Spring Break has Sprung!

Many students at the university are flocking to beaches and ski slopes to give their brains a break this week, while many more are choosing to stay closer to Norman. If you're one of the lucky ones that won't have to mess with airlines and baggage claim, sand in every piece of clothing you own and rental skis and boots, then how will you fill your time? Here are a few suggestions:

Visit our world-class museums, such as the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the 45th Infantry Division Museum, the Oklahoma City National Memorial and museum, the Omniplex, the National Softball Hall of Fame, or the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

Check out the Oklahoma City area calendar of events!

Go Irish for a day! Wear your green on Friday or you'll get pinched!

Seach for events in one of the most diverse states in the nation, Oklahoma!

Day-trip to several of the attractions around the state. It has everything from the Washita Mountains in southern Oklahoma to the sand dunes of Little Sahara.

Volunteer your time. A great web site to help you find an opportunity is Volunteer Match.

Whatever you do, do it safely!

Special Events:

April 19
A&S Spring Faculty Meeting, 4 p.m., Nielsen Hall.

April 11
Carl Albert Award Presentation and Reception, honoring Emily Day, 1:15 p.m., Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.

April 27
A&S Student Awards Ceremony, 4 p.m., Molly Shi Boren Ballroom, OMU.

More Events ...

Seen and Heard:

Congratulations to Rufus Fears, recipient of the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Medal of Excellence. Fears will be honored at the Foundation's 20th annual Academic Awards banquet May 20 in Tulsa.

A&S students are eligible to register for Career Services at no additional cost to them. Visit their Web site at www.ou.edu/career to register online.

Check out iAdvise, where students can use their 4+4 to sign in securely and track forms and schedule appointments with the Hobson Academic Center.

Do It In 4! Get Going, Get Out and Get On with Your Life. An online guide to getting out of college in a timely manner. Lots of great links to help plan financially and academically for a great degree.

Visit the Web site of Leadership Scholars to learn more about the college's top students and to see a schedule of events.

The Next Step. This guide to planning a career for life after college is available at department advisors offices, Hobson Academic Services in Ellison Hall, Career Services at OMU and at the Dean's Office.

Looking for past stories? Check out our list of index pages from the past.

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