The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts will present a concert showcasing the talents of three music ensembles, the CU Percussion Ensemble, the Pan Express and the CU Drumline, in concert on Thursday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre. Friends of Cameron Percussion will host a reception in the theatre foyer following the concert. Tickets are $10 for adults and, $8 for students, senior citizens and military members and can be purchased at the door. CU faculty, students and staff are admitted free with proper identification.

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Two Cameron University student organizations, the Diversity Diplomats and the Residence Hall Association, will present a Poetry and Chill Open Mic Night on Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom, located in the McMahon Centennial Complex. Community members are invited to attend to showcase poetry, singing or other artistic, literary talent. There is no charge to attend.

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The work of Cameron University Professor of Art Katherine Liontas-Warren will be on display during “Reflections of the Wichitas,” a solo exhibition at the Museum of the Western Prairie in Altus. The show opens on Tuesday, October 22, and will be on exhibit through January. An opening reception is slated for Thursday, October 24, at 7 p.m.

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Cameron University’s Dr. Ioannis Argyros, Professor of Mathematics, has co-authored a new textbook with CU student Samundra Regmi. “Undergraduate Research at Cameron University on Iterative Procedures in Banach and Other Spaces” has been published by Nova Science Publishers. In addition, Argyros has co-authored “Mathematical Modeling for the Solution of Equations and Systems of Equations with Applications, Vol. III,” with Dr. George Karnakata. That textbook is also published by Nova Science Publishers.

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Attending Cameron University is more than just taking classes – it’s all about earning a degree. Beginning on Tuesday, October 22, CU students can take a significant step toward degree completion when enrollment opens for the Spring 2020 semester. Tiered enrollment by classification starts on Tuesday, October 22, for graduate students, seniors and honors students. Juniors can enroll on Wednesday, October 23, sophomores on Thursday, October 24; and freshmen on Friday, October 25. Open enrollment for all students begins on Monday, October 28.

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In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, which this year is celebrated across the country on Monday, October 14, Cameron University invites community members from southwest Oklahoma to its Lawton campus to learn about Native American culture and heritage.

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With the opening of the Art Teaching Gallery, Cameron University has restored a painting and drawing classroom in the Art Building of the Louise D. McMahon Fine Arts Complex to its original intended use - that of a secure gallery space that showcases national and local art exhibitions and competitions. The Art Teaching Gallery will be open to the public each week Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the university is open.

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The Cameron University Alumni Association (CUAA) is seeking nominations for the association’s highest honors: the CUAA Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award and Faculty Hall of Fame. Students, graduates and friends of the university can submit online nominations to the Office of Alumni Relations until Friday, November 1. Nomination forms can be found at http://www.cameron.edu/alumni by clicking on “Alumni Awards.” Listings of previous recipients of the CUAA awards can also be found on the website. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 580-581-2988.

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Cameron University celebrates the midpoint of the Fall 2019 semester with Fall Break on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18. There will be no classes held during this time, and administrative offices will be closed. Classes will resume and administrative offices will re-open for normal business hours on Monday, Oct. 21.

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Cameron University will present a workplace violence prevention forum on Tuesday, October 15, at 2 p.m. in the CETES Conference Center. Amy Morgan, founder and director of Academy Hour, will present “Why the Violent Ending?” to open the forum. The event is open to the public at no cost.

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Coffee with Cameron and Western, hosted by Cameron University and Western Oklahoma State College, will come to the Main Street location of White Buffalo Coffee Bar in Altus on Tuesday, October 22. The event is an opportunity for high school students, adults wishing to earn a degree, and veterans to learn about degree programs, resources, financial assistance and more at CU and Western.

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The Cameron University Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts will present the Cameron/Lawton Community Band in concert on Sunday, October 13, at 3 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students, senior citizens and military. All Cameron University faculty, students and staff are admitted free with proper identification.

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The Cameron University Office of Veterans Affairs will present an educational resource session for spouses and children of active duty and veterans on Wednesday, October 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, which will feature a representative from the VA Muskogee Regional Processing Office, will take place in Room 332 of the North Shepler Tower. For more information, call 580-581-2301.

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The Cameron University Concert Choir will be joined by the MacArthur High Varsity and Show Choir and the Lawton Children’s Choir for a vocal concert on Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cameron University Theatre. The concert will feature the debut performance of the Lawton’s Children’s Choir, a new ensemble made up of children who are in grades 3 through 6. This event is open to the public at no charge.

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The Cameron Psychology Clinic (CPC) has relocated to 275 S.W. 27th Street and will re-open for client care on Monday, October 7. The CPC offers free mental health counseling services to individuals, couples and families who lack the resources to address their mental health needs. The CPC is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To determine eligibility for services or to schedule an appointment, call 580-581-3153. Parking is available in the Cameron University parking lot located on 27th Street.

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The Cameron University Civic Symphony will present a fall concert in the McCutcheon Recital Hall on Tuesday, October 8. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens/military/K-12 students. Admission is free to Cameron University students, faculty and staff with valid CU ID.

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Cameron University students are lending assistance with the revision of the late Charles Ellenbrook’s popular “Outdoor and Trail Guide to the Wichita Mountains,” considered by many to be the definitive guide to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Part of the project includes gathering input from visitors of the Refuge and those who have used the book as a resource to the area in the past.

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Cameron University Professor of Art Katherine Liontas-Warren will conduct “Self-Discovery through Drawing,” a workshop for high school teachers at the Oklahoma Arts Institute from October 10-13. During the workshop, Liontas-Warren will demonstrate drawing techniques and will provide one-on-one critique.

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Three Cameron University seniors will speak on behalf of the university’s student body during Convocation 2019, a celebration of academic excellence. Allison Duffin, San Antonio, Texas; Theresa Hinkle, Lawton; and Rylee McKee, Lawton, will share personal stories of accomplishment and inspiration during the annual event. Convocation, a Cameron tradition highlighted by musical performances and colorful pageantry, will take place at 10 a.m., Friday, October 4, in Aggie Gym and is open to the public.

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Cameron University, which offers bachelor degree programs in elementary education and social studies education at Rogers State University in Claremore, will host a “CU Become a Teacher” workshop in room 310 of RSU’s Prep Hall on Monday, October 7. The free, specialized workshop focuses on the multiple pathways for becoming a teacher, including options for working professionals seeking a bachelor’s degree in education. The session will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. A free dinner is provided for all who pre-register. To register online, go to http://www.cameron.edu/cu-become-a-teacher and click on “Registration Form.” For more information, contact Jayne McLoughlin at 918-343-7971 or jmclough@cameron.edu.

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Cameron University’s Department of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts will open its 2019-2020 theatre season, celebrating “Women’s Roles in the Theatre,” with playwright Sarah Ruhl’s “The Clean House.” The contemporary comedy will be presented in the University Theatre from October 3-6. The curtain goes up on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens, military, Cameron faculty and staff, and non-Cameron students. CU students receive one free admission with their CU I.D. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 580-581-2478.

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Cameron University will present the 12th Annual Disability Awareness Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the McMahon Centennial Complex on the Cameron campus. The event is open to the public at no charge. The Disability Awareness Resource Fair will inform participants about services and resources available on campus and in the community for persons with disabilities.

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Artwork by Cameron University Professor of Art Katherine Liontas-Warren has been selected for the 2019 Seven States Biennial Exhibition, a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Nesbitt Gallery at the University of Sciences and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, the Museum of the Red River in Idabel, and the Charles B. Goddard Center in Ardmore. The exhibit will travel to the three venues, opening at the Nesbitt Galley on September 21.

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Cameron University has received $1,189,530 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education for three university programs that play a vital role in the success of underserved Oklahomans in completing a college degree: Student Support Services, Upward Bound and Talent Search/Open Doors. The programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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The Cameron University Department of Mathematical Sciences will hold two series of mathematics-related seminars this fall. The Undergraduate Research Series will feature presentations by CU students as they prepare their research findings for presentation at conferences throughout the academic year. The Math Seminar Series will feature guest speakers who will also present their work. All seminars are open to the public at no charge.

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Cameron University’s “CU Become a Teacher” workshops return to southwest Oklahoma this fall with a slate of events aimed at community members who are interested in entering the field of teaching. The free, specialized workshops focus on the multiple pathways for becoming a teacher, including options for individuals with a degree in a non-education field to complete a graduate degree in Education and for working professionals seeking a bachelor’s degree in Education. Each session runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. A free dinner is provided for all who pre-register. To register online, go to http://www.cameron.edu/cu-become-a-teacher and click on “Registration Form.” For more information, email CUTeach@cameron.edu or call 580-581-2320.

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Cameron University’s Department of Art, Music and Theatre Arts is pleased to announce its 2019-20 season, “A Celebration of Women’s Roles!” The eclectic season features a contemporary romantic comedy, a Tony Award winning follow-up to an Ibsen drama, a classic Shakespearean comedy, and a family friendly musical comedy. Season tickets are available for $35 for adults and $30 for senior citizens, military, non-Cameron students and Cameron faculty/staff. To purchase season tickets, call (580) 581-2346. Cameron University students are admitted to theatre productions at no charge with Cameron ID.

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The Cameron University Foundation recently received more than $410,000 generated by an estate gift from the late Jeneanne Lawson, a 1949 Cameron graduate. As part of her planned giving, Lawson bequeathed three properties to the Foundation. One of those homes has recently been sold, and the proceeds will be used to enhance the quality of education at Cameron University.

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Two cadets from Cameron University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program received commissions as Second Lieutenants (2LT) in the U.S. Army during a recent ceremony.

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The Cameron University Department of Education will offer a Special Education Boot Camp, aimed at individuals who already have a four-year college degree and who wish to become a certified K-12 special education teacher. The Boot Camp, which features one graduate level class, “Children & Youth: Special Needs,” runs from October 15 through December 13 and is presented in a hybrid format. It meets only six times as the majority of the coursework is completed online.

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