🌱 TCC Medical School Conference + Candlelight Vigil Held

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 43.

Here are the top four stories today in Tulsa:

1. This past weekend, students interested in medical school attended a conference at Tulsa Community College (TCC) to learn more about how they can prepare for their careers. Organizers hope this seminar will help students plan out their future and address the growing shortage of doctors in Oklahoma. Students talked to medical school advisors and current medical students about what they could expect to see. This is the first conference they have held as part of the Undergraduate Medical Accelerator Program, but they are hoping to expand it in the future. (news9.com KWTV)
2. On Saturday, a candlelight vigil was held for a Tulsa woman, Tyra Whitaker, who has been missing since January. Whitaker’s son wanted to throw a birthday party for his mother, who was born on Apr. 23. The vigil was held at the parking lot where Whitaker was last seen. (KOKI FOX 23 TULSA)
3. A partnership between Project SEARCH, Tulsa Tech, Saint Francis, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, University of Oklahoma Outreach, and Employment Resources, Inc., is offering new opportunities for students at Tulsa Tech with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students must be between 18 and 24 years old and be a client of DRS or in the process of applying for services. Competitive Employability Readiness Training (CERT) at the school has two components: a nine-month program that combines internships with classroom learning, and a culinary training program to learn various food preparations techniques. (KTUL)
4. Tulsa Transit is offering free rides to help with high gas prices. The Tulsa Transit Bus System will encourage Tulsans to climb aboard and try the transit for free from May 1 through Jun. 30. Riders can download the SPOT app to track their bus in real-time. (News On 6)

Today in Tulsa:

• Digital Literacy Lab Orientation (Virtual) -Hosted By Tulsa City-County Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Tulsa Fire Department responded to a house fire near North Sheridan Road and East Pine Street. Crews were able to control the blaze, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported. (Instagram)
• Defend the Rig with Oilers playoff merchandise on sale now and get 10 percent off using code: PLAYOFFS10. Check the available merchandise here. (Instagram)
• Tickets for The Discovery Awards, happening on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, are on sale now! (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.