| United Nations Day in Oklahoma City |
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Ambassador Edward J.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as Honorary UN
Day Co-Chair. Dr.
Perkins has serves as
the Executive Director of
the International
Programs Center at the
University of Oklahoma
since 1996. In 1989, he
was named U.S.
Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as Honorary UN
Day Co-Chair. Dr.
Perkins has serves as
the Executive Director of
the International
Programs Center at the
University of Oklahoma
since 1996. In 1989, he
was named U.S.
Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Amb. Edward Perkins
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
| Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed that October 24th will be recognized as "UN Day" in Oklahoma. To read his proclamation, Click Here. To help organize our celebration of UN day, Governor Henry has appointed 3 honorary Co-Chairs: Ambassador Edward Perkins, Professor Eric Heinze, and Ms. Lee Anna Tucker. |
In September, 2000, all UN member states (189 at the
time) pledged to focus national and international agendas
on eight goals that seek to improve global development
levels by 2015. The Millennium Development Goals
(MDG’s) provide a road map to all nations and the UN
system for bettering the standard of living and human
development for each citizen of the world. At their core is
the promotion of the health of women and children.
time) pledged to focus national and international agendas
on eight goals that seek to improve global development
levels by 2015. The Millennium Development Goals
(MDG’s) provide a road map to all nations and the UN
system for bettering the standard of living and human
development for each citizen of the world. At their core is
the promotion of the health of women and children.
About Our Theme:
Maternal Health and Well-Being
Maternal Health and Well-Being
| “The world is more compassionate and hopeful when we act together. This truth was the inspiration for the United Nations.” --President George W. Bush |
Dr. Eric Heinze
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
Eric Heinze is a faculty
member at the University
of Oklahoma, Department
of Political Science and
School of International and
Area Studies. He teaches
courses on general
international relations,
international law,
international relations
theory, and international
human rights. Dr. Heinze
conducts research on the
tension between human
rights and the US war on
terrorism, especially the
use of military force
abroad.
member at the University
of Oklahoma, Department
of Political Science and
School of International and
Area Studies. He teaches
courses on general
international relations,
international law,
international relations
theory, and international
human rights. Dr. Heinze
conducts research on the
tension between human
rights and the US war on
terrorism, especially the
use of military force
abroad.
Ms. Lee Tucker
UN Day Co-Chair
UN Day Co-Chair
Lee Tucker is a junior at
the University of
Oklahoma majoring in
International Studies.
She is specializing in
Arabic and Middle
Eastern Studies. Lee is
the President of an-Nadi
al-Arabiy, or "the Arabic
Club," at OU, and she is a
founding member of the
new student group,
"Sooners for Peace in
Palestine."
Ms. Tucker is planning on
pursuing a degree in
International Law after
graduation from OU. She
has been on the
President's Honor role for
her entire OU career, and
she is a member of
several honor societies.
She recently returned
from an Arabic Study
program in Jordan.
the University of
Oklahoma majoring in
International Studies.
She is specializing in
Arabic and Middle
Eastern Studies. Lee is
the President of an-Nadi
al-Arabiy, or "the Arabic
Club," at OU, and she is a
founding member of the
new student group,
"Sooners for Peace in
Palestine."
Ms. Tucker is planning on
pursuing a degree in
International Law after
graduation from OU. She
has been on the
President's Honor role for
her entire OU career, and
she is a member of
several honor societies.
She recently returned
from an Arabic Study
program in Jordan.
Saturday, October 21st – 12 Noon
Annual UN Day Luncheon
Tickets: $20 / each.
See below for details.
Featuring Sherry Blazi, MSW
Speaking on the topic,
“Maternal Health: What We Know and Why We Care.”
A New Venue:
Oklahoma City University
Wanda L. Bass Music Center – Atrium
NW 25th Street & Blackwelder
About our Speaker:
Sherry Blazi, MSW, has a distinguished record of scholarship and
work in social work, child abuse prevention and empowering
parents. She is currently the technical supervisor of social work
services in the Oklahoma Early Intervention Program for the
State Department of Health. Ms. Blazi has published numerous
articles and reports on parenting, prevention of child abuse, and
empowering families.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA
OKC is able to offer several luncheon scholarships to students
who have an interest in the United Nations and its mission. If
you are a high school or college / university student interested in
attending this luncheon, be sure to ask for a Student
Scholarship when you send in your reservation request. Include
an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application,
students are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
Mail your luncheon reservation request to:
UNA-USA OKC
P.O. Box 60856
OKC, OK 73146-0856
Or send info via email to:
Marie Hooper, Program Chair
Be sure to include:
Your name, contact information, and the number of tickets you
are requesting.
Annual UN Day Luncheon
Tickets: $20 / each.
See below for details.
Featuring Sherry Blazi, MSW
Speaking on the topic,
“Maternal Health: What We Know and Why We Care.”
A New Venue:
Oklahoma City University
Wanda L. Bass Music Center – Atrium
NW 25th Street & Blackwelder
About our Speaker:
Sherry Blazi, MSW, has a distinguished record of scholarship and
work in social work, child abuse prevention and empowering
parents. She is currently the technical supervisor of social work
services in the Oklahoma Early Intervention Program for the
State Department of Health. Ms. Blazi has published numerous
articles and reports on parenting, prevention of child abuse, and
empowering families.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA
OKC is able to offer several luncheon scholarships to students
who have an interest in the United Nations and its mission. If
you are a high school or college / university student interested in
attending this luncheon, be sure to ask for a Student
Scholarship when you send in your reservation request. Include
an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application,
students are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
Mail your luncheon reservation request to:
UNA-USA OKC
P.O. Box 60856
OKC, OK 73146-0856
Or send info via email to:
Marie Hooper, Program Chair
Be sure to include:
Your name, contact information, and the number of tickets you
are requesting.
With a new $31.5 million, 112,000-square-foot addition, the size of the
Bass School of Music has more than doubled.
The Bass Music Center features 60 additional practice rooms, 40 new
teaching studios, seven high-tech music labs, six ensemble rehearsal
rooms, and a black-box theater. The expansion incorporates new
advances in sound isolation and acoustical breakthroughs.
Bass School of Music has more than doubled.
The Bass Music Center features 60 additional practice rooms, 40 new
teaching studios, seven high-tech music labs, six ensemble rehearsal
rooms, and a black-box theater. The expansion incorporates new
advances in sound isolation and acoustical breakthroughs.
| An open staircase joins the four levels of Oklahoma City University's new Bass Music Center. The building is comprised of seven separate structures under one roof. The sections were designed as free-standing units to help stop vibrations caused by music-making from the school’s 300-plus majors. |
A musician is
silhouetted in the
windows of the Great
Glass Atrium of the
Bass Music Center
at Oklahoma City
University.
silhouetted in the
windows of the Great
Glass Atrium of the
Bass Music Center
at Oklahoma City
University.
| The Wanda L. Bass Music Center |
| About our beautiful new venue |
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