OUDaily.com | Reneé Selanders

May 6, 2011 | 1 comment

A 17-percent decrease in summer enrollment numbers since 2007 has prompted university officials to redesign the way the term is funded and scheduled in order to boost student registration in summer 2011. In an attempt to improve enrollment, Nick Hathaway, OU executive vice president and Administration and Finance vice president, and Nancy Mergler, senior vice president and provost, established the Summer Session Steering Committee, which is tasked with creating new strategies to increase summer enrollment. READ MORE

UOSA budget grows by $12,470

April 20, 2011 | 1 comment

Funding student organizations and improving UOSA administrative functions motivated three students and one administrator to allocate an additional $12,470.20 in student-activity fee revenues to student government rather than other Student Affairs departments. READ MORE

Mental health department denied additional funding

April 19, 2011 | 4 comments

The university’s mental-health department did not receive the extra funding it requested from student-activity fee revenues this semester even though the money was available. UOSA’s budget increased by $12,470.20 for the 2011-2012 academic year after the Student Activity Fee Committee allocated the entire projected increase in student-activity fee revenues to student government. READ MORE

Campus leaders disperse $3.2M from fees

April 18, 2011 | 0 comments

Three students and one university administrator — the Student Activity Fee Committee — were responsible for allocating more than $3.2 million of student money this year. READ MORE

Daniel Noble recovers from head injury

April 5, 2011 | 0 comments

Taking hits is defensive tackle Daniel Noble’s job, but one blind-side hit in the first half of the Oct. 16 Iowa State football game packed a punch he wasn’t expecting. The University College freshman remembers chasing down Iowa State’s quarterback before an offensive lineman brought him down. READ MORE

State debt to OU grows $2M

March 28, 2011 | 0 comments

The Oklahoma Legislature’s commitment to match private donations for endowed faculty chairs just got more difficult with an Ohio couple’s $2 million gift to OU to create a chair in anthropology and archaeology. OU Public Affairs announced Arnold and Wanda Coldiron’s gift to create the Robert E. and Virginia Bell Endowed Chair in Anthropological Archaeology on Thursday. READ MORE

The Daily wins top collegiate prizes

March 22, 2011 | 2 comments

The Oklahoma Daily was one of two college newspapers in the U.S. to receive two of the four Gold Crown Awards given at this year’s College Media Convention on March 13 in New York City. The fall 2009 and spring 2010 editions of The Daily each received a Gold Crown. Indiana University’s Indiana Daily Student took home the other two awards. READ MORE

Ceremony honors education's importance, David Boren says

December 7, 2010 | 2 comments

Alumni, students and administrators dedicated the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education’s renovated facilities Monday afternoon, recognizing the donors who enabled the overhaul of OU’s first college named after a woman. READ MORE

President Obama renominates OU professor to science board

December 6, 2010 | 0 comments

President Barack Obama announced his intention to renominate OU’s research vice president to the National Science Board in a presidential press release Friday. READ MORE

COLUMN: Blame it on Sooner Magic

December 1, 2010 | 1 comment

If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d actually care about the 2010 Bedlam football game, the first words out of my mouth would have been, “What’s Bedlam?” READ MORE

Fareed Zakaria says global power shift redefines nation's role

November 16, 2010 | 3 comments

Learning to change American leadership from an authoritarian to partnership style will be essential to creating positive relationships between the United States and emerging world superpowers, a CNN international political analyst told students Monday. READ MORE

Regents approve millions in funding

October 28, 2010 | 2 comments

The OU Board of Regents approved a $48 million bond issue to fund the fourth Partners Place, a multi-tenant office facility on the Norman research campus, at its meeting Wednesday. READ MORE

Quake leaves no lasting structural damage

October 14, 2010 | 1 comment

Other than a skylight in Dale Hall, the 5.1-magnitude earthquake that rumbled Wednesday morning across Oklahoma caused no structural damage to campus buildings, university spokesman Chris Shilling said. READ MORE

Guest activist teaches uses of social media in grassroots movements

September 10, 2010 | 0 comments

Guest activist teaches uses of social media in grassroots movements Twenty-three students will explore social media’s impact on grassroots movements with OU Women’s and Gender Studies activist-in-residence Mona Eltahawy in the program’s exclusive class with this guest professor and award-winning journalist. READ MORE

Lindsey Street reopened Wednesday, ready for tailgating

September 1, 2010 | 0 comments

Lindsey Street reopened Wednesday afternoon, allowing Saturday’s tailgaters to stake traditional plots before the Utah State University home opener. READ MORE

Miss Black OU places in top 15 at nationals

August 31, 2010 | 0 comments

A former Miss Black OU placed among the top 15 contestants at the 2010 Miss Black USA pageant. READ MORE

Gaylord students receive opportunity for publication with national network

August 30, 2010 | 0 comments

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication launched its premiere academic network partnership class with ABC News on Friday, in which students will cover the war in Afghanistan and publish multimedia content for the national news network’s website. “I promise you there is no other class like this in the world in journalism,” said Mike Boettcher, an Emmy Award- and Peabody Award-winning journalist. READ MORE

Gaylord launches international war reporting opportunity for students

August 27, 2010 | 2 comments

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication launched its premiere academic network partnership with ABC News on Friday, in which students will cover the war in Afghanistan and publish multimedia content for the national news network’s website. READ MORE

Pi Kappa Phi returns to OU

August 24, 2010 | 0 comments

The OU chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is making a comeback to OU after a three-year absence, adding an 18th brotherhood to the Interfraternity Council. The Pi Kappa Phi Alpha Gamma chapter took a leave of absence from OU in 2007 to graduate older members and allow enough time to cultivate new membership, said Curt Herzog, national director of new chapter development for the fraternity READ MORE

Interfraternity Council to kick off recruitment Saturday

August 20, 2010 | 0 comments

The OU Interfraternity Council kicks off its fall 2010 Recruitment Week at 4 p.m. Saturday with a mandatory meeting for all recruits, before touring the 18 IFC fraternities over a two-day period. READ MORE

Eve of Nations celebrates 40th anniversary

April 5, 2010 | 0 comments

At the 40th-annual Eve of Nations, students shared different aspects of their culture in a celebratory, multi-stage show. The International Advisory Committee hosted the event, in which 17 international student organizations showcased dances and songs from their respective homelands. READ MORE

OU students in Chile safe after quake

March 1, 2010 | 0 comments

Two OU students studying in Chile are safe and well after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation early Saturday morning. OU Education Abroad Director Jack Hobson said the office has ensured the safety of the students abroad. READ MORE

OU Education Abroad postpones Chilean trips following earthquake

February 27, 2010 | 0 comments

Two OU students’ plans to study abroad in Chile this spring have been postponed, according to the assistant director of the OU Education Abroad office. READ MORE

OU HSC patient’s condition improves despite illness

May 11, 2009 | 2 comments

Billy Anderson’s story seems to be straight from an episode of “House.” READ MORE

Freshman mother shares experience

May 11, 2009 | 0 comments

Nearly three months after giving birth in her Walker Tower dorm bathroom, the University College freshman who didn’t know she was pregnant until she gave birth said she and her baby boy, Lane, are doing well. READ MORE

Couple adjusts after whirlwind wedding in Wagner Hall

May 11, 2009 | 0 comments

Three months and a few days after his whirlwind wedding at Wagner Hall, zoology senior Juan Fonseca said he and his wife, Sarah, are doing well and adjusting to the responsibilities that come with marriage. READ MORE

Hillel celebrates 65 years on campus

May 4, 2009 | 0 comments

Leaders in Oklahoma’s Jewish community celebrated the Hillel Foundation’s 65 years at OU with an anniversary reception and lunch Sunday. More than 200 guests gathered at the Embassy Suites in Norman to commemorate the organization’s milestone. READ MORE

Panel discusses prospects of peace in the Middle East

April 28, 2009 | 1 comment

U.S. participation is absolutely necessary for the possibility of a viable two-state solution for repairing Israeli-Palestinian relations, a panelist told an audience of students and faculty Tuesday evening in Meacham Auditorium. READ MORE

Summer course focuses on queer studies

April 17, 2009 | 0 comments

Fifteen students and faculty explored queer theory at the “What is Queer Studies?” panel Thursday night, learning more about the first queer studies class at OU and brainstorming ways to bring similar courses to the university. READ MORE

Paralyzed freshman’s recovery rallies support

April 13, 2009 | 1 comment

While snowboarding during spring break, Logan Liles took a fall that changed his life and is recovering with help from friends and family. READ MORE

Cate ala Carte gets eco-clamshell food containers

April 8, 2009 | 0 comments

Housing and Food Services launched an environmentally friendly food container program for students who want to limit the amount of trash they produce at Cate ala Carte restaurants. READ MORE

OU wins RecycleMania

April 8, 2009 | 0 comments

OU placed first among Big 12 schools participating in this year’s RecycleMania, a national 10-week recycling competition. READ MORE

NY Times free in trial run

April 3, 2009 | 2 comments

Students across campus now have the opportunity to read The New York Times for free through a two-month readership pilot program delivered by OU faculty and staff. READ MORE

New Miss Hispanic OU crowned

April 2, 2009 | 2 comments

The newly crowned Miss Hispanic OU is already taking up the causes she championed during the pageant, with plans to begin discussions with administrators about Hispanic student recruitment at OU. READ MORE

More National Merit Scholars may flock to OU

March 30, 2009 | 0 comments

OU has long been known for its National Merit Scholars, but the current economic climate might bring in even more this fall. READ MORE

Fraternity may have temporary home soon

March 27, 2009 | 0 comments

Alpha Tau Omega fraternity members soon may have a place to call home, pending negotiations of their lease of the former Kappa Sigma house. READ MORE

For the love of the game

March 25, 2009 | 0 comments

The bench might not be the most desired spot for a member of the baseball team, but the dugout is one of Pamela Carroll’s favorite spots. READ MORE

Gaylord addition nears completion

March 25, 2009 | 0 comments

Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on Gaylord Hall Phase Two and the building will be ready for classes by next fall. READ MORE

Documentary raises questions, awareness about suicide prevention

March 13, 2009 | 0 comments

A semester after two OU students committed suicide, a group of students and faculty members gathered Thursday to discuss ways to recognize warning signs and prevent suicides. READ MORE

Campus Briefs: McNair Scholars Program accepts applications

March 9, 2009 | 0 comments

The OU McNair Scholars Program, aimed at increasing the number of Ph.D.s earned by first-generation students with emphasis on those from African, Latino or Native American backgrounds, is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. READ MORE

Lack motivation? Student launches motivational speaking career

March 6, 2009 | 0 comments

E.J. Carrion, public relations sophomore, is taking his own advice and getting a head start on his personal goals. READ MORE

OU Medical Center patient ill with no diagnosis

March 4, 2009 | 2 comments

Fourteen months ago, 29-year-old bartender Billy Anderson weighed 240 pounds, a proportionate weight to his 6-foot frame. On Monday, he weighed in at 134 pounds at OU Medical Center and doctors don’t know why. READ MORE

Cate renovations nearing completion

March 4, 2009 | 0 comments

Construction crews will complete renovations to Cate Center quad four this summer, assistant to the director of OU Architectural and Engineering services said. READ MORE

Campus Briefs: Huston Huffman Center offers free health assessments

March 4, 2009 | 0 comments

Students can sign-up on a first come, first served basis for a “Mini Assessment”, a program consisting of a blood pressure, seven site body composition and flexibility tests, said Khari Huff, OU fitness and outreach coordinator. READ MORE

Kitchen Comments given new life

March 2, 2009 | 0 comments

University College freshman Joshua Majed is hooked, but not on Couch Express grilled cheese, Crossroads curly fries or any of the other products typically associated with food at OU. Like many students before him, Majed has latched on to Kitchen Comments, a newsletter printed by OU Housing and Food Services. READ MORE

Anti-Americanism could continue as Obama’s novelty wanes

March 2, 2009 | 0 comments

Western Europe’s honeymoon with President Barack Obama may come to an end soon, according to Andrei Markovits, guest lecturer and professor of comparative government and German studies from the University of Michigan. READ MORE

Sooners from Venezuela fear for future of their country

February 26, 2009 | 5 comments

The luxury of distance has kept many students from fretting about Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’ new ability to run limitless times for re-election. Venezuelan voters passed a referendum Feb. 15 that ended presidential term limits. READ MORE

Study abroad program blends culture, language

February 23, 2009 | 0 comments

One OU college is offering future educators the opportunity to learn and become more fluent in Spanish. READ MORE

New Miss Black OU crowned

February 23, 2009 | 0 comments

The Black Student Association crowned a new Miss Black OU 2009 Saturday night at the Miss Black OU Pageant at Norman North High School’s performing arts theater. READ MORE

IFC delays dues increase

February 19, 2009 | 0 comments

OU Interfraternity Council membership dues will not be raised this semester, despite discussion among executive members to increase the current $10 dues, said Brian Ray, OU IFC president. READ MORE

Articles by Reneé Selanders