More than 240 students at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or greater during the fall 2011 trimester and were named to the university’s honor rolls, USAO records officials have announced.

The bi-annual Festival of Arts and Ideas kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the USAO Ballroom on the second floor of the Student Center. This season’s festival, focused on a theme of Contemplating Beauty will feature presentations, performances and demonstrations from USAO faculty, staff and students addressing the topic through a variety of disciplines.

An adult is accused of violating a child’s innocence while hidden behind the veil of authority.

It is a story that is echoed too often in the news whether the alleged perpetrator is a pop star, a religious figure or the coach of a celebrated athletics program. With the urgency of protecting children also comes great responsibility. Once the accusation of such a vile crime is made, it can never be taken back.

When the safety of a child is at stake, is there room for doubt?

A print created by Steve Brown, professor of art at the University of Science and Arts, has been included in a printmaking exhibit and portfolio traveling the United States.

Noted author and USAO Alumni Hall of Fame member Bill Wallace has died at the age of 64.

For some, it may be in the eye of the beholder or only skin deep but come Feb. 13 and 14, “beauty” will be under the microscope as the Festival of Arts and Ideas gets underway at the University of Science and Arts.