When the American Grappling Federation held its Oklahoma State Championship Tournament, two members of Cameron University’s Brazilian jiu jitsu club found themselves in the thick of competition. Seth Pleasant, a sophomore majoring in allied health science, and Junior Ramirez, who graduated in December 2024 but remains active in the club as an alumnus, joined more than 400 competitors to test their skills.
The Cameron University Invitational High School Art Competition and Exhibition received 320 entries from 175 high school art students, which resulted in a daunting task for the CU art faculty, who evaluated the works and selected the winning pieces. The exhibition will be on display in the Art Building on the east side of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex, through May 2.
How can you join the growing contingent of Cameron University supporters who proudly proclaim, “We are CU”? It’s simple: support the Cameron University Foundation’s third annual CU Giving Day, scheduled for Thursday, April 17. This 24-hour event serves as a rallying point for members of the Aggie community to show their support for Cameron University and its students. To participate and make a donation, please go camerongivingday.com or call the Office of University Advancement at 580-581-2999.
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 recent ceremony.
Are your elementary school children curious, creative and interested in science, technology, engineering arts and/or math? Then Cameron University’s K.I.D.S. Camp is right up their alley! From June 16-18, K.I.D.S. Camp (Kids Investigating and Discovering Science) will immerse participants in Camp Innovation Station, where hands-on learning, creativity, innovation, inventing, designing and problem-solving are on tap. All activities will take place at FISTA at Central Plaza from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cameron University’s 2024-25 theatre season wraps up with the world premiere of a devised theatre production created by students and faculty that centers on the theme “Our America.” The production takes place on April 17 through April 20 in the Studio Theatre. The curtain goes up on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cameron University has retained designation as a Military Friendly® School by G.I. Jobs magazine and has also been designated as a Military Spouse Friendly® School. CU is the only Oklahoma institution in the ranking’s Small Public category to receive designation.
Four musical ensembles at Cameron University will combine to present a concert on Tuesday, April 22, including the debut of the Gold Notes, a newly formed vocal jazz ensemble. That ensemble will be joined by the CU Community Band, the CU Concert Band and the CU Concert Choir for the 7:30 p.m. concert, which will take place in the University Theatre.
Cameron University is pleased to congratulate the students who completed graduation requirements at the end of the Fall 2024 semester. Fall graduates are eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies at the end of the spring semester. The 2025 Commencement is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, at Cameron Stadium.
