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Friday, May 30, 2025

A photo of UCO faculty and staff rolling 'chos while wearing Thunder gear.

FEATURED STORY

UCO Faculty and Staff Cheer on OKC Thunder

Members of the Central community came together to cheer on the Oklahoma City Thunder as they went into game five of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder have advanced to the NBA Finals, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5, in Oklahoma City. Hooves Up and Thunder Up!

DAILY HEADLINES

 
 

In Memorium: Beverly Thorsen

Beverly Thorsen died May 20, at the age of 90. Thorsen was a professor in UCO's Department of Professional Teacher Education for 34 years before retiring in 2000. A viewing is scheduled for 10 a.m., today, May 30, with a funeral to follow at 11 a.m., at Smith and Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City. 

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UCO in the News

Alyssa Provencio, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, was interviewed by NPR on how to start a "go bag."

A free music program for students in Oklahoma that UCO is a partner on was featured in The Oklahoman. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

MAY 30

A microphone on a stage.

The Mojo Men

8 p.m. | UCO Jazz Lab

JUNE 2

Broncho Lake.

Summer 8 week and Block I Classes Begin

All Day | Main Campus

JUNE 7

The UCO Jazz Lab.

Smilin’ Vic

8 p.m. | UCO Jazz Lab

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Give light and people will find the way.

Ella Baker
Activist

 
 

'CHOS IN THE KNOW

 
 
 
 

UCO Softball's Terin Ritz and Rylee Lemos were recognized on the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-America teams. Ritz made Second-Team at pitcher/utility, with Lemos making the Third-Team at outfield. Lemos was also named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Gold Glove team. 

 

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

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