Jaclyn Wangler, dance performance junior, and Grace Karber, religion senior, chat while waiting for new students to check in for their dorm assignments in the Pavillion Aug. 19. Wangler and Karber are resident assistants in Walker Hall dormitory. Move-in for new and returning students started Sunday.
Photo: Amy Fuhrman
Police close street parking due to move-in
The OCU police department will be closing Noble Drive and the Draper Drive parking lot from the night of August 17 to the afternoon of August 19. The police department has distributed fliers and sent out emails reminding students, parents, and staff of the closures. Any cars found in the listed areas may be towed…
Power outages reported on campus
Several power outages have been reported in buildings across campus as of Wednesday evening.
Status of on-campus restaurant unclear
The future of an on-campus restaurant is uncertain.
SGA election results released
The 2014 Student Government Association high office winners were announced Thursday. Beatrize Martinez was re-elected as president of SGA. Terrance Craft won Vice President of SGA, President of Student Senate. Maryann Grove won Vice President, President of Student Activities Council. The votes were cast April 1 and 2. Applications to be on the SGA executive…
Suspicious smell in Walker Center remedied
An unusual smell filled the Halls of Walker Center of Arts and Sciences Thursday morning.
Christian Sorority hosts beauty week events
Kappa Phi, the christian sorority, is hosting their annual Beauty Week. The week is focused on finding inner beauty and acceptance, rather than outward appearance. The events for the rest of the week include: Wednesday – Yoga and Yogurt at 6 p.m. in Watson Lounge in Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel; Thursday – Pizza by…
Campus closed due to weather
Campus is closed today due to inclement weather. For more on the campus closure policy, click here.
Officials announce delayed opening
The university will not open until 9:30 a.m. today due to inclement winter weather.
Campus health director resigns for hospital work
Brenda Johnston, director of campus health and disability services coordinator, spent her last day at OCU. Johnston is joining an infection control center in a community hospital. She is a registered nurse, with a master’s degree in nursing. “I need to change,” Johnston said. “I’ve been itching to get back to nursing in a hospital.”…
Student Publications on break
MediaOCU.com will be taking a break over the winter holiday. Publication will resume January 13, 2014. Happy Holidays!
University closes due to weather
The campus closed at 4 p.m. Thursday due to inclement weather. The performances of “Home for the Holidays” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” will still go on as planned. Patrons who cannot attend can the box office at (405) 208 5227 to exchange their tickets for a different performance, depending on ticket availability. The Dulaney-Browne…
Basketball game postponed due to weather
The Stars’ basketball game against Southwestern Assemblies of God has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Nursing school evacuated due to smoke
The Kramer School of Nursing east building has been evacuated due to smoke seen on the second floor. Smoke was seen on the second floor in the Dean’s Suite about 11:45 on Tuesday. The fire department was called, and the building was promptly evacuated. The cause of the smoke has not yet been identified.
Broadway star to give masterclass
Kelli O’Hara, Broadway star and OCU alumna, will give a masterclass today at noon in Petree Recital Hall in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
University closes due to weather
The university is closed due to inclement weather.
Cross country team takes national title
The men’s cross country team has claimed their first NAIA title.
Professor stars in local theater production
An OCU professor will star in a local theater production this weekend. D. Lance Marsh, associate professor of theater and artistic director of TheatreOCU will play Mark Rathko in the play Red at Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre. Red, written by John Logan, tells the story of the renowned artist Mark Rathko and his young assistant…
Talent show canceled, postponed until spring semester
OCU’s Got Talent, a campus-wide talent show, has been canceled. Unexpected difficulties were cited as the cause for canceling the event. The Black Student Association planned the event, which was planned for Wednesday night. The talent show was called off on Wednesday. Students were informed of the cancellation on the Facebook event page. The association…
New online degree checklist in the works
OCU has a new online degree checklist in the making for next semester.
Soccer team advances to championship game
The Oklahoma City University women’s soccer team will advance to the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament championship game.
Stray cats found lurking near Cokesbury apartments
Students have noticed stray cats living within the Cokesbury gates and around campus.
Students have not claimed these cats as their own.
Former employee pleads guilty to theft from university
An alumna and former university employee charged with stealing more than $104,000 from the university pleaded guilty this week to the charge.
Rehearsals Grill now open
Rehearsals Grill, a new campus restaurant, is now open.
The restaurant, run by Sodexo, opened Monday to the public.
Homecoming 2013 calendar of events
Oklahoma City University’s Homecoming 2013 calendar of events.
Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel, this year’s first speaker in the Distinguished Speaker Series will present this evening.
Patel is the author of several books regarding interfaith relations and Islam in America. He also is the founder of the Interfaith Youth Core.
