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Alumni Board Vacancies

By ocualumni | January 29, 2024

Since 2022, the OCU Alumni Board has re-emerged as an active organization promoting alumni events throughout the year. Alumni Board members plan and promote events like the Homecoming gathering and the Alumni Luncheon and serve as hosts in the President’s Tent at football games.  The Alumni Board also works on events for campus and looks…

OCU Students, Faculty, Staff on Break

By Todd Mosby | December 12, 2023

Celebrating this Christian holiday season and properly replenishing one’s energies, OCU has structured Winter Break for students, faculty, and staff to spend time with their families and friends and reflect on 2023 before starting 2024 anew.    Starting Wednesday, December 13, the offices, and classrooms will be closed.  Some exceptions apply to faculty members who will…

Guidance from Angels

By Todd Mosby | December 12, 2023

While preparing for this Christmas season, let’s take a look at how we don’t need to be afraid of situations outside our ‘normal and how help often comes from unusual sources if we are open to receiving it.  Elizabeth and Zechariah, a priest, were both righteous before God.  But they were without children because Elizabeth was barren, and both…

Staff Christmas Party

By Madison Bleska | December 12, 2023

On December 8th, the staff got together for the annual Christmas party. The afternoon was full of laughter, good food, and fun games. The offices were closed for two hours while everyone enjoyed themselves with fellow co-workers. The celebration took place in the cafeteria which is in The Student Life Center. Sanders Catering in Jasper…

Oakland City Christmas Parade

By James Wilder | December 12, 2023

On December 9th, The City of Oakland City held the annual Christmas parade. Many local OCU employees & families were in attendance. Former OCU staff member, Sue Lefler, lead the parade as the grand marshal. The parade featured floats from the First General Baptist Church, Oakland City Lions Club, Oakland City Mayor, and other local…

Save the Date for Homecoming

By Madison Bleska | December 7, 2023

Come one, come all to the 2024 Mighty Oaks Homecoming! January 13th 2024 will be the inaugural homecoming event at Oakland City University. The day will consist of crowning of the next Mr. and Mrs. OCU, Hall of Fame induction, Alumni VIP Room, and more. The women tip off at 1PM CST and the men…

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