When art exhibit juror Liz Trosper was selecting artwork for the fifth annual Center for Contemporary Arts National Juried Competition and Exhibition (CCAN), she included two oil paintings by Cameron faculty member Jack Crouch, an assistant professor of art. The exhibition is presented by the Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene, Texas, and will be on display through November 27.
Colby Gilpen, a Cameron University sophomore from Faxon, has earned the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Future Farmers of America (FFA), the American FFA degree, which recognizes a member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. In addition, it rewards the effort that FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement exhibited throughout their FFA career. Gilpen plans to attend the degree ceremony, which takes place during the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., from October 27-30.
The Cameron University Concert Choir will take the stage at the University Theatre on Thursday, October 7, to present its Fall 2021 concert. The musical event will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens/military/K-12 students. Admission is free to CU students, faculty and staff with CU ID. Seating is limited, so patrons are encouraged to call 580-581-2346 to reserve a seat. Facial coverings are encouraged.
If you want to join Oklahoma’s workforce in the fields of accountancy or auditing, both of which are in critical demand across the state, CU Be an Accountant will provide the information you need about Cameron University’s Bachelor of Accounting degree program. The virtual presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 5, at 5:30 p.m. To register, go to https://www.cameron.edu/admissions/events.
Cameron University’s Visiting Writer’s Series continues on Friday, October 8, with Gary Reddin. Redding will read samples from his work starting at 7 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex.
Business professionals who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Cameron University have two options, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL). In an effort to help prospective graduate students identify which of the degree programs best suit their needs, Cameron’s Department of Business will host CU in Business, which will be held in-person in Ross Hall, Room 111 as well as for virtual attendees on Tuesday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. To register, go to https://www.cameron.edu/admissions/events.
Cameron University has added two instructional greenhouses to its arsenal of hands-on teaching facilities, thanks to a $210,000 grant from The McMahon Foundation. Situated on the west side of the Sciences Complex, the greenhouses will offer year-round growing in a controlled environment and are conveniently located near the classrooms where biology and agriculture courses are taught.
Cameron University’s Civic Symphony will take the stage on Tuesday, October 5, for a special concert made up exclusively of string players. The concert takes place in the McCutcheon Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, military members and non-CU students. CU students, faculty and staff are admitted at no charge with CU I.D. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. To reserve tickets as seating is limited, call the box office at 580-581-2346. Facial coverings are strongly encouraged.
The Magic Lantern Film Society at Cameron University, a student organization that presents films of all genres, will feature Kevin Smith’s 1994 cult classic, “Clerks,” on Friday, October 1. The screening takes place in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend, although donations are accepted.
