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Applications for Student Awards are open now! All students have the opportunity to apply for at least one award and multiple opportunities to nominate members of the OU Health Sciences community for awards. Please see the opportunities below. Questions? Contact Student Affairs at students@ouhsc.edu.  Willie V. Bryan Service Award The Willie V. Bryan Service Award is given to one...
How we talk about suicide matters. Talk Saves Lives is a brief introduction on what you can do to help recognize and prevent suicide in your family, friends, peers, and patients.  Topics covered include: Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S. and worldwide Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, as well as health,...
The Black Student Association presents the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on February 3, welcoming Dr. Damon Tweedy, an acclaimed author and professor of psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine, as our keynote speaker. He will discuss insights into race, medicine, and mental health. Don’t miss this inspiring event! Click here to RSVP A book signing and light...
Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...
Vicarious Trauma describes how working with traumatized patients or clients affects healthcare providers. Once called "the cost of caring" or secondary trauma, this phenomenon continues to be an occupational hazard for helpers. Join this lunch and learn to learn how to recognize and prevent it.    Register on GivePulse to help us estimate lunch. Can't be there...
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, MD, FAANS, FACS—internationally known neurosurgeon, scientist, and educator—will visit campus as the inaugural speaker in the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Currently the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Quiñones-Hinojosa is a national leader in brain tumor...
Occupational WellnessOccupational Wellness

Tuesday, February 10 @ 5:00 PM

Taxes

Feeling overwhelmed by the process of filing your taxes and confused about the difference between a W-2 and a W-4? Join the MoneyCoaches to learn more!

 

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Event sponsored by OU MoneyCoach. 

We are excited to announce our upcoming Blood Drive with Our Blood Institute on February 11th!  Who will win the campus competition? Every donation helps save lives right here in our community, and this is your chance to make a big difference! Be sure to schedule your donation time in the link below! 👉 Schedule your donation time here: Reserve my donation...

Jostens will be on campus to showcase the OU Tradition Ring and official graduation announcements. Purchases can be made on-site or at jostens.com.

Emotional WellnessEmotional Wellness

Monday, February 16 @ 12:00 PM

Stress Management
Do you believe that stress is bad for you; that it gets in the way of accomplishing your goals? If so, you’re not alone. Surprisingly, however, this belief could be amplifying negative outcomes and keeping stress from helping you reach your true potential. Let’s start the conversation on how to use stress to enhance, rather than hinder, your performance in school, at work, and in...
You've completed the pre-requisites to this point, committed your time & resources, and are developing the knowledge & skillset to be the health science professional you are striving to be. However, skills, behaviors, and knowledge are not all there is to developing as a professional. There is also the feeling of developing as a professional which isn't often a linear...

Register for a virtual appointment to meet with a Jostens representative to purchase the OU Tradition Ring and offical graduation anncouncemnts using the link below:

https://calendly.com/associates-east/1047222?month=2026-01

Is your emotional battery drained? Are you becoming psychologically fatigued? You may be experiencing burnout. Burnout manifests as physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual exhaustion usually caused by prolonged work-related stress. In this workshop, you will learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, ways to prevent it, and strategies to manage burnout...
The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy hopes you join us for the 14th annual Adrenaline Run 5K/10K on Saturday, 3/7/26 on the OU Health Campus in OKC. Participants who register online by 2/7/26 will receive a long sleeve Sport-Tek shirt and the first 200 to complete the course are given a custom finishers medal. An awards ceremony will occur after the race. Medals are given to the top...
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Need a mid‑day reset? Come join us for a relaxing Lunch & Craft event! Take a break, grab some food, and enjoy a fun hands‑on activity with friends.    Registration encouraged to assist lunch orders.  A part...
Occupational WellnessOccupational Wellness

Tuesday, March 10 @ 5:00 PM

Credit

Join the MoneyCoach team for a deep dive into all things credit scores, reports, and how they affect your future.

 

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Sponsored by OU MoneyCoach

What if one of your most powerful tools for sharper thinking, emotional clarity, and resilience has been within you all along?   Join us for Mindfulness as a Science Superpower, an energizing and insight packed session that blends neuroscience, psychology, and simple, practical techniques you can use right away. Discover how mindful awareness can strengthen focus, reduce stress, and...
Stop by the union for our annual DeStress Fest!  Participate in a book swap, bookmark decorating, massages, food trucks, therapy dogs, pottery painting, board games and more!  Registration encouraged. A part of   Student Wellness programming.  
Join us for an insightful presentation by Student Accessibilty Services on neurodivergence. Learn about the diverse ways brains can function and how neurodivergent individuals experience the world. Gain a deeper understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and discover strategies to support inclusivity and acceptance. This session is a valuable opportunity to broaden your...
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } The Clothesline Project is a powerful visual display created to raise awareness about sexual violence and honor the experiences of survivors. Each shirt represents a story—whether of survival, remembrance, or support—and serves...

Ready to learn about investing? First, you have to learn about saving! Join the MoneyCoach team for a crash-course in saving and investing basics.

 

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Sponsored by OU MoneyCoach

 

Join us for a research informed discussion about maintaining motivation!    Registration Encouraged to assist lunch orders. Can't attend in person? Join us on zoom! A part of   Student Wellness programming . Lunch available in room 260 of Student Union on OKC campus. Supplies limited.  
Providing ethical care includes connecting patients to safe, supportive resources. Stop by the resource fair to learn about trusted safe spaces in our community. This come-and-go event. Register on GivePulse for this event. A part of   Student Wellness  Lunch available on first floor of Student Union on OKC campus. Supplies limited.
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Reporting abuse can feel complex and overwhelming. This session offers practical tools and guidance to help participants respond with confidence, care, and respect while ensuring safety and compliance with reporting...
Join us for an evening of interdisciplinary discussion about how to respond to patients of various demographics whom are survivors of sexual assault. The session encourages reflection, shared learning, and dialogue on how healthcare systems and providers can respond with compassion, skill, and accountability.   A part of   Student Wellness  Lunch...
Physical WellnessPhysical Wellness

Monday, April 27 @ 12:00 PM

Sleep Hygiene
Join us for an informative session on sleep hygiene and discover how to improve your sleep quality. Learn practical tips and strategies to create a restful sleep environment, establish healthy sleep routines, and understand the impact of sleep on overall well-being. Enjoy your lunch while gaining valuable insights to help you sleep better and feel more energized.   RSVP on...
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Need a mid‑day reset? Come join us for a relaxing Lunch & Craft event! Take a break, grab some food, and enjoy a fun hands‑on activity with friends.    Registration encouraged to assist lunch orders.  A part...
The Mark Allen Everett, MD, Skin of Color Virtual Symposium, presented by the Mark Allen Everett Department of Dermatology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026. This all-day virtual event will feature expert dermatologists discussing dermatologic conditions related to patients with skin of color, as well as other speakers selected for their...