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…
School of Law dean to leave after five years of service
OCU School of Law Dean Jim Roth has announced his eventual departure from his position, beginning a nationwide search for the next dean.
Alvin’s supports local business, brings in new dietary-restriction-friendly desserts
Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Residence Life informs students of the Winter Break Check-Out procedures
With winter break right around the corner, Residence Life is informing students of how to prepare and the correct procedures.
Campus Technology spreads awareness during cybersecurity month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and OCU is spreading awareness through various updates to the OCU information systems including safe attachments, safe links, Cloudflare, and sensitivity labels as well as sending out a plethora of announcements informing students how they can make safer online choices.
Committee plan mixes new events, old traditions
Homecoming 2022 kicks off on Oct. 31 for an exciting week full of fun, ending with a home volleyball game in Freede Wellness Center on Nov. 5. The Homecoming committee has put together a thrilling week of events and competitions to uphold long-held OCU traditions as well as introduce some new activities.
New programs, courses boost fall enrollment 12%
New student enrollment at Oklahoma City University grew significantly this year, having a 12% increase compared to last year’s numbers, produced by the new curriculum, online courses, and hybrid recruitment methods.
OCU Miracle Marathon raises 18,000 dollars
The marathon was themed around dance. The primary goal of the event was to raise money to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Powwow and land Acknowledgement shed light on native roots
This year’s Spring Powwow occurred while the university works on the implementation of an official land acknowledgment.
Golf teams wrap up seasons, set eyes on championships
The women’s golf team has qualified for nationals. The Men’s golf team still has a chance to make nationals
Opinion: Get to know Blake Uhlig, Editor-in-Chief, graduating senior
Blake is a Strategic Communications major and served as Editor-in-Chief for Student Publications for the 2021-2022 year. He will be graduating this May.
Opinion: Get to know Anna Schmidt, Managing Editor, graduating senior
Anna Schmidt is a dance management senior and has served as the managing editor for Student Publications for the 2022 Spring semester. She will be graduating in May.
Editorial: Graduating class leaves its mark at OCU
We hope that every graduate moves on into their next phase of life with the same determination they applied obtaining their degree at OCU.
University calls community to donate for giving day
Oklahoma City University is asking alumni, parents, students, and partners to donate on April 28 for the Annual True Blue OCU Giving Day.
Oklahoma City University 2022 Spring Powwow
Oklahoma City University and the University of Central Oklahoma hosted the annual Spring Powwow on April 16 in in the Freede Wellness Center.
Editorial: A message to our new student government
We ask our new government to fulfill its duties to the best of its ability to make our campus better.
Q&A: Powell shares his love of OCU
Powell served as the SGA president for the 2021-2022 year. Reid Powell is set to graduate this May, with a B.A. in Political Science.
Q&A: Get to know BreAuna Shaw the new SGA President
BreAuna Shaw was just elected SGA President. She shares her goals and a view into her life.
Q&A: Get to know Amanda Gonzalez the new SGA VP
Amanda Gonzalez was just elected SGA vice president. She recounts her experiences at OCU.
University partners with OKC Thunder on new graduate program
The Thunder Leadership M.B.A. program will start in August. The program will be managed by the Meinders School of Business.
Evans appoints Michelle Kiec provost
Kiec will start serving in this position on July 5. She will be replacing Interim Provost Helen Gaudin who has served in the position since 2019.
Staff Council discusses Professional Development Day initiative
Talia Corroll spoke about an initiative she is developing for staff called Professional Development Day. The event has been scheduled to be on May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shaw campaign wins SGA presidential election
The Shaw-Gonzalez campaign won by nearly 8% of the vote. Both candidates share their thoughts on the future of SGA.
Concussions are a problem at our university
An anonymous source with a status relevant to the topic stated that concussions are a common problem in the athletics department.
Double Bass Ensemble performed Bass-O-Rama concert
On April 3, the Oklahoma City University Double Bass Ensemble performed at their Bass-O-Rama 28 double bass concert.
Undergraduate Research Day winners announced
This is a day organized for undergraduate students to present their research topics. It is sponsored by the Oklahoma City University Honors Program.
