The Student Civic Engagement Committee launched a new volunteering hub this semester called Star Corps.
Senior volunteers at children’s hospital, plans to move to California
Nathan Boone, mass communications senior, volunteers at the Children’s Hospital, while enrolled in school and working a full-time job.
SGA hosts Prexie meeting with ‘unsuccessful’ attendance
Representatives from five of the 80 campus student organizations attended Student Government Association’s first Prexie Club meeting Sept. 29.
Regional Food Bank needs student volunteers
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is searching for student volunteers.
Alumna helps children with special needs, asks for volunteers
An alumna wants students to volunteer to help elementary students in Oklahoma City. “I would like to see OCU students volunteer at Edgemere,” said Joanna Eldridge, music performance alumna. “Money is great, but we really need support. College students have the ability to help the children and set a motivating example for them.” Eldridge works…
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.
Random Acts of Kindness: volunteerism for students on the go
With schedules filling up in the first weeks of the new semester, thinking about volunteering can be stressful. But random acts of kindness provide a quick and easy way to give back to the community.
University-Church Relations recommends donating on “Giving Tuesday”
The OCU Center for University-Church Relations has reminded the campus community that Tuesday, Dec. 2 is “Giving Tuesday.”
YWCA opens Santa Shop, donations for domestic violence victims
Christmas is a time of celebration and a time to be spent with loved ones. It is also a time to give back to your community and spread the love. The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Oklahoma City has provided a unique way for donators to give to their organization this season.
United Way campaigns for student involvement
The United Way, a national system of local charities, will conduct a campaign to promote student involvement this month on campus. The main event, a silent auction, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 30 in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Tenth annual 5K run hosted in honor of university volunteer
The 10th Annual Marianne Vanatta Race with the Stars 5k and 1 Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for 8 a.m. Nov. 2 on campus.
