Jamie Pearson Interview

Jamie Pearson is selfless.
Aubree Pearson followed Jamie to see her everyday life. Jamie is the full-time caretaker of her daughter Jackalyn Pearson. Jackalyn was in a car accident July 8, 2004 and now suffers from a traumatic brain injury. Jamie considers her life to be great though it is consumed with taking care of her daughter. "I just don't really see that life could get much better," Jamie says.

VIDEO: Aubree Pearson, Runs: 1:30

Sam Noble Museum affected by Budget Cuts

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History offers a unique experience for Oklahomans and University students thanks to funding from the university, grants, donations, and many others.

The museum is under the same hiring freeze as the rest of the University. 

The research and special exhibits won’t be affected because they are funded through donations and grants. Also, traveling for the staff won’t be available anymore due to the budget cuts next year.

The museum offers six permanent galleries including the Hall of Natural Wonders and the Paleozoic Gallery, and also features other exhibits like the Discovery Room and virtual exhibits.

Collections and research have many different departments including paleontology and archeology. Researches at the museum just discovered a new dinosaur called, “Brontomerus mcintoshi”.

Linda Coldwell, Public Relations and Marketing Officer, has been with the museum since opening the new building in 2000. “I got lucky in getting my job, I just seemed to have a special skill set they were looking for.”
Coldwell says that the budget cuts will affect some areas but nothing that the public would notice.

The Sam Noble Museum will be teaming up with JCP Leadership to put on “Eggstravaganza”, and annual Easter egg hunt, next month.

For more information call (405) 325-4712.

Sam Noble Newsletter, Calender of Events, and 2009 Financial Report PHOTO: Aubree Pearson

Resident Advisors may be affected

Being a Resident Advisor takes patience, organization, and funding from the University.

Each year, the RA’s get a budget to which they are able to organize events for their floor, spoil their residence, or simply decorate.

Next year, the budgets may be affected due to the University budget cuts.

In order to become a Resident Advisor at the University of Oklahoma, one must first take a 3-credit hour class either in the spring or fall. Once they have completed the course they are then qualified to apply for the position.

Responsibilities of a RA include being a rule enforcer in the dorms, working the front desk, and simply being there when needed for the students.

“Being an RA is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be,” said Resident Advisor, Savannah Fraid.  

Fraid says that no final word has been spoken on the budgets being affected next year and that they probably won’t find out until the summertime.

“If our budgets get cut, it won’t be the end of the world. We can just spend our money more wisely.” Fraid said.

Walker, University Dorms. PHOTO: Aubree Pearson

Women's Outreach Center Relies on Grants

The Women’s Outreach Center at the University of Oklahoma won’t be limited after next year’s budget cuts.

Funding for the center comes from four different sources: the OU foundation, Susan G. Komen, Student Activities, and a central pool fund which is through the state.

Jennifer Cox, Administrative Assistant of the Women’s Outreach Center, explained the breakdown of the funding and where it comes from.

She said the OU Foundation and the Susan G. Komen budgets are grants so they will not be affect by the budget cuts. However, because the central pool fund is through the state it will usually be the first to see variations in the budget. Cox also explained that the Student Activity funding varies every year regardless of budget cuts so there will not be a big difference in their financial planning.

The Center puts on many different education programs and fundraising events. The Pink and Black Ball is their most successful fundraiser. It is funded through the Susan G. Komen budget and will not be financially affected next year.

Cox also explained that the end of the year for the employees is June so they will get more details on how they will individually be affected with the budget cuts.

“We are usually the very last to know,” says Cox.

Offices of Women's Outreach Center in the Oklahoma Memorial Union PHOTO: Aubree Pearson

OU Guitar Program Barely Affected by Y2012 Budget Cuts

Students in the University of Oklahoma’s guitar program won’t stop strumming next year due to 2012 budget cuts.

Director of Guitar Studies, Larry Hammett, says that students won’t even notice the cuts in the guitar program. He further explained the faculty would be the only ones to notice any kind of change.

If a graduate student decides to not come back then the university will choose not to fill the position. Also, if a faculty member chooses to retire they would not fill that position either.

Other aspects of the department that will notice a change will be funds including travel.

“The only thing I won’t be getting due to the cuts will be my coffee in the morning” Hammett says.

Larry Hammett text book for Beginning Guitar PHOTO: Aubree Pearson

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Favorite Place Slideshow

The following video is over my favorite place which is Delta Gamma sorority house.