Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma.
Emergency | Weather
How to dress: Apart from common sense and common decency, no academic dress code is required for research in the History of Science Collections. Dress for the weather: Thunderstorms can occur at any time of year, and nights are cooler than daytime temperatures.
Telephone info
- History of Science Department, 6th floor, PHSC (Physical Sciences) building.
Sam Fellows (office admin): 405/325-2213 - History of Science Collections: 405/325-2760
5th floor, BL (Bizzell Library); guides.ou.edu/historyofsciencecollections- Kerry Magruder, Curator (cell): _____________
- Kristina Southwell, Head of Operations
- JoAnn Palmeri, Research Coordinator (cell): ______________
- Melissa Rickman, Registrar (cell): ______________
When calling a campus phone number from another on-campus phone (e.g., from your Sooner Suites apartment), dial “5-” instead of “325-”. For example, to dial the Collections use the following numbers:
- 405/325-2760 (from out of state)
- 325-2760 (from off campus)
- 5-2760 (from on campus)
- To place an off-campus call from a campus phone, first dial 8 and wait for a dial tone.
University of Oklahoma
- OU Information: www.ou.edu
- Visiting scholars will obtain an OU Network account and Sooner Card upon arrival.
- Sooner Card: www.ou.edu/content/soonercard.html
- OU Network account management: http://account.ou.edu
OU offers two different wi-fi networks:- “OU WiFi” – requires an OU Network account; available over nearly all of campus, the only wi fi available at Sooner Suites. Required for OU web mail.
- “OU Guest” – OU Network account not needed; available in the heart of the campus only. Not compatible with OU mail.
Airport
- Will Rogers World Airport
- Airport Express: 405-681-3311
Shuttles to and from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) by appointment
About $45; www.airportexpressokc.com
Accommodations
- Sooner Suites (on campus):
- Mike or Denise Upchurch (Email: dupchurch@ou.edu)
405/325-2270 or toll free: 888/777-0477
1775 Maple Ave., Suite 402, Norman, OK 73072
http://www.ou.edu/content/housingandfood/sooner_suites/contact.html
Visiting scholars stay in special furnished units in the Kraettli Apartment complex. Each unit has two queen bedrooms (use one for an office), bath, living/dining area, and kitchen. The apartment is fully furnished including linens, and basic cooking and eating utensils, refrigerator and stove. Guests are responsible for their own personal use supplies. Apartments are cleaned once weekly including changing out the linens. A laundry mat is located at the Kraettli Apartment Complex. Amenities include cable television, local phone, and wireless internet. The campus swimming pool is nearby. Available with a month-to-month lease, housekeeping once a week, $860/mo.
- Mike or Denise Upchurch (Email: dupchurch@ou.edu)
- OU Housing and Food Services – Kraettli Apartments
- Joshua Wilson, Phone (405) 325-2511
Website: http://www.ou.edu/housingandfood/apartments.html
Longer term leases available. Fully furnished and unfurnished
- Joshua Wilson, Phone (405) 325-2511
- Hotel options:
- Embassy Suites: www.embassysuitesnorman.com
- Marriott Conference Center, over 900 rooms with multiple dining options, meeting space, airport shuttle, free parking, internet access, a 24-Hour Fitness Center, 2 Outdoor Walking Tracks and an Indoor Track (above the gym), Oklahoma’s Largest Saline Outdoor Swimming Pool, Whirlpool & Sauna, Softball Field, Billiards, Tennis, Volleyball, Racquetball Court, Indoor and Outdoor Basketball Court, Golf (Driving Range), Massage and a Ropes Course: http://cc.nced.com
- Camping ($30/night):
- Lake Thunderbird State Park, located just 5 miles east of the heart of downtown, offers economical camping for RVs and tents, along with opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and using the archery range and equestrian trails. There is a small restaurant, a nature center and a naturalist who gives programs on site. http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4386
- Bed and Breakfast options:
- Montford Inn (has the most rooms, 405/321-2200), www.montfordinn.com
- Holmberg House (closest to OU campus, 405/321-6221), http://www.holmberghouse.com
Getting around with CART
CART: Cleveland County Area Rapid Transit, www.cart.ou.edu
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