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Scholarship for Oaks
Imagine being part of an effort to provide financial assistance that will challenge a generation of students and inspire them for the rest of their lives. For 139 years, Oakland City has ignited a passion for learning that alums believe has lasted a lifetime. Participating in the Scholarships for Oaks Campaign ensures that deserving students…
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…
Feature 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. Over the last Several Fridays,…
The 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…
December 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…
Historic GameDay Experience
On September 21st, Oakland City University held the first college football game in Evansville Indiana since 1997. The Mighty Oaks took on Midway University at Benajmin Bosse High School’s Enlow Feild. Before the historic game, spectators enjoyed the first ever GameDay Experience in Evansville. Sports fans enjoyed Ziplines, food trucks, rock climbing walls, and more…
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