In recent years, Oklahoma, like many other states, has seen unprecedented incursions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by government leaders. This comes after several opponents of DEI sparked claims that public school curricula are divisive and discriminatory. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order banning public funds from…
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…
“Educational, Informative, and Simply Fun”: Black History Month 2023
The end of February consequently results in the end of Black History Month, a nationally recognized celebration that pays tribute to the contributions of generations of African Americans and black individuals despite the adversity they faced in American society. First celebrated as only a week-long endeavor in 1926, Black History Month reached its current duration…
SGA holds first roundtable regarding diversity, equity, inclusion
SGA is holding roundtable discussions for students. Faculty are invited to attend.
DEI Office creates issues-based newsletter
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion created a new newsletter, “Luminosity,” to discuss issues affecting marginalized people on campus and in our broader community.
Third presidential candidate plans ahead for potential “enrollment cliff”
The third presidential candidate forum revealed David Brennen as the third of four finalist candidates.
Student group hosts diversity panel
OCU Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equalities hosted a two-night town hall discussing race and ethnic diversity within the university and the entertainment industry as a whole.
Diversity and Inclusion VP hosts informational Zoom meetings
Dr. Talia Carroll, vice president for diversity and inclusion, is hosting a series of Zoom sessions this month to explain the role the new Diversity and Inclusion Office has on campus.
OCU Care premieres “Color Cabaret”
This Friday, at 7 p.m. OCU Care will stream “Color Cabaret,” a virtual cabaret fundraiser featuring music students of color.
Students organize to support BLM
A small group of students and faculty hosted a Black lives matter demonstration on campus.
Editorial: Students should support peers’ new work
The editors encourage students to support their peers’ work, even if it’s not familiar.
Diversity, inclusion candidates visit campus
Administrative officials will soon decide the best candidate for vice president of diversity and inclusion.
University officials respond to discrimination allegations
University officials are responding to allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Editorial: Administrators urged to reflect on discrimination
The editors encourage administrative officials to examine allegations of discrimination.
Diversity and inclusion vice president finalists named
Finalists have been selected for the inaugural position of vice president of diversity and inclusion and will speak in open forums.
Editorial: Students, faculty encouraged to attend Summit, support LGBTQ+
The editors encourage students attend the upcoming Freedom Oklahoma College Summit, an opportunity to lear about LGBTQ+ advocacy.
OCU chosen to host Oklahoma LGBTQ+ Summit
Oklahoma City University is set to host the eighth annual Freedom Oklahoma College Summit for the first time on Feb. 21.
Editorial: Students encouraged to engage new police chief with optimism
The editors encourage students to welcome the new police chief with open minds.
OCU to welcome freedmen guest speakers
Guest speakers will be on campus in the upcoming weeks to discuss their legal struggles for tribal membership.
Theatre senior creates student-led diversity panel
Taha Khan, theatre and performance senior, has helped develop a new diversity and inclusion council within the School of Theatre.
Interim diversity, inclusion advocate named
The university’s new interim diversity and inclusion advocate is attempting to pave the way for student equality and diversity celebration.
Letter to the Editor from Alpha Phi
Alpha Phi’s letter to the editor regarding Resolution 001.
Letter to the Editor: from President Martha Burger
As I wrote in an email to the campus community on Friday, it has been a difficult few weeks at OCU. I want to share with you again that the racial slur that was used as a team name, which has been reported about in The Campus, was completely inappropriate and unacceptable. This behavior will…
editorial: Student listening sessions create ideal setting for campus dialogue
A huge benefit of attending a small school is the opportunity to sit down with the university president and talk about issues on campus.
Editorial: Women in powerful roles possess ability to set a new standard
Women are earning leadership positions in increasing numbers at OCU and should continue to do so.
Editors condemn actions of neo-Nazi, “alt-right” groups
As you begin another year of college or start your first year, remember to show love—even to groups and individuals who explicitly hate others.
