OCU students and staff were given their first snow day of the calendar year.
Delicious, glamorous food to get you through midterms
Here are five deliciously hilarious pictures of Meryl Streep, from the Instagram account @tasteofstreep that will use both food and glamour to help you take your mind off of your stress.
Daily routines of geniuses…and how mine measures up
I realized that I have something in common with creative geniuses from around the world. No, it isn’t my unique talent for writing sonnets, painting portraits, or composing symphonies. It’s my inherent need to schedule out my day. So how does my schedule stack up?
Local author, professor organizes trip to Germany
A local author and OCU professor will lead a trip to Germany this summer for students.
Try to remember: tips for avoiding brain blanks
Find your mind going blank? Here are a few tips to help improve your memory and avoid forgetfulness.
Original university building sold to Positive Tomorrows
The building that housed the incarnation of OCU, then called Epworth University, will once again be a school. Epworth United Methodist Church, 1901 N. Douglas, was sold to Positive Tomorrows, a private, tuition-free elementary school serving Oklahoma City’s homeless children.
Committee accepts nominations for outstanding faculty awards
The campus community has the chance to nominate faculty who have had a positive influence in their lives for a major award. The Outstanding Faculty Award committee is accepting nominations from the student body, staff and other faculty members commending teachers who have made an impact in their lives during the academic year.
Honors Program applications available
Students looking to add a few extra points to their grade point average or who are anxious to take more challenging, stimulating classes will get the opportunity to do just that by applying for the honors program.
Winter weather worries: home, car, and personal health
Oklahoma will finally be feeling the chill, as we drop from near-record highs to lows near freezing. This kind of temperature jump can wreak havoc on cars, homes, and the human body, so before you enjoy the chill, make sure you follow these tips to simplify life.
OCU alum earns PGA Tour card
By Lauren Matheny, Web Editor Tyrone Van Aswegen, OCU alum and former member of the Men’s Golf team, has earned his second PGA Tour card. Van Awsegen tied for 11th place in the Web.com Tour Championship last Sunday. He finished at 29th place in Web.com’s ranking of the top 50 golfers who received their PGA…
On the Town: what to do in OKC this weekend 10/24
Your guide for what to do in Oklahoma City and beyond this weekend.
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…
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…
Oklahoma City Public School District closes, citing “extreme cold”
The Oklahoma City Public School District closed schools Friday, Jan. 24 due to extremely cold temperatures. The announcement was made at 5:30 a.m. Friday morning, after consideration of the temperature and forecast for the day. Rod McKinley, OKC Schools Chief HR Officer, spoke to News Channel 4 this morning about the decision. “It was actually…
University hosts Phonathon to collect funds from alumni
The Office of University Advancement is hiring callers for the OCU Phonathon.
Students will be paid $10 an hour to contact university alumni by phone to update their information and request donations.
Miss OCU pageant provides scholarships, service opportunities
This year’s Miss OCU Pageant will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.
Kappa Phi wins national award, welcomes new pledge class
Kappa Phi has begun the school year by winning a national award and initiating 46 new members, an on-campus record.
This summer, leaders from Kappa Phi’s OCU chapter attended the National Council with members of other chapters from across the nation.
