It’s officially time to celebrate autumn in OKC! Take advantage of the many events going on in the city this weekend.
OCU officials announce chemistry lab updates
OCU officials announced plans for $2.2 million in chemistry lab upgrades during the fall Board of Trustees meeting.
Tricks and treats: how to stay safe over Halloweekend
Though Halloween may be a prime time for children, college-age kids at heart still celebrate the ghosts and ghoulies on Oct. 31. Here are some tips for staying safe this weekend.
OCU students dance during the Miss OCU pageant on Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Kirpatrick Auditorium. Fifteen students competed for the title, which was awarded to Veronica Wisniewski, mass communications senior. Photo: Anna Ediger
Raising Awareness
OCU employee Sonja Rhodes scans StarCards during lunch Oct. 23. The caf went pink for a day, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sonja’s station was decorated all month as she prepared for Oklahoma City’s Race for the Cure, which was Oct. 18. Sonja participated in the campus Relay For Life last year to help raise…
Crowning glory
Veronica Wisniewski, mass communications junior, was crowned Miss OCU 2015 by Elizabeth Stopler, dance performance junior, and Meghan Bradley, Miss OCU Outstanding Teen, on Oct. 25 in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium. The event marked the 32nd year of Miss OCU competitions. The winner is a qualifier for the Miss Oklahoma pageant in the spring. Photo: Anna…
Men’s Cross Country to compete in Mid-States Classic
The Stars men’s cross country team will travel to Winfield, Kansas, to compete in the NAIA Mid-States Classic on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Stars are currently ranked number 1 in the nation for men’s cross country. They will compete at 11 a.m. against rivals like Oklahoma Baptist, St. Gregory’s University, University of Science and Arts Oklahoma, and Wayland Baptist University.
School of Theatre students to represent at H&8th
Volunteers from OCU’s School of Theater will volunteer under the direction of professor Ashley Bellet at the H&8th Night Market on Halloween.The students will do Halloween costume makeup for children attending the event, which will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31.
On the Town: what to do in OKC this weekend 10/24
Your guide for what to do in Oklahoma City and beyond this weekend.
Men’s soccer scores close victory
The OCU Stars men’s soccer team won 4-3 against Oklahoma Baptist on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The team is now ranked at the top of the men’s soccer standings in the Sooner Conference, coming away with a four win streak.
OCU adds Master’s Degree Program in Elementary Teaching
OCU officials have announced the addition of a new master’s degree program in Elementary Teaching. Classes in the program will begin in summer 2015. In a statement about the program, Elizabeth Willner, the director of teacher education, said that a need for more qualified public school teachers motivated university officials to begin the new program.
On the Town: what to do in OKC this fall break
Saturday, 10/18 —OKC HORRORFEST The Damaged All-Night Horror Film Marathon: begins at 8 p.m. at District House in the Plaza District. The OKC film club presents their second annual night of horror. Classic and cult horror movies will be shown on the big screen at District House, with a wide variety of movies to please every…
OCU Alum to host statewide Forum on Arts Education
Jeff Poulin, an OCU alumnus, will host the first-ever statewide Forum on Arts Education in Oklahoma on Oct. 21. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman, OK.
OCU ranked among top regional universities
Submitted OCU was ranked as one of the best universities in the western United States. College Choice, a website which publishes rankings of schools for prospective students, named OCU to their list of Best Western Regional Universities last week. OCU was the only school in Oklahoma to make the list. The school was ranked 31…
Worried sick: how to avoid exhaustion and illness during midterms
With high-profile diseases like Ebola and Entrovirus in the news, it can be easy to forget that other illnesses pose a very real, if less life-threatening, threat.College students possess several qualities that make them even more susceptible to illness than people at large: college students often eat more unhealthy food, have less time for exercise, and get less sleep than those living in the “real world.”
New student health insurance plan begins
Students were charged $816 for health insurance coverage this fall, unless they petitioned to have the fee removed. OCU began requiring all domestic undergraduate students taking 12 hours or more, and all graduate students taking nine hours or more have health insurance coverage when enrolling. This new plan is in effect with the Affordable Care Act.
Sorority Recruitment 2014
Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority prepare to welcome their newest members on Bid Day 2014. Photo: Lauren Matheny
OCU competes in Head of the Oklahoma Regatta
Senior Leigh Smith, Junior Bekah Wade, Senior Liz Matthews, and Senior Kayla Yraceburu compete in the Women’s Open 4x race Oct. 5 on the Oklahoma River during the Head of the Oklahoma regatta.
“Bonnie and Clyde” musical staged at OCU
Sarah Feist, music theater sophomore, asks Matt Flowers, music theater sophomore, for a dance in the Opera and Music Theater Company’s production of “Bonnie and Clyde.” The musical made its Oklahoma premiere on Oct. 3 at OCU. Photo: Anna Ediger
OCU students perform in “Grapes of Wrath”
OCU acting students performed in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” in the Burg Theatre on Oct. 1. The production was co-produced with Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, and ran for two weeks on the OCU campus. Photo: Anna Ediger
OCU alumnae, benefactor, honored in Journal Record’s Woman of the Year program
Three members of the OCU community were honored at the Journal Record’s 34th annual Woman of the Year event on Oct. 2.
On the Town: What to do in OKC 10/10
Want to get off campus for some city fun this weekend? Here are the top events happening in OKC in the next three days.
Admission officials host open houses
Several schools on campus will host open houses Thursday, Oct.9 for prospective student. Kramer School of Nursing, Meinders School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies will host open houses with faculty and admissions staff in attendance.
Stress relief week events scheduled for midterms
Student Activity Council will provide opportunities for study breaks beginning Monday for Stress Relief Week. SAC hosts a Stress Relief Week during midterms and finals to encourage students to take study breaks during exam periods. Midterm exams officially begin Oct. 13.
Democracy Plaza hosts “Last Chance Picnic”
By Submitted Democracy Plaza, the Center for Student Leadership’s initiative to educate student voters, will host a picnic dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday on the quad. The Last Chance Picnic has been designed to give students one last chance to register to vote, while informing them about important issues in this year’s election….
Pumpkin spice: trend reaches record highs this fall
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Pumpkin spice: it’s not just for lattes any more. The pumpkin flavoring trend has reached new heights during the start of the 2014 fall season. According to Datassential MenuTrends, which tracks marketing and sales in the food industry, pumpkin-inspired offerings in restaurants have increased 240% since 2008. Major food retailers…
