07-01-22 Celebrate Oklahoma

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Oklahoma City FRIDAY, Friday, July 1, 2022, Page B10

Celebrating Business

ZOO From Page B3 endangered animal statues made with more than 1 million toy bricks! This one-of-a-kind exhibit will be located within the Zoo’s butterfly garden area and is designed to connect wildlife fans to many of the planet’s endangered species while “building” an appreciation for conservation and biodiversity. BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise remains on display through Sunday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Purchase a BRICKLIVE Bundle ticket and receive general Zoo admission plus unlimited admission to BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise and Stingray Bay plus all-day rides on the Endangered Species Carousel and Elephant Express Tram. Bundle tickets are $28 for adults ages 12-64 and $25 for children ages 3-11. General admission for BRICKLIVE and seasonal ZOOfriends membership pass options are also be available at www.okczoo.org/tickets. Children 2 and under are free and do not require tickets for entry into BRICKLIVE.

This African Painted Dog is included in the oneof-a-kind BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise at the OKC Zoo. More than 1 million bricks are included in the exhibit.

Henry joins OMRF The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Kevin Henry as the foundation’s senior director of major gifts and campaigns. Henry arrives at OMRF from the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department, where he served as senior director of principal giving. At OU, he was instrumental in planned giving as well as fundraising for major facility projects and scholarship endowments. “Kevin comes to OMRF with several years of major gift fundraising experience,” said OMRF Vice President of Development Penny Voss. “OMRF has exciting plans for the future, and his skills will be key to generating the increas-ed community support our scientists need.” Henry received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and a master’s degree from Baylor University. Also the color analyst for the OU men’s basketball radio broadcasts, Henry said he felt called to OMRF after meeting with foundation leadership. “Everyone I’ve met has shown a passion for their work, and I can see why,” Henry said. “Medical research improves our collective understanding of disease, ultimately leading to longer, healthier lives. How can you not get excited about that?”


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