OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU blitzed Lindenwood (Mo.) 15-2 April 10 at the Lou Brock Sports Complex.
Archives for April 2011
Pentagon reconsiders withdrawal of American forces from Iraq
Government officials are eight months away from the promised final day of American presence in Iraq, according to the Huffington Post.
Performer perfects harmony with university clock
Duke Anderson doesn’t need an iPod to help keep his steps on rhythm as he hurries to class. The music theater senior already has music in his walk.
University to host inaugural TEDxOKC event
Students will be among 200 attendees of an April 8 event on campus that will challenge 17 presenters will give the “talk of their lives.”
Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down ban on gay adoptions
Arkansas’ Supreme Court removed Act I today, a 2008 ballot measure that barred same-sex couples from adopting, according to the Huffington Post.
Cheer, pom compete in NAIA national championship
Cheerleaders and pom team members will test their athletic skills at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championships April 6-10 in Daytona, Fla.
President compiles poems to honor English professor
The president’s installation ceremony honored a deceased member of the campus community.
Community offers challenges for president at inauguration
With a mace in hand, medallion around his neck and a Bible near, President Robert Henry said he felt well-charged to serve as the 17th president of OCU.
Stars survive for 7-6 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan
OKLAHOMA CITY – It took an extra inning and a walk-off single for OCU to scrape by with a 7-6 win over Oklahoma Wesleyan on April 6 at Jim Wade Stadium.
Community celebrates nursing school grand opening
The Kramer School of Nursing celebrated its grand opening with a ceremony as a part of the inauguration activities.
University community to aid victims of Japan disaster
After disaster struck in Japan, the OCU community came up with a number of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to contribute to the relief efforts.
Jones leads OCU to victory in Quail Springs Classic
Oklahoma City University erased a nine-stroke deficit to Wayland Baptist (Texas) in the final round of the Quail Creek Classic to reign victorious Tuesday at Quail Creek Golf and Country Club.
Senators approve funding, welcome new members
Current Student Government Association leaders offered their support and wishes of good luck to incoming Senators April 5 at the last Senate meeting for the current Senate body
Author to speak as part of inaugural celebrations
OCU’s Distinguished Speaker series will present David Brooks at 7:30 p.m. April 6 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Vice President Biden advocates action against sexual violence
Vice President Biden delivered a speech at the University of New Hampshire yesterday to voice his support for governmental action against sexual violence, according to WhiteHouse.gov.
Senate to vote on allotments, bill at meeting
Senators will vote to approve allotments for the Fall semester and will vote on one piece of legislation at their weekly Senate meeting.
SGA determines allotments for Fall semester
The Student Government Association allotment committee met March 31 to determine how much to fund student organizations’ requests for the Fall 2011 semester.
Former OU coach chosen as new men’s basketball coach
The athletic department named Dionne Phelps the new head coach of the men’s basketball team April 5.
Goalkeeper, catcher named Jim Wade Award winners
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU has picked Chad Carman and Brittany Tibbs as the 2010-11 Jim Wade Award winners as its male and female student-athletes of the year.
Chinese artist seized by Beijing police
Artist Ai Weiwei and an assistant were detained by Beijing police while in transport to Hong Kong, according to CNN.
BP resumes drilling in Gulf of Mexico
One year after the disastrous oil spill, U.S. regulators sign a deal with BP to allow the company to begin drilling in the gulf, according to the Huffington Post.
OBU rallies past OCU 11-10
Fourth-ranked Oklahoma Baptist battled its way to an 11-10, 11-inning victory over top-ranked Oklahoma City University on Saturday, April 2, at Jim Wade Stadium.
OCU hosts Requiem for inauguration
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.
Title IX suit filed against Yale University for “hostile sexual environment”
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced it will open an investigation to review Yale’s policies for dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault, according to the Yale Herald.