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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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UCO Commencement, May 9-10

UCO will celebrate the achievements of approximately 1,438 graduates during the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies May 9-10, in Hamilton Field House.

The ceremonies can be viewed online through UCO OnDemand, with livestreaming beginning approximately 15 minutes before each ceremony.

The UCO Office of Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) will close Parking Lots 41 and 44 at 5 p.m., Thursday, May 8, to prepare for commencement ceremonies.

Friday, May 9, there will be no parking enforcements other than safety violations campuswide. Guests attending commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9, or Saturday, May 10, can refer to the Commencement Parking Map for parking information.

For questions, email TPS or call 405-974-2780.

The Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies also mark the last to be directed by Lori Beasley, Ed.D., professor and chair of Human Environmental Sciences and director of Academic Ceremonies. She has directed/coordinated UCO’s commencement ceremonies for 17 years. Join us in thanking her for service and wishing her the best in her retirement.  

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Broncho Swagger Society Trade-In, May 7

The Broncho Swagger Society was created to promote the wearing of university colors and branded gear on campus and in the community. 

Students, faculty and staff can get their hands on a limited-edition T-shirt by stopping by the Swagger Society table beginning at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, in the Nigh University Center, with a piece of clothing in good condition from another college or university and trade it in for one of the Swagger Society pieces. Come early as inventory is limited. The table will remain open until 1 p.m. or until inventory runs out.

Once you get your piece, share your Central swag online with the #BronchoSwag.

For questions, contact University Communications. 

 

Important Security Message from OIT

To ensure the safety and security of our staff, faculty and students, the UCO Office of Information Technology (OIT) adheres to best practices when communicating with the university community and will never request personal information or verification via email.

Remember to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any communication before sharing personal information. Legitimate requests for sensitive information will always be made through secure channels.

If you receive an unsolicited email asking for account verification or personal details, do not respond. Report the phishing attempt using the approved Phish Alert Button (PAB) so the OIT security team can analyze the message and take necessary action.

Learn more on the OIT Blog. 

 

Spending Deadline for S-Accounts

The spending deadline for UCOSA Ways and Means organizations S-accounts is Friday, May 9. Travel paperwork for trips occurring before this date must be filed by this deadline. Unless your organization has made prior arrangements with the SAF Budget office for a trip occurring before the end of June, S-account money will not be available to spend after May 9.

 

Innovation Studio Large Format Scanner

The library’s Innovation Studio now has a large format scanner that will accept media up to 36 inches wide. It can be used to digitize materials or can be used in conjunction with our large format printers to duplicate newspapers, blueprints, posters or any other oversized items. To learn more and to book an appointment for scanning, visit the website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

MAY 6-9

Colorful, expressive painting by a UCO graduating studio art major depicts a basketball player in multiple overlapping poses showing the stages of a slam dunk.

Art Capstone Exhibition: Mirrored Visions

Noon-5 p.m. | Melton Gallery

MAY 7-11

A UCO Baseball glove and a baseball on a field.

Baseball MIAA Postseason Tournament

Various Times | Joplin, Missouri

MAY 9-10

Students posing outside after a previous commencement ceremony.

Commencement

Various Times | Hamilton Field House

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I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

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'CHOS IN THE KNOW

 
 
 
 

In 1897, the first graduating class - two men and three women - received their Normal School Diplomas. The Territorial Normal School would go through several name changes before being named UCO in 1990. 

 

DON'T FORGET

 
 

• Submit signage request forms for approval two weeks prior to the event date.

• Read the latest edition of the "Broncho Beat" by People and Culture.

• Faculty and staff may create or edit a profile. View the profile guide.

 
 
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