Cameron University student Ashley Winfrey, a junior from Lawton, received a scholarship yesterday from The Wyatt F. and Mattie M. Jeltz Scholarship Foundation, located in Oklahoma City. Foundation Trustee Chairman Dr. James L. Mosley presented the scholarship during a visit to the CU campus. Winfrey is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages Education.

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The Cameron University School of Liberal Arts presents internationally renowned classical guitarist Pepe Romero on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre. Reserved seating is $25 per ticket; general admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students in Oklahoma public schools. The event is free to Cameron students, faculty and staff. To reserve tickets, call 581-5506.

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Dr. Ioannis K. Argyros, Cameron University Professor of Mathematical Sciences, is the author of “Advances on Iterative Procedures,” a new mathematics textbook. The volume has been published by Nova Science Publishers as part of its Mathematics Research Developments series.The 442-page volume is available in hardcover at www.novapublishers.com.

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Following approval earlier today by the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Board of Regents, Cameron University has set housing and board rates for FY 2013. Rates for residential apartments in Cameron Village and residence hall rooms in the Shepler Center will increase 3.8 percent. This is only the fourth increase for housing in the past nine years. Rates for board and commuter meal plans will also increase 3.8 percent. The new rates are effective August 1, 2012.

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The Cameron University Department of Theatre Arts will hold auditions for the high-energy musical, “Grease,” its latest production during “A Year of Masterpieces!”, on Sunday and Monday, February 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. Auditions will take place in the University Theatre. Those wishing to audition should prepare a memorized musical number from a Broadway show and bring sheet music or accompanying CD. Numerous roles will be cast, and there are non-singing roles available. The production will be directed by Scott Richard Klein, Chair, Department of Theatre Arts, and will run from April 19-22.

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Cameron University music students took the stage during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association Conference in Tulsa last week. The Cameron University Centennial Singers were selected to perform on Friday, January 20, while four student members of the Cameron University Concert Band were selected to perform with the 2012 Oklahoma Intercollegiate Honor Band on Thursday, January 19.

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Since 1908, Cameron University has been committed to providing high quality, affordable educational programs to students in Oklahoma. As part of this commitment, Cameron offers the Cameron Gold Scholarship to work in conjunction with Oklahoma's Promise, also known as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), to cover costs not typically covered by “Oklahoma’s Promise” such as mandatory fees and books. Students who will be first-time freshmen at Cameron University during the Fall 2012 and who are participating in the Oklahoma’s Promise program are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply for the Cameron Gold scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year is April 1, 2012.

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Cameron University has selected CU alumni Dr. Robert Muller, Anna Politano and Adrian Wiggins as Acclaimed Aggies for the Spring 2012 semester. Posters of each featuring highlights of their achievements since graduating from CU will be displayed on campus. Recognition of Acclaimed Aggies was initiated in Fall 2005 to recognize the accomplishments of CU graduates.

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Six Cameron University coeds will vie for the title of Miss Black CU at the 33rd Annual Dr. Valree Wynn Miss Black CU Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, February 4 at 7 p.m. at the Cameron University Theatre. This year’s pageant theme is “No Limits, No Boundaries.” Competing for the title are Jeremyra Cross, Ife Egbeyemi, Ciera James, Brandi Jones, Precious Moore and Didi Osanife. Contestants will be judged on five criteria: personal interview, ambassadorial wear, talent, evening wear and onstage question and answer. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the CU Lawton campus in the McMahon Centennial Complex Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or by calling Nate Todd at 581-5760.

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Enrollment at Cameron University continues its historic growth, as the number of students enrolled for the Spring 2012 semester is higher than the Spring 2011 semester. This marks the fourth consecutive year of spring enrollment growth. Spring enrollment from 2008 to 2012 has experienced an increase of more than 16 percent, or approximately 800 students.

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Cameron University has received a $50,000 grant from The Sarkeys Foundation which will be used to fund a new Student Computer Center in the Academic Commons. Cameron’s former Student Union is currently undergoing extensive renovation to be transformed into the Academic Commons which is scheduled to open in Fall 2012.

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Cameron University has been selected for inclusion in Military Advanced Education’s (MAE) “Fifth Annual Guide to America’s Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities” for the second year in a row. The publication provides potential students with information about schools that go out of their way to give back to men and women in uniform.

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Cameron University invites employers to reserve space at the 15th Annual Red River Career Expo, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at the Cameron University Fitness Center in Lawton. Companies attending the Expo will have access to a large pool of job-seekers including college graduates, military personnel with numerous specialties and individuals with federal service experience. The Red River Career Expo takes place from 12:30 – 4 p.m. and is presented by the Cameron University Office of Student Development and the Fort Sill Army Career and Alumni Program.

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