What's Happening in DEI@OCU

Pres. Evans declares Oct. 10th Indigenous Peoples Day at OCU

On October 10th, President Evans shared a proclamation that the day was recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day at Oklahoma City University. ODEI team members were also present tohear the city’s mayor and OCU alum, David Holt, read a proclamation at the IPD celebration at the First Americans Museum. OCU proudly co-sponsored the events at FAM's IPD celebration and supported by attending in-person to watch the stickball tournament (bottom photo), learn about traditions, and engage with folks from across the state. Don’t miss next year’s celebration and make sure to visit FAM as soon as you’re able! The museum is located at 659 First Americans Boulevard in Oklahoma City. To learn more about what the museum has to offer and to reserve tickets, visit famok.org.

President Evans declares Oct 10, 2022 Indigenous Peoples Day at OCU.

OKC Mayor and OCU-alum David Holt reads a proclamation at the First Americans Museum IPD celebration.

Teams play a stickball tournament during IPD at FAM.

Hispanic Heritage Month at OCU

The ODEI hosted a celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month by tabling in the University Center on October 13. All students, staff, and faculty were welcomed to enjoy fresh beef and chicken empanadas from local Columbian restaurant El Fogón de Edgar as well as to participate in a raffle with giveaways for one lucky student, staff, and faculty member to win items from the locally-Latina-owned boutique, Mi Rincón de Moda! DEI Director Danielle Pullen guided folx to the ODEI website to learn the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and why we celebrate. Lastly, DEI launched its Luminary spotlight which highlights a student, a staff member, and faculty member from the Latinx/Latine community to share their experiences. Dr. Jason Flores of the Meinders School of Business, Miriam Ortega of Career Services, and third-year Acting student Angie Peña served as DEI's very first Luminaries.

DEI Director, Danielle Pullen, poses with raffle prizes during HHM tabling in October.

OCU participating in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Each year, the third Monday in January is celebrated nation-wide for the life and legacy of Revered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City MLK Coalition hosts a parade. On January 16, 2023,OCU will be a part of it! The theme of this year's celebration is "MLK HIStory: Our Legacy" with a concentration on the virtues of unity and overcoming challenges relentlessly. All OCU community members are encouraged to get involved to join the wider community of Oklahoma City in this growing celebration. Keep reading our social media pages to get details as they become available and make a plan to join us!