More than 65 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.
Cameron University’s Dr. JD Little will present a faculty recital featuring the Seasons of Swing Jazz Quintet on Thursday, September 15. In addition to leading the ensemble, Little wrote the arrangements for the repertoire. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. in the McCutcheon Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens, K-12 students and members of the military. Cameron students, faculty and staff are admitted at no charge with valid ID. Seating is limited; to reserve a ticket, call (580) 581-2346.
Two Cameron University musical ensembles will unite to present “Light and Darkness,” a concert featuring the Cameron University Concert Band and the Cameron/Lawton Community Band. The concert is set for Sunday, October 9, at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre.
Concurrent enrollment – whereby high school students take college level classes to get a head start on earning a college degree – has reached an all-time high at Cameron University. For the Fall 2022 semester, the number of concurrent students is 34.8 percent higher than in Fall 2021.
The Cameron University Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts will begin its 2022-23 season with “Alias Grace” by Jennifer Blackmer. The production will be presented in the University Theatre from Thursday, September 29, through Sunday, October 2. The curtain goes up on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Cameron University has been selected for inclusion on MilitarySupportiveColleges.com’s Select Schools – Central Editor’s Pick list. CU is one of only two regional, public universities chosen by the digital platform’s editors. According to the site, all schools selected go the extra mile toward making vets and active duty military students feel at home and offer the extra support those students need to transition to higher education from military service.
Cameron University’s Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts will close its 2021-2022 Spirited Season with “9 to 5: The Musical.” Based on the hit movie, the lively production follows the adventures of Violet, Judy and Doralee as they get revenge on their sexist, egotistical boss, Mr. Hart.
Are you interested in teaching teach PK-12 students with special needs? If you already have a bachelor’s degree, then Cameron University’s CU in Special Education, a virtual learning session, will walk you through the steps to achieve certification in special education. This free, informational event is slated for Tuesday, September 27, at 5 p.m. and will take place via Zoom. To register and receive a secure link, please go https://www.cameron.edu/special-ed.
Cameron University will join colleges and universities across the nation to celebrate Constitution Day on Friday, September 16, with "The Constitution and the Border: Legal Bridges and Walls Moving Ahead,” a virtual presentation by David Patrick Petermann. The event will take place virtually at 2 p.m. To receive a secure link to the virtual presentation, e-mail Dr. Lance Janda at lancej@cameron.edu or call 580-581-2517.
