Physical Activity Participation & Mental Health

by: Asia Johns

As a college student, I firmly believe that participation in athletics or sports during one’s college years can significantly benefit mental health. College students often contend with various mental health challenges, regardless of their current state. Engaging in sports not only enhances overall physical health but also contributes . . .  read more

Keys to Recovery

By: Caleb Burchfield

In the strength and conditioning world, there are many ways people use to recover. Many of those ways can prove to be valuable. While there are all sorts of methods used to recover, there are several pillars of recovery that should be prioritized.

Sleep

Getting a good night’s rest can prove to be one of the most important aspects . . .  read more

Internal Job Board

Unleash Your Potential. Discover Your Next Chapter at the University of Central Oklahoma.

This internal job board is your launchpad for growth. Explore exciting opportunities that leverage your skills and ignite your passion at UCO. Find the perfect role to take your career to the next level.

Let’s unleash your potential, together.

Academic . . .  read more

The Importance of Hydration

by: Makella Mobly

Staying hydrated is one of the simplest, yet to most, hardest things to maintain. Drinking water may be easy to some, but not to everyone. You have to have enough water to maintain your health. Drinking water can prevent dehydration, a condition that can cause unclear thinking, mood change, cause your body to overheat and etc (CDC, 2022).

Drinking water can benefit you whether you are physically active or not. When you are physically active your body will need more water. The Mayo Clinic recommends that women need 92 ounces of water a day and men need 124 ounces (Mayo Clinic, 2022). That would be about 5 to 6 bottles of water for women and 7 to 8 for men.

How to Stay Hydrated:

  • Add Flavor. Adding fruit like lemon, strawberries, oranges, limes, etc; would add flavor and make it a lot more fun

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Feature Story: Staying Engaged and Finding Meaning After Spring Break

Matt Wade, sr. talent communications and engagement specialist

Spring break offered a welcome respite. Returning to work after a break can be a great time to evaluate your level of engagement and sense of purpose at UCO. Staying engaged and understanding your meaning as a part of our Central community can impact and improve our culture across campus. You can do the following:

Reconnect with Your Purpose

  • Revisit Your Why. Take some time to reflect on your role at UCO. What initially drew you to your position? What impact do you want to make here?
  • Review UCO’s Mission and Values. Explore how your specific role contributes to UCO’s larger mission and values. Understanding your place in the bigger picture fosters a sense of purpose and achievement.
  • Remember the B.R.O.N.C.H.O. Way. Being Reflective of Our Neighborhood, Community, History and Oklahoma connects the University mission and values to relevant action you can take to ensure accessibility to a quality university education for students.  

Be . . .  read more

Get to Know a Broncho

Jerry Green, associate professor

  1. What is your background? 

I grew up in a small town in southeastern Ohio on the Ohio/West Virginia border, and went to Ohio University for undergrad. That’s where my jack-of-all-trades habit really started: I double majored in Philosophy and Classics, with minors in Anthropology, Greek, and Word Religions. I then moved to Texas for 8 years: first in Lubbock to do an MA . . .  read more

Annual Shred Event, May 2

Allison Penn-Franklin, director of HRIS and Operations

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 2, 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 . . .  read more

Employee Wellness – Breathing Easier

Ainsley Snow, benefits specialist

Our everyday wellness has many factors that impact how we feel. This month, we want to share with you a newsletter from our broker, Gallagher, that discusses Nature Therapy and exercises for breathing easier. With this, tobacco can have a hand in how our lungs operate. UCO offers assistance with tobacco cessation; resources are available through . . .  read more