Library announces new text notification system, loaner laptops

Beth Woemmel NEWS EDITOR

The Dulaney-Browne Library is implementing new services this semester for students to utilize.

“You can opt-in to text notifications from the Dulaney-Browne Library’s circulation system,” Stu-

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“I was really excited whenever I got it, though I didn’t know what all of it entailed at first.”

The first group of students were hired as of January, with their first shifts beginning in February, and 20 more juniors will be chosen to join each year for the next four years in a similar manner.

“It’s been really cool to

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Opting-in to the text notifications will allow alerts and messages from the library circulation system to be sent directly to students’ phones.

“Please note that switching to texts means you will not receive email notifications; it is one or the be connected to other classmates through that program,” Warlick said.

“I didn’t really know anybody in that class until I met them there.”

Opposite of those 20 students, up to two employees of SSM Health will be given the opportunity to enroll in OCU’s Master of Science in Nursing Education program.

“We are proud to continue the tradition of collaboration between OCU and

“Bishop McGuiness High School and the Ann Lacy School of Dance here on campus, and Oklahoma Athletic Center are kind of our three main spots where five teams are practicing for the rest of their seasons.”

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“I embrace the awesome responsibility of providing a world-class experience to our students – one that prepares them for future success and other,” Student Affairs announced.

Students can sign-up for notifications through the link provided in the email.

“Several low-use specialized spaces have been converted to small group study rooms,” Student Affairs announced.

Students are now able to reserve

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital,” nursing Dean Gina Crawford said.

OCU and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital have partnered many times over the years, creating a partnered X-ray technician program in 1959, a bachelor’s degree program in 1981, and now, the new Saints and Stars program.

“We are very excited to be able to offer additional support to our students and to continue to build on the versity hosted the men’s and women’s basketball games.

Brinks Junior High hosted a cheer and dance competition on Jan. 27, and Westmoore High School hosted a men’s and women’s wrestling duel as well.

“I’ve got to give a lot of credit to our student athlete coaches for the positive attitude that they have taken during this time,” Bray said.

“They’ve been very flexible in where they practice and using their resources within the community to versatility in the entertainment industry while celebrating their talent, diversity and individualism,” Shelley said.

In fall of 2022 as interim dean, Shelley founded Ann Lacy School’s partnership with Stagestep Flooring Solu- any of the 10 study group rooms, as well as any other individual study rooms or specialized spaces, using the second link provided in the email.

“Four new Surface Pro 7 with keyboards and cases are coming soon,” Student Affairs announced.

“These computers will [be able high-quality education at Kramer School of Nursing,” Crawford said.

“This partnership will assist in building a more robust nursing workforce in Oklahoma.”

The participating students are provided with many different opportunities to learn by both watching and doing at SSM Health Warlick said.

“There’s a lot of opportunity with having the nurse mentor, this part-time job in find individuals and entities that are willing to help us out during this time. Thankfully, we’ve got a lot of those.”

Bray said he hopes the repairs will be complete by mid-April, allowing athletes to finish their seasons out on their home turf.

“We’ve got some events here in April that we’d like to host in Freede and graduation, of course, in May,” Bray said.

Despite the uncertainty, updates are to come alongside the re- tions; the brand becoming the official tap board provider of the school and giving 100 OCU dance students the chance to tap dance in a promotional video for the company filmed in front of the OCU Administration building. to be checked] out for 7 days and will offer a great option to try out the technology or to replace your personal laptop while it is out of service.” a hospital, and a lot of cool leadership opportunities,” Warlick said.

These added services will allow the library and technology to become more accessible for students, according to the library.

“It’ll be really awesome to already have experience once I graduate and be able to shadow a nurse in addition to clinical time.”

The students will be able to see a wide variety of jobs within the nursing degree at SSM Health over their time in the program.

“The main thing I’m excited for is that I’m going to be floating, so I won’t be pairs. Bray says the PA system will receive updated components.

“Some [new] components [will] be helpful for not just our athletic events but other events that are housed in the Freede Wellness Center,” Bray said.

“Then, the subflooring in the floor will be consistent across all three courts. We had different subflooring on two of the three courts, so it’ll have more of a consistent play across the three courts.”

The main court’s insignia will assigned to a specific department,” Warlick said. “I want to be a labor and delivery nurse, but I’ll also be able to tell if there’s any other specialty that I’m interested in.” also receive some updates.

Around the same time, Shelley also collaborated with OCU’s Physical Therapy Program to provide incoming dance students with medical referrals and physical therapy exercises as needed, tracking them as a part of an injury prevention study.

“Over these five years, Saints and Stars will not only provide support for the nurse shortage in local hospitals but create excitement for young nursing students on their way to a future in the medical field,” Warlick said.

“The design of the main floor, where we play basketball and volleyball, will be similar, but some tweaks in it [will] modernize and update [the] branding and logos,” Bray said.

“They’re doing some updates to that design of the wood floors [too].”

The repairs and updates will cost though, with the flooring costing approximately $380,000 and the new PA system about $40,000.

“I am so honored and blessed, and I thank you all so much,” Shelley said to dance students and faculty in a video posted to the dance school’s Instagram page announcing her new position on Feb. 14.

Shelley’s experience in the arts, administration, production management, instruction, and performance will help her continue the legacy of Ann Lacy School years into the future, the OKCU Dance Instagram page said.

MARCH 12-18, 2023