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…
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.
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.
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.
Student surveys Greek Life on LGBTQ+ inclusivity
A student is collecting data about students’ feelings of belongingness in Greek Life.
Editorial: Theatre students encouraged to further diversity and inclusion
The editors encourage theatre students to work toward diversity and inclusion.
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: American Association of University Professors
The Oklahoma City University chapter of AAUP addresses recent incidents of discrimination.
Editors encourage students to attend multicultural events, celebrations
The editors write about thee importance of attending multicultural events.
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…
SGA creates diversity, inclusion position
A new Student Government Association resolution will create a student position for promoting diversity and inclusivity on campus.
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.
SGA passes Resolution 001
Resolution 001 passed with 6 yes’s, 3 no’s and 6 abstained from voting.
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.
‘Better Together Week’ promotes inclusion, tolerance
The Wesley Center and OCU Better Together partnered to host events every day from April 3 – April 7 to promote religious tolerance.
Task force prepares recommendations, names chairman
The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is reviewing data to form recommendations to help make the campus more inclusive.
