Fraternity Rush concluded Aug. 26 with Bid Day, where 24 students accepted bids.
Sororities welcome new sisters on Bid Day
Sorority recruitment reached its peak Sunday as more than 100 women rushed out of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center to celebrate Bid Day with their new sisters.
Brandon Elder, acting senior, “hits the deck” during an icebreaker game at First-Year Follies Aug. 17 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. First-Year Follies is a Stars Week event where new students play games to meet new friends and get familiar with their new peers. Photo by Miguel Rios
New students get ready to play an ice breaker game at First-Year Follies on Aug. 17 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center. Photo by Miguel Rios
Law Professor Art LeFrancois speaks during Matriculation Convocation on Aug. 15 in Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. President Robert Henry typically gives the speech, but was unable to as he is on leave of absence. Photo by Miguel Rios.
Incoming students walk toward the Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center for Matriculation Convocation, the ceremony that officially welcomes new students as members of the OCU community. Photo credit: Miguel Rios
President Henry to step down, take sabbatical
President Robert Henry announced he will retire as president in June of 2018.
Crews continue working to restore power to campus
Parts of the university are still without power, but Oklahoma Gas & Electric is on campus working to restore it.
Severe weather hits, damages university
The university was hit by severe weather, causing damage to the soccer field, the physical plant and trees on campus.
Student senators question motives behind largest bill of semester
Student senators are questioning each others’ motives after what appears to be a conflict of interest involving top officials.
SGA president-elect begins working on campaign goals
Student Government Association will have a new president later this month, but he’s already working to fulfill campaign promises.
SGA election results revealed
The Student Government Association presidential candidates revealed the results of the vote today.
Vote for The Campus ‘Best of’
We are excited to announce our upcoming “Best of” issue, which will outline students’ favorite places, people and organizations on campus and around town.
Campus police urge students to lock dorms after stranger walks into Cokesbury room
A student woke up to a stranger in her dorm at 3 a.m.
Women’s basketball team wins national tournament
The Stars just became nine-time national champions.
Women’s basketball team moves on to championship game
The women’s basketball team is undefeated and in the final game for the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Division I Tournament.
Women’s basketball team wins 11th conference title
The women’s basketball team won the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament championship for the 11th time.
American Spirit Dance Company prepares for spring show
Members of the American Spirit Dance Company are finishing preparations for their annual Spring Show, which promises fresh styles from new instructors.
Students stuck outside buildings during campus lockdown
The lockdown on Feb. 15 was issued to keep students safe inside school buildings, but some were stuck outside waiting for it to end.
Video: University lockdown surprises students
The lockdown worried some students, but communication from the university eased their concerns.
Blue Alert cleared, students safe
The suspect was not on campus.
Cataldi named dean of Petree
Dr. Amy Cataldi has been named the dean of Petree College of Arts and Sciences.
Black History Month events planned
February is Black History month and the Black Student Association will present a series of events throughout the month to celebrate.
Women’s basketball team reaches high rankings
The women’s basketball team currently has a 18-2 win-loss record and has the highest rankings they’ve achieved in university history, Coach Bo Overton said.
Memorial service for Dr. Regina Bennett rescheduled
A celebration of Dr. Regina Bennett’s life was scheduled Jan. 14 but has been postponed due to weather. The memorial will now take place Jan. 15.
Volleyball coach steps down, position opened
Kyle Steele has stepped down as the volleyball coach. There is not currently a replacement for Steele, but the position has been opened.
