Recently, the OCU Ethics Debate Team, sponsored by the Meinders School of Business, traveled to Cincinnati to compete in the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Tournament. The OCU team qualified for Nationals after their undefeated first-place victory at the Rocky Mountain Regional Ethics Bowl back in November of last year. The National Tournament took place…
A New Twist on University Worship
On March 14, University Worship was structured a little differently than usual. Instead of rows of chairs, tables took their place. After the devotional led by Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe and a music offering by the Worship Singers led by Dr. Melissa Plamann, the time turned into a loving act of service. On the…
Anna Marie Wright Crowned Miss OCU 2024
Miss OCU 2024, Oklahoma City University’s annual beauty pageant crowned a new winner last night in junior musical theatre major Anna Marie Wright. The competition featured 4 onstage sections as well as an interview prior. Competitors compete in an onstage question, health and fitness wear, talent, and an evening wear section. Nine women ranging from…
Stars Week Orientation Introduces New Students to Campus
At the start of every school year, Oklahoma City University hosts a weeklong new student orientation titled “Stars Week.” Stars Week brings together the entire incoming class for a week of information, tradition, and community building that is essential to OCU’s mission, and this year was no different. Stars Week spanned Monday through Saturday with…
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…
Blast from the Past: OCU Nominates Dumbest, Smartest, And More!
Did you know? Feb 11, 1929 – Angered students nearly staged a walkout after finding out their first semester grades were reduced by “too many cuts”. A good number of these students had apparently thought that they had passed only to find failures on their cards due to excessive absences. Feb 21, 1930 – Instruments…
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…
OCU students and alums reflect on memories of last four years
From midnight breakfast, to ice storm, to stolen property, OCU students have accrued a wide variety of memories from their time in college.
Students optimistic for next academic year
Students are reflecting on the past year of COVID-19 guidelines and hoping for a COVID-less future.
Religion alumnus accepted into Boston University
Jay Williams, OCU alumnus, has been accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Boston University.
Student athletes prepare for socially-distant season
OCU student athletes are doing their best to face the COVID-19 pandemic head-on.
SGA plans improvements for gender-neutral bathrooms
Upgrades to gender inclusive bathrooms are in the works on campus.
Students describe feeling fatigued due to lack of breaks
Students report feeling fatigued after midterms.
SGA to start food pantry in conjunction with local elementary school
A Student Government Association member is organizing a food pantry to benefit elementary school students.
Students discuss Tik Tok fame, social media collaboration
A music senior recently went viral on Tik Tok.
Honorary commencement to occur online, working group deciding in-person date
On April 24, President Martha Burger announced an honorary virtual commencement ceremony will take place on May 9.
OCU offers online counseling sessions
OCU Counseling Services is now offering remote counseling sessions because of OCU’s indefinite closure due COVID-19.
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.
Pioneer of theatre degree prepares for graduation
Alyssa Peters, theatre and performance senior, trains in all aspects of theater.
Students explore fitness in isolation
Students are finding their own ways to exercise and stay healthy despite gyms and fitness centers closing across the country.
Student creates positive OCU-themed Instagram account
A new OCU-themed Instagram account focuses on gratitude and positivity.
Campus closure removes work options for international students
International student employees are struggling after the Market at Alvin’s adjusted their hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students and faculty adapt to online format
Students and faculty have finished their first week of virtual classes after OCU switched to online for the remainder of the semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students enter self-quarantine as study abroad programs end early
Study abroad programs ended early due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and students are in self-quarantine.
Volleyball star sets sights on professional harp career
Michelle Krenowicz, music senior, didn’t have to choose between sports and music.
Basketball sophomore named to national athletic honor roll
Abby Selzer, criminal justice sophomore and basketball center, received a national academic and athletic honor for women’s basketball.
