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Operation Christmas Child 2024
On Tuesday November 19th, The Oakland City University Campus community came together and assembled care packages at the Operation Christmas Child packing party. Operation Christmas Child is a project by Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization, that aims to provide children in need with shoeboxes filled with gifts. Churches and schools pack…
Read MoreFeature Friday Series
Before the start of the fall 24’ semester, President Dempsey had introduced a new concept to the OCU Community called Feature Fridays. Fridays at Oakland City University are no longer a day packed full of classes, but rather a day for personal instruction, community service, and other forms of enrichment. Mr. David Chin: Government Official…
Read MoreThe Passing of Randall “Skip” Spence
Randall E. Spence, age 66, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Tidwell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL. Randall, otherwise known as “Skip” Spence, was born April 22, 1958, in Mt. Carmel, IL to the late Glen and Margaret (Hunter) Spence. He was a graduate of Reitz High School and Oakland…
Read MoreDecember 2024 Employee of the Month – Nicole Sharp
Nicole Sharp, Financial Aid Director, has been selected at the December Employee of the month at Oakland City University. As of December, Nicole is approaching her 20th year of service to OCU. Nicole has held several positions while at OCU. January 2005 – School of Adult and Extended Learning: Administrative Assistant to the Business…
Read MoreOCU Alum Ascends to Presidency
August 17th, 2024: Southeastern Illinois College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen Weiss as its seventh president. Dr. Weiss brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to her new role and has been a dedicated member of the SIC family since 1993, when she first joined the college as a…
Read MoreIndianapolis Colts
Brand awareness is a pivotal element in enhancing an organization’s profile among consumers and potential customers. Advertising, as a method, aids in distinguishing one’s brand. The matrix used to determine the precise ad placement for a company is specific. One thirty-second spot (commercial) during the last two National Football League Super Bowls cost seven million…
Read MoreOCU Gold Champions of Character
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has named Oakland City University a 2023-2024 GOLD Champions of Character Five-Star institution. The NAIA’s Champions of Character mission is to provide training to instill the values that build character so students, coaches, and parents know, do, and value the right on and off the field. Each year,…
Read MoreTEDxOCU 2024 Highlights
On Wednesday, April 19, 2024, Oakland City University held its second TED talk. The TED organization granted OCU the right to host its second event after a successful inaugural TED in 2023. The TED organization allows universities, communities, civic organizations, and others to host TED events. Only two actual TED talks are held in the…
Read MorePassing of Rae Murray
The Oakland City University community was shaken to find out that the former first lady of OCU, Rae Murray, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Rae’s obituary reads as follows: Rae Arliss Murray, age 89, of Fosston, MN, passed away on Friday, April 26th, at Cornerstone Living in Fosston. A funeral service was held…
Read MoreOCU Holds 3rd Annual Scholastic Contest
On Wednesday, February 7th, 225 students from 12 area high schools poured into Oakland City University for the third annual OCU Scholastic Contest. President Dr. Ron Dempsey welcomed the students and advisors before introducing contest coordinator Dr. Sarah Wilson, Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Chemistry. Professor Wilson guided the Scholastic Contest…
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