU Studies Poverty in Oklahoma Schools: Hiring VISTA Researchers

The University of Oklahoma has announced that it will expand its examination of poverty in Oklahoma schools. The Office of the Vice Provost at the University of Oklahoma plans to hire two VISTA research assistants to study the relationship between schools and community poverty in rural and urban areas of Oklahoma. The research aims to identify Oklahoma schools that are having an impact on poverty. The VISTA researchers will apply state-of-the-art community mapping software and will make use of a variety of state and non-profit resources. The VISTA researchers should have some proficiency in Spanish. Some college experience is needed and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Below is a copy of the OU VISTA positions announcement.

Governor Proclaims September 21st as an International Day of Peace for Oklahoma!

Thousands of Students create pinwheels for peace

Celebration at the Gold Dome Multicultural Society

N.W. 23rd and Classen on Friday, September 21st from 5:30-8:00

OKC – Students and other community members throughout the greater Oklahoma City area will participate in the United Nation’s International Day of Peace Celebration at the Gold Dome. From Norman to Edmond and beyond, students are creating pinwheels with words about peace and harmony. These works of art will spin in the wind, decorating schools, homes and businesses on the International Day of Peace. As students create these pinwheels, they are asked to reflect on Peace: A state of calm and tranquility, with no anxiety or violence.

Students are being asked to Imagine… Whirled Peace!
To plant gardens of pinwheels for peace. .

As students create these pinwheels, they are asked to reflect on Peace: A state of calm and tranquility, with no anxiety or violence.

Friday, September 21st, 2007
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Gold Dome, N.W. 23rd and Classen
Oklahoma City

Speakers include:
State Senator Connie Johnson
State Senator Andrew Rice
Mayor Mick Cornet
John Q. Porter: Superintendent, OKC Public Schools
Bob Cox: United Nations Association of Greater OKC
Michael Korenblit: Respect Diversity Foundation

Performances include:
Linwood A+ Choir
Columbus Folkloric Dancer’s “Sonurame”
Maja School of Dance
Native American Dancers: Dara Franklin
Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots Edmond Youth Group
Drums by Jahruba
Younger Legions of Mary’s Asian Dancers
Dances of Universal Peace
Steve McLinn and Ojas Music

Refreshments provided by:

Union Pacific Engine No. 844 stopped at the Rock Island Railroad museum in El Reno on Wed. Sept. 12, 2007 as part of its Oklahoma Centennial tour of the state.

Please join
The University Of Tulsa
College Of Law
For A Conversation With
The Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor
United States Supreme Court Associate Justice (Retired)

A Life in the Law
Friday, June 1, 2007
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Great Hall
Allen Chapman Activity Center

Moderated by
Judge Robert H. Henry
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit

The Peace House of Oklahoma City and Skyline Ministries are once again sponsoring summer camps for children and youth in Central Oklahoma. The camps -- some residential and some day only -- give participants an introduction to the concepts and practice of community-building, nonviolence, and peacemaking.

Based on grade level, four different camps are designed for Grades 1-4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 9-12, respectively. Details of schedule and programs below.