What is outside, on the quad, has food, creates special moments and gives you the taste of summer? OCU events allow all students and members of the university community the chance to step outside their major or field and broaden their perspectives. The past few events such as the Coca-cola Throwback Tour, Miracle Marathon Food…
Need new ideas for summer plans?
When hustling through the last few weeks of school, a person typically reaches summer with two different mindsets. From one point of view, there is a full-stop mindset stemming from those late nights in the library. Coming from being hunched over a computer screen trying to re-read a sentence. The more you read it, the…
Spring fun in the Oklahoma Sun
When someone says spring in Oklahoma, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Looking beyond allergy season and swatting past the new batch of bugs, there is a promise of new adventure in the air. When it comes to campus life, there are many entertaining activities just around the corner, utilizing the warmer…
Students dream of summer break…
Ah, so close. In just a few short weeks, students will say goodbye to campus life and head out on new adventures. From nature to family to professional development, one thing is clear: students have got their eye on the prize when it comes to visions of summer. Diving into all things nature and animals: …
OCU Encouraging Interfaith in Class and Beyond
Throughout Oklahoma City University, there is a multitude of religious study tracks including majors and minors, active religious organizations spanning a plethora of denominations and cultures and an overall inclusive environment appreciating and respecting varied ways of thinking. While OCU is Methodist-affiliated, many of the classes available are about religious pluralism and being able to…
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…
Celebrate ‘Pie with Alpha Chi’
On Feb 16, Alpha Chi Omega held a Pie Night fundraising for their philanthropy — domestic violence awareness and support for survivors. During the event, there was a plethora of treats ranging from pies, cakes, cookies, muffins, chocolate-covered assortments and much more. The beautifully decorated house was filled with many sisters from various sororities and…
Phi Mu sets up for Miracle Week
On campus, there are many sororities, panhellenic, academic, and recreational, but this week the spotlight is on Phi Mu. Their heart has been in their national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, since 1986. This program works with OU Medical Center, a branch of the Children’s Miracle Network, that benefits kids throughout Oklahoma by providing the…
Poverty in America: Awareness Matters
Poverty is right up there with abortion, gun laws, legalization of drugs, climate change, COVID-19 recovery, human rights, international agreements and so much more. Who caused it? Who is controlling, feeding into, or profiting from it? Who is most affected? Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty: By America, came to Oklahoma City University this past year…
Legacy Celebration Reintroduces NAACP
Oklahoma City University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting their Legacy Celebration on January 11th. This event will honor Clara Luper, the mother of the Oklahoma Civil Rights Movement, and Bailey Perkins Wright, alumna and founder of the Oklahoma City University NAACP chapter. From 1958 through 1964, Clara Luper was…
