Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts

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Upcoming Dates & Deadl ines

Last Day for Automatic Grade of “W” for Dropped Course(s) for Undergrads April 1

Petition Required to Drop a Course(s) beginning April 4 Final Exam Preparation Period May 2-8 Final Examinations May 9-13 OU Commencement May 13 Fine Arts Convocation May 14 For a complete Academic Calendar click here.

Weitzenhoffer Family College of

Fine Arts Dean’s Office

Fred Jones Center, Suite 122

325-7370

Susie Broach, M.H.R.

Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs

Studio Art, Music, Musical Theatre

sbroach@ou.edu

Walk-in hours:

M,T, Th, F 9:00-10:30am & 1:00-2:30pm

Elizabeth Nunley, M.S.

Sr. Academic Counselor

Art, Dance, Drama

elizabeth.nunley@ou.edu

Walk-in hours:

M,T,Th, F: 9:00-10:30am & 1:00-2:30pm

W: 1:00-2:30 Stay in the know! @OUFA_Advising

Opening Reception April 21 7-9pm Awards @ 8pm

Exhibition Runs

April 22 - May 15

Nancy Johnston Records Gallery in the

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Friday, May 13, 7:00pm

The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium

Click here for details.

Saturday, May 14, 10:00am

Paul F. Sharp Hall inside Catlett Music Center

Click here for details.

* Graduates will receive an invitation with specific details later this month.

* Graduates are required to wear caps and gowns for both ceremonies.

May 2016 Graduation

Fine Arts Math Policy

The College of Fine Arts requires that all declared fine arts students complete their college level math course within the first four semesters of enrollment at OU. Transfer students or newly declared fine arts majors will have two semesters in which to complete the requirement. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be restricted from upper division fine arts courses except by permission of their Director and the Dean. To enroll in a math course at OU, you must first complete the ALEKS Assessment. Details about the assessment can be found here. If you have questions about which math course you can enroll in, contact Elizabeth Nunley in the Dean’s Office.

College of Fine Arts

Student Advisory Council Senior Award Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Who can apply? Any Fine Arts major scheduled to receive his or her first Bachelor’s degree in May, August, or December 2016.

Applications should be typewritten or computer generated on plain white paper and should be

four pages total:

(1) Cover sheet

(2) One page resume – as outlined in the attached application guidelines

(3) Responses to three (3) essay questions on one page total

(4) An unofficial copy of your transcript.

Click here for application and instructions.

Looking for an easier way to search for classes?

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Enrollment Overload

Students are allowed to enroll in a certain number of hours each semester. To enroll in

additional hours, an Enrollment Overload Petition is required. To be considered for

enrollment overload, a student must have a minimum 3.00 OU Ret and Comb Ret GPAs

Fall 19 hrs Spring 19 hrs Intersession 3-4 hrs Summer 14 hrs

Click here for petition

Enrolling in Classes with a Time Conflict

If there is a time conflict between two classes and one of the instructors agrees to allow the student to arrive a few minutes late, or leave a few minutes early, the instructor will need

to sign a Course Time Conflict form.

OU Transfer Equivalency Database:

http://www.ou.edu/content/admissions/

transfer_equivalencies.html

Always check with Mrs. Broach or Ms. Nunley

in the Dean’s Office before you take a class at another institution!!

STUDENTSUCCESS.OU.EDU

Student Success Series Workshops: FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! Wed April 6 1:30-2:30pm Study Skills: Note Taking & Test Taking Strategies Wagner Hall 250 Tues April 12 3:00-4:00pm Deciding on a Major and/or minor Wagner Hall 250 Wed April 13 11:30-12:30pm Stress Management Wagner Hall 240 Thurs April 21 3:00-4:00pm Final Exam Management Wagner Hall 250

After graduating from OU's Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre in May of 2013, I worked at a regional theatre in St. Louis called the MUNY. I was cast in their musical productions of Shrek and Mary Poppins. It was also where I got my equity card. Then, I officially moved to New York City in September of 2013. One of the first big auditions I had was for a workshop of a possible Broadway revival of On The Town, which happened to be the same show I did at OU the spring of my senior year, and played the role of Gabey. I ended up booking the workshop and performed it for a bunch of people in the industry, including possible investors for the show. It was the following spring they announced the show was moving to Broadway and I received a call from my agents that I got an offer to continue with the show and make my Broadway debut in the ensemble, and understudy the roles of Chip and Ozzie! During the summer months, I worked at a couple of regional theaters and then in August of 2014, we

began rehearsals for the Broadway production. Previews started on September 20th and we officially opened October 16th, 2014. We had 396 performances and closed the show on Labor Day weekend on September 6th, 2015. I was actually the only member of the company that never missed a show, which is crazy to think about. I also got to perform both roles that I understudied during the run. So, after the Broadway production and the production I did at OU, I can officially say that I've played all three sailors of On The Town. How crazy is that? I feel extremely lucky and fortunate for all the experiences I've had since graduating from OU. I know for a fact I wouldn't be where I am today without all the guidance from my professors and experiences I had my four years at college. As for words of wisdom and advice... keep learning. We can always be better at our craft. I struggle with perfectionism, which is impossible. But, I remind myself we can al-ways strive for excellence, which is possible. At OU, I came in with a strong dance background and wanted to expand my singing and acting. So, while learning more in those two areas, I auditioned for upper division dance classes with the dance majors so I could expand my dancing abilities at the same time. When I was a junior, I auditioned for upper division acting classes and even took a private piano class for a semester. The more you can do... the more marketable you'll be in the industry. Also, people will have their opinions about you and make judgements on what they believe you can and cannot do. You're only limited to what you see in yourself. If you see in your head that you want to be a great singer, keep learning, watch the greats... both pros of today and those of the past (YouTube is a great tool these days), and make it happen for yourself. You can do it. Last thing... if things are progressing well for you, that will undoubtedly boost your confidence. And, you should feel proud of the work you've done and the things you've achieved. But, stay humble and be kind to others. Not just to fellow cast members, but everyone from the crew to wardrobe to producers. The longer you're in this business... the sooner you'll realize how small the world is. And, if you leave a bad impression on someone, word gets around. Talent will only get you so far. Time and time again... I hear creatives say that they will cast performers they like being around. Keep showing up, work hard, and be kind. Boomer Sooner!

UC.OU.EDU/ACTION FREE Action Tutoring Sessions:

DMAT 0113, DMAT 0123: Mon 4:00-6:00 pm (Wagner Hall 245) Wed 6:00-8:00pm (Muldrow 105) Thurs 3:30-5:30pm (Wagner Hall 235) MATH 1473/ 1503/ 1523: Tues 4:00-6:00pm (Wagner Hall 245) MUTH 1522/1622/2522/2622: Mon 1:00-2:30pm (Catlett 109); Tues 1:30-3:30pm (Catlett 006D, MidiLab) P SC 1113: Wed 6:00-8:00pm (Wagner Hall 240) PSY 1113: Mon 12:00-1:30pm (Wagner Hall 245); Thurs 3:00-5:00pm (Wagner Hall 245) PSY 2003: Mon 4:30-6:30pm (Wagner Hall 245) Study Abroad 101 Info Session: Mon 7:30-8:00pm Housing Learning Center (Muldrow Tower 105)

Plus MANY other subjects! For a complete schedule go to http://uc.ou.edu/action.

Weekly Sessions!

No appointment needed!

FREE!

GET AHEAD. STAY ON TRACK. CATCH UP. WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN OU SUMMER SESSION?

Summer Session provides you with “more possibilities” and a unique opportunity to get ahead, stay on track, or catch up while still enjoying some downtime during the summer .

Most summer classes held on campus are small, allowing students and faculty to enjoy more informal interactions in a relaxed environment. In addition, all students may live on campus during the summer months where friendships are formed, programming and activities are provided, and easy parking is available.

Understanding that many look forward to a slower pace during summertime, OU’s intensive, accelerated summer course schedule allows students to earn quick credit hours while providing ample time for enjoying summer downtime and fun.

Grant Writing for the Arts

fall 2016

Learn all aspects of grant writing for the fine arts! How to create a proposal Research Grant Writing and Grant Seeking Practical and hands-on!

August 26 - October 21 Fridays 3-5pm

Junior or Senior standing is required.

ARTC 4970 MUS 4970

DANC 4970 MTHR 4970

DRAM 4970

Do you have Banked Hours? Banked hours expire after summer and do not carry over year to year. Check the flat rate tuition website for details.

Summer Events 2016! * Free Sno Cone Tuesdays

* Movies at the Warren ($5)

* Summer Intramurals

* FREE Driving Range Balls (Westwood Golf)

* Pool Parties

* Food Truck Thursdays

SNAG A JOB!

Tools for finding employment

Wednesday, April 20th

6:30 p.m.

Bizzell Memorial Library Community Room

ATTENDEES ARE ENTERED TO WIN A $500 SCHOLARSHIP!

REGISTER HERE

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Fri 1

School of Art & Art History

Red Clay Faction Exhibition 6pm Opening Reception, Lightwell Gallery March 28 - April 15 FREE

Sat 2 School of Drama Lab Theatre

The Flick 7:30pm Old Science Hall

School of Music

Flute Fair Performances 10am, 12pm, 6pm Catlett Music Center School of Music

Student Composers Recital I 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

3 School of Drama Lab Theatre

The Flick 3:00pm Old Science Hall

School of Music

Sutton Concert Series OU Chorale 3pm Sharp Concert Hall School of Music

Student Composers Recital II 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

4 School of Music

Percussion Studio Recital I 6pm Pitman Recital Hall

5 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Elizabeth Avery, voice Noon FREE

School of Music

Flute Studio Recital 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

6

School of Music

Sooner Basooners 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

7 School of Music

New Century Ensemble

8pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE School of Music

Percussion Studio Recital II 6pm Pitman Recital Hall

8 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

8pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Guest Artist Recital Miles Hoffman, violin 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

9 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

8pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Oboe Studio Recital 4pm Pitman Recital Hall

10 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

3pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Sutton Concert Series Accademia Filarmonica: Music of Telemann 3pm Sharp Concert Hall

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12 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art

Gaye LeBlanc, harp Noon FREE School of Music

Marilyn Horne Master Class

7pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE

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15 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

8pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Marilyn Horne Master Class 7pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE Charles M . Russell Center

9th Bienniel Symposium New Trails: The Frederic Remington Catalogue Raisonné

16 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

8pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Inner sOUndscapes 8pm Pitman Recital Hall FREE

School of Music

Tuba-Euphonium Quartet 8pm Sharp Concert Hall

17 School of Musical Theatre/

University Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie

3pm Brackett Theatre

School of Music

Hornsemble & Brass Chamber Ensembles 8pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE

18 School of Music

Sutton Concert Series OU Wind Symphony 8pm Sharp Concert Hall

19 School of Music

Harp Ensemble 6pm Pitman Recital Hall School of Music

Opera Scenes 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

20 School of Music

Sutton Concert Series Percussion Orchestra and Ensembles 8pm Sharp Concert Hall

21 School of Music

Sutton Concert Series OU Jazz Bands & Singing Sooners 8pm Sharp Concert Hall

22 School of Art & Art History

102nd Student Exhibition Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art April 22 - May 15 FREE

23 School of Music

Harp Studio Recital 2pm Pitman Recital Hall School of Music

Sutton Concert Series Collegium Musicum: Early Music of Spain 8pm Gothic Hall

Event dates, times, and locations can change. For up-to-date information call the box office or check online www.ou.edu/finearts/events

Purchase your tickets online! http://theatre.ou.edu

For a complete list of faculty, student, and chamber recitals see “Performances and Events” at music.ou.edu

For more information on Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art events please visit ou.edu/fjjma

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24 School of Art & Art History

Senior Capstone Exhibition 2-4pm Opening Reception Lightwell Gallery Exhibition April 24 - May 14 FREE School of Music

Sutton Concert Series PRESIDENT’S CONCERT 3pm Sharp Concert Hall

25 School of Music

OU Symphony Band and Concert Band 8pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE School of Music

Opera Scenes: The Impresario 8pm Pitman Recital Hall

26 School of Music

OU Civic Orchestra

8pm Sharp Concert Hall FREE School of Music

Clarinet Studio Recital 8pm Pitman Recital Hall FREE

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28 School of Music

String Chamber Music Recital 6pm Pitman Recital Hall School of Music

New Horizons Chamber Recital

8pm Pitman Recital Hall FREE

29 University Theatre/Dance

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma 8pm Reynolds Performing Arts Center

30 University Theatre/Dance

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma 8pm Reynolds Performing Arts Center Schools of Music & Dance

Sutton Concert Series Carmina Burana 3pm Sharp Concert Hall

Student Resources Admissions, Records, & Registration:

325-2252 admissions.ou.edu

Assessment Center: 325-4336 https://www.ou.edu/content/univcoll/advising_and_enrollment/placement_tests.html

Bursar Office: 325-3123 HTTP://BURSAR.OU.EDU

Career Services: 325-1974

www.hiresooner.com

Counseling & Testing: 325-2700 or 2911 www.ou.edu/ucc.html

Degree Sheets: checksheets.ou.edu

Disability Resource Center: 325-3852

drc.ou.edu 325-4173 (TDD)

Financial Aid: 325-4521

www.financialaid.ou.edu

Gender & Equality Center: www.ou.edu/studentlife/gec

Graduation Office: 325-0841 www.ou.edu/graduatesooner

Goddard Health Center: 325-4441 goddard.ou.edu

Housing & Food Services: 325-2511 housing.ou.edu

Independent and Distance Learning (CLEP tests): 325-1921 Cidl.ou.edu

Information Technology: it.ou.edu

Intersession Office: 325-2899 www.intersession.ou.edu

Leadership Development and Volunteerism 325-7865 HTTP://LEADANDVOLUNTEER.OU.EDU

OU Library: 325-4142 HTTP://LIBRARIES.OU.EDU

Math Help Center: 325-6711, PHSC 425A WWW.MATH.OU.EDU/UNDERGRAD/MATHCENTER.HTML

Office of Academic Integrity 325-3224

integrity.ou.edu

OU Student Affairs: 325-3161 sa.ou.edu

Oklahoma Daily: oudaily.com

SafeRide: 325-RIDE (7433)

SafeWalk: 325-WALK (9255)

Scholarships: HTTP://SCHOLARSHIPS.OU.EDU

Student Learning Center: 325-7621 Study Consultations - one on one sessions www.ou.edu/studentsuccess.html

Student Life: 325-3163 studentlife.ou.edu

Transfer Equivalencies: www.ou.edu/admissions/home/transfer_equivalencies.html

Tutoring: www.ou.edu/univcoll/action_tutoring

Writing Center: 325-2936

www.ou.edu/writingcenter/

OU Police 325-1717 www.ou.edu/oupd

Fine Arts Students: With graduation and summer fast approaching, please be sure to activate your HireSooner account at https://www.ou.edu/career/students/our-services/online-resources/hire-sooner.html. This website will give you access to job openings and internships in your field. You can search by geographic location, major, job title, and much more to expand your access! Please stop by during my walk-in hours, Monday and Wednesday, 1:30-4 p.m. for resume critiques, cover letter help, and job search assistance. If those times do not work for you, simply email me to schedule an appointment at melanieadams@ou.edu. Also, don’t forget that you have access to ARTSEARCH in your HireSooner account by clicking on the Resource Library tab on the left. Simply create an account and gain access to over 3,000 job listings. ARTSEARCH is provided to you as a free service through Career Services. Here’s what people have to say about this access: "ARTSEARCH is the easiest, most cost-effective way for us to get our announcements in front of a national audience. I don't know what we'd do without it." - Josh Storey, University of Pittsburgh Department of Theater Arts “ARTSEARCH is one of the top two places I always go to seek talent—whether an intern or a high level staff position. I know that I will get quality applicants with the skill set I’m looking for and I will have choices. I can see why ARTSEARCH is #1!” - James Ashford, Florida Studio Theatre “We advertise in several places - ARTSEARCH remains BY FAR the main source from which our applicants apply.” - Mary Elizabeth Yost, Frostburg State University

Melanie Adams Assistant Director Fine Arts Liaison melanieadams@ou.edu

FREE Action TUTORING: uc.ou.edu/action

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