OU WaTER Center

Please join us in congratulating Yang Eric Hong on being named a recipient of the prestigious George Lynn Cross Research Professorship — the University of Oklahoma’s highest honor for research and creative activity.

This well-deserved recognition celebrates Dr. Hong’s outstanding leadership and global impact in hydrology, remote sensing, water resources, and climate research. We are proud to have him as part of the OU WaTER Center team! 🌍💧👏

Learn more: https://link.ou.edu/4uPLTir

Congratulations to Dr. Randall Kolar, Associate Director of the OU WaTER Center, on being named a 2026 recipient of the Oklahoma Medal for Excellence! 🎉

The OU WaTER Center is proud to celebrate Dr. Kolar’s outstanding leadership, dedication to teaching excellence, and lasting impact on students in the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. His commitment to mentoring and advancing engineering education continues to inspire the next generation of water and environmental professionals.

Some of our WaTER Center team members had the privilege of reconnecting with Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe this morning. We are continually inspired by Sr. Rosemary's incredible work in Gulu, Uganda, where she has supported, empowered, and uplifted the lives of thousands of women.

Join the WaTER Center's Water on Tap Series for an evening conversation centered around the theme of water in a relaxed off-campus setting right here in Norman. This will be an opportunity to network with individuals interested in water and environmental topics. Food and drinks will be provided and you're welcome to bring a guest.

📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 4:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Standard (315 E. Gray St. Norman)

RSVP here: link.ou.edu/47sJ2mm

Join us for the OU Distinguished Water Lecture Series!

Dr. Ana Barros at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will highlight findings from a flood study conducted during the passage of Hurricane Helene and explore the practical challenges of improving flash flood forecasting in the future.

📅 Wednesday, November 5
⏰ 7 to 8 p.m.
📍 Zoom
https://link.ou.edu/3LlloQQ
Meeting ID: 965 4055 5830
Passcode: 66093946

We invite you to join us on September 15th for the 8th OU International WaTER Colloquium on the Global Sustainability of Groundwater Resources. Please use the QR code below to RSVP.

A few glimpses of Water Appreciation Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol on May 13th. Thank you Oklahoma Water Resources Board for the invitation to participate!

It was great to hear from OU researchers and Oklahoma practitioners about their important water-related work on OU Water Day!

OWRB staff attended OU's Water Day hosted by the Gallogly College of Engineering. Our very own Jessica Correll (pictured) gave a talk on water policy and governance, elaborating on the OWRB's permitting process and regulations. Thank you OU for hosting this event! If you would like to learn more about permitting, visit our site: oklahoma.gov/owrb/water-permitting.html

Thank you for joining us on a delightful, inspirational, and insightful evening conversation with Dr. David A. Sabatini on his local to global water journey!