A Symbiotic Situation: Health Professions Students Learn by Helping
Programs within the College of Health Professions have woven service learning into the very fabric of their curricula.
FEATURE STORIES
OCU & El Sistema Oklahoma : A Partnership in Perfect Harmony
Founded by the Buseys, El Sistema Oklahoma is a creative partnership involving St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and OCU’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music.
Chipping In: The Many Ways OCU Homeless Initiatives Teach Service, Aid Community
The many ways OCU homeless initiatives teach service, aid community
ALUMNI / CLASS NOTES
The Path of a Servant Leader
Rayshon Payton (BA ’10) set an upward trajectory for his future from an early age with his skill, talent and perseverance earning him a spot on the OCU men’s golf team.
Pantry of Hope
Oklahoma City University students sometimes need not only help with their studies but also in their everyday lives.
Class Notes - Spring 2023
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Positive Tomorrows’ Margaret Creighton
Margaret Creighton (BS Dance Management ’02, MBA Marketing ’06) was drawn to her position at Positive Tomorrows because it combined her two biggest loves – providing educational opportunities and making a difference in the world.
David Wilson: A Spiritual Journey
An OCU alum’s path from the classroom to being the first Native American United Methodist Church Bishop
Creating Relationships: OCU Alum Tana Fitzpatrick Begins New Role
One of the major steps to her journey as an academic vice president includes her bachelor’s degrees in political science and Spanish at Oklahoma City University in 2004
Margaret Freede’s Giving Nature
Margaret Freede believes in the power of education and that belief is underscored by her achievements in both health care and law.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHT
The Home of Champions extends into the community
It’s estimated Athletics’ food drive has provided over 130,000 non-perishable food items over the years. Each varsity team participates, securing donations at home events and from their own network of friends and family.
Student group celebrates through community service
The Circle K International chapter at OCU has added energy to the university’s tradition of service-learning.
Connor Burton: More than a dreamer
Connor Burton is not your average college student. He entered Oklahoma City University in 2020, having already achieved success with the launch of a successful nonprofit business.
2023 Focus on Athletics
Top stories from Oklahoma City University Athletics
Students Help to Create Positive Tomorrows
As part of the first-year costume lab, OCU students meet with every student at the school to find out what they want to be for Halloween and create a costume they can wear to Positive Tomorrows’ Halloween festivities.
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