Three years ago, Student Publications put out a print issue declaring “OCU’s future is female!” Three years later, each of those women in those positions have been filled by men. What should OCU do moving forward?
Mass Comm senior planning to pursue civic engagement
Trae Trousdale, mass communications/political science senior, is pursuing his passion for non-profit work and civic engagement. Trousdale said he applied for two graduate programs and was accepted into both. Trousdale was accepted into the master’s in public administration and the Native American studies program at University of Oklahoma, as well as the master’s in non-profit management…
Homecoming condensed into one day
OCU’s 2020 Homecoming has been postponed.
Update: Presidential search firm hosts forums
The search firm chosen by the Presidential Search Committee recently hosted virtual stakeholder forums.
Homecoming to take place virtually, allow for distant participation
The OCU homecoming committee decided to make many of this year’s homecoming events virtual.
Gallery: Black/African American Affinity Space
As part of the New Student Orientation, students who identify as Black or African American had a chance to discuss their experiences with micro aggressions and the diversity and inclusion on OCU’s campus with newer students.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
SGA Vice President-elect prepares for future semesters
Reid Powell, political science sophomore, plans to increase student impact as the newly announced SGA vice president.
New SGA president runs unopposed, wins
Abby Banks won the position of Student Government Association President by acclamation.
SGA creates new position to ensure transparency
Student Government Association recently created the new position of attorney general.
Diversity, inclusion candidates visit campus
Administrative officials will soon decide the best candidate for vice president of diversity and inclusion.
Students encouraged to vote in primary election
With the United States primary officially beginning, faculty are encouraging students to become active participants in the political process.
SGA considering dog park, waste-station implementation
SGA members are considering options to make the campus more pet-friendly for people with Emotional Support Animals.
SGA starts 2020 with new resolutions, event planning
Student Government Association has new goals and initiatives planned for the beginning of this semester.
Gender-inclusive housing resolution passes Senate
A Student Government Association senator has drafted a resolution on gender inclusion in OCU housing.
OCU to host statewide student government conference
Oklahoma City University was chosen to host the Oklahoma Student Government Association fall congress.
Student Publications to continue printing operations
Student Publications will continue printing the student newspaper after administrators considered eliminating it earlier this year.
Update: SGA president signs resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign the resolution calling for the suspension of Alpha Phi and Kappa Sigma.
SGA President passes resolution calling for Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi suspension
Student Government Association President Trae Trousdale decided to sign Resolution 001.
Senate passes resolution to suspend Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi
A resolution calling for Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi to disband has been passed by the senate.
SGA senators write resolution calling for suspension of Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi after racial slur
Members of multicultural organizations are speaking out after Kappa Sigma members used a racist team name at a philanthropy event.
SGA president makes first executive order, updates budget
Student Government Association started the semester with many changes, including the organization’s first-ever executive order in SGA history.
Film department moves into mass communications space
Film students are moving to a new space that will make their program more accessible.
Printing future uncertain for Student Publications
Administrators are considering eliminating the printed edition of the student newspaper this year.
New SGA president elected
Trousdale will succeed Jordan Tarter, SGA president after he is inaugurated. A date for the inauguration has not been announced.
SGA candidates speak at election forum
Voting for the 2019-2020 officers of the Student Government Association (SGA) opens this Thursday at 8 a.m., and closes Friday at 5 p.m.
