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Ted Genoways’ Tequila Wars Book Launch Party

The University of Tulsa, Magic City Books, and Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar present a celebration of Ted Genoways’ new book, “Tequila Wars: José Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico.” Genoways will be in conversation with Antonio Ruiz Camacho.

The evening will include food by Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of Tequila Wars will be available at the event.

Reserve free tickets online.

About “Tequila Wars”

At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family’s humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise that would become Mexico’s leading producer of tequila. Cuervo grew his kingdom of agave by acquiring thousands of acres of estates throughout the valley; he brought electricity and a railroad line to Tequila, so he could reach drinkers across the country. But when the Mexican Revolution erupted, a charge of treason and a death threat against him by Pancho Villa forced Cuervo to flee. His disappearance turned him into an obscure, shadowy historical figure – despite having one of the most famous names in Mexican history.

In “Tequila Wars,” award-winning author Ted Genoways restores Cuervo to his place as a key player in Mexico’s formative period. Before the revolution, Cuervo’s acclaim spread worldwide, and once war broke out, Cuervo remained an impresario, kingmaker, and cultural force. In the face of his own government’s corruption and the nationalism of his northern neighbors, Cuervo reached American drinkers by establishing Mexico’s covert form of cross-border commerce with the United States. As the largest and most important distilleries in the Tequila Valley recognized the threat posed by Mexico’s unraveling, Cuervo also lobbied for suspending normal competition in favor of “a union of tequila makers” – what would become the first Mexican cartel.

With extensive original research, including access to the secret archives of the Cuervo and Sauza families, Genoways follows the violent, unpredictable, and hugely profitable world of tequila through the story of its most successful maker. The first biography of Cuervo, “Tequila Wars” uncovers the history of the man who would forever change not only the business of tequila, but international relations between Mexico and the United States.

About Ted Genoways

Ted Genoways is a two-time James Beard Award winner and the author of six books, including “Tequila Wars” and “This Blessed Earth.” He is a senior editor at the Food & Environment Reporting Network and a President’s Professor at The University of Tulsa, where he edits Switchyard.

Careers in Nuclear Propulsion with the U.S. Navy

On Thursday, April 17, UTulsa students will have the chance to meet with Navy leadership and crew members from the USS Oklahoma for an informal, engaging discussion about careers in the Navy, leadership development, and life aboard ship.

This is a relaxed event with snacks provided, and there will be time for Q&A and one-on-one conversations following the main discussion. It’s a great chance for students to explore career paths they may not have considered—and to connect with officers and enlisted leaders who bring a wide range of real-world experience.

10-11 a.m.: Presentation

11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Meet & Greet with refreshments

OERB Annual Scholarship Application Event

You’re invited to a FREE LUNCH!!
Join Lisa Schwarz, OERB’s Education Director, to learn more about the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) and the scholarship opportunities available to you as well as enjoy a free lunch.

Did you know the OERB provides students majoring in petroleum related fields, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Management, and Geoscience, at Tulsa University up to $7,500 in scholarships through their Petroleum Scholar scholarship program?

Application Event Information
• What to bring? Your personal laptop and Student ID # if you would like to apply during the event.
• What will you get just for attending? FREE LUNCH!
• What can you do to be more prepared? Write out your answer to the essay questions prior to the meeting so you can copy/paste them into the application!

Each student that applies for the scholarship on or before Nov. 8th at 1pm, will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon digital gift card. Multiple gift cards will be given out.

NEW Organizational Questions: It is important to the OERB that each scholar is aware of the organization they are representing if awarded this scholarship.
• Please provide the full name of the organization offering this scholarship.
• Who does the OERB work on behalf of?
• How is the OERB funded?

Scholarship Application Essay Questions
• Explain why you are (or may) pursue a career in a petroleum-related field.
• Describe the occupation you intend to pursue and how you intend to plan and prepare for that career.

• Why do you feel you should be considered for the scholarship? Please include how you are currently paying, or plan to pay, for your education.