Tour de ORU + Tulsa

Many prospective students want to get a feel for the ORU campus and Tulsa as a city. We'd welcome you to contact us (gradbusiness@oru.edu) and set up a Campus Tour anytime!

In the meantime, check out our incredible new 360-degree virtual tour. You'll see everything from the Hava Java coffee shop and Prayer Tower on campus, to Utica Square, Philbrook Museum and the Riverwalk in Tulsa.

Enjoy a little taste of life as an ORU student!

Do What You Love & Love What You Do

It's Spring Break here at ORU.

Spring Break signifies the soon-coming life change many students will be facing: Graduation!

It's an exciting, scary and momentous time of life. As many of you will be commencing on life, consider these wise words from the innovative and brilliant Steve Jobs.

"You've got to find what you love.

The only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

If you haven't found it yet, keep looking and don't settle.

As with all matters of the heart, you'll know it when you find it."

--Steve Jobs Commencement Speech to Standford University

May you always love what you do and never settle for anything less than life's best!

25 Festive Things To Do on Your Christmas Break

1. Sleep! We know you’ve had a long semester, so enjoy this season of R&R.

2. Christmas gift shopping – before Christmas Eve this year J

3. Hit up the gym to keep off any unwanted holiday pounds! Try a new Yoga or Spin class to spice things up.

4. Make a list of your favorite friends and family members and make a point to call them sometime over the Christmas break, even if only for 10 minutes!

5. Make exciting plans for NYE!

6. Send out Christmas cards to old friends

7. Finalize Registration for the Spring semester

8. Donate plasma to make some extra holiday shopping money! BioLife Plasma in Broken Arrow has a state-of-the-art, super nice facility, and they’re so friendly.

9. Buy textbooks for next semester

10. Dream & goal set for 2012

11. Get a haircut, manicure or massage – gotta look and feel your best for all those family photos and parties!

12. Read a few business books! If you need any suggestions, just ask Dr. Greene. Our current favorites? The Third Screen, Outside Innovation and Winning with People

13. Make homemade cookies and share them with your neighbors.

14. Go ice skating!

15. Visit a museum like the Philbrook – they currently have a beautiful Christmas tree exhibit that’s a must-see.

16. Volunteer at a local charity or your church. Give back this season and show Christ’s love in action!

17. Plan your summer vacation now and find the best deals! Cabo? Malibu? NYC?

18. Take a friend to see the Nutcracker Ballet. Tickets generally start @ $20 in the Mezzanine!

19. Treat yourself to Starbuck’s delicious Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop.

20. Make a snowman!


Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas from Santa Shark and the ORU College of Business!

Demonstrating an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Workplace

Last night, a former ORU alum, Cassia Carr, spoke to the SIFE Entrepreneurial Club on how young professionals can demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, even in the corporate workplace.

Here are a few highlights!

Stuff doesn't just happen -- YOU make it happen.

Be PROACTIVE.

P = Positive Attitude. Next to results, this is the most important promotable metric! People are more interested in what you have to say when you are positive. A good attitude is the most effective witness in the workplace.

R = Responsibility. It IS your fault. But you CAN fix it! Taking responsibility is a sign of professional maturity.

O = Overachieve. Mediocrity MIGHT keep you in the job you have, but it will not promote you. Find the one thing you thrive while doing! Focus on your strengths, but don't ignore your weaknesses.

A = (Jump) All in! Get dirty - don't hesitate to jump all in. Understand what those under you deal with. Do something extra that may not be "your job" but betters the company. People will take notice and management will put you on their radar.

C = Cultivate relationships.

With customers: They need to see you as sincere and trustworthy. Find out what your customers’ goals are - and help them attain them. Ask and identify needs! Go to your clients with solutions to their problems.

With peers/ employer: It DOES matter what they think about you. Accept the positive AND negative feedback for them. Ask for advice from your boss. They hold the key to your promotion.

T = Time is Money! Think of every minute as a penny. You must prioritize your days.

I = Initiate change. Don't be afraid to try something different. Learn how things work first. New employees should have a slew of innovative ideas! Find out if your ideas have been done before. Evaluate the results...the good and bad. Share results with your peers. Be the go-to for ideas and creativity!

V = Vision. Catch your employer's vision. Know what the “Big Rocks” are for your company. This helps you to prioritize. Hab 2:2 - write the vision! Everything in the past is preparation for the future. Develop in every job you hold. Always remember your vision and purpose.

E = Everything in God's Will and Timing. Don't forget your ultimate purpose! Share the love of God every day. Romans 12 - stay in the Word daily. Don't define your identity by your success at work. Daily confessions are powerful! Speak success over your life and pray for the Lord’s wisdom.

A big thank you to Cassia for sharing with our students from her own experiences and successes. All the best to you as you continue to pursue greatness, Cassia!

10 Great Fall Date Ideas

Happy November!

Many students joke about the "Ring by Spring" romance that stirs during this season on the campus of ORU.

While the Grad Business students are incredibly busy with final class projects, presentations, exams and readings, we still make time for fun! And for some, even romance.

One of my favorite blog sites is "The Art of Manliness." As a female, I love to gain perspective and insight from a dude's point of view. This blog site is actually managed by a fantastic couple, and you'll enjoy their wit, relevant advice and humor as they tackle life issues such as relationships, health and wellness, careers, sports and family.

Today's highlight is on one of their recent articles entitled, "10 Great Fall Date Ideas." It was so fabulous I thought I'd share it in hopes of spurring a few ideas for yourself (for now or in the future). Enjoy!

Click here to read the blog article "10 Great Fall Date Ideas"

Inspiration Friday

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you've imagined."

--Thoreau

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things

that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines.

Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore. Dream. Discover."

--Mark Twain