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The university community will come together to spend the day learning about the Civil War on March 10 during OU’s third annual Teach-In. Six historians will lead the event and share their perspectives on this era during talks throughout the day, according to a press release.
Each year the Teach-In focuses on an important era in U.S. history. This year some of the nation’s leading historians on the Civil War era will speak at the event, said university spokesman Michael Nash. Students, faculty and staff, as well as the public can attend. Interested individuals can make their reservations online under the RSVP tab at the Teach-In website, Nash said. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Catlett Music Center’s Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall, where Gary Gallagher,
University of Virginia professor, will give a talk titled “The Seductiveness of Turning Points: How Important was Gettysburg?” The dis cussion w ill continue throughout the day, switching to the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s Molly Shi Boren Ballroom for the lunch address. John Wilmerding, American art professor at Princeton University, will give a talk titled “Visualizing the Civil War: Three American Artists,” according to
GYMNASTICS These athletes trained their whole lives for their sport, but when they graduate in may, it will all be over.
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The OU community lost a Sooner this week when he died unexpectedly during a visit to his home in Oklahoma City. That Sooner was University College freshman Connor Ha m i l t o n , w h o ma n y knew as Bubba. Hamilton died around 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 from having a pulmonary embolism, also known as an ar ter y blockage in the lung, his sister April Hamilton said. April Hamilton, zoolHe’s the type of ogy senior, said Bubba person that can Hamilton had a common genetic mutation that make anyone laugh, caused his blood to be more prone to clotting. and he treats every She said because of how person like an old quickly it occurred, there wasn’t anything anyone friend. He loves with could do to help him his whole heart and when it happened. lives every day to the B u b b a H a m i l t o n ’s fullest.” death was sudden and unexpected, and April APRIL HAMILTON, Hamilton is thankful for BUBBA HAMILTON’S SISTER the strong relationship she had with her brother while he was alive. “He’s my very best friend,” April Hamilton said. “He’s the type of person that can make anyone laugh, and he treats every person like an old friend. He loves with his whole heart and lives every day to the fullest.”
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tanton Rehkemper has been a gymnast since he was 2 years old. He started with children’s classes and moved up to team gymnastics when he turned 6. “I’ve been competing ever since,” Rehkemper said. “Gymnastics has been my life.” Through Plano Senior High and the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, Rehkemper stuck with it. He was rewarded with the opportunity to compete at OU, one of has been my the nation’s foremost men’s gymnastics programs, and struggled for two years to crack the lineup until finally he got his shot last season. And in less than two months, it STANTON REHKEMPER will all be over. Rehkemper is not a football player. He’s not a basketball star or a promising baseball prospect. For him, and thousands like him across the country, senior year is his final opportunity to play the sport he loves, and then it’s on to the real world. For Rehkemper, the real world involves graduate school here at OU. He hopes to become a physical
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2nd Hillel Passion Project kicks off Group to meet every Tuesday EMMA SULLIVAN Campus Reporter
This is the second year OU Hillel’s Passion Project will seek to help students discover their social justice passions and then act on that discovery in a way that makes a difference. The students will meet Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for six weeks to delve into a two-part leadership training. The group’s first meeting was Feb. 11. The first part is from the main text, “The Generosity Plan,” written by professional global activist Kathy LeMay. The second part is made up of Jewish learning, said Sasha Joseph, engagement and leadership associate. “We want to target underclassmen to enhance
Opinion: OU should favor ethics over policy and return painting stolen by the Nazis. (Page 3)
their leadership skills and help them get in touch with their passion,” Joseph said. The idea for the Passion Project came from Jason Oruch, Hillel’s director of Student Life. He previously attended the Harrison Leadership and Professional International Development Initiative, or Harrison LAPID, and was one of only 12 chosen from around the world. At the end of Harrison LAPID, participants were instructed to create their own initiatives. Their initiatives needed to fit their locations or campuses. Oruch chose to create The Passion Project because he wanted students to see social justice through a “Jewish lens” in relation to their own passions and personal Jewish experience, he said.
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the press release. After the lunch, two more discussions will be held in Sharp Hall before a panel discussion moderated by Kyle Harper, director of OU’s Institute for American Constitutional Heritage. During the talk, Harper will discuss the importance of civic education. “Civic education is a fundamental mission of the university,” Harper said. “We prepare students for citizenship. I think OU
takes that mission very seriously and teaching history is part of that mission.” The event will end with a dinner in the Molly Shi Boren Ballroom where Ed Ayers, president of the University of Richmond and a leading scholar on the American South, will give an address titled “Where Did Freedom Come From?,” according to a press release. Caitlin Schachter caitlinschachter@yahoo.com
Left and right: University college freshman Connor “Bubba” Hamilton poses with his sister, April Hamilton.
BUBBA: Sooner had infectious, constant smile Continued from page 1 April Hamilton is proud to be his sister and said she and her family could not have loved him more. But not all love for Bubba Hamilton is from blood-related family members. Members of Bubba Hamilton’s fraternity spoke out, expressing their love for him too. Broadcast journalism senior Brett Coppenbarger k n e w B u b b a Ha m i l t o n t h ro u g h t h e S i g m a P h i Epsilon fraternity at OU. “The frat really is a brotherhood, and you love the person next to you,” Coppenbarger said. “Everyone who met Bubba loved him.” Preston Lucas, business management senior and
Sigma Phi Epsilon mem“We appreciate all of the ber, said the fraternity will thoughts and prayers dihave a memorial service at rected toward Bubba, SigEp 7 p.m. Thursday in memory and, most importantly, his of Bubba. family,” said Wade Martin, “There will be a memo- Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity rial service on our front president. porch, which we imagine Bubba Hamilton’s funeral will probably will be held “We appreciate all S a t u r d a y , be crowded, s o p e o p l e of the thoughts and Feb. 22, at can come Cherokee prayers directed and go as Hills Baptist they please,” Church in toward Bubba.” Lucas said. Oklahoma Wade Martin, Sigma Phi “It’s open to City. Apr il t h e p u b l i c Epsilon Fraternity President Hamilton is and it’s just expecting a a time to think, reflect and large turnout and said anyjust comment on Bubba’s one who wants to be there life and his impact on every- and knew him is welcome one’s lives.” to come. The Sigma Phi Epsilon “I’m so heartbroken that house is located at 701 I won’t get to spend the rest College Ave., at the cor- of my life with him by my ner of College Avenue and side, but I know that he is Brooks Street. with the Lord and will be
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University should return disputed painting Our View: The disputed painting housed in Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, “Shepherdess Bringing in Sheep,” should be returned.
Sheep” in 1886, never would have guessed how much intrigue the painting would cause 128 years later. OU acquired the painting as part of a donation from the Weitzenhoffer family, who are prominent OU donors, and it hangs in the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art today. Prior to World War II, Jewish French businessman and art collector Raoul Meyer owned the painting, the Daily reported. His
When we talk about the recent revelation that OU owns a painting that was stolen from a French family by the Nazis, we are not just talking about a piece of art. We are talking about a world war, two families touched by it and the reputation of our university. OU will not return the painting to Léone Meyer, whose father owned the painting prior to World War II, until its fate is decided in court, OU President David Boren said in a Feb. 12 statement. Returning the painting without confirmation from a court could “set a bad precedent,” and the university should not give away donations without settling the issue legally, Boren said. We understand Boren’s point and agree that, in most cases, leaving complicated issues, like the ownership of the Matisse painting, up to the courts is the wisest decision. However, the painting is not like most issues. It is a gray area that concerns the past sufferings of the Meyer family during World War II. OU should return the painting to Meyer immediately because it is the ethical thing to do. Making Meyer wait even longer to receive her deceased father’s property is not worth the formality of a legal decision. We guess that Camille Pissarro, the artist ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR BOLTON/THE DAILY who painted “Shepherdess Bringing in the
daughter, Léone Meyer, explained in a Feb. 11 open letter that she is on a quest to recover her father’s paintings that were stolen by the Nazis in World War II. Meyer’s efforts to re-acquire the paintings include a May 2013 lawsuit filed against OU to return the Pissarro painting. Meyer’s letter and OU’s ownership of the property have gathered widespread attention, including a resolution filed by an Oklahoma legislator to effectively force OU to return the painting. While we do believe OU should return the painting, we do not agree that it is worth the Oklahoma legislature’s time to consider such a resolution when Boren has already said the university will return the painting should the court rule in Meyer’s favor. We understand that OU wants to go through the appropriate channels before it starts handing out donated artwork. But this painting tells the history of a family persecuted and murdered by the Nazis, and OU should want nothing to do with withholding stolen property. Strictly and unwaveringly following the rules isn’t always the right thing to do. After all, the Nazi soldiers who took Meyer’s painting in the first place were likely following orders. OU should bend the rules, just this once, and do the ethical thing — the right thing — which is to return the painting to Meyer as soon as possible.
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effectively making an unexpected dead end on the fifth floor, and OU left no signs behind to warn drivers of the new layout. So, on Feb. 11, I found myself in the middle of a line of five cars, trapped at the new, temporary Jacqueline Schlasner dead end on the fifth floor. jschlasner@gmail.com Without communicating with one another, all five of am one of the many us had to back up in unison commuter students to escape, which we were who attend OU, somehow able to do withand I prefer to park in the Gaylord Family Oklahoma out incident. The lack of dead-end Memorial Stadium parksigns in this parking gaing garage on Asp Avenue. Though it takes much lon- rage has been an issue for ger to find a spot there than a while, though. The sixth floor of the stadium parkin any of OU’s other parking areas, I prefer it because ing garage has a permanent of its proximity to the South dead end, which also lacks any sort of warning signs. Oval. Though students who Last week, however, I wish I had chosen another have been parking at OU for some time are already place to park. aware of this layout, the In an effort to prevent lack of clearly marked dead both cars and students end signs can create issues from sliding down the icy for new students and visisixth floor of the garage, tors to the university. OU chained off that level, refusing to allow students to park there for their own “This issue has a safety. simple fix: Put deadThough this cut off end signs up in the around 50 or so commuter parking spots, which are alparking garage to ready in short supply, their warn of upcoming actions were understandable. However, OU left no dead ends. That’s signs behind warning of all. Why this hasn’t this new dead end, which dawned on OU yet is created a dangerous situation for the drivers attempta mystery.” ing to park there. Typically, when the sixth I would know. floor has been icy, OU has When I was a sophomore been blocking it off at the fifth floor elevators to make at OU, I moved off campus. That year, I bought my first the cutoff more visible. commuter parking permit But this left perfectly good parking spots, which hadn’t and decided to park in the stadium garage for class. As been exposed to freezing a first-time permit holder, rain, empty on the other who knew little to nothing side of the chains. about OU parking, I made This time, they moved the mistake of turning left the chains back to allow on the sixth floor, toward students to park in those the permanent dead end, spots, which is fantastic. and the entire line of cars However, the chains were moved to a less visible area, behind me followed.
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I tried to turn my car around to drive out of the dead end, and to make room for the others to escape, but hit a truck’s license plate as I did, tearing off a half-dollar-sized chunk of my car door. It frustrates me that the recent temporary dead end was left without a warning sign, but I’m amazed that even after all these years — the parking garage was built in the ‘80s — the permanent dead end remains sign-less. I know I can’t be the only one who has had an accident down one of the
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I’d like to take a moment to respond to the article that was published on Feb. 17, titled “Leggings are an unfortunate fashion trend for all genders.” First and foremost, I’ll briefly establish my own view of leggings. I generally do not wear them. I don’t particularly care for their look. However, I do not feel that it is my place to judge others based on what they choose to wear. Many people have stated that leggings are comfortable, and I can agree. They are similar to yoga pants or tights, which I can attest are quite comfortable. The author of the article, Charlie Neal, has clearly never worn leggings or even touched a pair, so I’d like to address a few concerns he had about their fit. Leggings stretch. This means that they are easy to put on, meaning that one does not have to be shaved within the “last 15 seconds” before wearing them. Due to their elasticity, they comfortably slip on. In fact, they’re easier to wear than skinny “... [The column] is jeans, which often leave dark seam markings on based entirely on legs after being worn for a sexist, intolerant a day. viewpoint that serves Although I’m sure the legging-wearing only to degrade a community appreciates group of people who Charlie’s concern about how comfortable their are different from the choice of attire is, I’d author.” suggest he try on a pair before judging those LEAH KENNEDY, who choose to wear MUSIC COMPOSITION AND HUMAN RELATIONS SOPHOMORE them and can actually testify to their comfort level. I am very disappointed that The Daily published Charlie’s article, which contains absolutely nothing intellectual or even witty. In fact, it is based entirely on a sexist, intolerant viewpoint that serves only to degrade a group of people who are different from the author. I will admit that I was entertained by the fact that Charlie was not even willing to speak to a man wearing tights and yet claimed to have “self-respect” and contentedness in not delving “deeper into the secret world of tights.” It’s beyond obvious that Charlie is anything but content. Why else would he take the time to write an article bashing men who choose to wear tights? In fact, I’m under the impression that he is threatened by these men, since he won’t even “stand within earshot of one.” I’d recommend that Charlie reflect before he writes, and I’d also suggest that The Daily reflect before it publishes ignorant articles that merely serve to degrade. The Daily is supposed to be a newspaper fit for a university. Articles that degrade groups of people merely because of their appearance are not of the caliber I’d expect of a college newspaper. Leah Kennedy is a music composition and human relations sophomore.
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therapist. His teammate Ethan Jose, another senior, has a similar path in mind. “All my life I’ve been in gymnastics, and I’ve been working with orthopedic doctors,� Jose said. “I just saw what they did, and I though it would be cool to have that same impact on other athletes.� It’s difficult, however, for the two to consider their careers right now. Their team is in the middle of a tight national championship race, and it will need their help now more than ever as OU suffered its first loss last weekend in Fort Worth. Still, life without gymnastics is approaching, and the Sooners have only two meets left until MACEY DAVIS/THE DAILY the postseason. OU’s seSenior mens gymnastics members Ethan Jose and Stanton niors will likely see their final action competing for Rehkemper talk during practice at the Sam Viersen Gyma national championship nastics Center. in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former OU gymnast Troy Nitzky knows exactly so it was time. But when I the experience with what that’s like. look back, I don’t regret their teammates and Nitzky attended OU anything.� recognize that they’re from 2009 to 2013, Nitzky said doing something that’s redshirting due he didn’t rekind of bigger than to injury. He ally comthemselves,� Williams was part of prehend said. “It’ll be over bethree OU l e a v i n g ... I’m not really sad fore they know it.� t e a m s gymnasHopefully when it’s t hat f i n to leave it behind over for Rehkemper tics until ished in he went because I know I’ve and Jose, they’ll have a second b a ck f o r national championship place at done all I can do his first trophy to show for their nationals, meet as an in this sport, and 20 years of hard work. including his alumnus. He “I realized a long time s e n i o r- y e a r I’ve achieved all I ago missed the that the Olympics squad. wanted to.� wasn’t in my future,� N o w , l e s s Stanton Rehkemper camaraderie more than Rehkemper said, “So I than a year ETHAN JOSE anything. want to end on a good after his final meet, MEN’S GYMNSASTICS SENIOR “ I t ’s d e f i note and do what I love Nitzky works in nitely weird. motivated to do their best. one last time.� licensing for Y o u ’ r e After all, this is the pinna“ I t ’s g o i n g t o b e Top of the n o t j u s t cle of their life’s work. weird,� agreed Jose, Wo r l d , a “I think it’s something “but I’m not really sad losing Normana sport, that these guys don’t even to leave it behind bebased hat y o u ’ r e realize until they’ve been cause I know I’ve done company. losing a away for a while, how spe- all I can do in this sport, He said f a m i l y ,� cial it was,� Williams said. and I’ve achieved all I there are He offered up some ad- wanted to.� he said. some good vice for seniors, advice O U h e a d A championship things about coach Mark he’s given plenty of in his would only be icing on stepping W i l l i a m s 15 years as head coach. the cake for these dedaway from the Ethan Jose “They should take time icated athletes as they said that sport. “My body was exhaust- even though there’s no and not worry so much prepare to take the next ed,� Nitzky said. “I had to next level for most gym- about the outcome but step in their young, have surgery a few times, nasts, his athletes are focus on the process and promising lives.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be feeling romantic, but caution must be taken where intimacy is concerned. Hurt feelings and resentment will develop if your actions or intentions are misinterpreted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Let your imagination inspire you. Find a hobby that stimulates and rejuvenates your imagination. Your efforts may be rewarding if you are able to market your new skills. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn’t allow others to stifle your talents. Follow your intuition and keep your dreams in sight. Your excellent memory is an important facet of your personality. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your home decor and improvement plans will prove
challenging if you let someone meddle. Refrain from listening to anyone trying to deter you from following through with your project. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Get to know your friends and neighbors better. You can obtain a lot of information by listening and observing how others react to situations that arise, and you can contribute valuable input as well. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t jump to conclusions. The situation may turn out to be much different from the one you imagine. Do your homework and get all the pertinent information before you make a decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Take a look at your personal and business relationships. Someone you are dealing with may be looking for a firm commitment. Be honest and up-front about your concerns. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Resist telling anyone intimate details about your personal life. Serious problems may arise if you are not mindful of someone else’s privacy. Use discretion in both personal and professional relationships. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Lighten up and have some fun. Accepting invitations to social activities is a sure way to meet new and exciting people. A casual encounter may lead to a lasting friendship. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Your position may be jeopardized if someone tries to take credit for your work. Expend the effort and present and promote your accomplishments to your employer to ensure your advancement.
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Young Sooner softball team looks to break out of hitting slump OU could recieve boost from Chamberlain at bat, young pitcher Stevens will look to improve on mound
Spenser Davis
Softball Beat Reporter
The Sooner softball team is headed to Palm Springs, Calif., to play in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. This is the third consecutive weekend that Oklahoma (6-4) has been on the West Coast. They previously played in the Easton Tournament in Fullerton, Calif., as well as the Littlewood Classic in Phoenix, PLAYER PROFILE Ariz. Oklahoma Kelsey Stevens went 3-2 Year: during both Sophomore w e e k e n d s, dropping Position: three games Pitcher to ranked opponents Statistics: and one to 2.91 ERA, 3-2 record so far this Cal State season. Fullerton. The Sooners’ only ranked foe this weekend will be No. 9 UCLA, who is undefeated this season. If history repeats itself, coach Patty Gasso will send sophomore Kelsey Stevens out to pitch against the Bruins. Stevens, who has appeared in eight of Oklahoma’s 10 games, has compiled a 3-2 record and 2.91 ERA, despite facing several of the best offenses in the country. The problem for Oklahoma in this young season has not been its pitching but rather its hitting. In losses, the Sooners offense has managed just 1.5 runs per game, including a shutout at the hands of No. 4 Arizona State.
However, the offense should receive a significant boost when All-American Lauren Chamberlain is able to break out of her early season slump. She is hitting just .231 so far TONY RAGLE/THE DAILY on the season, but its not just Chamberlain who has run into some tough luck at the OU softball players rush the field to celebrate with their teammates after their win at the Women’s College plate. Three other Sooners are currently hit- World Series at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. So far this year, Oklahoma is 6-4 after ting below .200, which can also be attribut- playing at the Easton Tournament in Fullerton, Calif., and the Littlewood Classic. ed to the quality of pitching that they have seen so far. Coming off of a NCAA championship and a runner-up finish the last two seasons, the Sooners have a target on their back. Oklahoma has consistently seen their opponent’s ace over the last two weeks, including Washington’s Bryana Walker, who was named National Player of the Week after posting a 4-0 record in the Littlewood Classic. Oklahoma also saw an ace from Arizona State, Kentucky and Cal State Fullerton. Those four pitchers have a combined record of 19-2 on the season, and none of those starters have an ERA above 3.50. This inexperienced Sooners team will likely get more chances against top arms this weekend. On Thursday, Oklahoma will face Boise State and Oregon State under the lights It’s simple! Anyone with an ou.edu email address can in Palm Springs. They will then battle place their ad in the Classified section of Northwestern and UCLA on Friday, prior to seeing Syracuse before a flight back to The Oklahoma Daily ... at no cost! Norman on Saturday. (Maximum of 5 lines and 10-day run) No. 13 Oklahoma will have an opportunity to notch its first win against a ranked opponent against UCLA on Saturday and should be able to get several other quality wins. First pitch against Boise State will be at 7:30 p.m.
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The Huston Huffman Fitness Center will be holding the Boulder Bash Rock Climbing Competition today at 7 p.m. at the Huff’s climbing wall. Spots are limited to 30 competitors so pre-registration is strongly recommended, said Larissa Mainers, the Huff ’s GO AND DO facility coordinator. Bolder Bash Competitors can reRock Climbing serve a spot and designate the level at which Competition they will compete by When: 7 p.m. registering at the Huff’s front desk. Where: The Huston Climbers of all levHuffman Fitness els, from beginners to Center climbing wall advanced, are invited to participate, Mainers Price: Free, said. registration is Climbing competirecommended tions are also a good way to meet other climbers and have fun, Ian Hammond, environmental science sophomore. “There’s not a more fun workout in the world,” Hammond said. Paleontology sophomore Tyler Hunt said he participates in competitions as a change of pace from his normal climbing routes. “I mainly go to the competition to climb the sick new routes the climbing wall dudes have set,” Hunt said. If they attend the competition, those interested in climbing will see a preview of the different levels of difficulty in climbing, Mainers said. “They will see people that are definitely beginners,” Mainers said. “They will also see climbers that have been climbing for many years, and they are very good at their skill and so they can see what is possible if they put their mind to it, and if they continue to work at that sport.”
ANDREW WAGNER • LIFE & ARTS REPORTER
In a YouTube video released by Bizzell Memorial Library, a stereotypical starry-eyed tourist steps inside Bizzell. The enamored tourist visits the library’s top-ten attractions and even manages to snap some selfies along the way. The awed tourist is broadcast and electronic media sophomore Joey D’Amato, and he wants it to be you, too. That’s why D’Amato spent most of summer 2013 in the library. D’Amato has energy and a welltrained eye for capturing unique perspectives amid mundane surroundings. These qualities made him stick out to his supervisors and eventually got him his current job running the OU Libraries’ Instagram and making YouTube videos for them. Through his Instagram photos and videos, D’Amato strives to capture aspects of Bizzell most people would not normally see. Whether he’s getting unique angles of Bizzell’s architecture or revealing various secret study spots scattered throughout the library. But most of all, D’Amato wants to promote the library to his fellow students. “What I want to do is make it so that
it’s more of a place to be — something that the Internet doesn’t really have to offer,” D’Amato said. With new technology, information is more quickly accessible than before, and that’s taken a toll on libraries, D’Amato said. Still, he believes the library environment is irreplaceable. D’Amato works with Jonathan Paiz, an international business and marketing junior, to brainstorm, direct and edit the library’s promotional videos. “What I hope to promote through my work is the idea that the library is a great resource,” Paiz said. “There are countless things to offer and many people working behind the scenes to facilitate learning and knowledge.” Together D’Amato and Paiz collaborate with OU’s public relations team to come up with a vision for the videos and then film and edit them, Paiz said. D’Amato and Paiz’s supervisor, Sarah Robbins, Bizzell director of public relations and strategic innovations, pushes them to promote the library to appeal to undergraduate students, she said. From its comfortable study spaces to the laptop borrowing program to subject librarians who provide research consultations, the library serves to help students and faculty work smarter, Robbins said. “Some of the videos are a little corny, but I hope to appeal to the audience, because it’s really important for students to know what we offer and how we can help them succeed in school,” Robbins said.
These are a few shots from broadcast and electronic media sophomore Joey D’Amato’s Instagram for Bizzell Memorial Library.
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