Graduate Student Senate: New grade system for spring semester discussed, executive board inducted
By Bekah Bostick | Apr. 14, 2020Graduate students have the option of a new grading system to help with their GPAs.
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Construction continues at OU during COVID-19 pandemic
By Taylor Burnette | Apr. 13, 2020Construction is considered essential by the governor’s official stay-at-home order.
Students remaining in on-campus housing moved to Tanaka, Luchs halls
By Kirsten Thomas | Apr. 12, 2020154 students are still living in on-campus housing were asked to moved into Tanaka and Luchs halls.
COVID-19 causes many summer internships to be canceled
By Emma Skidmore | Apr. 8, 2020After summer abroad trips have already been canceled, many students are now finding out their internships have been canceled as well.
Journalism faculty member starts process for losing tenure after university investigation and sexual harassment lawsuit
By Ian McKenzie | Apr. 7, 2020His teaching has been suspended but his salary of over $100,000 will not be changed.
OU summer courses to be instructed online
By Abby Miller | Apr. 3, 2020The university will monitor the possibility of offering some classes in-person later in the summer.
COVID-19 pushes AAUP to find alternate ways to communicate
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 31, 2020It is unclear whether online instruction will result in more faculty at risk of losing their jobs.
Students stay in dorms during COVID-19 pandemic with permission from Housing and Residence Life
By Maya Morita | Mar. 29, 2020Students who want to stay in the dorms are required to fill out an application and be approved by Housing and Residence Life.
University senate bodies to conduct business remotely
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 26, 2020Student Senate, Faculty Senate and Graduate Student Senate all plan to continue to meet as in-person classes are suspended.
Student Senate transitions to the new realities of online schooling
By Grant Ritchey | Mar. 25, 2020Pass/Fail grading options were addressed at the meeting.
OU student tests positive for COVID-19
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 25, 2020The student was on a study abroad trip when they first contracted symptoms.
OU announces pausing ‘budget reductions’ amidst COVID-19 pandemic
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 25, 2020The university will reevaluate the budget at a later time.
Petition to change grading to pass/fail gets student attention
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 24, 2020The petition currently has close to 4,000 signatures.
South Green construction connected to recently constructed chilled water facility
By Taylor Burnette | Mar. 16, 2020The construction occurred outside of Nelson Commons.
Campus Recreation closed until further notice
By Emma Skidmore | Mar. 15, 2020An email was sent to all students notifying them of the closure.
OU to have online instruction for the rest of Spring Semester
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 13, 2020Classes are still set to resume online on March 23.
All university travel programs canceled
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 12, 2020Students must return to the U.S. by March 20.
OU extends spring break for 1 week
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 12, 2020The extension is to let instructors prepare curriculum for online classes.
OU suspends student organization events, child-care activities
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 12, 2020Student organizations will not get SAC funding during the suspension.
OU activates Critical Incident Response Team for coronavirus
By Ian McKenzie | Mar. 10, 2020The first three cases of the coronavirus in Ohio were confirmed on Monday.
