When I first decided to come to Oklahoma City University, I did a lot of research on activities I could possibly get involved with. That research was tough for a while as I suffer from social anxiety, so it was very difficult for me to see myself truly getting involved with a lot of things…
Greek Life Welcomes Home New Stars
Oklahoma City University proudly sponsors 6 Greek Organizations – 4 sororities and 2 fraternities. During the week preceding each school year, these organizations hold formal recruitment to find new members. OCU’s recruitment process is risk-free and cost-free until you accept a bid to officially join a group. Because of these low stakes, many students take…
Lambda Chi Supports Youth Mental Health and Food Security
Starting on March 6th, OCU’s chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha began their philanthropy week supporting Feeding America and the JED Foundation. These organizations support food security and young adults’ mental health. The Lambda brothers held all events all week in support of these causes! Monday was “Chopped Ice” where snow cones were sold outside the…
Blast from the Past: Smoke-free Lungs Keep Love Lives Ablaze
Did you know? On March 12, 1927, the Oklahoma City University Gymnasium was abuzz with excitement for the Scarab Queen Beauty Pageant’s Stunt Night. The night featured twenty-three incredible contestants and was heavily supported by various clubs, fraternities, and sororities, making it an event to remember. On March 15th, 1926, students at OCU initiated their…
New Rules Cause Sorority to Stop Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer in Honor of Late Sister
Oklahoma City University’s Gamma Phi Beta honored the life of a passed sister through their annual National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Philanthropy Week for the last time the week of March 24th. Events occurred all week, ranging from food to activities supporting the NOCC. Bondi Bowls was on campus Monday while a kickback took place at…
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…
March Madness: Best On Campus Activities This Month
Explore Some of Our Favorite Events Happening on Campus This Month! Tues. 3/7 Women in Leadership Lunch and Panel Wed 3/8 International Women’s Day ODEI International Women’s Day Movie Night Mon 3/13 Start of SPRING BREAK!! Fri 3/17 End of Spring Break St. Patrick’s Day Mon 3/20 ODEI Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Presentation Wed…
Alpha Chi Omega Raises Awareness
Alpha Chi Omega, one of the four sororities here on campus, just wrapped up their successful philanthropy week supporting domestic violence awareness (DVA) month. Throughout the week, the Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Chi passed out buttons and stickers to spread awareness, sponsored a free self-defense workshop open to the campus community, and ended the…
Phi Mu “Shakes Things Up”
Milkshakes for Miracles Philanthropy Week is A Success Raising both money and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Oklahoma City University Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu advertised their philanthropy week events with the slogan “Kids Can’t Wait” to emphasize the urgency in which they work to help all kids have the best life…
Greek life adjusts to decreased campus alert level
Greek life organizations are adjusting their plans due to Oklahoma City University’s alert level decreasing to moderate.
Sororities, fraternities create diversity and inclusion positions
OCU’s Greek Life Organizations are adopting diversity and inclusion committees.
Greek Life organizations see changes in recruitment numbers
Greek Life had more rushes this year than expected.
Stars Week offered online
Freshman orientation looked a little different this year.
University announces Fall 2020 schedule
Oklahoma City University officials recently announced the fall 2020 semester would begin one week earlier than normal, on August 17.
New multicultural sorority to start on campus
A new multicultural sorority is looking to come to campus.
Student surveys Greek Life on LGBTQ+ inclusivity
A student is collecting data about students’ feelings of belongingness in Greek Life.
Update: SGA president signs resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign the resolution calling for the suspension of Alpha Phi and Kappa Sigma.
Letter to the Editor from Kappa Sigma
Kappa Sigma’s letter to the editor regarding Resolution 001.
SGA senators write resolution calling for suspension of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi after racial slur
Members of multicultural organizations are speaking out after Kappa Sigma members used a racist team name at a philanthropy event.
Christian sorority elects two presidents for new administration
The Alpha Upsilon chapter of Kappa Phi, the Christian sorority on campus, now has two presidents.
Lambda Chi Alpha house undergoes renovations through alumni donations
The front porch of OCU’s Lambda Chi Alpha chapter is undergoing renovations funded by the group with the help of alumni, including Herman Meinders.
Interfraternity Council elects new leaders, plans to partner with Title IX
The Interfraternity Council has three new leaders for 2019.
Panhellenic Council appoints new leaders, plans to unify Greek life
The Panhellenic Council will have entirely new leaders in 2019.
Sorority celebrates fifth birthday with Victory, grows in numbers
Phi Mu celebrated its fifth anniversary as a campus sorority Nov. 9.
KAPPA SIGMA WINS HOMECOMING FOR SECOND YEAR
The men of Kappa Sigma celebrated their victory Saturday in Abe Lemons Arena in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center after taking first place in the banner competition, third place in spirit structure, second place in Lip Sync, and first place in the sweepstakes award.
Levi Harrel promoted, plans to implement more campus life events
Levi Harrel, former associate director of student development, took on a larger role in campus life as the newly promoted student engagement director.
