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UCO Professor of Political Science John Wood is one of three recipients of a $1000 grant from the DaVinci Institute’s 2024 Creativity in Education Fellowship for his work in creating “Making a Difference” projects with UCO students.
Four UCO Mass Comm students were awarded scholarships during the recent 54th annual Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, May 2, in the Nigh University Center. The awards are as follows:
Shanice Hopkins: Joan Gilmore Scholarship for Outstanding Mass Communication Sophomore
Shanice Hopkins is a professional media student. . . .
Feature Story: Elevating Your Career: The Significance of Continuing Education for UCO Employees
Get to Know a Broncho: Ainsley Snow
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Leadership UCO 24-25 Applications Now Open
Improvements to the Biweekly Payroll Deadline
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with the UCO AAPI Faculty and Staff Association. This month serves as a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements, cultures, and histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The UCO AAPI Faculty and Staff Association and the Broncho community will be . . .
Mental Health May is a month for individuals to focus on their wellbeing. While all year long it is important to be mindful and aware of our mental health status, this May we want to provide all UCO Faculty and Staff with resources and information regarding mental health in the workplace. Here at UCO, there are a plethora of resources for faculty . . .
In the fast-paced world of academia, staying relevant and competitive is not just desirable but imperative. As university employees, our commitment to lifelong learning extends far beyond the confines of our academic institution. While annual requirements fulfill the basic necessities, actively engaging in continuing education and tracking professional . . .
Leadership UCO (LUCO) brings together faculty and staff from across campus to develop their professional and personal leadership qualities, increase their interpersonal skills and expand their network. This program focuses on five core content areas: self-development, leadership basics, communication, group dynamics and problem-solving.
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Leading up to Earth Day 2024 (April 22), the UCO campus participated in daily events to help our campus and surrounding Edmond community focus on the importance of keeping our planet healthy.
The UCO Sustainability Center hosted many of these, in collaboration with campus partners. The showcase event was their annual Earth Day Fair, a tradition since . . .
UCO faculty and staff is invited to a come-and-go appreciation event hosted by MidFirst Bank, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 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.
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