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…
University to take action to improve exterior lighting
According to university officials, the campus lighting is not good enough. Improper lighting makes it more difficult to deter crime.
Tornado warning sparks concern for OCU students
The campus had a close call with a tornado. Some students believe OCU was unprepared.
University plans to conduct COVID-19 testing for residential students
During the months of October and November, OCU is administering monthly proactive COVID-19 testing for all residential students.
Campus hosts free HIV screening and PrEP clinic.
Diversity Family Health Clinic hosted a free, confidential HIV screening and PrEP clinic on campus on April 14.
Student affairs hosts second digital Campus Leadership Awards ceremony
Student affairs recently announced the Campus Leadership Awards for 2021, honoring outstanding students and organizations.
Officials, students reflect on the school year, community’s resiliency
Officials and students have reflected on what they considered to be defining moments of the 2020-21 school year.
COVID-19 cases remain low, vaccination clinics scheduled through semester
OCU has hosted several vaccination clinics to protect the community and continues to adjust as the pandemic goes on.
Video: OCU Hosts Weekly Vaccine Clinics
On March 19, OCU hosted a vaccine clinic in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
Re-elected SGA president, vice president devoted to communication, transparency, advocacy
Reid Powell, Student Government Association president, and Brittany Wyatt, SGA vice president were re-elected after running unopposed in the recent race.
University administrators survey campus about COVID-19 vaccinations
University administrators sent a survey about the COVID-19 vaccine to the campus community.
University Alert Level Remains at High
University Alert Level Remains at High
Campus residents take COVID tests
The university conducted COVID-19 surveillance testing this week for all residential students.
Alert level remains at moderate
Officials responded to student concerns about the university’s COVID-19 alert level.
University condenses spring ’21 semester
OCU has condensed the spring 2021 semester to continue mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while the university is open.
Homecoming to take place virtually, allow for distant participation
The OCU homecoming committee decided to make many of this year’s homecoming events virtual.
University updates student organization rules, procedures
The university has issued updated protocols for those wanting to host events for student organizations on campus.
Student Conduct Board looks for new members
The Student Conduct Board is accepting applications through Sept. 9.
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.
University responds to graduation hack with love, support
An unknown perpetrator hacked the virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 and displayed a racist and antisemitic drawing on the Zoom conference call screen.
Campus Leadership Award honor largest number of outstanding students, faculty yet
The winners of OCU’s 2020 Campus Leadership Awards have been announced.
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
SGA Vice President-elect prepares for future semesters
Reid Powell, political science sophomore, plans to increase student impact as the newly announced SGA vice president.
