Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
New OCU CARE officers look to include faculty
The student organization Oklahoma City University Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equity recently completed officer elections for the 2021-2022 year.
Diversity Office finishes weekly series on mental wellness
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recently completed a Wellness Wednesday campaign.
Fourth presidential candidate looks to help OKC community through OCU
The fourth presidential candidate forum revealed Dr. Kenneth Evans as the last of four finalist candidates.
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.
Student Group hosts LGBTQIA+ Panel
OCU Creatives for Artistic and Realistic Equalities will host a two-night town hall discussing LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in entertainment and on campus.
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, inclusion VP creates student, faculty reflection session
Dr. Talia Carroll, vice president for diversity and inclusion, organized a virtual meeting to discuss personal concerns and challenges in society today.
Sororities, fraternities create diversity and inclusion positions
OCU’s Greek Life Organizations are adopting diversity and inclusion committees.
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.
Editorial: Editors address participation in diversity, inclusion survey
The editors encourage students to make their voices heard through every possible avenue.
Diversity, inclusion survey reports poor turnout
The recent diversity survey that was sent out to students came back with reportedly poor results.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Inclusion advocate selected
President Martha Burger has selected an interim Diversity and Inclusion advocate for the university.
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…
President Burger to host student listening session
A student listening session will be hosted by President Martha Burger in partnership with Student Affairs from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Editorial: Talks of diversity, inclusion need real application in campus affairs
Sometimes diversity and inclusion can be implemented in our lives in simple, yet important ways.
