Tulsa: The University and The City

A law school's location should be diverse enough to offer good study-break diversions both on and off campus. Tulsa does.

When asked to describe Tulsa, one student provided a single-word summation - "sanity." Tulsa's high quality of life is also said to be "sophisticated," "affordable, clean and safe."

Metropolitan Tulsa has a population of 500,000 people, but you never feel the crush of a crowded city. More than 50 major corporations are headquartered in Tulsa, generating a vibrant economy. Yet quiet, bungalow-lined streets exist just a few blocks from the heart of the city. (TU's campus lies 3-1/2 miles from downtown Tulsa.)

Located equidistant between Kansas City and Dallas, Tulsa is a place where people wave and say "Good morning" as they pass you on the bicycle trail or greet you by name on campus. The city enjoys four distinct seasons that are mild. Snow falls occasionally, but warm, sunny weather is the norm.

Whether you enjoy rock climbing, water skiing, jogging, or shopping, you'll find Tulsa the perfect city in which to take a study break.

• Arts - Philbrook Museum, Gilcrease Museum and many contemporary art venues. The Tulsa Performing Arts Center is host to Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, and a variety of traveling broadway shows including Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Miss Saigon, Riverdance, Titanic and many other traditional as well as contemporary musical and theatrical productions.
• Sports - Tulsa Drillers (a minor league baseball team), Tulsa Oilers and Tulsa Crude (two minor league hockey teams), Tulsa Talons (arena 2 football team), Professional horse racing
• Shopping - Three malls: Promenade, Eastland and Woodland Hills, the largest mall in Oklahoma; Utica Square features upscale shops such as Saks Fifth Avenue; The Farm features specialty shops; Cherry Street is loaded with Antique Shops
• Recreation - Golfing, Keystone Lake, canoing, local casinos, Riverside athletic trails, Bell's amusement park and Big Splash water park, Tulsa Zoo, Jenks Aquarium, 140 Parks, Tulsa Garden Center
• Events - Jazz and Blues Festival, Mayfest, Oktoberfest, Riverfest, Diversity Day Parade, Juneteenth Music Festival, BBQ cookoff at Veteran's Park, Boo-ha-ha, Powwow of Champions, Tulsa State Fair, Indoor Fun Fair, Heritage Festival, Scottish Games, Tulsa Indian Art Festival, Tulsa International Auto Show, Celtic Fiddle Festival, OK Mozart in Bartlesville, Gateway Hot Air Balloon Fest, Green Corn Festival
• Nightlife - The Brookside, Brady District, Cherry Street and 18th & Boston areas each have their distinct nighttime flavors.
• Publications - Tulsa World, Urban Tulsa, Infinity Press
• Links:
  www.cityoftulsa.org - A wonderful Tulsa community site
  www.tulsaweb.com - A great guide for the city
  www.travelok.com - A great guide of things to see and do all over the area
  www.tulsaworld.com - Tulsa's local newspaper
  Meet Tulsa - from Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine

  An On-campus Apartment Building

  The University's Tyrrell Hall

  Can you get the extraordinary from your law school? Yes. The TU College of Law delivers.