A conversation with ballerina Sherry Tay

Sherry Tay is a native of Singapore and arrived in Norman, Oklahoma in August 2006 to pursue an education in ballet at the University of Oklahoma. She will be graduating in December 2009 with a major in ballet performance and a minor in chemistry. In the following interview, Sherry discusses her thoughts about the ballet program, making friends in America, and her future plans. Contrary to popular belief, Sherry remains loyal to her culinary roots in Singapore and yearns for the familiar dishes we all know so well.  Read more...

Life in the Midwest: An Anecdote

It all happened during a weekend outing in Lawton, Oklahoma, a city southwest of Norman. Dan, then a freshman at the University of Oklahoma (OU), was invited by a friend, Pete, to stay for the weekend at his home in Lawton. Pete told Dan that his dad is a hunter, and that his family’s property has "some" land. When Dan arrived at Pete’s place, he got a tad envious seeing acres worth of fresh soil in Pete’s backyard.  Read more...

Sooner Dance 1997-2000

Born and raised in Penang Malaysia, Grace Leong Yit Meng, chose her studies in ballet pedagogy at The University of Oklahoma in 1997 (http://www.ou.edu/finearts/dance/). OU was in the top 20 in Dance BFA and the tuition was affordable in comparison to studies in big apple New York. Another draw was the high population of Malaysians at OU in the 90's.

Teresa at the OU School of Music was her high school friend in Malaysia.

Some of Yit Meng's fond memories at the OU campus are Summer Wind at the Memorial Student Union and Oval Parrington. She enjoyed her relationship with people at the dance & theatre department which were in the same building. It was very interesting to have that mix of people, she said over the phone interview, they were fun and their personality was colorful. While studying at OU, Grace also worked at the cafetaria Yoyo Yogurt where she met Sharmini and later many other Singaporeans.

After graduation in 2000 Grace joined the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts as a lecturer in ballet, repertoire and dance history. She met her Singaporean husband Chris Tan who was then teaching multi-media at NAFA. The office romance was sparked at the Teachers and Sports day where faculty from different campus met. It was wedding bliss in 2005 and they were blessed with baby Anna in July 2007. Being parents has been a fulfilling mission.

Anna is the apple of Chris' eye now. Anyone who meets Grace and Chris would love them very quickly. So get to know your Sooners!

LATEST SOONER BABY 2008 - Share Your Joy with the Sooner Community
"Singaporean Sooners in Norman OK - Nelson (1997) and Ethel (1998) received a wonderful gift - baby boy TITUS Y. ER weighing 6 lbs and 19.5" long on April 25, 2008, 1:05pm CST. Baby and mother are both doing well. The miracle of life event at the hospital was celebrated with a warm community of friends including Singaporeans Peter Irene and sons, Jason and wife...."

OU Club Annual Huddle

Come join fellow Sooners in the Club's Annual Huddle!
Pot luck dinner .. Catch up with old friends..Free for Club Members.

Date: Saturday, 8 December 2007
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Venue: 120 Tampines Street 11, #01-290 Tampines Court, Singapore 521134

Click here for more information...

OU Club (Singapore) members and their families enjoyed an evening of music and the outdoors when they gathered for the annual Sooner Huddle on 25 Nov. This year, the huddle was held at...click here for more pics.

There Has Never Been A Better Time To Join

There has never been a better time to join the OU Club (Singapore)! OU Clubs regularly organises get togethers and also provides members with a direct link to the University of Oklahoma and its Alumni Association, helping to keep members abreast of happenings at their alma mater. Click here to download a sign-up form or email us at enquiry@ouclub-singapore.org to join!

OU graduates and their families can now sign up with us and enjoy the following benefits:

Picture Me Digital Technology Pte Ltd
3 Temasek Boulevard
#03-47/49 Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
Tel: 6336 9453

River Valley Road
83 Clemenceau Avenue
#01-37 UE Square
Singapore 239920
Tel: 6733 4130

10% discount for all products/services, except for controlled prices, special offers and promotion.  This promotion expires 2 August 2007.

Rama Thai Sharksfin Restaurant Pte Ltd
81-81A Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088502
Tel: 6222 6626   Fax: 6222 6325

Buy one "Fired Chilli Crab in Bangkok style" at S$30++ and get one complimentary "Rama Thai Crispy Prawn Roll" (6 pieces).  Usual price at S$18++.  This promotion expires 1 August 2007

Beyond Beauty International Pte Ltd
Outlets: 

50 East Coast Road
#01-109 Roxy Square Shopping Centre II

(Opposite Parkway Parade)

Singapore 428769

Tel: 6348 8333

9 Penang Road

#01-01E Park Mall

Singapore 238459

Tel: 6388 8333    

391B Orchard Road

#08-05  Ngee Ann City, Tower B

Singapore 238874

Tel: 6332 8333

9 Scotts Road

#06-02 Pacific Plaza

Singapore 228210

Tel: 6336 8333

For HIM Men's Spa:

Outlets:

50 East Coast Road
#01-104/5 Roxy Square Shopping Centre II

(Opposite Parkway Parade)

Singapore 428769

Tel: 6337 8333

9 Scotts Road

#06-02 Pacific Plaza

Singapore 228210

Tel: 6339 8333

a)      Free Eye Defining Therapy (UP. $60) or Tummy Firming Hot Mask (UP. $90) with purchase of any $18 trial sessions!

($18 sessions include: Intense Pulsed Light, Micro-dermabrasion, Triple Action Fat Buster or Anti Stress Facial) 

b)      50% of usual price for any full treatment sessions.

*Terms and Conditions

1.      This promotion is valid till 31 December 2006.

2.      $18 sessions are for first time Beyond Beauty or For HIM customers only.

3.      This promotion is not valid with other promotions or vouchers.

4.      Free treatments given are not exchangeable for cash or other treatments.

5.      Strictly by appointment. Please call for an appointment.

(Beyond Beauty International Pte Ltd reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions without prior notice.)

Se Ra Bel Korean Restaurant Pte Ltd
60 Eu Tong Sen Street
#04-01 Furama Hotel & Shopping Centre
Singapore 059804
Tel: 6535 0336 / 6535 3038   Fax: 6538 7678

20% discount subject to the following conditions:
Food only (Ala carte menu); not valid with other offers, promotions, privileges and vouchers.
This promotion expires 5 May 2007.

Zenden
Gallery Hotel
76 Robertson Quay
Singapore 238254
Tel: 6849 8699   Fax: 6235 3590

15% discount for all products/services, except for controlled prices, special offers and promotions.  Reservation is recommended. This promotion expires 14 June 2007.

Ban Seng Teochew Seafood Restaurant
82A Boat Quay
Singapore 049870
Tel: 6533 4995   Fax: 6534 3637

15% discount for all products/services, except for controlled prices, special offers and promotions.
50% discount on all beer, stout and house pours. This promotion expires 4 May 2007.

Magic Wok Thai-Chinese Restaurant
10% discount at Capitol Building, Pasir Ris White Sands, Far East Plaza, Novena Square and Hougang Mall outlets.

Aloha Resorts
Aloha Resorts at corporate rates with copy of OU Club Membership Card 
(download Aloha application form here)

CMC Training
CMC Training for members and their companies at 20% discount

Paintles Dent Removal
Vehicle bodyworks service from Paintless Dent Removal at 15% discount and AutoSaver at $15 discount

Disclaimer:
OU Club (Singapore) only facilitates the above arrangements and shall not be held responsible or liable in any way. Please present your valid OU Club membership card when making a purchase or using any of the services.

OU Alumni Charity Dinner 

OU Senior Vice President & Provost Nancy L Mergler, Vice President Alumni Affairs Jim "Tripp" Hall III, and Assistant Director OU Alumni Association Dave Hail hosted members to a sumptious dinner on 19 May 2006. A fund raising sponsored by the visitors was also held that night whereby proceeds went to the Children's Cancer Foundation. Click here to see more pictures.