Leaders at Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association (SGA) are working hard to close out the academic year strong. With elected terms ending relatively soon, student leaders are looking to keep busy, rolling out new initiatives and legislation. Amongst their recent undertakings, the SGA’s Student Court, in partnership with the Campus Police Department, has officially…
Gallery: Involvement Fair
The OCU Student Affairs Office held the 2020 Involvement Fair from Aug. 24th through Aug. 28th in the student lounge of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center. It gave new and returning students the opportunity to explore the on-campus organizations they could be a part of.
Gallery: Petree College Orientation
As the fall semester began, many freshmen in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences were able to participate in orientation and tours pertaining to their respective majors.
Honorary commencement to occur online, working group deciding in-person date
On April 24, President Martha Burger announced an honorary virtual commencement ceremony will take place on May 9.
SGA approves semester budget, plans for spring
Student Government Association approved their semester budget during the first meeting of the semester.
How to spring back after Spring Break
Knowing how difficult it can be to get back into the swing of things after Spring Break, it’s important to take steps on the first day back to encourage yourself for the last six weeks of hard work (yes, only six weeks left in this year!). Here are a few tips to make the transition a little easier.
Officials seek students for leadership group
Alumni relations officials are looking for new students to become members of the Blue Tie Ambassadors.
Spring sick days: what you need to know about staying healthy
Germs are hitting OCU hard, and students are feeling the pinch of sick days at the start of the semester.Currently, several strains of illness are criss-crossing the OCU campus, including influenza, strep, mono, the common cold, and stomach bugs. While the more mild forms of these diseases can be treated with rest, lots of fluids, and over-the-counter medicine to control symptoms, the other diseases are very serious and should be treated by a medical professional.
Fraternity makes changes to philanthropy schedule
The Kappa Sigma fraternity is making some changes to their philanthropy, the military heroes campaign, in the hopes of spreading awareness more efficiently and effectively.
New faculty members join MFA Screenwriting program
Three new faculty members have joined the new MFA in Screenwriting program. Richard Wenk, David Simkins, and David Golden, writers and producers for television and film, will join the program when classes begin in January 2015.
Chemistry lab renovation plans revealed
Students required to take chemistry as a part of their degree will have the opportunity to learn in upgraded laboratories.University officials unveiled the $2.2 million renovation plan to current chemistry laboratories in the Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics building at an Oct. 22 trustee meeting.
Autobiographical comedy ‘The Marriage of Bette and Boo’ opens
The theater school will perform their third Stage II of this semester, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, in two weeks. The show runs Nov. 20-23 in the Black Box Theater. Tickets are $5.
Officials rework scholarship, tuition requirements
University officials set a new mandate that tuition remission scholarships will only cover 16-hours each semester.Tuition remission is a scholarship that includes a percent discount on tuition for eligible full-time students.
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…
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…
