Students planning to study abroad this spring will be eligible for more financial assistance than before. Because of an “International Program Fee” that passed in the spring, all undergraduate students have been charged 15 cents per credit hour for fall courses.

The OU Math Club hosted this semester’s first meeting Wednesday afternoon, featuring a guest lecture by OU research professor Steven Spallone.

The OU’s College of Law will take part in the inaugural convocation Thursday.

As part of a five-year study, OU researchers will conduct an earthquake simulation in northeastern Oklahoma and attempt to learn more about how earthquakes affect bridge structures in quake-prone areas later this month. Amy Cerato, OU assistant geotechnical engineering professor and researcher on the project, said she and her team hope to find a less expensive way to protect existing structures.

OU President David Boren will work with OU Parking Services and Fleet Management to eliminate about 31 university vehicles logging less than 6,000 miles per year, according to a press release.

Lindsey Street reopened Wednesday afternoon, allowing Saturday’s tailgaters to stake traditional plots before the Utah State University home opener.

Campus Activities Council is canceling its annual Big Red Rally event this year due to budget cuts and similar programming. The Big Red Rally was a public pep rally held before the first home football game of the season that featured the football team, cheerleaders, coaches and more, according to past CAC websites.

It took a lot longer for the 2010 Red River Rivalry tickets to sell out Tuesday compared to previous years.

The Norman Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with the eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival.