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Hello everyone! I am Ambigesh Somasundaram, a Malaysian University of Central Oklahoma student. I am a Psychology major. I am glad to share my ideas on questions we should ask at a Career Fair.
When looking for a job in college, career fairs are a crucial component. When the recruiter asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” make . . .
Students earn the title of Class Marshal for achieving the highest academic records within their colleges during their time at Central.
Ireland Reneau is a musical theatre major with a minor in dance with a 4.0 GPA in the College of Fine Arts and Design. From Arlington, Texas, she is a member of STLR Student Ambassadors and the Leaders of Tomorrow Council at Central. She received the Freshman Achievement Scholarship, the Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship, the Music Theatre Scholarship, the College of Fine Arts and Design Scholarship, as well as placement on the President’s Honor Roll.
“As a musical theatre major, acceptance into any program is extremely competitive, and you don’t have a whole lot of control as to where you end up in college — a lot of the audition experience feels like ‘luck of the draw,’” Reneau said.
“I have been so grateful that I ended up at UCO, because I have learned and grown so much as an artist here. By running with this incredible pack of performers, I have stretched myself creatively in ways I never thought I could, and I feel so much more prepared to face the difficult world of performing with all my experiences here under my belt.”
After graduation, Reneau hopes to work professionally as an actress and obtain her Master of Fine Arts in directing. Additionally, she plans to get her first novel published.
Mental health has been a hot topic since the pandemic reared its head in early 2020—and for good reason. During the height of the pandemic, four in ten adults reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder; alcohol-induced death rates increased by 38%; and suicide deaths increased in 2021 after briefly slowing in 2019 and 2020, with many . . .
Before coming to UCO, I taught health and physical education at Kenneth Cooper Middle School and coached several sports. I also spent a year in Kansas teaching and coaching as well. I have an undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education and a master’s degree in education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I completed my doctorate . . .
The Annual Shred Event allowing faculty, staff, and student employees to shred documents and files will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in parking lot No. 11 (between Hurd and Main).
All files, including personal files from home and work documents, are accepted, free of charge.
Campus departments and offices are responsible . . .
MidFirst Bank invites UCO faculty and staff to a come-and-go appreciation event, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 11, on Buddy’s Lawn. MidFirst Bank will provide a free catered lunch by Head Country BBQ and will be on-site to answer questions regarding services.
This event is exclusively for UCO faculty and staff. Please . . .
The University of Central Oklahoma Max Chambers Library Metadata and Cataloging team recently received the Oklahoma Library Association’s (OLA) Ruth Brown Memorial Award for their . . .
RIVERSPORT Day Passes allow visitors to take part in the following: Sky Trail Adventure Course, Sky Slides, Rumble Drop, Climbing Walls, Riversport Rollers, Bike Park/Scooters, Youth Zone, Whitewater Rafting Session, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUPs), Surfing, eSports Lounge and Whitewater Tubing.
RIVERSPORT Season Passes allow for all of the . . .
Research shows about 74% of Americans have some sort of gut trouble on a regular basis. But more than half of people with gut trouble don’t know where to turn for help! Many people feel embarrassed about their digestive health and simply suffer in silence.
Celebrate Digestive Health Awareness Month by claiming your FREE digestive health . . .