President Robert Henry is missing the beginning of the academic year while he is on a medical leave of absence until October.
Student creates “Family Feud” event for prospective students
Oklahoma City University will host a Family Feud event to entertain prospective students on their campus visits.
Books for student athletes not covered by scholarships
Some student athletes returned to campus this semester to a surprise that made academic success more challenging.
Career Services to host week of employment events
Career Services invites students to connect with potential employers and get more information regarding various fields and job opportunities during Career Week.
Play to open focusing on women’s rights to opinions
The newest production on campus is based on a true story about one woman’s work to protect the rights of women everywhere. Mrs. Packard is based on the true story of a woman who changed history in the 1860s. Elizabeth Packard was unwillingly admitted to an insane asylum in 1863 for disagreeing with her husband’s…
Acting, science come together for play
A new play is set to open that questions the importance of discovery. Oxygen, written by chemists Carl Djerassi and Ronald Hoffman, transitions between the 1700s and present time, focusing on which of three chemists actually discovered oxygen. “It’s for stage and sciences majors alike,” said Sarah Hinrichsen, acting senior. “It’s something different then what…
Student named ‘most successful runner to attend university’
Arya Bahreini is a biomedical science senior with plans to go on to dental school. Aside from studying, you can find Bahreini practicing to maintain his reputation as one of the most successful runners to ever attend OCU. “It’s great to know I’ve set a high bar for the OCU program,” Bahreini said. Bahreini wasn’t…
Stars Week welcomes new students to campus, OKC
A new event centered on exploring Oklahoma City was introduced during this year’s Stars Week. OKConnect gave freshmen the opportunity to choose from five different trips around Oklahoma City via a campus shuttle. The trips included: – the Devon Boathouse, 275 S. Lincoln Blvd., and Empire Slice House, 1734 N.W. 16th St., – Devon Energy…
Number of students studying off campus on the rise
An increasing number of students are heading off campus to study and focus on homework. Some students are opting to drive to local coffee shops or other quiet places rather than utilizing places like the library and study rooms on campus.
Native American Heritage Week begins
The Native American Society is hosting Native American Heritage Week this week.
Shakespeare’s “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” opens on campus
The student directed play, Pericles, Prince of Tyre, will open tomorrow in Burg Theater in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.Twenty-six cast members will perform the Shakespearian play with a couple of their own added twists.
OCU Women’s Soccer wins against St. Gregory’s
OCU Women’s Soccer won against St. Gregory’s University, in Shawnee, Okla. on Tuesday at Fr. Victor Roberts Field. The Stars took home a 4-2 win. Britani Soesbee, junior midfielder, scored two goals. OCU improved 7-2, 2-2 in Sooner Athletic women’s soccer. Soesbee went against defenders and scored in the 22nd minute, giving OCU an early…
