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Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

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Faculty and Staff Christmas Party and Toy Drive, Today

Join UCO President Todd G. Lamb and First Lady Monica Lamb for the annual Faculty and Staff Christmas Party and Toy Drive at 2 p.m., today, Dec. 3, in the Nigh University Center Ballrooms.

Attendees will be entered into drawings for an array of giveaways. You must be present to win. The university will also continue the annual Edmond HOPE Center toy drive; one additional ticket will be received for each toy donated.

DAILY HEADLINES

No Limits November Participants: Pick Up Your MotUS Ornament

Congratulations to everyone who completed the No Limits November Challenge! If you completed the challenge, stop by the Wellness Center Lobby to pick up your MotUS ornament. While you’re there, you can also complete a daily activity for the 12 Days of MotUS.

Ornament Pick Up Dates and Times:

10 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5
10 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9

Join the 12 Days of MotUS Challenge on the YuMuuv app via the App Store or complete the required waiver online.

Emeritus Faculty Association Gathering, Dec. 4

UCO faculty and staff who plan to retire soon are invited to attend the Emeritus Faculty Association (EFA) gathering at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Evans Hall Great Room. Members of the EFA meet on the first Thursday of each month to visit, drink coffee and eat donuts. The space and refreshments are provided by the UCO Foundation.

For more information or questions, email EFA@uco.edu.

UCO Tennis Player Selected for NCAA Leadership Forum

Karyna Yurchenko, a senior on the UCO Tennis team, represented UCO at the NCAA Leadership Forum in November, joining 245 student-athletes, administrators and coaches for four days of leadership development in the Dallas area. Division I and II conference offices and Division III schools nominate select student-athletes and administrators to attend the forum, which is hosted annually.

The forum focused on helping participants deepen their understanding of core values, strengthen emotional intelligence, build personal networks and grow as leaders. Attendees also participated in a community service project supporting domestic violence survivors.

Earlier this year, Yurchenko was the recipient of the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Arthur Ashe Service Award.

UCO In the News

The Oklahoman featured UCO's partnership with Midwest City Police to investigate cold cases.

UCO Professor Kenneth Kickham, Ph.D., was featured in WalletHub's story on America's most fun cities.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC 3

Wrestling vs. Newman

7 p.m. | Hamilton Field House

DEC 4

Wind Symphony in Concert

7:30 p.m. | Mitchell Hall Theatre

DEC 5

Fall 16-Week and Block II Classes End

All Day | Main Campus

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Writer

'CHOS IN THE KNOW

Kudos to Angela Holmes-Krober, ECMH-E®, curriculum coordinator for the UCO Child Study Center, for earning the OK-AIMH Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health® as an Early Childhood Family Associate.