The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently inducted seven students into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. Psi Chi’s mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Membership is open to students who are majoring or minoring in psychology

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Cameron University’s George D. Keathley Department of Military Science presented awards and scholarships to members of the Comanche Battalion, Cameron’s Army ROTC Unit, during a ceremony held last week. The Comanche Battalion annually recognizes cadets for meritorious performance in the areas of military science, academics, physical fitness, personal achievement and leadership. Awards are sponsored by the Department of the Army; national and local societies, organizations, businesses and private individuals.

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The Cameron University Department of Education recently celebrated the accomplishments of its students with awards.

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Cameron University’s Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts had its 2018-2019 Theatre Arts awards ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of their students this past year with a season celebrating “Where Everything Comes Together!”

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Cameron University’s Resident Hall Association (RHA) honored students who live on campus during a recent celebration. Resident Hall Association promotes community building and socialization among residents. Each resident assistant (RA) selected two honorees, one to be named Most Valuable Resident and one recognized with an award created by the RA, to recognize residents who furthered the RHA mission.

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The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has released the fifth volume of CHiPS: The Cameron University Undergraduate Research Journal in Criminal Justice, History, Political Science and Sociology. The volume features the research of Cameron undergraduates Sandi Colby, Kylie Dew-O’Bryant, Brittany Hutchinson and Justin Rose. CHiPS, which features student research papers in the fields of criminal justice, history, political science, sociology and geography, can be viewed online at www.cameron.edu/history_government/chips. Printed copies are available in the Department of Social Sciences.

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Each semester, Cameron University psychology students take the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT), a tool utilized by universities nationwide to assess content knowledge and retention by students at the completion of their major field of study. Two CU students, Dominique Bradley, Lawton, and Leslie Brown, Walters, scored in the 93rd percentile nationally.

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The Cameron University Department of Social Sciences has honored six students as “Outstanding Major of the Year” in Political Science, History, Social Studies Education, Sociology and Criminal Justice, the five degree programs that comprise the academic unit.

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KCCU, Cameron University’s public radio station, has been honored with a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The award recognizes legacy radio or television news organizations that innovate their product to enhance the quality of journalism and the audience’s understanding of news. KCCU, along with KGOU, KOSU and KWGS, partnered to create the Oklahoma Public Media Exchange (OPME) to create “Oklahoma Engaged,” a statewide 2018 election project. As the winner of a regional award, the project is automatically entered in the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.

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The Cameron University Department of Psychology recently honored five students with Major of the Year awards during its departmental Student Recognition Ceremony.

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Cameron University’s annual Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Cameron Stadium. State Regent Ann Holloway will deliver the Commencement address. Cameron officials encourage graduates, their families and friends, and all visitors to arrive at least 30 minutes early to facilitate a seamless entry into the stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m. Ample parking is available on campus. Chilled water will be available free of charge.

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The Cameron University Alumni Association invites all Cameron alumni to the Annual Alumni Toast to welcome the Class of 2019 to the alumni family. The event is slated for Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts Courtyard on the Cameron University campus. Please RSVP online at http://cameronrsvp.com/alumnitoast by Wednesday, May 1. For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 581-2988.

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Cameron University will honor students who have completed requirements for master’s degrees at the 15th annual CU Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Master’s candidates Katie Caughron, Lawton, and Amy Kruscavage, Lawton, will speak on behalf of this year’s slate of graduate recipients. The ceremony will take place in Aggie Gym. A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremony in the CETES Conference Center. Parking is available on the west side of the CETES Conference Center, on the west side of Burch Hall, and on the east side of Howell Hall.

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The Cameron University Department of Communication, English and Foreign Languages welcomed 10 new members to the Beta Omicron chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.

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The Cameron University of Communication, English and Foreign Languages has honored several CU students for their creative writing.

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Cameron University celebrated Earth Day with members of the Lawton Northeast On-Line Branch Lions Club, who donated an Eastern Redbud to the university. This marks the 11th consecutive year the group has donated a tree to Cameron. The tree was planted on the north side of Aggie Gym, joining the club’s previously donated Eastern Redbuds, which bring brilliant pops of color to the grounds each March.

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The Cameron University Department of Mathematical Sciences inducted seven new members into the university’s chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon (PME). PME is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding. Cameron's chapter, the third to be established in Oklahoma, was founded in 1979.

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Cameron University’s Office of Campus Life presented awards to students, faculty and staff during a recent ceremony on the CU campus. The event included the announcement of the Top 20 Students, comprised of outstanding juniors and seniors, and the Top 10 Non-Traditional Students, made up of outstanding juniors and seniors over the age of 25. Students are selected based on excellence in leadership, community service, campus involvement and academics.

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Cameron University students Amanda King and Rikki Tasso-Thompson have been inducted into the Order of Omega, a national organization that recognizes fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment.

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Cameron University faculty members Dr. Brad McCoy, Dr. Edris Montalvo, Dr. Joanni Sailor, Dr. Aubree Walton, Dr. Wendy Whitman Cobb and Dr. Sheila Youngblood have been honored with awards recognizing their contributions to Cameron’s academic community. McCoy received the Adjunct Faculty Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Montalvo was honored with the Faculty Award for Excellence in Service, Sailor received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring Student Research, Walton was honored with the Hackler Award for Teaching Excellence, Whitman Cobb received the Bhattacharya Endowed Lectureship for Excellence in Research Award, and Youngblood received the Faculty Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching.

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Three Cameron University staff members were honored as the recipients of the university’s Staff Excellence Awards. Jayne McLoughlin, John Osborne and William Poole received their awards during a ceremony at Cameron’s Lawton campus. The Cameron University Staff Awards were created during the fall 2014 semester at the recommendation of Cameron’s Staff Advisory Council. Nominations were made by CU students, faculty and staff. In order to be eligible, nominees must have been employed full-time at Cameron for at least one year.

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More than 50 students have been named to Who’s Who Among Students at Cameron University, a competitive and prestigious award. These students were nominated by faculty and staff on campus and then evaluated, based on their leadership, involvement and academics. After receiving a nomination by faculty or staff, students submit an application outlining their collegiate career, including membership in student organizations, campus and community involvement and grades. In order to be eligible, students must have completed at least 60 hours.

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The Cameron University Concert Choir will be joined by Eisenhower High School’s Gentry Singers for “The Sounds of Spring” on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre. The concert will include the premiere of “Lux Aeterna,” the winning submission in the Cameron Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts’ national choral composition contest. This event is open to the public at no charge.

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The Cameron University Department of Communication, English and Foreign Languages honored its outstanding writers with receptions at CU’s main campus in Lawton as well as at Cameron University–Duncan. The annual events were held to honor outstanding freshman composition students. Cameron’s English composition professors selected students for the honor based on their overall performance.

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The Cameron University Concert Band will share the stage with the Eisenhower High School “Screamin’ Eagle” Band for a combined concert on Tuesday, April 23. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre. The concert is open to the public at no charge.

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The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts is pleased to host “We’re Not Telling You Everything: Words and Images from the Wichita Mountains,” a photographic and poetic exhibition featuring the photography of Don House and Sabine Schmidt and the poetry of Sy Hoahwah. The exhibit will open on Thursday, April 25, in the Cameron University Library with an artist-led gallery walk beginning at 5 p.m. followed by an artist lecture, poetry reading and reception at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through June 20 and will be available for viewing at no charge during the Cameron University Library’s operating hours.

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The Cameron University Guitar Ensemble will be joined by the Cameron String Octet for a concert on Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Seating is limited. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, military and middle/high school. CU students, faculty and staff are admitted at no charge with CU ID.

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Cameron University’s Iota Sigma chapter of the Delta Mu Delta (DMD) International Honor Society in Business recently inducted 15 new members. Delta Mu Delta recognizes and encourages academic excellence to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership. Dr. Greg Treadwell and Dr. Aubree Walton serve as faculty advisors to the chapter.

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Cameron University piano students will be joined by vocal students to present “Soirée Xb: Song Fest” on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior/military/non-Cameron students. CU students, faculty and staff are admitted free with CU I.D. Cameron University piano students will be joined by vocal students to present “Soirée Xb: Song Fest” on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior/military/non-Cameron students. CU students, faculty and staff are admitted free with CU I.D.

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Cameron University is pleased to announce the names of students who completed graduation requirements at the end of the Fall 2018 semester. Fall graduates are eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies at the end of the spring semester, since Cameron does not hold a fall ceremony. The 2019 commencement ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, at Cameron Stadium.

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