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Work of Sovereignty Exhibition

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK

Explore the history and future of tribal nationhood before and after the supreme court ruling on tribal jurisdiction (McGirt v. Oklahoma, 2020). Work of Sovereignty features historical photographs and art […]

Free

Work of Sovereignty Symposium

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is partnering with TU’s College of Law to create a three-day symposium that brings together questions about law, identity, history, citizenship and migration. This three-day conference focuses on the ongoing work of Native sovereignty in Oklahoma. Examining tribal sovereignty from multiple perspectives, including Native leadership, legal issues and ideas, artistic […]

Free

Gussman Juried Student Exhibition

Alexandre Hogue Gallery 2930 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK

The 55th Annual Gussman Juried Student Exhibition will be on view March 30 through April 20, featuring student works juried by Alexandre Hogue’s daughter Olivia Hogue Mariño. Opening reception and awards announcement: March 30, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition may be viewed in the Alexandre Hogue Gallery Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Free

Poetry Reading Series – Paisley Rekdal

Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK

Have you ever read poetry that uses fieldwork and archives to deal with important social and political concerns? Come hear three acclaimed poets who employ research and reporting to grapple with such timely issues as immigration, identity, cultural appropriation, racism and the military- and prison-industrial complexes. Their works intersect with the social sciences, drawing on […]

Opera Theatre

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

Save the date! For more information, please contact Brady McElligott, director of opera studies, at brady-mcelligott@utulsa.edu.

Free

Pandemic Politics and the Viral Underclass

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK

Join the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities in welcoming Steven Thrasher, Ph.D., author of award-winning book The Viral Underclass. Using the HIV/AIDs, COVID-19 and monkeypox epidemics, Thrasher will explain how […]

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Creativity Club – Developing Essential Business Skills (with a twist)

Helmerich Hall 2900 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK

Use improvisation in a fun atmosphere to learn essential business skills like thinking on the spot, being flexible and creative, and staying cool under pressure. Join the Creativity Club and participate in fun, educational activities that will spark your creative thought process and ignite your inner flame for innovative problem-solving. There is nothing magical about […]

An Evening with Mohsin Hamid

Reynolds Center 3208 E. 8th St., Tulsa, OK

The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities is thrilled to welcome Mohsin Hamid, author of 2022 Common Read selection Exit West, to Tulsa. Please join us for a keynote address followed by […]

Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra tours and performs many of the famous works of the great Stan Kenton Orchestra as well as new big band compositions and arrangements created in the Kenton style. This TU performance launches their national tour.  

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From Grief to Joy, a Musical Concert

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

From Grief to Joy: a Musical Concert will take the audience on a journey from the songs we listen to when we need a good cry, all the way to those we put on and dance to when we want to celebrate. Featuring songs from pop, rock, country, musical theatre and more, students from all […]

Free
Recurring

From Grief to Joy, a Musical Concert

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

From Grief to Joy: a Musical Concert will take the audience on a journey from the songs we listen to when we need a good cry, all the way to those we put on and dance to when we want to celebrate. Featuring songs from pop, rock, country, musical theatre and more, students from all […]

Free

TU Wind Ensemble

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

Enjoy a breezy evening with the TU Wind Ensemble.

Free

Are We Losing Our Capacity for Freedom?

101 E. Archer 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK

Esteemed author, essayist and literary critic William Deresiewicz will participate in a public discussion with Sean Latham, exploring key topics from The End of Solitude including the decline of intellectual […]

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