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University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY September 19, 1995
The Student Voice Since 1903
Birthday drawing set for Sept. 20 Collegiate By Leslie Wakulich Staff Writer Students who can't be present at the drawing for the $750 cash scholarship Sept. 20 need not worry—you can still claim your prize if you win. Just send a friend along with your valid UCO ID to the drawing at 11:35 a.m. in front of Old North. "We understand that many of our students work and have other commitments beyond university life," said Susan Thompson, director of student activities. The drawing will last about 15 minutes and birthday cake and punch will be served following the ceremony, she said. "Professors have been very understanding if a student comes to class a few minutes late _because they attend the Students scramble for a last chance to sign up for UCO's 105th birthday scholarship drawing. celebration," said Thompson. OD (Staff photo by Joy McNutt)
UCO police chief trades badge for fishing pole courtroom. Roberts, 56, came to UCO in 1975 after a career move from After 20 years of service, data processing. "I didn't think that I'd be at U C 0 Police UCO for 20 years, he said. "I Chief Bob made a mid-life career change Roberts because my future in IBM data traded ins processing was starting to look dim." his campus police Roberts, the only officer to badge for a have retired from the UCO fishing police department, admits that pole and a another reason he originally place in the Roberts took the job at the university By Mike Gustafson Staff Writer
was because he was able to keep his life-long hobby of being a collegiate umpire. "I had the opportunity to work at UCO at night and officiate baseball in the day," he said. Roberts, an official for the 1989 College World Series, was a NCAA Division I umpire for 31 years. He umpired in the Southwest, Big Eight and Missouri Valley conferences until he retired at the same time he left UCO. "I lost the desire to work the
games,"said Roberts. "I wanted to quit while I was still at the top of my game." While serving as UCO chief of police and the umpire of baseball games, Roberts still found the time to continue his education. In 1992, he received his bachelor's degree from UCO in general studies, with a minor in criminal justice. "I think I was the oldest graduate in my class," he said. "But at least I had the VSee ROBERTS, Page 6
consortium announced By Susan Reger Staff Writer UCO will join four metropolitan colleges in a partnership that will offer college courses in downtown Oklahoma City next spring. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced its support for the Oklahoma City Higher Education Consortium at its Sept. 8 meeting in Lawton. The consortium includes Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University Technical BranchOklahoma City, Redlands Community College, Rose State College and UCO. "Higher education is always looking for ways to expand services without increasing costs to the state," said Chancellor Hans Brisch. "The consortium will expand higher education opportunities, advisement and information to downtown Oklahoma City businesses, organizations and workers." Brisch said providing education opportunities downtown will play a vital role in the area's economic development because the classes VSee CONSORTIUM, Page 6
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY UCO! UCO'S 105th birthday celebration promises to be fun and exciting for all. Read the list of names to find out if you were selected as one of the 105 possible winners of scholarships and prizes from the university's birthday hat.
REVIEW Find out 17 what The Vista's John Clanton says about the latest CD release from Vanessa Daou.
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SPORTS UCO quarterback overcomes off -season illness to lead the Bronchos to a 3-0 start.
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