BioBlitz 2007

Flora and Fauna ID Event set for Sept. 15

BioBlitz! is a rapid inventory of biological diversity hosted by the Oklahoma Biological Survey and conducted by volunteers from around the state and the region. As many plants and animals in a designated area of public land that can be identified in 24 consecutive hours are tallied. A running tally is displayed during the event and the final results are announced at the conclusion of each BioBlitz!

The general public to attend BioBlitz at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, near Medicine Park, Okla., from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Activities and interpretive displays designed to inform people about biological diversity, ecosystem services and the practices of field biology will be featured.

BioBlitz! Base Camp will be at the Environmental Education Center at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, about one mile northwest of the junction of State Highways 115 and 49 on 49. Registration and all public activities take place in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

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Special Events:

September 10
Leadership Scholars first meeting, followed by Evening with the Dean, 4:30 p.m., 132 Ellison Hall.

October 3
A&S Scholarship Recognition Luncheon, noon to 1:15 p.m., GRA Rooms, Oklahoma Memorial Union.

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Get Going, Get Out and Get On with Your Life. An online guide to getting out of college in a timely manner. Lots of great links to help plan financially and academically for a great degree. Do It In 4!

Are you a corporate recruiter interested in contacting and meeting students who might be interested in working in your organization? Learn why you should consider hiring A&S graduates by reading The Right Hire. For more information, contact Von Allen at vonallen@ou.edu.

Visit the Web site of Leadership Scholars to learn more about the college's top students and to see a schedule of events.

The Next Step. This guide to planning a career for life after college is available at department advisors offices, Hobson Academic Services in Ellison Hall, Career Services at OMU and at the Dean's Office.

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Ian Butler
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