July Years of Service

Feature Story: The Importance of Safety Month: A Guide

Brandy Kemp, coordinator of Safety Operations

Safety Month is an annual event that takes place in June and is sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC). You can participate in safety-related seminars, workshops, and conferences that the NSC organizes during Safety Month.

Why is Safety Month Important?

Safety Month is important because it is a time to raise awareness about safety in the workplace. It is also . . .  read more

Get-To-Know a Broncho

John Mabry, J.D., professor of Forensic Science

What is your background? 

Dr. Mabry served 24 years as a Special Agent, Supervisory Special Agent and Chief Division Counsel for the FBI.  His duty assignments included Norfolk, VA; Houston, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; and the Child Abduction and Serial Killer Unit (BAUs 3 and 4) at Quantico, VA.  During his FBI career, Dr. Mabry worked primarily on violent crimes, to include . . .  read more

MDP Registration Announcement

Casandra Robinson, manager of Talent Development

The UCO Talent Development team will be accepting applications for the Management Development Program, Monday, May 22, 2023 – Friday, June 23, 2023.

MDP is intended for current, or soon-to-be managers of UCO staff, faculty, or students. You should enroll in MDP if you are a supervisor, looking to expand your knowledge of management by learning from . . .  read more

Summer 2023 Tuition Waiver Form Now Available

The summer 2023 tuition waiver request form is now available on the Hub. The tuition waiver program is a benefit to all full-time faculty and staff and is effective the first semester after an employee’s hire date. Requests are due seven days before the tuition due date. Late requests will be denied.

As a reminder, all faculty and staff . . .  read more

Parking Lots Multi-Permit During Summer

All UCO faculty, staff, commuter and housing parking lots will be considered multi-permit May 15-Aug. 1. Anyone with a valid UCO parking permit will be allowed to park in any of the permit-required lots.

Regular rules will remain for visitor lots, handicap and reserved spaces on campus.

For questions,  . . .  read more

Shop Central at UCO

M’Lissa Newport, engagement and wellness specialist

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

Wellness Center Summer Hours

UCO’s Wellness Center begins modified summer hours as of, May 15. The summer schedule is as follows:

  • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 
  • 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday;
  • 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday; and,
  • Closed Sunday.

You may view the summer classes and programs on the UCO Wellness website or on the UCO Master Calendar.