In the early 1900s, there were as many as 50 all-black towns in Oklahoma. Black Oklahomans created spaces to offer safety, opportunity and freedom to their communities. Over the course of the century, the number and sizes of these towns shrank drastically. Only 13 of the original 50 exist today. Seeking to shed light on […]
The Mobility Challenge is an innovation challenge sponsored by the City of Tulsa and TU. Student teams will develop innovative solutions to mobility issues for the most underserved Tulsans, who need better access to work, food, health care and recreational pursuits. Students teams will compete to win $5000 in prize money. Students will also gain […]
The University of Tulsa is excited to celebrate what would have been the 125th birthday of artist Alexandre Hogue, former head of TU’s Department of Art and namesake of the Alexandre Hogue Gallery located in Phillips Hall. Hogue 125 Inspired: Oklahoma Landscapes opens Jan. 19 and demonstrates the artist’s legacy and continued impact on the […]
In the late 1980s, the Soviet Ukrainian punk subculture seeded an accidental politics that allowed for new and idiosyncratic ways to identify as Ukrainian. In this talk, the anthropologist and musician Maria Sonevytsky will share her research on a curious cassette album that circulated in the last years of the USSR on the streets of […]
From a little spark may burst a flame. – Dante Alibhieri Join JOLT Creativity Club for fun, educational activities that will spark your creative thought process and ignite your inner flame for innovative problem-solving. There is nothing extraordinary about creative people and their ability to develop new ideas. They are, however, better trained in the […]
Today, defending the idea of free Ukraine has taken on profound urgency, and Ukrainian musicians have been battling tirelessly on the musical front. As the war of Russian aggression grinds on in Ukraine, one of the strongest vectors for strengthening and even expanding Ukrainian cultural identity has been viral musical moments, which have coined, recycled […]
Maxim Osipov is known for his uncompromisingly honest and introspective stories of life in the provinces of Putin’s Russia, in Moscow and among Russophone émigrés abroad. Shortly after the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Osipov himself became an émigré, leaving Russia for good. His latest collection of stories and essays […]
The Kendall College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Tulsa, The Dangoor Centre and Bar Ilan University invite you to an evening commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Please join us for art, music, light refreshments and special guest speakers. For more information, please contact Emily Schumacher at emily-schumacher@utulsa.edu or 214-226-6311. About International Holocaust […]
Freedom is the highest ideal in American politics, but its legacy is complex. Throughout American history, freedom has supported emancipation and individual liberty, but has also supported white supremacy, economic injustice and misogyny. These “ugly freedoms” legitimate the right to harm and subjugate others. This talk will examine the ugliness of freedom, from the history […]
Learn what you need to know to achieve your personal and financial goals. Two TU students will talk about the businesses they created and managed while being a student. Is launching a side-hustle while in college a path for you?
Due to the inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, we have decided to cancel the Vocal Master Class for today at 3:00. Also canceled is the lunch planned for 11:30 this morning in the President's Dining Room. We will work on rescheduling the master class event for Wednesday between 12:00-2:00. We still hope to hold […]
Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until March 7. A night of informal research presentations at Heirloom Rustic Ales. Grab a drink and hear the following Kendall College of Arts & Sciences faculty present on history, music and more: Thomas Buoye (history), Machele Dill (School of Music), Matt Lemmond (School of Art, […]
Note: Due to inclement weather, all Kyle Pfortmiller events are canceled. Donald Feagin Visiting Artist and Metropolitan Opera baritone Kyle Pfortmiller, along with his collaborative pianist Cathy Venable, will present a recital of well-known songs and arias from the world of opera and musical theater. A frequent and beloved visitor to Tulsa, Pfortmiller has performed […]
Note: Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed until Feb. 21. Kick off Black History Month with a new documentary about the legendary life of Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked her life to help other African Americans out of slavery. TU professor Kristen Oertel will host a discussion afterward over peach cobbler from […]
Since 2016 those who are concerned about the health of American democracy have been lamenting the easy spread and amplification of bogus claims, vast conspiracy theories, and massive lies through media both social and traditional. This concern is necessary but insufficient. This talk will argue that pro-democracy Americans must also rediscover the poetry and music […]
Come to the Creativity Club and learn how to future-proof your career in an rapidly changing, automated world. Lunch provided.
