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PROJECTS
The OU Listening Project brings together a diverse range of oral history initiatives, each capturing unique stories from communities in Oklahoma. From documenting the experiences of Outdoor Adventure participants, to preserving the narratives of Women in Engineering or of MAGA-supporting Oklahoma youth, each project serves as a vital thread in the tapestry of our shared history. Dive into these compelling stories and discover how they contribute to a richer understanding of our collective past and present.
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This project engages current and former OA leaders, guides, participants, and staff to create a comprehensive account of the OU Outdoor Adventure program and of its heritages.
OUtdoor Adventure
"All Hands on Deck": Women in Engineering
This project documents the efforts and accomplishments of OU Engineers in overcoming and eliminating barriers that prevent the full engagement of talented individuals in the field and practice of engineering.
Dr. Prichard's second book project uses a well-publicized U.S. federal legal case to examine the history and effects of what scholars have termed the “orphan industrial complex.” Interviews will be available at the time of the book's publication.
Orphans & Demons
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of OU's Medical Humanities program. Project interviews will begin shortly.
OU Medical Humanities
Oral History of the Honors College
This project, beginning Spring 2026, will map and memorialize how the Honors College has shaped narrators’ educations, careers, and lives. Interviews will be published as soon as they become available.
Hearing Vietnamese Voices
Developed by Dr. David Song and FYRE student Brayden Hughes, this project aims to capture and preserve the stories of the Vietnamese Americans who have taken up residency in the state of Oklahoma. Histories from this project will be published in Spring 2026.
Roses! engages members of the OU Women’s Rugby Club to document the culture and accomplishments of OU Roses in rugby and in life, their experiences fighting discrimination and stereotypes, and their joy in embracing the rich roots of family and community that rugby fosters.
Roses! OU Womens' Rugby
Grounded Connections: African Diaspora and Community-Led Change
A project assisted by OU senior Bethany Sseruwagi, this oral history project explores how African expatriates organize and drive informal, community-led humanitarian efforts across borders. The project is ongoing and interviews and transcriptions will be published as soon as they are available.