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All-Black Towns of Oklahoma: An Exhibit at the Zarrow Center

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

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 […]

Free

Hogue 125 Inspired: Oklahoma Landscapes

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

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 […]

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Early Oklahoma: Black Hope/Black Dreams exhibition

Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States

Early Oklahoma: Black Hope/Black Dreams features the accomplishments of three individuals who had a vision for greater opportunity and equality for themselves and others. Edward (Edwin) Preston McCabe arrived in […]

Free

Cultures of the Americas Seminar

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

The Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum and the Oklahoma Center for the Humanities invite you to attend a public seminar and discussion featuring Alaina E. Roberts and […]

Free

Shakespeare’s Catholic Dimension

Tyrrell Hall 2930 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Paul Voss (Georgia State University) will discuss the Catholic aspects of William Shakespeare's work.

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In the Kingdom of Shadows book launch

Zarrow Center for Art & Education 124 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, United States

Secrecy can call to mind mystery, darkness, wickedness and the unknown. Meanwhile, the cultural origins of government transparency are equally murky. By looking at the interplay of politics and culture […]

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All-Black Towns of Oklahoma Symposium

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

In the early 1900s, there were as many as 50 all-black towns in Oklahoma. Over the course of the century, the number and sizes of these towns shrank drastically. Only […]

Free

Cancelled: Judas and the Black Messiah viewing and discussion

DEI Office 3126 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK

CANCELLED Join TU's Office for Diversity, Equity and inclusion and former Black Panther Party member Elmer Dixon to watch the blockbuster film Judas and the Black Messiah either from your […]

Free

Work of Sovereignty Exhibition

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

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

Pizza and Oklahoma Politics

Chapman Hall 2830 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

Join TU Communications Hall of Fame inductee Jenkin Jones, Jr. for a lecture on the history of Oklahoma politics. This event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. […]

Reproductive Rights Symposium

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

“Reproductive Rights and Freedom” will foster public conversation on urgent questions concerning individual rights and bodily autonomy with broad implications for gender equality, community well being, privacy, healthcare, tribal sovereignty […]

Free

Academics and Ales

Heirloom Rustic Ales 2113 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK

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: […]

History Department Graduation & Awards Reception

McFarlin Library 2933 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK, United States

The TU community is invited to join TU's History Department in celebrating 2023 history graduates during the department's annual graduation and awards reception.

Free