A small group of students and faculty hosted a Black lives matter demonstration on campus.
Stars Week offered online
Freshman orientation looked a little different this year.
Gallery: Mask Decorating
One of the final activities that new students were able to participate in was a, “make your own mask” event held outside the Great Hall. Even Starsky was able to make an appearance!
Gallery: Black/African American Affinity Space
As part of the New Student Orientation, students who identify as Black or African American had a chance to discuss their experiences with micro aggressions and the diversity and inclusion on OCU’s campus with newer students.
Gallery: Petree College Orientation
As the fall semester began, many freshmen in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences were able to participate in orientation and tours pertaining to their respective majors.
Cheerleading chemistry senior prepares for life in civil engineering
Ellissa Bailey, chemistry senior, is making her voice heard in the worlds of science and government.
Senior chases opportunity, performs in online showcase
Lily Hickey, theater and performance senior, was featured on BroadwayWorld in a virtual showcase.
Sophomore promotes interfaith initiatives on campus
Mikel Kendrick, acting sophomore, was selected as a coach for the Interfaith Youth Core.
Music senior pursues psychological research
Blake Moore, music senior, is perfecting his creative and logical talents.
Student Activities Council hosts online activities
Recently, the Student Activities Council hosted a TikTok Wars competition for students to participate in from all over the country.
Honorary commencement to occur online, working group deciding in-person date
On April 24, President Martha Burger announced an honorary virtual commencement ceremony will take place on May 9.
Senior prepares for career in education, English
Natalie Gregg, English/education senior, aspires to teach the next generation about literature.
OCU offers online counseling sessions
OCU Counseling Services is now offering remote counseling sessions because of OCU’s indefinite closure due COVID-19.
Student Activites Council hosts petting zoo, plans more events
OCU students got to participate in a virtual petting zoo to show off their pets.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
Miss OCU 2020 makes playlists to raise money for philanthropy
Miss OCU is creating custom playlists to raise money for her philanthropy for Miss Oklahoma, the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
Pioneer of theatre degree prepares for graduation
Alyssa Peters, theatre and performance senior, trains in all aspects of theater.
Professor adds puppets to online instruction
While English Diction might not sound like the most fun class to some, an OCU vocal coaching instructor used puppets to entertain his students while teaching.
Biology senior leads a full life at OCU
Sireene Khader talks about the impact OCU has had on her and her future.
Student attempts to watch every Tom Hanks film
An OCU student is pursuing her goal of watching all 74 movies featuring actor Tom Hanks.
Students explore fitness in isolation
Students are finding their own ways to exercise and stay healthy despite gyms and fitness centers closing across the country.
Housing director starts dorm food pantry
A housing official has started a new food pantry for Methodist Hall residents.
Student creates positive OCU-themed Instagram account
A new OCU-themed Instagram account focuses on gratitude and positivity.
Campus closure removes work options for international students
International student employees are struggling after the Market at Alvin’s adjusted their hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students and faculty adapt to online format
Students and faculty have finished their first week of virtual classes after OCU switched to online for the remainder of the semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Music senior prepares for graduation, music festival
Stephanie Krichena, percussion performance/instrumental music education senior, turned her athletic life into a life of music.
