For the bulk of the past two weeks, the residency building known as Methodist Hall has been undergoing two maintenance updates and has been housing more than just students. Tools, machinery, equipment and a porta-potty have taken residence outside the student housing. What exactly are these construction jobs, and where are they taking place? A…
Campus Dining Services Addressing Mice in the Cafeteria
Campus officials have worked diligently to rid the cafeteria of rodents over the Winter Break, according to Casey Kreger, Senior Director of Housing and Residence Life. This comes just months after student reports of mice sightings in the dining hall during the fall semester. Kreger assures students that reports had not gone unheard, adding that…
Cokesbury apartments gets new gate system
Campus Technology Services is working on installing a new, automated gate system to the Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Housing plans upgrade for Cokesbury furniture
Cokesbury Court Apartments will receive new bedroom furniture over the summer.
Cokesbury apartments gets new gate system
Campus Technology Services is working on installing a new, automated gate system to the Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Dining services previews potential new meal options to replace Chick-Fil-A
OCU dining services is hosting themed weeks for new meal option possibilities.
University to conduct monthly COVID-19 surveillance testing
The OCU Communications Office recently announced mandatory monthly COVID-19 screening for on-campus residents.
Campus dining removes meal swipe options, adds points for flexibility
Campus dining has made various changes to meal plans.
Housing officials uphold student health, safety
Housing staff are working to maintain a safe environment for students living on campus.
Housing services move on-campus students to Cokesbury
Housing and Residence Life has been implementing safety precautions for students still on campus.
Student finds black particles in Cokesbury tap water
A student recently found black particles in her Cokesbury apartment’s tap water.
Dining services consider replacing Chick-fil-A
OCU’s food service company Chartwells is considering replacing the university’s Chick-fil-A restaurant with a new food service called Bowl Life.
University fees increase for 2020-2021 academic year
University general fees, housing and meal plan rates have increased for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Student’s clothes stolen from Cokesbury laundry room
A student’s clothes were stolen from the Cokesbury Court Clubhouse when the security gates were open.
Gender-Inclusive housing planned for Fall 2021
Last semester, Student Senate drafted and passed a resolution on gender inclusion in OCU housing.
Housing officials respond to student frustration about cold water
Davis Roby, political science freshman, shared his frustration with facilities on the OCU Facebook group, after struggling with Walker Hall’s hot water system in the first week of school.
Housing office seeks solution to malfunctioning Cokesbury gates
The campus housing office is responding to student frustration with repeated malfunctions of the gates at Cokesbury Court Apartments.
Gender-inclusive housing resolution passes Senate
A Student Government Association senator has drafted a resolution on gender inclusion in OCU housing.
Students frustrated by lack of diet-conscious dining options
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free students have struggled to find sufficient meal options for themselves, both in the cafeteria and in The Market at Alvin’s.
Housing officials offering summer storage for students
OCU is now providing storage for students over the summer.
Students frustrated by unscheduled maintenance
Students are frustrated with maintenance workers entering their rooms unsolicited.
Students frustrated by broken Walker Hall laundry machines
Students are frustrated by laundry machines not working correctly in Walker Hall dormitory.
Housing selection continues, students advised to choose promptly
Students who filled out housing draft applications should prepare to request specific rooms next week.
Walker Hall laundry machines malfunction, disrupt students
Students are frustrated by the laundry machines not working correctly in Walker Hall dormitory.
Students frustrated with false fire alarms, early morning construction in Methodist Hall
A fire alarm sounded at about 2:50 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 9. The second went off less than a week later at about 5:45 a.m.
Housing, residence life welcomes new staff members
Kreger said he was interested in the position at OCU because he was attracted to the small school environment and the close-knit community.
