Humorist Argus Hamilton – Interviewed by Dr. Bob Blackburn
Meet the funniest topical comedian in America, the man Robin Williams once called “the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom.” Argus Hamilton‘s daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the […]
Hope for the Poorest – Dr. Eric McLaughlin
A University Facing African Realities: Hope for the Poorest Eric and Rachel McLaughlin both grew up all across the United States. They met during medical school and were both interested in international long-term missions. They were married in 2005, then in 2007, while Rachel was completing her residency in OB-GYN and Eric in Family Practice […]
James Gallogly, University of Oklahoma President
Jim Gallogly was installed as the 14th president of the University of Oklahoma July 1, 2018. A 1977 alumnus of the OU College of Law, Gallogly is the first-ever CEO from a Fortune 500 company to lead the university. He has a distinguished track record in running large, complex organizations, and is known as someone […]
Education reform failure or opportunity? It’s up to us!
Education reform failure or opportunity? It’s up to us! Nationally and in Oklahoma major educational reforms gave us great hope for better results. The reality has fallen well short of expectations. But there is reason for optimism. Robert Sommers, former Oklahoma Secretary of Education and Workforce Development and a life time educator will share the […]
Alexander Mickelthwate – Okla. City Philharmonic
Alexander Mickelthwate is the newly appointed Music Director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Music Director Emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Since his appointment in 2006, Alexander has played a pivotal role in the development of the orchestra, which culminated in a highly successful and critically acclaimed performance at Carnegie Hall in May […]
OKC Thunder – Dan Mahoney Michael Cage Brian Byrnes
Dan Mahoney joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in August 2008. In his role of vice president of Broadcasting and Corporate Communications, he oversees the Thunder business public relations efforts, website (okcthunder.com) and broadcasting operations. Previously Mahoney served as a public relations consultant for the Professional Basketball Club, LLC and the New Orleans Hornets. From 1995-2003 […]
Bedlam 2018!
Toby Rowland is in his 7th year as “Voice of the Sooners.” In addition to sitting in the play-by-play chair for OU football, men’s basketball and baseball, Rowland hosts numerous television shows on Sooner Sports TV powered by Fox and radio shows for Learfield Sports. A two-time Emmy Award winner, Rowland spent 12 years as a […]
Analog Renaissance – Carey Sue Vega
“The Analog Renaissance: How to Change the World One Engaging Conversation at a Time” The Ponca City, Oklahoma native has provided etiquette and communications training for businesses, attorneys, doctors and organizations around the world – literally. For ten years, Carey Sue Vega honed her teaching and manner skills with an international audience as Cruise Director […]
How we Got Here: Oklahoma and its Children – Anne Roberts
“How We Got Here: Oklahoma and its Children” Over the past 40 years, Oklahoma has been sued twice to force improvements in how the state treats children in its care. Thankfully, we’ve learned a lot about the impact of trauma on vulnerable children, and changed our approach to caring for them. Anne Roberts […]
Marine Corps Recruiting OKC – Major Doug Verblaauw
Major Douglas J. Verblaauw was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey and graduated from Mahwah High School in 2001. In 2005, he graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a commission as a Second Lieutenant. After graduating from The Basic School with Class 5-05, he entered the […]
County Commissioner Brian Maughan
MEETING LOCATION CHANGE- OCU LAW SCHOOL – 3rd Floor Rotarians will be allowed to park in any lot except those highlighted in red. Rotarians will want to enter through the north doors of the building. However, if there is a guest needing handicap accessibility, they will be able to enter the building on the plaza […]
Vision for the Economic Future for OKC – Cathy O’Connor
“Omni Hotel, Mixed Use Development and Core to Shore” Ms. Cathy O’Connor is the President of the Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, a non-profit corporation designed to coordinate public participation in economic development projects. In her role as President of the Alliance, Cathy has been instrumental in furthering development throughout Oklahoma City and […]