Trousdale will succeed Jordan Tarter, SGA president after he is inaugurated. A date for the inauguration has not been announced.
Campus Police Chief terminated from position
Former Police Chief Jennifer Rodgers was terminated during Spring Break after only a year in the position.
Student Senate vice president not impeached, found not responsible
“After hours of consideration, the OKCU Student Court has determined that VP Austin Gipson-Black is not responsible for Dereliction of Duty as pertains to the Senate Meeting held on February 26th, 2019.”
Senators move to impeach vice president
Senators accused Gipson-Black of offenses including verbally assaulting members of the executive cabinet and having sex in the Student Government Association offices.
Update: CAMPUS CLOSES EARLY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
The university is closing at 11 a.m. today due to inclement weather.
Student senators request resignation of Senate vice president
Student senators voted for Austin Gipson-Black, vice president of Student Senate to resign from his position at the meeting.
McCauley named men’s, women’s head golf coach
The decision to make McCauley the head coach of both teams was made within the last few days.
University closes temporarily due to inclement weather
The university is closed due to icy weather conditions.
Men’s golf coach resigns from university, goes into private business
Kyle Blaser, head men’s golf coach, resigned from the university after being inducted into the OCU Athletics Hall of Fame and denying that he was leaving.
Campus Health Clinic changes frustrate students
Jackson Holtkamp had a sore throat, but the Campus Health Clinic couldn’t help him.
President Burger to host student listening session
A student listening session will be hosted by President Martha Burger in partnership with Student Affairs from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Student Civic Engagement Committee now active on campus
A student-run, student-operated committee recently formed on campus to keep the campus community civically involved.
Student Activites Council makes new Free Movie Night plans
Students have expressed concerns about the changes made to an event that happens every semester.
Title IX to potentially change nationwide
Changes are proposed to Title IX regulations nationwide that could impact college campuses.
President Burger reflects on first semester in office
After having served as university president for her first semester, Martha Burger remains focused on the goals she set when elected.
Student Senate discusses, passes bill via email
Some student senators are upset after they say student money was given to an organization in private.
Religious solicitors confront, attempt to recruit students
Students reported that two females dressed in business attire, knocked on their doors, invited them to their Bible study, and asked for their phone numbers.
Students caught violating clothing, tobacco policies
Some students recently were seen violating health code regulations in the caf.
Campus community comments on Hurricane Florence, takes donations
University church-relations officials are collecting donations to help those affected by hurricanes.
New editor-in-chief introduces herself to the campus
I chose to attend OCU because I was used to an intimate, family-oriented style of academia, and OCU was a place where I could still have that.
President Burger takes office, discusses priorities for new academic year
Upon the retirement of former President Robert Henry, President Martha Burger took office July 1.
Stranger enters Draper Hall, campus police issue warning
Rodgers encouraged students to lock all the locks on their doors, including chain locks if their doors have them.
Student to host concert featuring synesthesia
Austin Keller, guitar performance freshman is using his guitar and painting abilities to make the concert happen.
Alumni share experiences with President Henry
President Robert Henry has supported students through the years with advice, recommendation letters and time.
Native American Society celebrates, crowns Miss Indian OCU
Miss Indian OCU was crowned and the Spring powwow is scheduled for Saturday. A Native American art exhibition is also open on campus through May.
Students devise performance about sexual harassment, #MeToo Movement
This will be a part of Workshop Wednesday today, and the final performance will be May 2.