The Cameron University Athletics Hall of Fame will add a group of new honorees to its roster during the university’s annual Homecoming activities next month. The induction ceremony is slated for Friday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom, located inside the McMahon Centennial Complex. The event is open to the public at no charge. Parking is available on the east side of the building.
Enrollment at Cameron University this spring has increased more than 5 percent from a year ago, and the number of high school students taking college-level coursework at CU continues to soar.
Veterans, active service members and their dependents who have questions regarding VA benefits can get assistance from representatives from key veterans organizations who will be on-site at Cameron University on Thursday, February 1. CU’s Office of Veterans Affairs will host the representatives from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 332 of North Shepler.
A painting by Cameron University’s Jack Crouch, assistant professor of art, has been selected for AASH Vol8, an international, juried exhibit hosted by the Arcadia Theatre in Tyler, Texas. His oil painting, “Amanda,” will be on display through March 3 at the Gallery Main Street, located at 101 N. College Avenue, Suite 105, in Tyler.
Cameron University will continue its12th Academic Festival, “Care and Health: A Generational Approach,” with comedian Leighann Lord. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Theatre. Tickets are required for admission and can be reserved online at https://www.cameron.edu/festival.
Cameron University has announced that Michael “Mick” Coponiti will become its next Vice President for Business and Finance on January 22. The hiring was approved today by the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University.
Cameron University President John McArthur plans to retire this summer.
Cameron University has named Lou Izzi to be its new Director of Athletics. Izzi will begin employment on February 1 and formally assume leadership responsibilities on March 1 upon the retirement of Jim Jackson after 19 years of service. Izzi has 25 years of relevant experience as a coach and athletic administrator, including eight years of experience as an athletic director or vice president for athletics.
Cameron University has named John Young as director of physical facilities. Currently serving as the university’s environmental health and safety officer, Young will take the position vacated by the retirement of Bob Hanefield effective January 10.
