Two students led a master class at the National Collegiate Honors Conference in Chicago. Zoe Settle and Adrienne Pierce, acting sophomores and honors students, became interested in the conference after learning there would be an acting master class. “We saw there was an acting master class and we came up with this idea because a…
OCU named ‘Military Friendly School’ for seventh consecutive year
OCU recently was named a Military Friendly School for the seventh-consecutive year by a media outlet. Schools named to the list are known for helping military personnel make the transition back to civilian life. Victory Media operates militaryfriendly.com, a website that lists companies and schools that actively support military personnel. The site uses surveys in order…
Student inspired by own illness to create national organization
One student has turned her illness into an opportunity to educate and inspire others. Amanda Kronhaus, acting freshman, was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in Spring 2013 during her sophomore year of high school. As a result, Kronhaus founded Project Neck Check in November 2014. Prior to her diagnosis, she had trouble managing her weight and…
Speaker’s visit rescheduled
An internationally recognized humanitarian’s visit is rescheduled for Tuesday. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe originally was scheduled to speak Sept. 23, but the event was rescheduled after she encountered problems traveling out of Uganda. She will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Petree Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. Nyirumbe is a Catholic nun known for risking…
Student receives nationwide support to pay for school
Students often complain about the price of tuition, but imagine paying for college without any help from your parents because they disagree with your sexual preference. This is the situation one student found himself in after telling his parents he is gay. “I originally came out to them when I was 12, but then this…
Breaking: Missing Student Returns, Appears Unharmed
An OCU baseball player missing for almost a week returned unharmed, according to his family. “He just walked in the door a few minutes ago,” said Terry Viner, the student’s father. “I know he’s safe and he’s home.” Dalton Viner’s family reported he was home at about 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Viner’s family filed a…
BREAKING: Officials ask for help locating missing student
Officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 21-year-old OCU student. Dalton Viner was reported missing Sept. 14, according to reports. Viner’s family reported his disappearance to the Midwest City Police Department, according to a Sept. 17 email from university officials. Viner was traveling between his house near campus and his family’s home in Choctaw for…
Student reported missing
(photo courtesy of sanjacsports.com) OCU student Dalton Viner was reported missing Monday according to a Sept. 17 email sent out by university officials. Viner’s disappearance was reported by his family to the Midwest City Police Department, according to the email. “Midwest City is handling the entire investigation, so we’re just cooperating with them,” said Leslie Berger,…
Letters stolen from Panhellenic sororities
Decorative letters belonging to the Panhellenic sororities were stolen from the Nellie R. Melton Panhellenic Quadrangle. Members estimate that the letters were stolen around 8 p.m Sept. 3. They have since been returned. “Men and women should uphold ourselves to higher ideals than to steal,” said Shannon Beshears, dance junior and Phi Mu president. “It creates…
Women’s basketball program receives new head coach
The women’s basketball team will begin the season with a new leader. Bo Overton was named this summer as head coach for the women’s basketball team. Overton’s appointment was made to fill the position after the departure of Latricia Trammell. Trammell left to serve as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at the…
Blown electrical transformer causes power outage
Update: as of 11:15 full power has been restored to campus. Several campus buildings are without power, HVAC, and hot water after an electrical transformer near campus was damaged. Buildings without any power include the Wanda L. Bass school of Music, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center, Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics…
Local author, professor organizes trip to Germany
A local author and OCU professor will lead a trip to Germany this summer for students.
Playwright connected to OCU to attend production premiere
The final Stage II production of the season is also a first for the state of Oklahoma and the OCU community.
School officials to release prioritization report
University officials soon will announce their findings from the campuswide prioritization project.
Annual Christmas choir concert changes locations
The university choirs are performing their annual Christmas Vespers on Dec. 12 and 13 in a new location. The Vespers concert will be at First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City, 1001 Northwest 25 St.
University officials hire new directors of development
The office of university advancement and external relations has recently hired two new directors of development. Lora Malone and Kassie McCoy will both serve as directors of development, working together to assist donors in making philanthropic gifts to the university. “The director of development positions are designed to provide contact between the university and our…
Cross country team members race to championship
Cross country teams will compete for championship titles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Chemistry lab renovation plans revealed
Students required to take chemistry as a part of their degree will have the opportunity to learn in upgraded laboratories.University officials unveiled the $2.2 million renovation plan to current chemistry laboratories in the Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics building at an Oct. 22 trustee meeting.
Two operas open this weekend, sharing the stage
The first production of the mainstage opera season will open Friday, Nov. 14.The production will differ from past shows, as two one-act operas will be performed on the same evening, instead of one.
“Bat Boy: the Musical” opens on campus
Bat Boy: The Musical opens on Friday to help celebrate Halloween on campus. Performances will be at 8 p.m. and midnight Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
