What is outside, on the quad, has food, creates special moments and gives you the taste of summer? OCU events allow all students and members of the university community the chance to step outside their major or field and broaden their perspectives. The past few events such as the Coca-cola Throwback Tour, Miracle Marathon Food…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
Celebrate ‘Pie with Alpha Chi’
On Feb 16, Alpha Chi Omega held a Pie Night fundraising for their philanthropy — domestic violence awareness and support for survivors. During the event, there was a plethora of treats ranging from pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, chocolate-covered assortments and much more. The beautifully decorated house was filled with many sisters from various sororities and…
Phi Mu sets up for Miracle Week
On campus, there are many sororities, panhellenic, academic, and recreational, but this week the spotlight is on Phi Mu. Their heart has been in their national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, since 1986. This program works with OU Medical Center, a branch of the Children’s Miracle Network, that benefits kids throughout Oklahoma by providing the…
Why I Love My Sorority
When I first decided to come to Oklahoma City University, I did a lot of research on activities I could possibly get involved with. That research was tough for a while as I suffer from social anxiety, so it was very difficult for me to see myself truly getting involved with a lot of things…
Greek Life Welcomes Home New Stars
Oklahoma City University proudly sponsors 6 Greek Organizations – 4 sororities and 2 fraternities. During the week preceding each school year, these organizations hold formal recruitment to find new members. OCU’s recruitment process is risk-free and cost-free until you accept a bid to officially join a group. Because of these low stakes, many students take…
Lambda Chi Supports Youth Mental Health and Food Security
Starting on March 6th, OCU’s chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha began their philanthropy week supporting Feeding America and the JED Foundation. These organizations support food security and young adults’ mental health. The Lambda brothers held all events all week in support of these causes! Monday was “Chopped Ice” where snow cones were sold outside the…
New Rules Cause Sorority to Stop Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer in Honor of Late Sister
Oklahoma City University’s Gamma Phi Beta honored the life of a passed sister through their annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Philanthropy Week for the last time the week of March 24th. Events occurred all week, ranging from food to activities supporting the NOCC. Bondi Bowls was on campus Monday while a kickback took place at…
April Activities: Best On Campus Events This Month
Check out these awesome upcoming events! Saturday 4/8: ODEI Volunteer Project Monday 4/10: OCU Easter Celebration Tuesday 4/11: Jewish American Celebration Wednesday 4/12: Campus Leadership Awards Thursday 4/13: DARE to Grow Multicultural Night Saturday 4/15: Student Leadership Summit Thursday 4/20: SAC Summer Send Off Friday 4/21: Blue Key Honor Society Spring Sing Saturday 4/22: OKConnect…
March Madness: Best On Campus Activities This Month
Explore Some of Our Favorite Events Happening on Campus This Month! Tues. 3/7 Women in Leadership Lunch and Panel Wed 3/8 International Women’s Day ODEI International Women’s Day Movie Night Mon 3/13 Start of SPRING BREAK!! Fri 3/17 End of Spring Break St. Patrick’s Day Mon 3/20 ODEI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Presentation Wed…
Alpha Chi Omega Raises Awareness
Alpha Chi Omega, one of the four sororities here on campus, just wrapped up their successful philanthropy week supporting domestic violence awareness (DVA) month. Throughout the week, the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Chi passed out buttons and stickers to spread awareness, sponsored a free self-defense workshop open to the campus community, and ended the…
Phi Mu “Shakes Things Up”
Milkshakes for Miracles Philanthropy Week is A Success Raising both money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Oklahoma City University Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu advertised their philanthropy week events with the slogan “Kids Can’t Wait” to emphasize the urgency in which they work to help all kids have the best life…
Sororities, fraternities create diversity and inclusion positions
OCU’s Greek Life Organizations are adopting diversity and inclusion committees.
Greek Life organizations see changes in recruitment numbers
Greek Life had more rushes this year than expected.
New multicultural sorority to start on campus
A new multicultural sorority is looking to come to campus.
Student surveys Greek Life on LGBTQ+ inclusivity
A student is collecting data about students’ feelings of belongingness in Greek Life.
Update: SGA president signs resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign the resolution calling for the suspension of Alpha Phi and Kappa Sigma.
Letter to the Editor from Alpha Phi
Alpha Phi’s letter to the editor regarding Resolution 001.
Letter to the Editor from Kappa Sigma
Kappa Sigma’s letter to the editor regarding Resolution 001.
Senate passes resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
A resolution calling for Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi to disband has been passed by the senate.
SGA senators write resolution calling for suspension of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi after racial slur
Members of multicultural organizations are speaking out after Kappa Sigma members used a racist team name at a philanthropy event.
