Good morning, Norman.

Two University of Oklahoma researchers, Rodney Tweten and Joe Zhou, were elected to the National Academy of Sciences—this is the first time two OU faculty have been honored together—making OU the only university in Oklahoma with a member in the academy.

Oklahoma lawmakers passed the Emerson Kate Cole Act which sets new emergency protocols and requires annual training for all public school employees after a student died from an allergic reaction in 2023—now the bill heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk and will take effect before the next school year if signed.

The No. 1 seeded OKC Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the second-round NBA Playoffs yesterday at 8:30 p.m. on TNT with Denver leading the series 1 to 0 and both teams missing key players—Thunder’s Nikola Topic due to knee surgery and Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II following Achilles repair.

Six NCAA Women's Golf Regionals ended with 30 teams and 6 individuals advancing to the national championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's North Course starting May 16—each site showcased tight competition—and in the Norman Regional, the Sooners joined Stanford, Northwestern, Michigan State and Baylor after a strong finish.

SEC softball coaches' salaries were detailed in a report that noted Oklahoma's Patty Gasso signed a historic contract last fall and now earns a $300,000 base salary plus growing outside income.

Other SEC coaches have deals ranging from $210,000 to $625,000 plus various bonuses and retention payments.

Trail To Recovery 5K

8:30-10 a.m. — Ruby Grant Park — Registration fee applies — A community-focused event supporting recovery with a 5K and 1 mile run/walk.

South Norman Women Entrepreneurs Coffee Meetup

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sip at Selah — Free entry — Network by enjoying a laid-back coffee atmosphere while connecting with local women entrepreneurs.

Randy Rogers Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Riverwind Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hottest country melodies from the Randy Rogers Band.

FREE May Fair Arts Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry; 5K, $35 — Enjoy a vibrant arts festival featuring kids' rides, art activities, and live entertainment.

OKC Philharmonic Concert in Scissortail Park

8 p.m. — Love's Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn — Free entry — Experience the rich sounds of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Baby Goats & Beer Festival

2-7 p.m. — 405 Brewing Co. — $25 entry — Enjoy an afternoon with baby goats and a pint of delicious beer at a family-friendly event.

Southern Style Powwow Singing Sessions

6-9 p.m. — Jacobson House Native Art Center — Free entry — Experience a blend of instruction and traditional powwow singing sessions for all skill levels.

Gabriel Guillén Concert

7-9 p.m. — The Depot — Tickets available — Experience the rich melodies of Gabriel Guillén, a celebrated Venezuelan artist with international acclaim.