University officials plan to replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A. The decision was made based on a Jan. 12 dining survey asking students to voice their opinions on potential food providers.
Students encouraged to attend forum, give feedback on strategic plan
Members of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee will meet with students to update them on their plan for the university’s future.
Officials to initiate interfaith dialogue on Muslim experience through OCUTalks
OCUTalks will continue its conversation series with “The Muslim Experience.”
Campus police to investigate stolen items, encourage students to lock doors
Campus police are investigating a report of stolen items from Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Annual Spring Powwow to follow Spring Equinox Art Exhibition
OCU’s Native American Society will follow the opening of the Spring Equinox Art Exhibition with its annual Spring Powwow, which now has a competition component.
Students, Faculty participate in Muslim Day at the Capitol
Students and faculty participated in the 2017 Muslim Day at the Capitol to meet with elected representatives.
Fraternity to celebrate 50th anniversary, host events
The Theta Psi chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The fraternity will host events April 21 to 23.
Student accused of impersonating dance professors online
A student in the dance school is accused of creating fake social media profiles for her professors, resulting in an ongoing police investigation.
University to host donor thankathon
Students will call or write letters to donors and alumni to thank them for their dedication as a part of a university thankathon.
Law school to host roundtable about energy in Oklahoma
OCU School of Law will host an Energy Roundtable, which will address the future of oil and gas in Oklahoma.
Student continues work on university recycling program
The Repurposing Club’s proposal for recycling bins on campus failed, resulting in further discussion of on-campus recycling.
President Henry to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
President Robert Henry is being recognized for his work in the interfaith community.
House of Atreus causes scheduling issues for cast members
Students have voiced concerns about scheduling conflicts surrounding the upcoming play House of Atreus.
SGA approves semester budget, plans for spring
Student Government Association approved their semester budget during the first meeting of the semester.
Residents express frustration with maintenance woes
Some students are concerned about maintenance workers appearing in their dorms unannounced and about them leaving dorm room doors open.
Campus Tech unable to retrieve help requests
Campus Technology officials are attempting to catch up on work orders and determine whose requests were missed following a program malfunction earlier this month.
Pictures: Students participate in local women’s march
The issue of gender equality is important to many students. View pictures students submitted of the women’s march.
Video: Students participate in local women’s march
The issue of gender equality is important to many students. Watch a compilation of reasons why students march for women’s rights.
Law school dean steps down, returns to full-time teaching
Dr. Valerie Couch, dean of the OCU School of Law, is stepping down after five years.
Students, faculty, alumni make strides in local activism
Several OCU students attended the Peace House’s annual Peace Festival to learn about local issues, listen to local musicians, and eat vegan-friendly foods.
Officials still fundraising for interfaith dorm
Officials are still working towards transforming Smith Hall into a dorm to house people of different faiths to promote interfaith dialogue on campus. The dorm is projected to be open to students by the fall of 2018.
Downtown in December offers holiday-themed events
Downtown in December is an annual local series of holiday-related events. It includes favorites like ice skating in the Devon Ice Rink and snow tubing.
Officials seek participation in strategic planning
The university is in the process of strategic planning, which will help university leaders in decision-making and budget priorities.
Students, faculty affected by email phishing, fake profiles
Students and professors have expressed annoyance with hacking, phishing and other online media violations.
Rowan receives Lifetime Achievement Awards
Jo Rowan, professor of dance and chairman of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance, received her second and third Lifetime Achievement Awards this semester.
Students express concerns about campus security, crimes
Students are expressing concerns about recent events on campus that make them feel unsafe.
