Oklahoma
Statewide Events:
VOICE Month of Action Kick-Off
Thursday, February 24, 2005- 10:00 AM
2nd Floor Rotunda- State Capitol- Oklahoma City, OK
Join Oklahoma students in kicking off the 3rd Annual Month of Action. Participants will connect with local legislators and tour the capitol. Visit www.okvoice.org for more information.
Contact for further details: Jennifer Geren, jgeren@osrhe.edu
Oklahoma Student Government Association Conference
March 4-5, 2005
Southwestern Oklahoma State University- Weatherford, OK
Contact for further details: Clay Pope, popec@swosu.edu
Organization/School Events:(sorted by school then by date)
Civic Engagement Fair
February 23, 2005 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saint Gregory's University
The fair will inform students about how to effectively contact their local representatives and how to be well-informed about the issues that affect them.
Contact: Erin Means, 405-323-0652
Conversation with an elected official
March 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
Saint Gregory's University
An elected official will speak to students about the importance of being civically involved and knowing how to contact their representatives. The official will also discuss current legislation that affects college students.
Contact: Erin Means 405-323-0652
Drive for baby wipes
Date/Time: Throughout MOA
Saint Gregory's University
Wipes will be collected to send to the troops in Iraq.
Contact: Erin Means, 323-0652
Pancakes and Politics
Feb. 3, 2005
Rogers State University
Chew the fat (or bacon) with the “Big Dogs.” Free breakfast and political conversation for interested RSU students with a slate of public officials, including RSU President Joe Wiley, Mayor James Cochran, Claremore City Councilors, and RSU Student Government President Kyla Leverette and her executive cabinet.
Contact: Jan Smith-Clayton, jsmith-clayton@rsu.edu.
You Don't Know Jack…About the Issues!
February 9, 2005
Rogers State University
“The Know-It-Alls” versus “The Smart-Alecks” in a two-part series of debates between members of the RSU faculty and members of the RSU student body over “hot” educational issues. A celebrity moderator and sports referee will keep order and peace. Topics include: absence policies, faculty evaluations, academic extra credit, and required courses.
Contact: Jan Smith-Clayton, jsmith-clayton@rsu.edu
Mock Legislative Sessions
Feb. 15, 2005
Rogers State University
Brief description of event: The RSU Chapter of the Oklahoam Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L.) and the Dead President's Society will organize and conduct a mock legislative session to provide RSU students with a basic understanding of the Oklahoma legislative process such as parliamentary procedure, authoring legislation, how committees review proposed legislation, debate and passage of bills, joint resolutions, and signing bills into law.
Contact: Jan Smith-Clayton, jsmith-clayton@rsu.edu
You Have Questions…We Have Answers!
Feb. 24, 2005
Rogers State University
Brief description of event: The Executive Branch of the RSU Student Government Association will sponsor an open forum to hear student concerns, recommendations, serve as a sounding board for student educational issues, and promote campus involvement.
Contact: Jan Smith-Clayton, jsmith-clayton@rsu.edu
Dialogue with State Representative Gary Banz (R) and Democratic Representative (TBA)
Feb. 22, 2005 at 6:25 p.m.
Rose State College
Contact: Paige Walker, pw0001957@rose.edu
Martin Luther King Day March
Date/Time: TBA
Rose State College
Vocal Oklahomans in Civic Engagement (VOICE) will partner with RSC's intercultural division to host a march in honor of Martin Luther King.
Contact: Paige Walker, pw0001957@rose.edu
Dialogue with State Representative Joe Dorman
Date/Time: TBA
Cameron University
Contact: Lindsay Baugh, lindsayb@lcisp.com
Trivia Game Show
Date/Time: TBA
Cameron University
This event will be a fun interactive game that will include questions and answers about local elected officials and current legislative issues. Prizes will be given to the students with the most points at the end of the game. This event will be open to all students.
Contact: Lindsay Baugh, lindsayb@lcisp.com
Drinking Ordinances Dialogue
Date/Time: TBA
Oklahoma State University- Stillwater
Students, faculty, and city officials will focus on the topic of recent party ordinances that may be affecting students. It will be an opportunity for all involved to learn more about the different views on the situation.
Contact: Rainy Wallace, rainymw@hotmail.com
Meet Your Legislators
Date/Time: TBA
Oklahoma State University- Stillwater
Local legislators will be available at a booth in the student union to meet students.
Contact: Rainy Wallace, rainymw@hotmail.com
Friday Night Live (FNL) with special guest host (community leader)
Date/Time: TBA
University of Central Oklahoma
FNL will inform student about issues in a comedic way. With the approval of the guest host, we will use the cast of FNL to articulate these highly political issues in a manner students can relate to.
Contact: Lane Perry, lperry@ucok.edu
Lunch with the Mayor Naifeh
Date/Time: TBA
University of Central Oklahoma
An opportunity for students to voice their concerns with the Edmond Mayor.
Contact: Lane Perry, lperry@ucok.edu
My VOTE Counts
Date/Time: Throughout MOA
University of Central Oklahoma
My VOTE Counts bracelets will be passed out throughout the month. Bracelets advocate voting and becoming a part of something bigger than you, but better because of you.
Contact: Lane Perry, lperry@ucok.edu
African-American Leadership
Week of Feb. 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
Tom Colbert, the first African American judge on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, will speak about civil service and the history of leadership within the African American community.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
State Legislature Awareness Poster Campaign
Week of Feb. 28, 2005, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
Posters will be displayed on campus informing students of who their legislators are, how they may contact them, and important items under consideration during the current legislative session.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
State Legislature Awareness Poster Campaign
Week of Feb. 28, 2005, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
Posters will be displayed on campus informing students of who their legislators are, how they may contact them, and important items under consideration during the current legislative session.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
Campus Dialogue on Biotechnology
Week of March 1st at 2:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
Local experts in the field of biotechnology, specifically related to stem cell research, are being invited to campus to inform students about stem cell research as well as facilitate discussion regarding the benefits and the controversy.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
Service Fair
Week of March 7th, 10:00- 2:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
United Way affiliated agencies as well as other non-profit community organizations will be on-campus to offer volunteer opportunities to students.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
Life of Barbara McClintock Performance
March 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City Community College
Jan Cox, a faculty member at the University of Iowa, will perform a monologue concerning the famous female scientist Barbara McClintock.
Contact: Liz Largent, llargent@okccc.edu
|
