Students were charged $816 for health insurance coverage this fall, unless they petitioned to have the fee removed. OCU began requiring all domestic undergraduate students taking 12 hours or more, and all graduate students taking nine hours or more have health insurance coverage when enrolling. This new plan is in effect with the Affordable Care Act.
OCU Volleyball defeated by Texas Wesleyan
Texas Wesleyan defeated OCU Stars Volleyball 3-1, on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Sid Richardson Center in Fort Worth Texas. OCU went down to 13-9, 5-3 in Sooner Athletic Conference.
OCU Women’s Wrestling competes in Cumberlands Duals
OCU Stars women’s wrestling completed one shutout among three victories at the Cumberlands Duals Friday. The event took place at the University of the Cumberlands, in Kentucky, and featured teams from across the the country. OCU, ranked second in the Women’s College Wresting Association, beat Cumberlands 45-2, and Lindenwood University 41-0. Senior Emily Webster won all three…
Sorority Recruitment 2014
Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority prepare to welcome their newest members on Bid Day 2014. Photo: Lauren Matheny
“Bonnie and Clyde” musical staged at OCU
Sarah Feist, music theater sophomore, asks Matt Flowers, music theater sophomore, for a dance in the Opera and Music Theater Company’s production of “Bonnie and Clyde.” The musical made its Oklahoma premiere on Oct. 3 at OCU. Photo: Anna Ediger
OCU alumnae, benefactor, honored in Journal Record’s Woman of the Year program
Three members of the OCU community were honored at the Journal Record’s 34th annual Woman of the Year event on Oct. 2.
On the Town: What to do in OKC 10/10
Want to get off campus for some city fun this weekend? Here are the top events happening in OKC in the next three days.
OCU Women’s Soccer wins against St. Gregory’s
OCU Women’s Soccer won against St. Gregory’s University, in Shawnee, Okla. on Tuesday at Fr. Victor Roberts Field. The Stars took home a 4-2 win. Britani Soesbee, junior midfielder, scored two goals. OCU improved 7-2, 2-2 in Sooner Athletic women’s soccer. Soesbee went against defenders and scored in the 22nd minute, giving OCU an early…
OCU Ranked Second in the WCWA’s Preseason Rankings
The OCU Stars women’s wrestling team was ranked second in WCWA’s preseason rankings
OCU Soccer wins against St. Gregory’s University
Submitted OCU Men’s Soccer won against St. Gregory’s University, in Shawnee, on Tuesday at Fr. Victor Roberts Field. The Stars scored a 4-1 win on the fellow Oklahoman team. Ruy Vaz, senior forward, produced his first hat trick, which is where a player scores three goals in one game. OCU improved 4-3-2, 3-0-1 in Sooner Athletic…
Local organization trains spirit squad for championships
OneHealthyBod is working with OCU’s Spirit Squads to help them improve for nationals.Steve Clausen from OneHealthyBod in Oklahoma City works with pom and cheer members and the mascots at 5 a.m. Tuesdays.
Information expo hosted for campus community
Students, faculty and staff can explore 50 vendors from the area during the first Benefits and Wellness Expo. The expo is from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 15 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center.
University ranked as ‘Military Friendly School’
OCU was named a Military Friendly School for 2015. Victory Media, a veteran-owned outlet for career resources for veterans and their families, announced the list earlier this month.
On the Town: what to do this weekend in OKC 10/3
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Get off campus this weekend and enjoy the first weekend of fall weather in Oklahoma City! Friday, Oct. 3 -The Oklahoma Regatta Festival: 6 to 10 p.m., Oct. 2-5 in the Boathouse District. The five day event celebrates rowing, kayaking, dragon boating and more on the Oklahoma River. Events will include…
School of Theatre dean and alumnus host “Grapes of Wrath” talk
Brian Parsons, associate dean of the OCU School of Theatre, will host a reception and pre-show discussion with Donald Jordan, founding Artistic Director of CityRep Theatre, for the current production of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the Wanda Bass Atrium inside the Wanda L….
Men’s Golf kicks off season with U.C. Ferguson Classic
The OCU Stars men’s golf team will host the 42nd U.C. Ferguson Classic, at 8 a.m. Monday and Tuesday at Lincoln Park Golf Course, as its season opener. The Stars hold the top spot in the Golf Coaches Association of America preseason NAIA rankings. Twelve other teams will play in the tournament. The U.C. Ferguson Classic…
OCU Hall of Honor will induct business, community leaders
Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business will induct five business and community leaders into the OCU Hall of Honor during the 28th annual Oklahoma Commerce and Industry Hall of Honor luncheon on Oct. 29 at the Cox Convention Center. The annual luncheon is organized to honor members of the local business community. Proceeds benefit the…
Alumni Association hosts Downtown Lunch and Learn
The OCU Alumni Association will host a lunch and learn session titled “Living, Working, and Playing in the Urban Core.” The session will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library. The session will be led by a discussion panel of local business professionals from BetterBlockOKC: · …
OCU launches screenwriting MFA program
Oklahoma City University has added a new Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting program that is one of just a handful of its kind in the country. Classes are set to begin in January for the spring 2015 semester. The low-residency program will focus on theory and application of the screen narrative. It will include…
What your coffee choice says about you
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What coffee you choose each morning could say something about your personality, a new study finds. Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist, recently conducted a study of 1,000 coffee drinkers. The study took into account common personality traits from several methods of psychological schools of thought in order to come…
Summer in session: ways to stay on track for next fall
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor For students, summer is a time to relax, take a deep breath, and look back on the year of hard work with pride. It’s a time for summer jobs, for exciting internships, for horizon-broadening trips abroad. But despite the temptation to completely check out, summer should also be a time…
Resisting the urge: healthy snack habits for hard-core studying
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What you eat while studying can affect your memory, mood, and general well-being. Though it might seem easier to rip open a bag of chips or scarf down a candy bar, making healthful and easy choices can go a long way to energizing students for studying marathons or long days…
Sleep no more: students struggle to find time to rest
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor The late spring serves as crunch time for many OCU students. With final exams looming, final performances drawing near, and a lagging sense of focus, sleep is often the last thing students think about during this busy period. However, a restful sleep schedule can build a solid basis for a…
Finishing the school year strong: tips and hints
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor While spring semester is drawing to a close, students often feel the need for a productivity boost as focus lags. The end of the school year can bring on bouts of anxiety, fatigue, and procrastination just when students need focus and energy. For seniors, this lack of drive can be…
Suspicious smell in Walker Center remedied
An unusual smell filled the Halls of Walker Center of Arts and Sciences Thursday morning.
Creative peace symposium scheduled
A symposium focusing on peacemaking through education, networking and advocacy will be coming to campus.
