Verizon Wireless gets Rhapsody music subscriptions

Cell phones are becoming more useful devices for listening to music. Verizon Wireless is introducing Rhapsody's subscription music service Monday, allowing its customers to download as much music as they want to their phones for $15 per month.

Route 66 Festival

The Clinton Route 66 Festival - Hot Dogs and Hot Rods on 66, brings together two great events into one mega 2-day celebration on June 27 and 28, 2008.

Center for History & New Media

CHNM brings history to audiences worldwide by collecting born-digital records of the present, archiving documents of the past, and presenting historical exhibits.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Website

The BIA’s website was closed down after losing a law suit (Cobell v. Norton) in 2001 because personal information had been hacked from their computers. Their information technology security has now been given the green light by the District Court of Columbia. Click on the blue title above to check out their website.

Daylife: Organizing the world's news

A new way to explore the world's news. Millions of high-quality photos, stories, blog posts, major quotes and more, covering every topic. One of the newest news aggregators is also one of the easiest to use. Personalize the news that's important to you: Daylife

New Web site connects voters and candidates

ElectOK connects you with the local candidates so you can make an informed decision on Election Day. Browse our candidate directory to find out who's running and what they stand for. You can view briefs, backgrounds, platforms, issues, photos, clippings, related articles, videos, blogs and more. You can even bookmark your favorite candidates and follow their progress throughout the campaign. Get the facts you need to make your decision in one place, right here on ElectOK

Roman Art from the Louvre

The Louvre museum (Paris) has an extensive collection of art from just about every part of the ancient world. A selection of their Roman art collection has been loaned to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (June 19 to October 12, 2008.) According to the museum literature: "there are a variety of monumental sculptures, sarcophagi, marble busts and reliefs, bronze and terracotta statuettes and implements, jewelry, glass and metal cups and vessels, mosaics, fresco paintings and a cache of more than one hundred major silver pieces from Pompeii."

This is the final U.S. venue before it all goes back to France. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and admission is free for ages 5 and under. The Oklahoma City Art Museum is located at 415 Couch Drive in downtown. (405-236-3100, ext 237). Hours are: Tues-Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-9 pm, Sun Noon-5, Monday closed.

Click the blue title above to see photos of the exhibit, or go to www.okcmoa.com to find out about a group tour, etc. The exhibition should be rewarding.

Writing Center: Summer Hours

The Writing Center is open this summer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays;
10:00-12:00 a.m. Thursdays.
When the tutor is available, we may be open some Tuesday evenings as well.

Students may call 774-7083 to check the availability of the tutor.
Papers and queries may be e-mailed to writingcenter@swosu.edu.
Our hours are available each semester on the Writing Center web page.
The Writing Center link can be found under "Current Students," "Faculty and Staff,"
and on the Library page.

New database at Al Harris library

New: North American Indian Thought and Culture
North American Indian Thought and Culture is now available on the Social Sciences page and the Databases A-Z list.NAITC integrates writings, images, and oral histories to cover the entire history of North America; from 17th century accounts of the first encounters involving Indians and European colonists to the stories of aboriginals living in a 21st century world. The database is dedicated to telling the life stories of both the well-known historical figures such as Pocahontas and Sitting Bull, and also the lesser-known men and women whose day-to-day experiences give an equally valuable portrayal of Indian culture.Detailed information about NAITC is available on the publisher's web site.

Red Earth Festival This Weekend in OKC

Cox Convention Center (Oklahoma City)
For Information: (405) 427-5228
Tickets: Ford Center Box Office, Cox Convention Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Parking: Cox Convention Center Underground Parking Lot or call (405) 235-PARK or visit www.parkingokc.com

Festival Schedule: Friday, June 6

10:00am to 11:00am - Parade (Downtown OKC)
11:00am to 8:00pm - Art Market (Exhibit Halls 2 & 3); Vendor Market (Exhibit Hall 1); Red Earth Merchandise & Survey (Exhibit Hall C); Youth Art (Exhibit Hall D); Cultural Activities (Exhibit Hall B); Red Earth Headquarters (Exhibit Hall E); 5K Run/2K Fun Walk Pre-Registration
12:00pm - Grand Entry of Dancers (Arena); Ambassador of the Year Presentation
1:00pm to 5:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
3:00pm - Special Dance Competition (Arena)
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Gourd Dance (Arena)
7:00pm - Grand Entry (Arena)
8:00pm to 11:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
8:00pm - Special Dance Competition (Arena)

Festival Schedule: Saturday, June 7

7:00am to 8:00am - Registration for 5K Run & 2K Fun Walk (Regatta Park)
8:00am - Start 5K Run & 2K Fun Walk (Regatta Park)
10:00am to 8:00pm - Art Market (Exhibit Halls 2 & 3); Vendor Market (Exhibit Hall 1); Red Earth Merchandise & Survey (Exhibit Hall C); Youth Art (Exhibit Hall D); Cultural Activities (Exhibit Hall A); Cultural Performance Stage (Exhibit Hall A); Red Earth Headquarters (Exhibit Hall E)
12:00pm - Grand Entry (Arena); Honored One Presentation
1:00pm to 5:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
1:00pm to 5:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
3:00pm - Special Dance Competition (Arena)
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Gourd Dance (Arena)
7:00pm - Grand Entry (Arena)
8:00pm to 11:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
8:00pm - Special Dance Competition (Arena)

Festival Schedule: Sunday, June 8

11:00am to 5:00pm - Art Market (Exhibit Halls 2 & 3); Vendor Market (Exhibit Hall 1); Red Earth Merchandise & Survey (Exhibit Hall C); Youth Art (Exhibit Hall D); Cultural Activities (Exhibit Hall B); Cultural Performance Stage (Exhibit Hall A); Red Earth Headquarters (Exhibit Hall E)
12:00pm - Grand Entry (Arena)
1:00pm to 4:00pm - Dance Competition (Arena)
2:00pm - Youth Art Awards Ceremony (Exhibit Hall A)
3:00pm - Special Dance Competition (Arena)
4:30pm to 5:30pm - Dance Competition Awards (Arena)

Library Closing at 4:30pm on Thurs., 6/5

Due to approaching storms that could possibly contain hail and very high winds, SWOSU is closing offices on Thursday, June 5 at 4:30pm. To comply with the university mandate, the Al Harris Library will close at 4:30pm instead of our regular time of 9:00pm.

Our library catalog and article databases remain accessible this evening via our website for your research needs. We are sorry for the inconvenience.