The leadership and public administration classes will teach students either about running for public office or for a school board, depending on which track is taken.
Police organize self-defense class for students
The class will be at 7 p.m. May 1 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center and will be open to students only.
Three women chosen as university leaders
Trustee Martha Burger was chosen as university president March 25 and is the first female president in the university’s history. Alumna Jennifer Rodgers was appointed campus police chief Jan. 3. Jordan Tarter, English junior, was elected Student Government Association president March 27.
Musicology curriculum changes, new classes offered to students
The two musicology seminars for the fall semester are American Music during the Depression and World War II, and Sound and Religion.
Students use online community, buy, sell items.
Students are using a Facebook group, “OCU Buy Sell Trade,” to sell clothes, furniture or objects they no longer use.
Fireworks go off near campus again, students frustrated
Students said they saw and heard fireworks outside the Cokesbury Court Apartment Complex about 8:30 p.m. March 3.
Hurts Donut to open near campus
The new location will be at 601 N.W. 23rd St and will officially open on March 21.
Students respond to gun violence with art
Haney organized a Facebook group called “Art Against Gun Violence” and encouraged students to submit paintings, plays, monologues, and other pieces of art for an on-campus event.
Student helps start composting program, looks for other locations
A composting initiative in the caf is lowering food waste and fertilizing a local garden, but they might need a new place to do it.
Ramp added to Cokesbury Court Clubhouse, officials discuss card reader access on gates
A ramp was added last week outside Cokesbury Clubhouse to make it more accessible.
Project 21 members prepare music for three new concerts
Officials plans to collaborate with other schools and universities for upcoming concerts.
Event to help prepare seniors for graduation
Gateway to Graduation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14-15 in the campus bookstore in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Flu deaths in Oklahoma increase, clinic offers vaccine
The country is experiencing one of the deadliest flu seasons in the last decade.
Student Philanthropy Committee to host events on campus
The Student Philanthropy Committee will host Sponsors Making a Change Week from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.
Officials to host philanthropy day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Students can help make 300 sandwiches for the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance.
National Opera Association awards first to Dark Sisters
The award brings the school of music’s total NOA awards to six in the past five years.
SGA survey results emphasize better communication
The Student Government Association recently sent out a survey to students to get feedback about their role on campus.
Ethics Bowl places third, advances to Chicago for national competition
The Ethics Bowl is a competition in which students debate ethical cases covering a wide range of disciplines, including law, medicine, political science, and journalism.
Theater masterclasses focus on creating new work
The masterclass was designed to help students navigate and understand the development of new works and maximize their opportunities for auditions and networking.
University hosts environmental film showing with speaker
Racing Extinction, sheds light on the underground world of endangered species trade.
Students learn emergency procedures
Students, faculty and staff learned last month about what to do in emergency situations.
Students frustrated with parking, housing communication
Students have complained about issues of clarity and transparency with parking and housing.
Acting student offering exercise classes to peers
Kronhaus said she started the classes because she wanted to use her knowledge to help other people live healthier lifestyles.
Professor chosen to revise social principles of Methodist Church
Dr. Mark Davies was named a convener for the process of revising the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church for the Natural World section.
Religion students help peers find home churches
The Wesley Center implemented a new Methodist “Church-Hopping” program to help students find home churches.
Out of the Box celebrates 10th anniversary
Throughout the years, OOTB began producing more contemporary works in new and interesting ways, which is what the organization focuses on today.
