UCO Faculty and Staff (Wellness) Happy Hours

Khari Huff, assistant director of Health and Fitness

Please join the UCO Department of Wellness and Sport this fall semester for Faculty and Staff (Wellness) Happy Hours to get active, have fun and connect with colleagues in a supportive environment. This is a great way to utilize the UCO Faculty and Staff physical activity policy.

Activities include pickleball, kayaking, ziplining, basketball, . . .  read more

UCO Shop Central

The goal of Shop Central is to encourage UCO students, alumni and employees to find new and unique local spots while supporting the Edmond and Oklahoma City metro communities. The best part? These businesses are offering you an exclusive discount or special offer. Just present your UCO ID to any of the participating vendors to receive your discount . . .  read more

Get to Know a Broncho

Kathy Smith, assistant professor of Nursing

1.What is your background? 

I grew up in Arlington, Texas.  I moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University to major in Pharmacy. I met my husband and got married before I could finish school.  We moved to Houston, Texas for a few years, then we moved to Edmond, Oklahoma and have been here ever since.  . . .  read more

Feature Story: Open Enrollment Coming Soon

Sydney Stover, director of Benefits

Like many of you, the beginning of school marks a busier time for the Benefits team, which includes getting ready for Open Enrollment! More detailed information and communication will be forthcoming in September and October, but make sure to mark your calendar for October 21st through November 1st as the time to make your insurance . . .  read more

Faculty Senate Update

Thomas Milligan, Faculty Senate president and professor of Mathematics and Statistics

Since the last Broncho Beat, there have been changes to the Faculty Senate officers. We saw Marc Goulding step down as Vice-President so that he could properly serve his department as Acting Chair. In his place, we are pleased to announce that Jill Davis (CEPS) has agreed to serve as Vice-President. We are also pleased to announce that Danielle Herrington . . .  read more

Save the Date: Years of Service Celebration

The Central community is invited to this year’s Annual Years of Service Celebration 1:30 -3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 in Nigh University Center Grand Ballrooms. The event is an opportunity to celebrate faculty and staff who have milestone anniversaries this year—10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. Campus is invited to join in person or virtually; . . .  read more