We hope you have a restful break!


We are in the home stretch, friends! The promise of an upcoming holiday break is on the horizon. At the same time, papers are due, exams are coming up, presentations and projects galore. This is the time to finish strong. If you feel like you need extra support, advocacy or encouragement as you lean into the finish line, don't hesitate to utilize your resources, including the Student Success and Advising Center.



If you’d like to share a recent success and be featured in a future newsletter, please click here to fill out the following form. We want to celebrate your successes! If you need any help or support, you can contact us at dfcassuccess@ou.edu.

Did you know? : Thanksgiving Edition

Let's learn a little more about Thanksgiving: Which of these did you know?
45-46 million turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving
The number of household fires triple on Thanksgiving
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" made its TV debut in 1973
The world's largest pumpkin pie weighs 3,699 lbs
Venison, goose, duck, fish and porridge were on the menu at the first Thanksgiving, not turkey
I knew them all - GO ME!
None. All of these are new to me!

Hot Cocoa and Cake

OU in Arezzo: Student Experiences

Psychology major Kierra Franklin is doing an internship on our Arezzo campus with Vertex, a physical therapy center. She gets to work closely with patients as an UG student, which is awesome! Click the image above to hear more from Kierra!

Are you an ROTC student? Did you know that you may be able to study abroad? Sarah Spencer, International Security Studies major and Army ROTC cadet, is living proof! Don’t be afraid to ask about these opportunities. Click the image above to hear more from Sarah.

Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH)

Apply NOW!


The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub, or CASH, is the premier place for current and continuing students to apply for university scholarships. Open to all students enrolled in the current academic year, applications are submitted in the current academic year for consideration with award disbursement in the next academic year. Click the image to learn more and apply.

Campus Awards

Student recognition awards applications are now open!


As part of the of the Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) application process,

Norman campus students may apply for individual campus awards (which are recognition only - not scholarships). Interested students may click here to apply.


If you wish to apply for Campus Awards, please be sure to check the appropriate box stating "I am interested in applying for Campus Awards" located under "involvement" within the CASH application.


All applications are due before midnight on Feb. 1, 2024.

Advising

There is still time to be advised for spring. Click the link below or visit iadvise.ou.edu to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor today!

Reminder: The Fall 2023 complete withdrawal deadline is Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Class Offerings

If you are interested in these courses, reach out to your advisor about enrolling today.

Convocation Corner

DFCAS Convocation

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, Lloyd Noble Center

Click the image below for more information.

If you are not receiving emails about December convocation from the Student Success Center, please email us at dfcassuccess@ou.edu to be added to the list.

Exciting Research Opportunity

Click the image above for more information and to apply.

Money Coach Workshops

Helpful Study Tip: The Pomodoro Technique

Internship Opportunities

Click on the company logo for more information (must have Handshake to access). 

OKCCC - Marketing/Social Media Intern


Location: Oklahoma City


Paid: $12.50/hourly


Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2023


Koch Internship Program - Spring 2024


Location: Multiple


Paid: $3,300-5,500/yearly


Application deadline: Dec.1, 2023

Corsearch - Research Intern


Location: Dallas


Paid: $40-50/hourly


Application deadline: Jan. 20, 2024



Summer Research Assistant - Internship


Location: Remote


Paid: $15.95/hourly


Application deadline: Jan. 28, 2024

Career Opportunities

Click on the company logo for more information (must have Handshake to access). 



Human Resources Leadership Program - Acuity Brands


Location: Remote


Paid: $60,000-75,000/yearly


Application deadline: Dec. 18, 2023

Writer - Hobby Lobby, Inc.


Location: Oklahoma City


Paid: Amount Unspecified


Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2024




DEIB Manager - Human Rights Campaign


Location: Hybrid or remote


Paid: $55,100-63,000/yearly


Application deadline: April 20, 2024


Project Coordinator for Higher Ed Prevention Svcs. - OCCC


Location: Oklahoma City


Paid: $42,012-$47,264/yearly


Application deadline: April 23, 2024

Partner workshops and job postings distributed by the Student Success and Advising Center do not imply the college’s endorsement of the mission of any individual organization external to the university. Students are encouraged to learn for themselves about individual opportunities and organizations and to contact dfcassuccess@ou.edu with questions.

Career Center News

About the SSAC


What Is the SSAC?


The Student Success and Advising Center is a resource for current students majoring in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. The SSAC offers advising services and prepares students for lives of professional accomplishment, civic engagement, personal fulfillment and lifelong learning. The SSAC helps to ensure that barriers never stand between students and their goals. Students can visit the SSAC to get help with advising, academic success strategies, finding campus involvement opportunities, major/internship/career exploration and planning, navigating campus resources, student advocacy, etc. Additionally, various events promoted and/or sponsored by the SSC are held throughout the academic year.



You can find more information here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for ways to volunteer in the local community? Explore opportunities here:

The Volunteer Office at the University of Oklahoma

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This publication was produced at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma.

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