Newsletter - University of Oklahoma



Minority Engineering Programs

Volume 1, Issue 1 October 1998

|Students of the month |

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|FRESHMAN – ADAM BICKETT |

|Sophomore – Brandy Nolan |

|Junior – Danyella Effenbeck |

|Senior – Jennifer Cocharo |

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|Minority Engineering Programs |

|Volume 1, Issue 1 October 1998 |

Minority Engineering Programs

Volume 1, Issue 1 October 1998

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MEP and Engineer’s Club Career Fair

Just like the banquet the career fair was wonderful. There were 72 companies in attendance. Many of the MEP students got an interview and some even got offers. Everyone who got an interview should come into the MEP office and thank Ms. Kim Edwards for her wonderful job with organizing the career fair. Many hours were put into getting all the companies here and getting the booths set up. We also like to thank the Engineer’s Club for their help.

****Important Info****

Compass Testing

All students in Math 0113- Math 1503 should be participating in tutorials held for the Math Compass test before retaking the exam. The tutorials are held daily in the testing and assessment center in Carneige Hall, and weekends in Adams Center, Muldrow Basement, from 5-10 p.m. You should retake the Compass test before being advised

Tutorials and Test Files

Tutorials are held in Johnson and Muldrow basements, Monday-Thursday 5-10. Upperclassman tutorials are in Muldrow. Tutorials are also held on Sat & Sun, 5-10 for all students in Muldrow basement.

Midterms are fast approaching! Make sure you stop by MEP test files in Muldrow basement to get prepared for your exams.

Career Services

Continue to drop your resumes at Career Services located on the third floor of the Oklahoma Memorial Student Union. Resumes must be dropped of by 12 noon each Tuesday. Interview lists will be posted on Friday by 5pm.

MEP Banquet Overflow

17th Annual MEP Awards Banquet

The 1998 awards banquet held on September 18 was a great success. There were 630 students, parents, OU staff and corporate recruiters in attendance. This is the highest number to ever attend the banquet. This is a tremendous improvement from 75 attendees in 1981. We want to give a big thanks to all of the MEP staff.

Highlights of the evening included when Ms. Jones explained why parents were hesitant to send their kids to Oklahoma. According to our wonderful assistant director, who never lies, Oklahoma is a place where a black town was burned down. This of course was the reason for the bewildered faces of Dean Porter and Dean Kumin.

However the most memorable moment was when all the students gave Ms. Kim Edwards a standing ovation after she received an award for her hard work and dedication. This was a testimony of the student’s appreciation for her dedication. Pedro Claudio, one of MEP’s best tutors, also received a standing ovation from the people he has tutored in the past.

For those of you who received an award, pictures from the banquet will be in soon. Don’t forget to stop by the office and order yours for your parents and family.

Calendar of Events

ADVANCED REGISTRATION BEGINS OCT. 19 FOR SCHOLARS AND ACHIEVEMENT CLASS STUDENTS

MEP OFFICE IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

GENERAL MEETINGS:

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

HENDERSON TULSON MULTICULTURAL CENTER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH @5:00 PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH@5:00PM

INFO: WELTH @ 325-5663

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

JOHNSON BASEMENT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH @5:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH @5:00 PM

INFO: VERONICA @ 325-4134

American Indian Science and Engineering Society

PLACE: TO BE ANNOUNCED

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH @ 8:00 PM

INFO: JAY CALHOUN

SPECIAL EVENTS:

HISPANIC ENGINEER NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CONFERENCE (HENAAC)

HOUSTON, TX

OCTOBER 9-11, 1998

THE GOAL IS TO BRING SHPE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER FROM THE CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT AND ACADEMIC SECTORS AND SHOW THE NATION THE VALUE OF LATINO SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION.

NSBE Fall Regional Conference @OU

NORMAN, OK

OCTOBER 23-25, 1998

WORKSHOPS AND A CAREER FAIR WILL BE HELD.

For more info contact Johnaca Biggins@579-7843

Pathways to Attaining 4.0 GPAs

Excerpts from a report by Adrian Mitchell

1. Have a vision

Vision – a mental image of a desirable, achievable future state.

Characteristics of Vision

Perfect picture of a future state

Realistic and Achievable

Withstands the test of time

Where there is no Vision, failure is imminent!

2. Have a faith system

Faith – “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

“If thou canst believe, all things are possible, all things are possible to him that believeth”

3. Perform a routine classroom strategy!

Sit in the front row.

Be attentive during class.

Clarify material studied earlier.

Ask questions, even if you know the answer.

4. Network with Professionals & Faculty!

Recommendations.

Professional & Academic Advise.

References to other resources.

And much, much more….

5. Use a Planner!

Prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

Try to follow a routine schedule

Plan ahead. Don’t procrastinate!

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY’S

Johnathan Blevins 10/1

Kimberlie Coursey 10/1

Francisco Carranza 10/4

Kelly Russell 10/4

Amanda Reynolds 10/5

Anthony Odom 10/5

Joseph Heald 10/9

Chad Magee 10/9

Rodrick Owens 10/9

Benjamin Hinc 10/10

Marcus Stucco 10/10

Tasha Paragali 10/12

Warren Stone 10/13

Edgar Espino 10/14

Marina Thomas 10/14

Jennifer Work 10/15

Bethany Dixon 10/16

Veronica Medina 10/16

Ryan Freeman 10/17

Timothy Perry 10/17

Hope Williams 10/17

Eric Cruz 10/19

Brandon Earl 10/22

James Siegel 10/23

Ross Agginie 10/25

Jay Calhoun 10/25

Bryan Harrell 10/25

Gaius George 10/26

Krystal Carter 10/27

Francis Bampoe 10/28

Johnaca Biggins 10/28

Kevin McAllister 10/29

Amanda Carlile 10/29

Armand Chance 10/30

Santiago Rendon 10/30

J.R. Trevino 10/30

Christopher Wise 10/30

John Garner 10/31

Ethan Block 10/31

Ernesto Lopez 10/31

The Engines behind the Wheels of MEP

Kimberly Edwards is the MEP secretary II and of African-American descent. She is originally from Oklahoma City and went to the University of Oklahoma. She has been with MEP for three years. Her hobbies include reading, cooking and crafts. Her favorite food is potatoes made any way and her favorite getaway is New Orleans. She has one child, Brandon Patrick Edwards and her birthday is March 1.

Paul Rocha is the MEP recruiter for Hispanic and Native American students and is of Latino descent. He is originally from San Antonio, TX. Paul is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. degree in History. He has been with MEP for one year. His hobbies include working out, athletic events, and photography. His favorite foods are cookies and pizza. His favorite getaways are Mexico and San Antonio. He has no kids and his birthday is February 25. His favorite quote is “Silly Rabbit.”

Ms. Sydney Jones is the recruiter for the African-American students and assistant director and is of African-American descent. She is originally from Houston, TX. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University with a B.S. in Business Administration. She has been with MEP for nine years. Her hobbies include sewing, watching TV, and spending time with her grandson. Her favorite food is all foods except for cucumbers. Her favorite getaway is Houston, TX. She has one child, Derrick Jones and one grandson, Darius Jones. Her birthday is July 15. Her favorite quote is “Scumbags.”

Douglas Wayne Steen is the director of MEP. He is originally from northeastern Oklahoma and of American Indian descent. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and holds two degrees in Aerospace and one degree in Counseling. He has been with MEP for 18 years. His hobbies include all sports. His favorite food is chicken fried steak. His favorite getaway is an OU Baseball game. He has a wife, Jodie and three children, Joseph, Lance and Leah. His birthday is Dec. 14. His favorite quote is “Ask Sydney.”

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