Students who choose to have emails forwarded from their @my.okcu.edu account to a preferred account are responsible for ensuring that those emails are entirely received by the preferred account. Blue Alert - Emergency Notifications In the event of an emergency all students will be contacted through the @my.okcu.edu email account. Students can also register to receive Blue Alert emergency notifications via text messaging through the Blue Alert website. Parents and guardians may also sign up for emergency notifications via email and text messaging through the emergency notification website. Website: http://bluealert.okcu.edu/ Updating Contact Information Students must maintain current contact information with the Office of the Registrar. Students may update their contact information by visiting the Office of the Registrar or logging on to their student account through BlueLink. The University is not responsible for correspondence not received due to incorrect contact information. Weather Closure In the event the University closes or has a delayed opening due to inclement weather, students will be notified via Blue Alert and the main page of the website, www.okcu.edu. The University will also contact local news regarding any weather closures.
Performing Arts Events Ticket Policy Students attending concerts, recitals, stage performances, and athletic events for which admissions are charged and tickets are required, must have a valid ticket to be inside the event facility. A valid ticket must be presented to ushers and University officials on request. Failure to present a valid ticket as requested will result in expulsion from the event facility, loss of privilege to purchase a ticket for the event, and possible disciplinary action. Prohibition on Recording Performances In the absence of official information specifically authorizing videotaping, recording, or photography at a dance, music, theater, or other stage production or concert, students should assume that such activities are strictly forbidden. Productions always prohibit cameras inside the auditorium and always prohibit recording of any kind. In the event that a student violates restrictions on the presence of cameras, recording, taping, or photographing part or all of a production, the following may happen: • • • • •
The student’s camera or recording device may be temporarily confiscated. The student must surrender the film or recording media immediately upon request by a University official. The student may be expelled from the auditorium, theater, or concert hall without refund of any part of the admission the student paid for the ticket. The student may be barred from attending future dance, music, or theater events. The student may be subject to disciplinary action.
Public Demonstrations In keeping with Oklahoma City University’s mission of encouraging the intellectual and spiritual development of its students, the University encourages free expression. At any public demonstration at Oklahoma City
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