Students may not realize how much art is actually on campus. There are several art collections and statues around campus that have either been donated or commissioned for the university. There are two statues of Native American influence on campus. “The one in front of the art school is actually a replica of the statue…
Campus resources help students get jobs
Students have several resources on campus to help them get a job for the summer and after graduation.
Therapy dogs not allowed on campus
Many people agree that dogs are beneficial to mental health, but you won’t be seeing them on campus.
Podcast: Students attend free movies, new vice president hired
Student can count on free movies and a new vice president next semester.
Students receive prioritization update
Officials released a prioritization report to students on Tuesday.
University officials announce delayed start for Tuesday morning
UPDATE: Campus will now open at noon Tuesday. A Blue Alert was sent to students at 6:30 a.m. via email and text. University officials announced campus is opening late Tuesday morning due to inclement weather. The OCU main campus and OCU law school campus will open at 9:30 a.m. All campus activities are canceled…
Methodist scholarship, loan application opens
United Methodist students may be able to get more money for college than they previously thought.The Global Board of Higher Education and Ministry is offering scholarships and low-interest loans to students confirmed in the United Methodist Church.
Prioritization report released to faculty, staff
The preliminary recommendations of the prioritization process were released to faculty and staff last week.Students did not receive any of the information or a password to the results.aThe prioritization process has been ongoing since the beginning of the academic year. The process is meant to help university officials see how programs use money and where budgets need to be modified.
Sports update: Athletes compete during break
The athletic teams were hard at work while other students were home for the holidays.
Officials search for vice president for student affairs
Officials have begun the search for a new vice president of student affairs.The vice president for student affairs position was left empty in July after Rick Hall retired after a 40 year career in educational leadership.
University closes due to inclement weather
Officials announced the university will be closed all day Nov. 17 due to inclement weather. Students were alerted via Blue Alert text messages and email at about 11:45 p.m. Sunday. MediaOCU will continue to update with more information as needed.
Officials close apartment gates
The gates to the on-campus apartments will be closing beginning Friday.
Students reflect on Homecoming 2014
The crowd erupted as the members of Alpha Phi sorority stormed the floor after their name was called as sweepstakes winner.The sorority took home the Homecoming sweepstakes championship Nov. 9. The award ceremony took place at 7 p.m. in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Members of the Phi Mu sorority work on their homecoming window painting Nov. 2 in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. Photo by Prisca Lynch
Savannah Jackson and Tanner Bradshaw, acting seniors, hug after being crowned Homecoming Queen and King Nov. 9 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. Photo – Ali Wonderly
Alpha Phi wins homecoming sweepstakes
The Alpha Phi sorority took home the overall sweepstakes award for the Homecoming 2014 competition.
Columnist urges students to be safe
By Emily Laughridge, Columnist On Monday afternoon, October 27th, a young man was seen going door to door at Cokesbury Apartments. He was not a student. He claimed to be accepting donations of books and magazines for the needy. Adriana Napolitano, BA Music/BA Theatre Junior, was sitting in her apartment when he came knocking on…
House fire reported near campus
Fire fighters responded to calls reporting smoke behind Cokesbury Court apartments Wednesday afternoon.
Official denies claims of president’s departure
President Robert Henry is not leaving OCU, a university official said Oct. 28.
Police Department releases security report
Burglaries are the most highly reported campus crime, according to a security and fire report released earlier this month. The report, released Oct. 1, is required by federal law. It lists policies and crime statistics from 2011-13 for the university and surrounding areas.
Campus community prepares for Homecoming 2014
Campus organizations can begin planning for their Homecoming participation.Homecoming will take place Nov. 3-8. The 2014 Homecoming theme was revealed earlier this month. The theme, which organizations must follow in their planning is, “A Great Big Adventure.”
Dance school recognized for programs, training
The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management has been getting its share of publicity during the last few months.
The school was named a top dance school by Dance Magazine last month.Several other publications also named OCU as a top-tier dance program.
More information released in assault investigation
Officials released more information Sept. 30 about a sexual assault reported this weekend on campus.
Police searching for assault suspect
Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus.
Few Details Released about Sexual Assault Reported on Campus
University officials are releasing few details about a sexual assault reported on campus this weekend.
Police investigate car break-ins
Two cars were burglarized Tuesday night in the Cokesbury Clubhouse apartment parking lot.
