Oklahoma

Organization/School Events:

Organization/School Events:

Rogers State University

February 8-10, 2006
Bagels and Books Fundraiser:   Benefiting the RSU Child Development Center, a used book and CD drive will be conducted.   The sale will offer used books, CD's, DVD's, and books on tape, plus a variety of bagels with spreads.   The funds raised will go to purchasing new educational print media for the Child Development Center.  

February 9, 2006
Pancakes & Politics: Get the 'skinny' form public officials over steamy coffee and cakes.   Students can attend a free breakfast and political conversation with community leaders of the region including RSU President Joe Wiley, the Claremore Mayor, Claremore City Counselors and members of the RSU Student Government. For more information contact Dr. Michelle Taylor at mtaylor@rsu.edu .

February 14, 2006
Mock Legislative Session: The RSU Chapter of the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (O.I.L) and the Dead President's Society will organize and conduce a mock legislative session to provide RSU students with a basic understanding of Oklahoma legislative processes such as parliamentary procedure, authoring legislation, how committees review proposed legislation, debate and passage of bills, joint resolutions, and signing bills into law. For more information contact Dr. Michelle Taylor at mtaylor@rsu.edu .

February 23, 2006
"Bring It!" to the Faculty versus Students Debate: Members of the RSU faculty and members of the RSU student body debate 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. For more information contact Dr. Michelle Taylor at mtaylor@rsu.edu .

February 27, 2006
Open Forum: The executive branch of the RSU student government will sponsor and open forum to hear student concerns, recommendations and serve as a sounding board for student educational issues.   Learn more about your collegiate leaders as they encourage students to become more involved on campus. For more information contact Dr. Michelle Taylor at mtaylor@rsu.edu.

East Central University

March 26, 2006
Week of Work Kick-Off:   Cookout and games with members of the university community, community elected officials and residents of Hammond Heights. For more information contact Thomas Pack at thorpac@mailclerk.ecok.edu .

March 27-31, 2006
Week of Work:   Week of community service coordinated with several campus organizations, including student government, focusing on Hammond Heights, an underserved, traditionally African-American area of Ada.   Will also include a free after-school art camp sponsored by students from several university departments. For more information contact Thomas Pack at thorpac@mailclerk.ecok.edu .

TBA
Diversity Dialogue: Dialogue sponsored by various groups on campus including the Human Diversity Committee.   Will include a panel discussion on increasing representation diverse voices in university and community decisions na dwill include a speaker on the benefit of recognizing the diversity that exists on our campus.   A free pizza dinner will attract students to attend. Diversity is a pressing campus issue on our public university campus in rural Oklahoma. For more information contact Thomas Pack at thorpac@mailclerk.ecok.edu.

Oklahoma City Community College

February 20- March 3, 2006
Educational & Promotional Display :   A display will be constructed that outlines the Month of Action events, as well as promotes students' understanding of civic responsibility and the impact of service on the surrounding community. For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

February 22, 2006
Veteran's Panel & Discussion :   Student veterans will be asked to serve on a panel for a facilitated discussion regarding military service, current political climate concerns and civic engagement. For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

February 24, 2006
Adopt a Street Service Project For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

February 27- March 3, 2006
Service Project:   Students will work with local veterans' groups to coordinate a service project which assists troops currently service at home and abroad.   A learning component will accompany the service activity. For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

March 6-10, 2006
Woman's History Display For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

March 25, 2006
Habitat for Humanity Service Project For more information contact Liz Largent at llargent@okccc.edu

Oklahoma State University

February 20-March 3, 2006
MOA Canned Food Drive for Central OK Community Action Agency- Student Union, Residence Halls For more information contact Joyce Montgomery at jmont@okstate.edu .

February 25- 28, 2006
Projects for Peace : Community service for elderly. For more information contact Joyce Montgomery at jmont@okstate.edu.

March 1-2, 2006
Voter Registration Booths: Campus Common Area, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information contact Joyce Montgomery at jmont@okstate.edu.

March 23, 2006
Environmental Issues Forum , Student Union, Rm. 415, 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Joyce Montgomery at jmont@okstate.edu.

University of Central Oklahoma

March 12-18, 2006
Alternative Spring Break:   A team of five to seven UCO students will travel to Baton Rouge, LA to spend the week helping to rebuild a community damaged by Hurricane Katrina. For more information contact Liz Kiser at ekiser@ucok.edu

March 30, 2006
Campus Conversation : Students who participated in the alternative spring break trip will share their thoughts, emotions, and outcomes during an informal Campus Conversation.   This event will be open to all students, faculty, and staff who are interested in asking questions and learning more about the trip. For more information contact Liz Kiser at ekiser@ucok.edu