Dr. Helen Gaudin recently was named the college’s associate dean after serving in the position on an interim basis since 2015.
University to host second annual ‘Sibs Day’
Sibs Day is a way for OCU students to show their siblings and parents what it’s like to be a Star.
Students to present one-minute plays at museum of art
The university’s theater program and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s “Art After 5” program are collaborating to present the world premiere of 12 one-minute plays.
Student offers on-campus tap classes
Amanda Dolph, music theater junior, is teaching tap classes to students on campus.
Film department hosts semiweekly film screenings
Students have the opportunity to watch movies they might never have even seen or heard about.
Adjunct theater professor hosts directing masterclass
Stephen Wrentmore, adjunct professor of theater, will host a directing masterclass that explores techniques and strategies to approach text and performance.
Theater for young audiences major canceled
The theater for young audiences major is no longer accepting students, though the minor is available still.
Students paint murals for local high, elementary schools
Students in a special topics art class are creating murals for two local schools. The class teaches students how to become mural painters.
GPA survey results show students dislike current system
More than half of students surveyed agree with Student Government Association’s resolution to change the grading system.
Students to donate unused meals to homeless
David Hall, music education/sociology sophomore, organized program called OCU Feeds that allows students to donate unused meals to help those in need.
Students invited to discuss campus ideas and needs
Student leaders are invited to come to STAR Summit to set goals for next semester, learn to be better leaders and share scheduled events.
Shakespeare sonnets to be performed
Select members of the OCU community, including President Robert Henry, will be doing a public reading of Shakespeare’s 156 sonnets.
New ventilation system installed in cadaver lab
Students are contending with cold classrooms and pungent odors in Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics Center. Officials chose to keep the A/C running in the building to mitigate the smell of formaldehyde coming from the cadaver lab.
Religion expo to educate community on different cultures
An upcoming expo will expose students to cultures and religions different than their own.
Students to preach during university chapel services
Religion seniors preach in chapel services each spring. The theme this year for Lent is “Reflections from the Road to the Cross.”
Oscar-nominated actress to visit for masterclass
Actress Mary McDonnell and her husband Randle Mell will host a masterclass and two Q&A sessions on campus.
Actor to prepare theater students for LA showcase
Renowned actor and acting teacher Joe Anthony will visit the university to host a masterclass and several sessions for select students.
Scam emails trick students into disclosing information
Beginning in December, illegitimate emails started tricking several students into providing private account information.
Physician Assistant Program hosts panel
The Physician Assistant Program will host a panel on diversity in healthcare.
Film institute opens semester with murder feature
The Film Institute will host a series of international film screenings this semester and Blow-Up is the first film showing.
FYEdays canceled
First-Year Experience has canceled a weekly event due to low attendance. FYEdays are canceled for the remainder of the academic year. FYEdays were hosted on Friday evenings throughout the Fall semester in Walker Hall dormitory for new students. The program was designed to help new students get to know each other and the University. FYEday…
Cokesbury gate broken, remains open until fixed
The front gates to Cokesbury Court Apartments will remain open until repairs are made to the keypad that controlled the gate. The keypad on Kentucky Avenue was struck Oct. 9 by a car. An OCU police officer responded to the incident. The student who hit the keypad left the scene, but later emailed housing officials…
Volleyball team sets goals for national championship
The volleyball team is seeking to return to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship for the first time in five years. The women’s volleyball team is ranked 24th in NAIA. The team was undefeated in conference play until suffering a loss Saturday to Wayland Baptist. “The team does not rely on odd superstitions for success,”…
Honors Program hosts new event
Honors Program members are organizing a weekly event this semester known as Friday Forum. Friday Forum is a new event where students can join a discussion on a preselected topic. “Every Friday we try to bring students together, not related to a specific class, and discuss interesting topics,” said Arrash Allahyar, student assistant director of…
Sorority rules outlaw fraternity shirts, events
Sorority women are no longer allowed to wear men’s fraternity shirts due to a ruling from the National Panhellenic Conference. “It eliminates half of my T-shirt wardrobe,” said Julie Graff, dance performance senior and Alpha Chi Omega member. “It’s really weird being told what to wear as a senior.” The National Panhellenic Conference is an…
Award-winning play featuring Peter Pan opens
The School of Theater and Oklahoma City Repertory Theater will collaborate to present Peter and the Starcatcher. Peter and the Starcatcher is a five-time Tony Award winning Broadway hit based on the novel of the same name by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Peter and the Starcatcher is the grown-up prequel to the classic story…
