The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma took home the 2017 Homecoming sweepstakes trophy.
Trustees elect to increase university fees
Tuition will not change next academic year, but some fees will increase.
Dance student collects tap shoes for Ugandan children
Christine Caulk, dance management sophomore, is collecting tap shoes for children in Uganda.
Homecoming theme announced, students begin planning
The Homecoming theme was announced Sept. 28 and students are already planning the week.
President Henry returns to office
President Robert Henry is back in office after a medical leave of absence.
Art club poster supporting BSA ripped
A poster showing solidarity with the Black Student Association was torn down earlier this month.
Athletic department to host golf tournament, fundraiser
The athletic department will host a golf tournament to raise money for the upcoming season.
Political activism program recruits student volunteers
Students can get involved in a new program that aims to teach high schoolers about politics.
Black Student Association event posters ripped in Methodist Hall
Students and officials are questioning the motives behind a recent vandalism on campus.
SGA officers to begin year with new priorities, policies
Student Government Association is starting off the school year with a new cabinet, and new marketing and budgeting.
Search committee forms as President Henry takes leave of absence
President Robert Henry is missing the beginning of the academic year while he is on a medical leave of absence until October.
Student Philanthropy Committee to accept student donations, senior gift
The money can either be donated to student activities to purchase benches for the new intramural field or the general scholarship endowment, in which money is invested, and the earnings grow 5 percent each year.
Theater school petition catches attention, makes progress
Administrators are addressing a student petition regarding the quality of theater facilities and officials’ transparency about the theater budget. The petition’s creators originally asked for 200 signatures before the petition would be presented to the theater school’s deans for consideration. Since then, 169 students, alumni and students’ relatives signed the petition. The petition was given…
Senator finds discrepancy in fall budget during SGA audit
Student Government Association was missing $1,492 in the most recent budget audit.
Students express concern about plan to replace Alvin’s Café with Chick-fil-A
University officials plan to replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A. The decision was made based on a Jan. 12 dining survey asking students to voice their opinions on potential food providers.
Students encouraged to attend forum, give feedback on strategic plan
Members of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee will meet with students to update them on their plan for the university’s future.
Officials to initiate interfaith dialogue on Muslim experience through OCUTalks
OCUTalks will continue its conversation series with “The Muslim Experience.”
Annual Spring Powwow to follow Spring Equinox Art Exhibition
OCU’s Native American Society will follow the opening of the Spring Equinox Art Exhibition with its annual Spring Powwow, which now has a competition component.
Students, Faculty participate in Muslim Day at the Capitol
Students and faculty participated in the 2017 Muslim Day at the Capitol to meet with elected representatives.
Fraternity to celebrate 50th anniversary, host events
The Theta Psi chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The fraternity will host events April 21 to 23.
Student accused of impersonating dance professors online
A student in the dance school is accused of creating fake social media profiles for her professors, resulting in an ongoing police investigation.
University to host donor thankathon
Students will call or write letters to donors and alumni to thank them for their dedication as a part of a university thankathon.
Law school to host roundtable about energy in Oklahoma
OCU School of Law will host an Energy Roundtable, which will address the future of oil and gas in Oklahoma.
Student continues work on university recycling program
The Repurposing Club’s proposal for recycling bins on campus failed, resulting in further discussion of on-campus recycling.
President Henry to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
President Robert Henry is being recognized for his work in the interfaith community.
House of Atreus causes scheduling issues for cast members
Students have voiced concerns about scheduling conflicts surrounding the upcoming play House of Atreus.
