The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts kicks off its 2024-25 season, “Don’t’ Go Breakin’ My Heart,” with a comical romp through all of Shakespeare’s iconic works, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again).”
When the enrollment period for the fall semester at Cameron University officially closed recently, interim president Jari Askins had reason to smile. She had just received word that enrollment at the Lawton university was up in almost every category.
Four Cameron University critical student support programs – the Student Enrichment Center, Student Support Services, Talent Search/Open Doors and Upward Bound – have received grants from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow them to continue to provide significant services to underserved populations through August 2025.
For the second year, Cameron University has joined the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), a recruitment and referral program managed by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense. The program connects federal and private-sector employers nationwide with college students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer internships or permanent jobs. For many alumni, WRP has served as the first step to a successful, long-term federal career.
For the fourth consecutive year, artwork by Cameron University assistant professor of art Jack Crouch has been selected for inclusion in the annual Center for Contemporary Arts National Juried Competition and Exhibition. This year, his conte drawing on hand-toned Fabriano paper titled “Perspective,” has been chosen for the prestigious exhibition. The work will be on display at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene, Texas, from October 4 through November 16.
Although not enrolled in classes during the Summer 2024 term, Cameron University sociology major Camille Lena continued her studies after being selected to participate in the Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar (THESIS). The eight-week virtual internship program focuses on promoting tribal public health and is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity. As part of the Lewis Scholars Program, THESIS operates under the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) in Oklahoma City.
Cameron University senior Nevaeh West has been awarded scholarships by the Association of International CPAs (AICPA) and the Oklahoma Society of CPAs (OSCPA). West, a resident of Lawton, is pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting degree.
“Have We Outgrown the U.S. Constitution?”, a panel presentation and discussion, will be the focus of Cameron University’s annual Constitution Day observance on Tuesday, September 17. CU will join American colleges and universities for the national observance with a session scheduled for 2 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex. The event is open to the public at no charge. Refreshments will be served.
The Cameron University Choir will celebrate the joy and unity of music with “Viva La Musica,” a choral concert slated for Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at Lawton’s First Presbyterian Church, located at 1302 S.W. A Ave. The concert is open to the public at no charge; however, donations to Cameron University’s music scholarship fund will be accepted. All donations go directly to music scholarships.
