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April 16, 2019
Around Campus
Students Thalia Rodriguez, left, Kristi Rose, Christian Coleman and Joscelyn Dsane-Crabbe pose as part of the University of Central Oklahoma Student Association’s Donuts with Don event on April 10 in UCO’s Nigh University Center’s Grand Ballrooms. (Sarah Jekel/The Vista)
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 I Heart Central Week - SPB DIY Broncho Snow Globe: The Student Programming Board will provide students an opportunity to create their own snow globes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the ClockTower near Broncho Lake. I Heart Central Week - Build-ABroncho: The Student Programming Board will partner with the UCO Library for their annual Build-A-Broncho event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chambers Library. To create your own stuffed animal, you need to either donate at least one children’s book or purchase one of the library’s books, on sale from $1-3. Marijuana Through the Ages: UCO’s Peer Health Leaders will present on the history of marijuana use from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Cherokee Room. UCO Horticulture Club Volunteer Event: UCO’s Horticulture Club is hosting a volunteer event with the Edmond Urban Forestry Department’s to plant and mulch trees from 4-6 p.m. at Edmond’s Bickham-Rudkin Park. Gloves are provided. TADCA Speakers Event: UCO’s Tomorrow’s Alcohol and Drug Counselors of America will host a speaker event from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Nigh University Center’s Heritage Room. This year’s speaker is UCO professor G. Pace, who is a well-known counselor in trauma. Dinner and refreshments will also be provided. SAFE Pride Picnic: UCO’s Student
Alliance for Equality will host their annual Pride Picnic from 7-8:30 p.m. at Edmond’s Fink Park. The event will feature a cookout at the park’s North Pavilion and will celebrate the organization’s accomplishments over the last year.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 I Heart Central Week - Parking Lot Invasion: As part of I Heart Central Week, the Student Programming Board will be available to apply UCO stickers to students’ cars from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in parking lots across campus. Take Back the Night: The National Organization for Women will host Take Back the Night from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Blue Tent by Broncho Lake. The event will feature art and information concerning Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nigh University Center Food Court. The event will educate attendees on interpersonal violence as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. LLSC 11 Information: The UCO English Society and UCO Language Society will host an informational session on how to get involved with the eleventh annual Language and Linguistics Student Conference from 11:40 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in Liberal Arts Room 139. Non Traditional Student Support Group: This group is designed to help non-traditional students find support at UCO with other students who can relate to your life experience and share resources to help meet personal needs and ensure success at UCO. The meeting is from 2-3 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322.
Thursday, April 18 2019
E4E Legislative Advocacy Training: UCO’s Empowerment for Excellency will host a legislative advocacy session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 326. The event will provide tips, discuss the legislative process and connect attendees with resources to improve advocacy.
Earth Day Fair 2019: The Office for Sustainability will host their annual Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. around Broncho Lake. The event will feature informational booths from on-campus organizations, community partners involved with sustainability and environmental organizations.
I Heart Central Week - Swap for Pride: The Student Programming Board will trade students new UCO hats in return for lightly used clothing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ClockTower near Broncho Lake.
I Heart Central Week - Swap for Pride: The Student Programming Board will trade students new UCO gear in return for lightly used clothing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ClockTower near Broncho Lake.
Interpersonal Violence Jeopardy: The Peer Health Leaders will host an Interpersonal Violence Jeopardy
Stress Paws: Come take a stress “paws” with therapy dogs from 3-5
p.m. on the Nigh University Center fourth floor. Suicide Prevention Training: The Peer Health Leaders will host a session how to prevent suicide and intervene in suicidal situations from 4-5 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 343. SPB Healthy: The Student Programming Board will host a healthy cooking session from 6-8 p.m. in the Quad Kitchens. The event is geared toward providing students with healthy cooking tips and recipes.
Friday, April 19, 2019 Chill Skills: This group works to reduce conflict in your life: identify triggers, patterns and purpose of anger; gather more tools for enhancing communication, boundaries and healthy relationships. The group meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322. LGBTQ Support: From 1-2 p.m. in Nigh University Center Room 322, the Center for Counseling and Well-Being will host a support group for those considering coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, and those who have recently come out. Anyone who identifies as LGBTQ, is questioning or unsure can meet and talk about various topics. A Life Worth Living: This group works on skills for improving boundaries and strengthening healthy relationships, enhancing sense of self and ways to manage distress. The group meets from 2-3 p.m. in Thatcher Hall Room 328.