OU Urban Design Studio (OUUDS)

Attention Prospective Students!

The Master of Urban Design program at the University of Oklahoma Urban Design Studio (OUUDS) at OU-Tulsa is accepting applications for Fall 2021. 𝐎𝐔𝐔𝐃𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 to new applicants. Student funding packages include one-year, half-time graduate assistantships, and/or recruiting scholarships. Students interested in funding are encouraged to 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏. The GRE is not required for applicants, and admissions are on a rolling basis.

Contact Professor Shawn Schaefer at [email protected] or (918)-261-5935 for more information and questions about these opportunities.

Congratulations to the OUUDS class of 2021 on their graduation, from left to right in the picture - Lahari Peluri 🇮🇳, Virginia Paiva 🇧🇷, Alex O’Connell 🇺🇸, Samiul Haque 🇧🇩, and Sherry Marie Smith 🇺🇸. The students were hooded by the director of OUUDS, Shawn Schaefer, and received their degrees on May 11, 2021.

In partnership with the Tulsa Artist Fellowship and Tulsa Hub, Shane Darwent and Kolby Ari are presenting Cycling the GAP, a three part bike ride series taking place in North Tulsa during May of 2021. Growing out of Bridging the GAP, Darwent and Ari’s public art installation in the plaza of USA BMX’s new facility in North Tulsa, Cycling the GAP is a series of community-minded bike rides meant to connect the plaza artwork with its rich and nuanced surroundings. There are three themed rides within the series, all free and open to the public. These casual group rides will range in length from 4-8 miles and bring participants to sites of interest and engagement in North Tulsa. Along the way, riders will hear unique perspectives from local scholars and entrepreneurs, artists and educators, chefs and farmers– each helping to tell the story of this vibrant and enduring community. Come along for the ride!

May 1 - Sustainability Ride: https://www.facebook.com/events/541417026859548

May 8 - Infrastructure Ride:
https://www.facebook.com/events/106961088107201

May 15 - Black Art + Commerce Ride
https://www.facebook.com/events/815606542386772

Bicycle Film Festival Tulsa is happening virtually April 16 -25. BFF Tulsa presents a select Short Film Program that will appeal to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists. A large portion of ticket sales will go towards bringing back The Dreamland Theatre in Tulsa.
Get your tickets now Bicycle Film Festival

I invite you, OU-Tulsa staff and students, to participate in a research study that aims to investigate the relationship between nature, stress levels, and well-being, as part of my professional project to conclude the master's course in Urban Design at the University of Oklahoma. The research will be in-person and set by appointment. It will be held at OU-Tulsa and it will last approximately 30 minutes. You will not be compensated for participating in the study. The purpose of the study is to measure the stress generated by images that will be shown to participants. Two independent measurements of stress will be employed as participants view the images: a questionnaire and the galvanic skin response (GSR) logger sensor. The GSR measures the reaction of the human body to stressful stimuli through two rings that are placed on the participants' fingers. the equipment is extremely comfortable and does not generate pain or discomfort. No personal information will be questioned. If you are interested in participating or have any questions about the procedure, please contact me using my contact information below:
Virginia Paiva
Urban Design Studio
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 918-720-6919
COVID-19 precautions: For this research to be carried out safely, it is mandatory to use the mask during the entire time of the experiment. All equipment and furniture will be cleaned at the end of each session.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Please advise me if you need accommodation for a disability.

We need to hear from you!

What do you think of the streets of Tulsa and how your travel pattern has been affected during the pandemic? Complete the survey conducted by OU Urban Design graduate student. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and the deadline is now extended to March 15.

https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aawnNQ50P4bz2tf

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