Christiane Brandt Faris, professor emeritus, recently released a book containing her memories from growing up in Germany under Nazi control. The book is titled The Nicest Nazi, and tells about Faris’ childhood.
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Student Senate chooses to avoid Yik Yak resolution
Student Senate decided not to write a resolution encouraging administrators to ban Yik Yak use on university Wi-Fi. The decision comes after schools in states including Iowa, Illinois, New Mexico, and Vermont banned the app, which allows users to post anonymously about people, places and things within a 10-mile radius.
Officials change “Book Bucks” textbook funding program
Students who have their books paid for through scholarships are in for a change next semester.Book Bucks will no longer be transferred to students’ personal bank accounts beginning Spring 2015.
Student Senate sets soft caps on bill spending
A Student Senate committee is suggesting how much the governing body should allot for each bill presented to them. Student Senate’s appropriations committee has set soft caps for the semester to suggest how much Senate should spend on each bill.
Student government association hosts annual retreat
Student Government Association worked on bonding as a unit at their annual retreat last Saturday Sept. 13.
Police investigate intruder, make arrest in theft
OCU police recently investigated a break-in in Methodist Hall and made an arrest for theft from Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics Center. Officials said they do not think the two incidents are related. A student woke up during Spring Break to discover an unfamiliar man entering her room in Methodist Hall. The student’s roommates were gone…
Election results released
Yesterday, Thursday April 3, SGA released the election results for the 2014-2015 SGA high officers. The results were as follows: Beatrize Martinez- SGA President Terrance Craft- Student Senate President and Vice President of SGA MaryAnn Grover- Student Activities Council President and Vice President of SGA Students voted for SGA high officers on Tuesday April 3…
Severe weather shelters on campus
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stay aware of the weather today. In the event of severe weather, tune in to local news sources for updates. Additionally, follow instructions included in Blue Alert notices if issued. Storm shelter locations are designated across campus.The following is a list of storm shelter locations on campus, according…
Honors programs accepting applicants
The Honors Program is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.5 or better. The applications may be picked up in WC 228 or WC 253. Students will need to obtain faculty recommendations and write two essays. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2014. Admitted students will be notified…
Senior King and Queen announced
The winners of the 2014 OCU Senior King and Queen title are Caleb Dicke, representing Kappa Sigma, and Ali McCurdy, representing Gamma Phi Beta. Dicke, dance performance senior, was excited to win the award. “All the seniors deserve this,” Dicke said. “It could have gone to anyone.” McCurdy, dance performance senior, was grateful for the…
SGA constitution passed
The changes to the SGA constitution have passed with a 90.99% pass rate. A total of 555 students voted; 505 voted for, 50 voted against. The changed constitution will go into effect after the completion of the current SGA term. The new officers, who will be sworn in in April, will be sworn in under…
Voting opens for revised SGA constitution
Students can vote to approve or reject the SGA constitution draft until tomorrow at 5 p.m. SGA needs at least 15 percent of the student body to vote on the constitution proposed and half of the 15 percent to pass the proposition. To vote, students can log onto OrgSync here and cast their vote with…
OCU distinguished speaker is Harvard African American lineage expert
An expert on African American family lineage will give a presentation at 7:30 p.m. March 6 as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series at Oklahoma City University. The lecture is free to the public and will be held in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s presentation is titled “Finding…
Alpha Phi begins Women’s Heart Health Week
The women of the Alpha Phi sorority have begun their annual Women’s Heart Health Week. Throughout the week, the women of Alpha Phi will be raising money and awareness to support women’s heart health. Alpha Phi will have a table outside the caf, selling raffle tickets for prize baskets. They will also have jars set…
SGA members run for state offices
Two Student Government Association officials are running for positions on the Oklahoma Student Government Association Board of Directors. Terrance Craft, SGA secretary of public relations, and SGA President Beatrize Martinez will participate in the election during OSGA’s Spring Congress on Feb. 28 through March 1 at Tulsa Community College – Southeast. OSGA is comprised of…
PA program planned for 2016 start date
University officials are establishing a physician’s assistants program to be housed in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences. Physician’s assistants, or PAs, receive graduate training in medicine. They are licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to work with physicians to provide patient care. University officials decided in Summer 2013…
Book discussion series takes ‘Acts of Faith’
The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series at Oklahoma City University will continue with “Acts of Faith” by Eboo Patel. The discussion will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in Walker Center room 151. In “Acts of Faith,” Patel, an American Muslim and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, ponders the defining moments of Islam and…
Officials clarify school closing policy
The university has still not updated whether the school will be closed tomorrow due to weather. Snow began to fall Sunday morning, leaving about an inch an half on the ground by 6 p.m. Local school districts have cancelled school for tomorrow, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Norman. Provost Susan Barber is in charge of…
Spanish play performed in English for first time
OCU Stage II is producing a Spanish play, Tried and True, for the first time in Englis
Theater students get sneak peek at upcoming releases
The School of Theater is offering early movie screening tickets to its students
Bass School presents tragedy in American opera ‘Street Scene’
Street Scene, composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Langston Hughes, is a Broadway opera that combines catchy 1940s music with tragedy. The story follows the working-class Maurrant family and their neighbors in a tenement on the East Side of Manhattan in 1946
Student Senate passes Cokesbury apartments security resolution
Security concerns in Cokesbury apartments may be solved in the coming semester
Registrar takes star roles in local productions
Registrar Charlie Monnot leads a double life.
Actually, as a local theater performer, he leads multiple lives when he’s not in his office in Clara E. Jones Administration Building.
Sorority wins Homecoming sweepstakes two consecutive years
Gamma Phi Beta took the top spot in Homecoming sweepstakes for the second consecutive year.
Students call for more security
A resolution is currently sitting on the senate floor calling for heightened security in Cokesbury Court apartments.
Homecoming winners announced
Today, at the OCU vs. Champions basketball game, the winners of homecoming were announced.
