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Every Monday, OC students, faculty, staff and guests come together in chapel to sing the Alma Mater. Hail to Oklahoma Christian was written by the late Dr. Harold Fletcher, OC’s first and long-time faculty member.

"},{"title":"Associates Gala","content":"

The Annual Associates Gala honors OC’s associates - those who have given $1,000 each year to the university. They enjoy musical performances, well-known guest speakers, dinner, entertainment and a night of fellowship. Speakers, guests and entertainers in the past include: Darci Lynne, Sam Presti & the OKC Thunder, Sherri Coale and Bob Goff.

"},{"title":"Candlelight Ceremony","content":"

Our women’s social service clubs often participate in a candlelight ceremony, or something similar, when one member is engaged. The ceremony often consists of the girls sitting in a circle and passing the candle around until it gets to the person who is engaged.

"},{"title":"Chicken Monday","content":"

Inspired by student desire, the OC caf has hosted chicken monday for lunch. Students look forward to eating chicken tenders with either mac and cheese or mashed potatoes with broccoli. But, every day can be chicken day if you decide to eat at the campus Chick-fil-a.

"},{"title":"Club Games","content":"

It has become a tradition that during Homecoming, OC’s social service clubs compete in different games and activities for points with the goal of winning the first place award. Games have included scavenger hunts, trivia, escape rooms, basketball, capture the flag and many others!

"},{"title":"Cocoa & Carols","content":"

During the holiday season, OC’s Music Department hosts Cocoa & Carols, a Christmas concert with OC’s instrumental and vocal ensembles. During intermission, guests enjoy hot cocoa and conversation. The finale features all the ensembles coming together to perform and sometimes it may even snow in Baugh Auditorium.

"},{"title":"Earn Your Wings","content":"

The week before school starts, freshmen participate in Earn Your Wings. Students participate in team building games, learn about OC and get to make friends before the school year starts. Current OC students, faculty and staff always look forward to welcoming the new Eagles to campus.

"},{"title":"Ralph Harvey Field of Flags","content":"

In remembrance of the 1995 Oklahoma City Murrah Bombing and in recognition of the 9/11 attacks, OC puts up 168 flags to honor the 168 lives lost in the Murrah Bombing. The presentation is named the Ralph Harvey Field of Flags.

“I think it says a lot about OC that we do not forget. Somehow in all the madness of the world, it only seems right to stop and remember.” - Dean of Students Neil Arter

"},{"title":"Finals Resort","content":"

During finals week on OC’s campus, the SGA hosts “Finals Resort” where students are treated to free Sonic drinks, massages, coloring stations, snacks and therapy dogs. Students look forward to this opportunity for relaxation among the finals stress.

"},{"title":"First Chapel","content":"

For the first week of chapel, students, faculty and staff come together in the Eagles Nest to welcome in the new school year together. During the first Monday chapel, faculty enter the room in their academic regalia and President deSteiguer addresses the students, often telling the famous “lollipop story.”

"},{"title":"First Week Follies","content":"

During the first week of school, OC’s faculty and staff put on a variety show for all of our students. Funny videos are shown, some new and some old, while students also enjoy many live performances. Our faculty and staff perform parody songs, skits and some legitimate talent.

"},{"title":"Freshman Fanfare","content":"

One of our favorite events that we host annually is Spring Sing. All of our students have the opportunity to participate. However, our upperclassmen have likely had experience that our freshmen haven’t. So, we host Freshman Fanfare in the fall semester where freshmen perform a Spring Sing-esque performance with choreographed group performances and individual variety acts in between. It’s an exciting event that everyone is invited to!

"},{"title":"Graduation","content":"

Of course, like any university, we look forward to graduation, sending our Eagles off for the next chapter. Our graduation takes place in the summer, winter and spring. Our spring ceremony takes place in The Nest and OC’s choir and band perform during the ceremony. Summer and Winter ceremonies take place in Baugh Auditorium and all ceremonies feature guest speakers. Undergraduate students walk down the aisle with an escort who ultimately hoods them to complete their academic regalia.

"},{"title":"History Speaks","content":"

Another favorite annual event of ours is History Speaks. This event traditionally takes place in February in Baugh Auditorium, and guests are invited to hear from some of the most prominent Civil Rights leaders. Past guests have included Andrew Young, Wheeler Parker Jr., Diane Nash, 1968 Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith, and Carlotta Walls LaNier and Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine.

"},{"title":"Homecoming","content":"

Every year, OC family is welcomed home for OC’s Homecoming. Alumni and students reunited for food, a parade and basketball games! There’s never a dull moment. Your graduation decade may be having their reunion this year! You can come cheer on your Eagles in both the men and women’s basketball teams! And, you can celebrate your former club and all the fun groups participating in the parade.

"},{"title":"Homeward","content":"

Homeward is one of our giving opportunities that is driven by friendly club competition and earns money toward student scholarships and missions. Through Homeward, you are given the chance to raise your alma mater’s ranking in US News & World Report. A higher ranking means more partnership opportunities for faculty and students, more grant dollars for academic and service projects, and a higher valued degree for our grads—you!

"},{"title":"Ike the Eagle","content":"

Ike the Eagle was born in 1952 and has since supported our OC Eagles in all of their athletic achievement. Two years after the school’s founding, Isaiah 40:31 inspired OC’s mascot, Ike the Eagle. “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Ike inspires athletes, entertains the fans at basketball games, stars in some cool campus swag and makes unexpected appearances.

"},{"title":"Induction Night","content":"

At the end of rush season, students are inducted into their respective social service clubs. This is a fun night where all clubs and inductees meet together for prayer and fellowship before breaking off for their club’s festivities. Groups play games, get to know each other and learn more about their club!

"},{"title":"Intramurals","content":"

OC’s intramurals traditionally take place between social service clubs and the freshmen class. Sports are divided between men and women and include basketball, flag football, soccer, ping pong, pool, swimming, cross country, volleyball and softball. Clubs compete for the All Sports title and sometimes even play against alumni as well.

"},{"title":"Kappa Float","content":"

While Kappa Sigma Tau hosts Kappa Float, all students are invited on this weekend float trip! During Kappa Float, students eat dinner together, play pick up basketball, have a devotional and, of course, float down the river in rafts. There’s often some competition along the way!

"},{"title":"Late Night Breakfast","content":"

During finals week, OC faculty and staff serve students during late night breakfast. The breakfast takes place around 10:00 p.m. and students enjoy music, muffins, orange juice, biscuits and encouragement from their professors and mentors. Who doesn’t crave breakfast food at all times of the day?

"},{"title":"Lighting of the Commons","content":"

During the holiday season, OC hosts Lighting of the Commons in the Lawson Commons for the surrounding community. You are welcome to come enjoy hot chocolate in the collectible mug, take photos with Santa, visit with old friends, shop for unique Christmas gifts at our local vendor booths and enjoy the annual fireworks show and the lights on campus. It’s a great way to celebrate the Christmas season with friends and family.

"},{"title":"Memorial Marathon & Team OC","content":"

Every year, Oklahoma City hosts the OKC Memorial Marathon in remembrance of the 1995 OKC Murrah Bombing. In addition, OC runs the marathon as Team OC, recognizing our past and accomplishing our goals as a group.

"},{"title":"Monday Chapel","content":"

Mondays are when most students attend chapel in Baugh Auditorium. Together, we sing the Alma Mater, say the Pledge of Allegiance and worship. It’s a great way to start off the week as a family.

"},{"title":"Rush Week","content":"

At OC, students get to know the different social service clubs on campus during rush season. This typically takes place over the course of a week or two. The first night starts in Baugh Auditorium and rushees hear from each club president and the Director of Student Life. They then go meet club members out in the conservatory to receive a schedule of events, snacks and more information about their club interests! The rest of the week includes game nights, dinners, pool parties, movie nights and so much more!

"},{"title":"School Colors","content":"

OC’s official colors of maroon and silver gray were selected by a vote of the student body. The colors are represented on school t-shirts, uniforms, branding and much more! If you want to show off your university’s colors, head to the OC bookstore for all of the latest merch. We have a few other colors to show off as well.

"},{"title":"Senior Salute","content":"

Each spring, we celebrate our graduating seniors with an OKC Thunder game and a night of food trucks and alumni gear! Thanks to the Alumni office, our seniors have the opportunity to go to a Thunder game with their friends and indulge in free hotdogs and soda. In addition, the Alumni office hosts another night where seniors enjoy a food truck and free alumni gear so they can rep their alma mater after graduation.

"},{"title":"Spring Sing","content":"

Spring Sing highlights OC’s annual Spring Visit weekend, which brings hundreds of students from around the globe to our Oklahoma City campus. One of the biggest OC events, Spring Sing is a student-run production with themed musical performances by social service clubs and the freshman class. Each group organizes a choreographed and memorized performance with parody lyrics about their individual topic - often fitting in to an overall theme. Hosts and hostesses also perform backed by a live band. Everyone is welcomed back to this performance every year! It’s a crowd favorite.

"},{"title":"Study Abroad","content":"

Study Abroad is more than a yearly tradition. We have study abroad opportunities almost every time of year, giving our students the chance to travel when it suits them. Our students study abroad in Europe and Asia and have the chance to do mission work in many other countries. We love taking our students around the world to broaden their horizons.

"},{"title":"Themed Caf Nights","content":"

The cafeteria rotates their food regularly, always keeping it interesting for students. However, they also have uniquely themed nights to really mix up the food selection! Throughout the school year, students can enjoy food related to each season and holiday. Around Thanksgiving we serve turkey and pecan pie. Early in the fall semester you can expect fair food like funnel cake and cotton candy. The celebrations don’t end there. We have many fun food nights throughout the year.

"},{"title":"Thrown in the Pond","content":"

Similar to the candlelight ceremony, some men’s social service clubs partake in throwing their engaged members into the pond in front of OC’s campus. It’s important that if they plan on getting engaged, they do so during a warm time of year. It can get pretty cold!

"}]

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