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Site streamlines students’ degree advisement Page gathers information about enrollment, degree requirements together into single site CHASE COOK The Oklahoma Daily

It can be hard for students to stay on track and make sure they are taking the right courses for their degrees. Now there’s a website for that. Joyce Allman, associate provost of academic advising, launched a

major initiative Thursday evening to consolidate OU’s academic advising information into a single website. The new site will allow students to view a large portion of information regarding academic advising in a single location. It also will provide information regarding majors and minors, and a link to Degree Navigator and enrollment. Allman’s job as OU’s new associate provost of academic advising was created last year by the President’s Retention and

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Graduation Task Force to tackle issues specific to academic advising. The new academic advising website is her first major assault on the topic, Allman said. Allman said she created the site to become a hub for students to facilitate the advisement process and prevent confusion.

“There is so much information out there,” she said. “But not everyone knows how to find it.” Lauren Brentnell, UOSA’s academic affairs committee vice chairwoman, said she previewed the website and was impressed with its thoroughness. “Going through it with [Joyce Allman], there were services at OU I didn’t even know about,” said Brentnell, psychology, English and political science junior. Allman began building the website this fall and was responsible

for content layout and compiling information, Allman said. OU Web Communications spokeswoman Amanda Toohey assisted with site development, Allman said. “She has been right there beside me to walk me through this as I created it,” she said. Web Communications provided website design, development and project management, Toohey said in an e-mail. The website is live, but a work in progress, Allman said.

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POETRY | PRIZE-WINNER HONORED TODAY

Saturday projects provide chance to serve

Regents create new master’s, bachelor’s degrees plans at OU The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved the addition of two new degree plans for OU Thursday in Oklahoma City. The plans include a master’s in interior design and the state’s firstever bachelor’s in environmental sustainability. They will not require any state funds but rather an allocation of current funds in those departments, said Houston Davis, vice chancellor for academic affairs. The expanding number of environmentally oriented jobs promoted the new bachelor’s degree plan, Davis said. “This degree really is multidisciplinary,” he said. “Sixteen departments at OU are coming together to contribute services to this degree.”

About 85 students expected to volunteer this weekend at The Christmas Connection MEGAN DEATON The Oklahoma Daily

Students who want to volunteer year round can now participate in Sooner Service Saturdays. The OU Office of Leadership Development and Volunteerism will host the first event 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will occur two to three times a semester and give students an opportunity to serve the community regularly. “It’s a meaningful and rewarding way to give back to the community with fellow students on a regular basis,” office graduate assistant Megan Bebb said. Service days will focus on a different project each time, and volunteers will serve Saturday in Oklahoma City with The Christmas Connection, an organization that provides shopping for low-income families and crisis relief. “Ou r h o p e i s t o i m p a c t a s many community organizations, causes and non-profit [organizations] as possible,” office assistant director Kari Dawkins said. The group has common goals that are taken into account when choosing projects, Bebb said. These goals are citizenship, commitment, controversy with civility, common purposes, consciousness of self, congruence and collaboration. “We are also committed to facilitating significant reflection after volunteering to assist in the growth of students as socially aware, lifetime volunteers,” Bebb said. The office expects about 85 students to participate in Saturday’s event, Bebb said. “It ’s unique because of its regularity and reflection portion, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Kaleigh Kaczmarek, office student assistant and management information systems senior.

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International dentist program added

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2010 Neustadt Festival of International Literature & Culture Prize-winner and Chinese poet Duo Duo reads samplings of his work Thursday evening in Monnet Hall’s Western History Collection. Duo Duo is the pen name of Li Shizheng, who will give his keynote address at 11 a.m. today in the Union’s Molly Shi Boren Ballroom.

Chinese poet wins Neustadt prize Frazier explained that when censorship ocPanel focuses on use of literature for curs, it is often shrouded in an optimistic tone; personal expression, political impact in China

rather than saying websites, blogs and Internet posts have been “censored,” the government reEMILY HOPKINS fers to them as being “harmonized.” The Oklahoma Daily Though much of the discussion was surrounded by a sense of hostility toward Chinese Many countries’ media is censored. A roundtable panel highlighted the impor- authority, Peter Gries, director and professor tance of discussion between different cultures for OU’s Institute for U.S.-China Issues, made it clear that the situation “is not a and the Chinese government’s black and white dichotomy.” attempts throughout history “There is an assumption that to hinder it Thursday mornincreased interaction with and ing in the Oklahoma Memorial knowledge about China will imUnion. » Duo Duo & prove Western attitudes toward “China has a long history of Contemporary Chinese China,” Gries said. “The overexploiting literature to transLiterature — 9:30 to all picture is a positive one that for m culture,” said Mir iam 10:30 a.m. at the Union’s greater understanding leads to Gross, modern Chinese hisMolly Shi Boren Ballroom less prejudice.” tory professor. “Using literature The Roundtable on Chinese solely for personal expression » The 2010 Neudstadt Culture & Politics discussion was considered a deeply politiKeynote address — 11 was the second in a total of eight cal act.” a.m. to noon at the events scheduled for the 2010 She said writing for personal Union’s Molly Shi Boren Neustadt Festival of International enjoyment was often viewed as Ballroom Literature & Culture. self-indulgent or decadent. The 2010 Neustadt Laureate is Mark Frazier, Chinese politics » Duo Duo’s book signing Chinese poet Li Shizheng, whose and international and area stud— 2 to 3 p.m. at the pen name is Duo Duo. The reies professor, expanded on the Union’s Beaird Lounge cipient of this biannual prize, concept of personal expression, chosen by an international jury discussing the impact of new convened on OU’s campus, is media, particularly that of blogawarded $50,000. gers, on the force of Chinese societal unrest. The Neustadt Festival’s keynote address, fea“Their veiled criticisms are much more powerful as a force than are the direct comments of turing laureate Duo Duo, is at 11 a.m. today in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom. the genuine dissidents,” Frazier said.

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Also, the regents approved a $20,750 fee for a program to allow international dentists to finish their education at OU College of Dentistry and become able to practice in the United States. This program should start next year, and the College of Dentistry expects 50 applicants for the four spots, said Ken Coy, associate dean of academic affairs at the College of Dentistry. The program targets foreign-trained dentists who can’t practice within the United States yet but received degrees in other countries. “We do not have a shortage of dentists in Oklahoma, we have a maldistribution of dentists in Oklahoma,” Coy said. “That is true in almost every state in the union. Often, foreign-trained folks are much more likely to practice in rural settings than urban settings.” The fee is so high, the highest at OU, because the program requires intensely training dentists one-on-one before they enter to ensure they have the relevant skills and meet OU’s standards, Coy said. It is equal to the amount a non-resident student would pay for four years education at the College of Dentistry.

Grant approved for annual conference The Regents also approved a $7,000 grant for the Tomas Rivera Educational Empowerment Conference. This is an annual event at OU that invites students from high schools with high minority populations to OU to learn about higher education. Visit OUDaily.com to read the State Regents’ agenda. — Kathleen Evans/The Daily

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Chinese poet deserves global literary prize People around the world, particularly in China, are very at 9:30 a.m. today in the Union’s Ballroom. There will threat to the Communist Party’s monopoly of power. excited about an event happening today at OU. be a discussion, “Duo Duo and Contemporary Chinese We’re glad that the Chinese government hasn’t disapChinese poet Li Shizheng, recipient of the 2010 Literature” until 10:30 a.m., and then the poet himself is proved of Li’s Neustadt prize, despite his decade of exile Neustadt International Prize for Literature, will receive scheduled to give the keynote address 11 a.m. to noon. after the Tiananmen Square protests. the award today in the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s There have been many China-themed events At a Thursday roundtable panel Molly Shi Boren Ballroom. held in honor of the award this week; on Chinese culture and politics, If you don’t know, the $50,000 Neustadt so if you haven’t had a chance to atOU professors noted that writing Be sure to go today. Prize is sponsored by OU’s international tend one yet, be sure to go today. It as a means of personal expression It should give you an magazine, World Literature Today. Yes, should give you an interesting look is sometimes censored in China interesting look into the because of veiled criticism toward Oklahoma has its own internationally into the contemporary culture of one contemporary culture recognized literary magazine. of the world’s fastest-rising countries. authority. Li, who goes by the pen name “Duo China has become the world’s secThis presents a challenge to both of one of the world’s Duo,” is the first Chinese author to beond-largest economy. The nation has a the Chinese government and its fastest rising countries. citizens, especially with the rise of come a Neustadt laureate. Many who permanent seat on the United Nations have won the prize have gone on to win Security Council and, in 2009, sursocial media. As Chinese citizens Nobel Prizes for literature. passed the U.S. as the world’s largest automobile have greater access to mass communication tools the Li was born in 1951 and as a young market. government will either have to give a little or find new man experienced an intense period of Despite China’s growing economic success, ways to clamp down. We hope it will move toward choosLi Shizheng social, political and economic turmoil some basic democratic rights U.S. citizens are ing the former. during China’s Cultural Revolution. familiar with have not followed, as evidenced by If Li goes on to win a Nobel Prize for Literature, we At a time when traditional art forms were rejected as the Chinese government’s response to a recipient of an- hope the government won’t have any qualms, and we elements of the “jiu shi jie,” or old world, Li wrote poetry other international prize. hope Li’s writings will continue to enrich the arts and enin the cover of the night at his own peril. He was part of When the Nobel Committee awarded pro-democracy courage creativity. an underground movement that came to be known as the activist Liu Xiaobo the 2010 Peace Prize, the Communist To Li Shizheng, we would like to say, “Gongxi! “Misty Poets.” Party of China condemned the committee’s choice. Liu, Gongxi!” He is very deserving of the Neustadt Prize. who is serving a prison term, participated in the 1989 proWe encourage all of you to attend the events beginning democracy Tiananmen Square protests and is seen as a Comment on this column at OUDaily.com

LIFE&ARTS

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Even though you and your mate may have a common objective, if you aren’t being supportive of one another, each could go about handling it in a manner that would undermine the entire effort.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) - On the whole, others will enjoy working alongside you unless your assertiveness becomes overwhelming. Nothing will turn them off quicker than you acting as if they are working for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Enjoy yourself and have a good time, but be extra mindful of common health concerns. Be careful not to eat or drink more than you should, and don’t overtax your physical stamina.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - You’ve heard of the old saying “What goes around comes around.” This is nice if you’ve done something good, but it’ll be a different story for you if the opposite is true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - If you behave too flamboyantly, members of the opposite gender might not see you as being charismatic as you would like or as wonderful as you envision yourself to be. Hang on to your ego.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - A tip given to you by a well-intentioned friend could be of little substance, so before you gamble on it, be sure to thoroughly check out all the sources that you can find.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Do not overstep the perimeters of your authority. If you attempt to throw your weight around in areas that you have no business trying to control, you will quickly be pegged for trespassing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Without realizing it, you could be extremely intolerant of anybody who isn’t in complete agreement with your ideas. Don’t be testy with a friend who deserves better treatment. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) - This could turn out to be one of those rainy days for which you should have been saving your pennies, but, sadly, when you check your wallet, you might find it holding nothing but faded photographs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Strive to be cognizant of the feelings of your family members when dealing with them. In fact, try to set the example, not the rules, and let them know any harshness will provoke difficulties. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) - A particular philosophy that works well for you doesn’t necessarily do so for a friend, so don’t impose your ideas on him/her. Instead of helping, it could weaken the relationship. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Although you might be enjoying a slight edge in a commercial arrangement, keep in mind that it could be extremely thin. You’ll quickly discover its fragility if you try to push things too far.

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SOCCER » Kicks off today against Texas A&M

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TENNIS » Men, women host Central Region Championship

VOLLEYBALL » Travels south to face Texas Tech

FOOTBALL

Heated rivalry fuels Mizzou game This weekend, OU hits the road to take on the Missouri Tigers in Columbia, Mo., for what is perhaps the biggest game of the Sooners’ season so far. The matchup comes a week after the BCS polls ranked the Sooners No. 1 in the country. The Tigers had a notable showing as well, coming in at No. 11. But this game in Columbia is much more than a chance for Mizzou to improve its BCS ranking or for OU to prove to the nation that it deserves the first-place ranking; there’s some bad blood involved between these two teams, sophomore center Ben STAFF COLUMN LUMN Habern said. “Some of the coaches Clark Foy oy have told us that [the Tigers] really want to play us and they have us circled; that they remember what we did to them in ’08,” Habern said. “I know that we’re preparing hard, that they’re preparing hard. We know it’s a national stage basically, so it’s going to be a great game. We’re ready to go.” In the 2007 season, the Sooners not only defeated the Tigers 41-31 in Norman for OU’s homecoming, but also in the Big 12 Championship game 38-17. The teams met again in the following season’s Big 12 Championship, and OU blew out Missouri 62-21. This season, the teams head in to a series that has been one-sided over the course of recent history with OU winning 19 of the last 20 and remaining a perfect 6-0 under Bob Stoops. Just as in the past several years, Missouri comes into the game featuring its trademark high-powered offense. “We’ve just watched a little bit of tape these last few days, and they are as advertised — a really explosive offense,” junior linebacker Austin Box said. “If you’re not clean and if you’re not playing responsibility football, they are going to expose you. That’s what they’ve been doing against teams all year.” Former Tigers Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin made a national name for the Missouri offense in their day, but now both are gone. However, Blaine Gabbert has led an effective offense all season and should be feared just as Daniel was, defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. “He’s bigger; he’s every bit as strong as regards to arm strength; he’s quick; he’s athletic; he just stands tall in the pocket, so he has about five or six inches on Chase,” Venables said. Even though Missouri lost its offensive coordinator from several years ago, former quarterbacks coach David Yost has taken over the job and kept up the potent offensive tradition of Mizzou. “They’re doing a lot of the same things,” Venables said. “They spread the field and force you to defend sideline to sideline. They do a good job of managing the game as well from the sideline with their coaches. It’s no-huddle; they’ll up-tempo you, then they have a bunch of exotics ... that force you to make some very quick decisions and some adjustments on the field or you get out-leveraged or turn a guy loose.” Missouri also features a host of skill players who all make significant contributions to their offense. Sophomore wide receiver T.J. Moe and junior tight end Michael Egnew have 50 and 49 receptions a piece this season and three touchdowns each. They are Gabbert’s favorite targets and provide him with deep and over-the-middle targets. Additionally, the Tigers have a running back committee of five tailbacks who have all received double-digit carries

Sooners must maintain poise, dominate 4th quarter to win No. 1 OU travels to Columbia, Mo., Saturday to face the No. 11 Missouri Tigers in a battle of undefeated Big 12 teams. The Daily lays out some of the keys for an OU win. POISE The Sooners rely heavily on production from freshmen to succeed. With running backs Brennan Clay and Roy Finch back in the picture after injuries, there will be even more need for young players to deliver. There is no question OU’s 2010 recruiting class is talented, but Saturday they must prove they can compete on the biggest of stages: on the road and with the No. 1 target on their backs. With Thursday’s announcement that junior wide receiver Dejuan Miller will be out the rest of the season, freshman Kenny Stills will need to step in and pick up the slack. The Sooners could use a repeat performance from Finch, who rushed for 93 yards in his debut against Iowa State. Defensively, freshman safety Tony Jefferson has played well all year, and that will need to continue. Freshman cornerback Aaron Colvin may be asked to contribute as well. The first-year players must keep their composure in a hostile environment against a talented Missouri team Saturday if OU hopes to remain undefeated. THE 4TH QUARTER This season, OU has outscored its opponents 192-63 in the first three quarters of games. However, in the fourth quarter, the Sooners have been outscored 51-24. That stat isn’t too worrisome when OU is winning 52-0, but if the Sooners get wrapped up in a close game with the Tigers, a lack of performance in the fourth quarter would be their downfall. — Aaron Colen/The Daily

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Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert (15) celebrates with teammates. The Sooners face the Tigers on Saturday in Missouri. this year and all average over five yards per carry. “They have really good skill players,” senior defensive back Jonathan Nelson said. “They’re just more balanced than you would really think. They have a really good running game, and they just sort of put you on your heels. I just really have seen the defenses on their heels against Missouri, sort of panicking.” Nelson said he believes Mizzou’s offense can hang with any of the offenses in the nation. Bottom line — the Sooners have one of their most important and challenging games of the season on the road Saturday with ESPN College GameDay and thousands of fans watching. For Nelson and the secondary, this just gives them an opportunity to prove themselves. “This is going to be a really big challenge for the secondary,” Nelson said. “If we can stop those guys, we’re going to feel really good about ourselves. If we can just contain them defensively, we are going to have to handle our assignments every single play and not take a play off.”

T.J. MOE Team: Missouri Position: Wide receiver Year: Sophomore

50 catches, 589 yards and 3 touchdowns, 98.2 yards per game

RYAN BROYLES Team: Oklahoma Position: Wide receiver Year: Sophomore

61 catches, 700 yards and 5 touchdowns, 116 yards per game

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