The Turtle Island Quartet is set to open the 2015 Distinguished Artist Series hosted by the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. The quartet is comprised of violinist David Balakrishnan, cellist Mark Summer, violinist Mateusz Smoczynki, and violist Benjamin von Gutzeit. They will play music by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and John Carisi, as well…
Festival features professional actors
Students have the opportunity to see professional performances at the School of Theater’s newest show. The Festival of Solo Performance will feature three performers: Lisa Dalton, Doug Tompos and Luke Eddy. Dalton, actor, director, filmmaker, and coach, cofounded the National Michael Chekhov Association. Tompos, actor and playwright, has been featured on several television shows. Eddy…
Christian athletic group works to increase presence
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is attempting to reestablish the group on campus again. FCA is a faith-based, interdenominational, nonprofit organization. Their mission is “to present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the…
Annual film festival opens with theme inspired by survivor
The OCU Film Institute is presenting their 34th annual film festival. The film Timbuktu, written and directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, will be shown next. The film focuses on a cattle herder who lives a quiet life until it is interrupted by the Jihadists determined to control their faith. The film will show at 2 p.m….
Gold Star Building repairs scheduled for December completion
The long awaited renovation of the Gold Star Memorial Building is slated for completion in December.The building, constructed in 1953, was built in memory of the Methodists who died in World War II, according to an article alumna Amanda Alfanos wrote for The Oklahoman.
