🌱Congratulations To The University Of Tulsa +No Power And No Medicine

Hey, everybody. I'm here right on time with your Friday edition of the Tulsa Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about...

• Congratulations to the University of Tulsa!
• Route 66 Road Fest family-friendly event.
• No power and no medicine.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories today in Tulsa:

1. Congratulations to the University of Tulsa for being the recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from, Insight Into Diversity magazine. According to the University of Tulsa's Instagram, "[The magazine] is the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education." (The University of Tulsa via Instagram)
2. The Route 66 Road Fest family-friendly event will take place now through June 25, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square and will feature Route 66 expert Michael Wallis. He will take the stage on Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m. Route 66 is an important and pivotal part of American auto history and is often referred to as the "Mother Road." Come check out the event! (2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa)
3. A mother is left in tears as she tries desperately to keep her ailing 12-year-old daughter healthy, in the wake of the storm leaving them without power and a thief stealing her daughter's live-sustaining medicines. The suspect reportedly stole a month's worth of medical supplies that cost thousands of dollars from the family's front porch. This, coupled with the devastation and power outage from the storm, has left Andrea McLauchlan praying for a miracle to help. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help out, click here to learn more. (News On 6)

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Today in Tulsa:

Friday, June 23

• "Greenwood Joy" series by Dawn Tree at Vast Bank (7:30 AM)
• Summer Camp 2023 — ages 9-15 at Shuffles Board Game Cafe (9:00 AM)
• "Becoming Bob Dylan: Photographs by Ted Russell 1961 - 1964". at Bob Dylan Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Philbrook Museum of Art: "Since you asked, Miss Cleo is safe, staying cold, and back to her normal duties." (Philbrook Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Tulsa Police Department: "Here at Tulsa Police, we're incredibly grateful for the crews with Public Service of Oklahoma working to restore power, the firefighters with Tulsa Fire Department responding to calls and hazardous situations, and our officers for working to keep our streets and city safe." (Tulsa Police Department via Facebook)
• Tulsa Drillers: "Unlimited beer sampling for only a $20 add-on to Saturday's ticket? Yes please. When you come out to our TulsaSound BeerFest Saturday, you will receive a commemorative TulsaSound tasting glass that you can use to sample beers." (Tulsa Drillers via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

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