The men’s and women’s cross-country teams have received academic distinction from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Cross-country teams take wins at Sooner Athletic Competition, advance to nationals
OCU runners came in first, second and third. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics will be on Friday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Student mentors help youth in foster programs
Ris4thursday is developing a new mentorship program to help local foster youths earn scholarships and gain admittance to college. Ris4thursday is a statewide network that supports and promotes former foster youths in or going into college. The organization partners with the Oklahoma Independent Living Program of the Oklahoma Department of Human Resources, which works to…
After school music program helps OKCPS students
OCU offers music education and orchestra experience to 220 Oklahoma City public school students at no cost to the children or families. El Sistema Oklahoma is an after school program that supplies instruments, lessons, transportation and mentorship to children between grades four and eight. The Bass School of Music partners with St. Luke’s United Methodist…
Homecoming theme announced, festivities set to begin
Campus organizations are preparing for Homecoming Week. The theme this year is Unite, and will honor the Class of 1965’s 50-year anniversary. “The theme this year will be fun,” said Jacob Overling, business administration senior. “It will take a campus that is already a family and make them have a stronger bond.” Festivities will be…