At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, representatives from 85 countries signed a joint statement promising certain rights to LGBT persons, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Archives for March 2011
Documentary film series shakes mountains
OKLAHOMA CITY — The OCU Documentary Film Series continues at 2 p.m. April 10 in the Kerr McGee Auditorium with Pamela Yates and Thomas Sigel’s “When the Mountains Tremble.”
First female major party candidate in U.S. has died
Geraldine Ferraro, who in 1984 became the first woman to run for vice president on a major party ticket, died at 75, according to the Washington Post.
Senators vie for vice presidential position
Two current student senators are running for vice president of Student Government Association.
Obama to address nation on Libya
President Barack Obama plans to explain the U.S.’s role in the Libyan war, according to the Huffington Post.
Dancer discovers himself in ‘concrete jungle’
Rome is a small town down south where Chip Byars, dance performance junior, grew up with a passion for dancing.
University presents Requiem masterpieces
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Gothic contours of a landmark Oklahoma City church will reverberate with a musical masterwork of epic proportions as 350 singers and orchestral musicians join forces for the rarely heard Requiem by Hector Berlioz. Musicians from OCU will perform the work at 4 p.m. April 3 at First Presbyterian Church.
Government officials launch review of U.S. nuclear power plants
By Dakoda Smith, Copy Editor The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced that they will set up a task force to review the 104 nuclear reactors currently in the U.S., according to the Huffington Post. The review, made up of senior staff and former NRC experts, will conduct a short-term and long-term analysis in the wake…
Fraternity to host philanthropy volleyball tournament
OKLAHOMA CITY– Lambda Chi Alpha will host Can-n-Ball, a volleyball tournament that raises canned goods for the North American Food Bank.
Organist featured in Distinguished Artist Series
The Distinguished Artist Series at Oklahoma City University continues at 3 p.m. Sunday with organist Melissa Plamann performing Bach, Mendelssohn, Eben, Vaughan Williams and Reger. The concert will be held in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel. Plamann specializes in 20th and 21st century American works. She presented a recital of American organ concerto premieres…
Statehouses advance anti-abortion bills
Statehouses nationwide are implementing bills and various tactics in an effort to keep women from receiving abortions.
Court rules Prop. 8 will remain during appeals process
A federal appeals court ruled today that gay marriage will remain banned in the state of California until a decision on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 is reached, according to the Huffington Post.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79
From child star to Hollywood studio screen legend, Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday, March 23 at 73.
Students experience life in the ‘Big Apple’ through OCUNYC
Students hoping to move to New York City after graduating are given the opportunity to experience what the post-graduation life is like.
Candidates vie for SGA presidency
Students will elect new Student Government Association leaders March 29-30.
Universitywide event to recognize cancer victims
Victims of cancer will be commemorated at the upcoming Relay For Life event.
Poulin plans to empower students
Poulin said he has past leadership experience to prepare him for presidency.
Velez hopes to include, involve students
Candidate says leadership experience variety differentiates her in presidential race
Student government plans OCU Speaks
Student Government Association plans to gather student opinions at OCU Speaks.
Senate bill passes with amendment
Senators approved one bill that was on the floor tonight.
Committee announces proposed general education changes
Students and faculty had an opportunity to voice their opinions on some proposed changes to the general education requirements for obtaining a degree from OCU.
US warplane crashes in Libya
By Dakoda Smith, Copy Editor An American plane crashed in Libya late Monday night after three days of strikes authorized by the UN Security Council, according to the Huffington Post. The two crew members were said to have exited the F-15 jet safely.
Officials arrange for students to receive Frontier City tickets
Students planning to attend the annual Big Event can expect something new this year.
TheatreOCU play addresses legality of death penalty
TheatreOCU will perform a play with the intent to entertain and educate its audience.
First major Republican candidate announces presidential campaign
Former two-term governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission today, according to nytimes.com.
Officials to reveal proposed general education changes
Students have the option of voicing their opinions about proposed undergraduate education changes. A general education forum will be hosted from noon to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 22, in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.