On Thursday April 14, 2022, the Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra wrapped up their season with their final concert. They were directed by Jeffery Grogan and guest conductor Maestra Kalena Bovell. The first piece on the program was “Tragic Overture, Op. 81” by Johannes Brahms, a leading composer in the romantic period, and was conducted…
University partners with OKC Thunder on new graduate program
The Thunder Leadership M.B.A. program will start in August. The program will be managed by the Meinders School of Business.
Staff Council discusses Professional Development Day initiative
Talia Corroll spoke about an initiative she is developing for staff called Professional Development Day. The event has been scheduled to be on May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OCU’s 2022 Baseball Season Overview
The OCU baseball team is high in the rankings for the NAIA. The stars have a chance to make it to the NAIA Baseball World Series.
Shaw campaign wins SGA presidential election
The Shaw-Gonzalez campaign won by nearly 8% of the vote. Both candidates share their thoughts on the future of SGA.
Concussions are a problem at our university
An anonymous source with a status relevant to the topic stated that concussions are a common problem in the athletics department.
Double Bass Ensemble performed Bass-O-Rama concert
On April 3, the Oklahoma City University Double Bass Ensemble performed at their Bass-O-Rama 28 double bass concert.
Undergraduate Research Day winners announced
This is a day organized for undergraduate students to present their research topics. It is sponsored by the Oklahoma City University Honors Program.
Meinders selects three finalists in business dean search
The three finalists are Daniel Sem, Russell Evans, and Sri Beldona. All three finalists come from different backgrounds, yet all hold Ph.D. titles.
Blackbox Theatre presents “Six Years Old”
The play centers on gender identity and how it can be frustrating to find yourself at such a young age.
Candidates concerned the student body is not involved in SGA
The concerns of the candidates included the involvement of students in official and public capacities.
MainStage wraps up season with “School of Lies”
The show, directed by school of theatre Head of Performance D. Lance Marsh, played in the Burg Theatre on March 31- April 3.
Evans officially recognized as university president
After much delay President Evans was inaugurated on April 7. Campus, state and cultural leaders attended the event in support.
President Evans will be inaugurated on April 7
The festivities for the inauguration will be themed “Weaving together the OCU family.”
President Evans initiates homeless initiative
Homelessness remains a major problem in our community and will only become worse due to urbanization.
Law school hosts discussion on Greenwood Race Massacre
Hannibal Johnson who has been inducted to both the Tulsa and Oklahoma Halls of Fame spoke at the event.
University relaxes masking policy
OCU’s communication office informed students that the masking policy has been relaxed as a result of improved conditions on campus.
SGA Roundtable focuses on disability and access
The event featured the Assistant Director for Disability and Access Services, Kara Morrow. The roundtable was part of a series of discussions hosted by SGA.
Resident Artist Amanda Harberg visits Wanda Bass
OCU’s Wanda Bass School of Music welcomed Amanda Harberg for a guest artist residency on March 24- 27.
President Evans pushes for online programs
The university is starting the initiative by offering an RN-to-BSN program and MSN program at the nursing school.
Stage II Season Presents “An Enemy of the People”
The OCU School of Theatre presented “An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen from March 24-27 as part of their Stage II season.
An insight into Project 21 productions
Project 21 is a student-run organization for all music composition students. The group was founded by Edward Knight, the director of composition.
Opinion: Ava Karas reviews “Don’t be a drag, just be a queen”
Each performance was interspersed with scenes from OCU’s improv groups, which had the audience laughing non-stop with depictions of Tinder dates gone awry.
SGA campaigns start soon, elections are next
Voting for SGA positions begins Monday, April 4 at 8 a.m. and closes Tuesday, April 5 at 5 p.m.
University choirs perform at Spring Choral Concert
The University Chamber Choir, Ad Astra, University Chorale, and University Singers were directed by Dr. Randi Ellefson and Professor Tony Gonzalez.
Women’s golf team wins their first tournament
The team won the Las Vegas Shootout. They will be participating in nationals in May.
