UCO College of Liberal Arts

Join us for our Passport to Germany keynote lecture!

🗓 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 12:30 p.m.
📍 Liberal Arts Building, LAS L01

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Karlos K. Hill, professor at the University of Oklahoma, who will explore the documentary Echoes of Remembrance: Bridging Memory Across Borders, a powerful collaboration between Oklahoma and Berlin. Through this work, students and scholars engage with histories of the Holocaust and Black America, examining how remembrance shapes communities today.

Free and open to the public.

Join the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of History and Geography for a day with author Paul Hutton, featuring his book The Undiscovered Country, on Monday, April 13.

📖 2 p.m. — Free public lecture
Nigh University Center Constitution Hall

🍽️ 6 p.m. — Ticketed Oklahoma-inspired dinner with the author
Nigh University Center Heritage Room

Dinner registration closes Monday, April 6. Register through the link in bio.

The UCO College of Liberal Arts is proud to welcome Scott Booker—CEO of the UCO Academy of Contemporary Music and longtime manager of The Flaming Lips—as the keynote speaker for the UCO Liberal Arts Symposium on Wednesday, April 1.

With decades of experience at the intersection of music, business, and creative innovation, Booker brings a unique perspective on the value of the arts and the power of interdisciplinary thinking, making him an exciting addition to this year’s symposium.

🕛 Keynote Address: 12:00–1:15 PM

Throughout the day, you can also join us in celebrating the outstanding work of our students as they present research and creative projects across a wide range of liberal arts disciplines. The symposium highlights the curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity that define a liberal arts education at UCO.

🔗 View the full schedule at the link in our bio.

Thinking about law school or a career in a legal field?

Join us for the UCO Pre-Law Mentorship Dinner on from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12! This free event is open to all UCO students—you do not need to be enrolled in the Pre-Law minor or a Liberal Arts student. All that’s required is an interest in learning more about the legal field.

Enjoy a free dinner while connecting and networking with professionals from a variety of legal careers.

🗓 Sign-up deadline: Sunday, March 8 at midnight
🔗 Register using the link in our bio

📣 Calling all CLA students! 📣

If you’re enrolled in a College of Liberal Arts course, you’re eligible to participate in the 2026 UCO Liberal Arts Symposium—and we want to see your work!

Share your research, projects or creative scholarship and join a community of student scholars. Submissions are welcome from individuals or groups, and selected projects may receive monetary awards and be considered for publication.

🗓 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 18
📚 Event Date: Wednesday, April 1

Learn more on the Symposium Website
https://www.uco.edu/cla/events/liberal-arts-symposium

🎓 Scholarship deadlines are approaching! 🎓

There is still time to apply for scholarships through UCO and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation!

Deadlines:
📚 UCO Scholarships — due February 6
https://buff.ly/P79iIEV

💰 OCCF Scholarships — due February 15
https://buff.ly/ebGvrlG

✈️🌍 There is still time to stamp your way to Germany🇩🇪✨

The UCO Passport to Germany Challenge is still underway — and there’s plenty of time to attend upcoming events, collect stamps and submit your reflection paper to earn a Germany Study Tour Scholarship for this summer!

📍 Upcoming opportunities to earn stamps:
🗓️ Love, S*x and Romance, German-style - Jan. 21 at 3:30 p.m., LAS 263

🗓️ Life in Germany: A Local Perspective - Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m., LAS 273

Don’t miss your chance — attend, stamp and explore your way toward Germany! 🇩🇪✈️

Join us for the Fall 2025 Graduation Receptions for the College of Liberal Arts!

Graduates, their family and friends are invited to connect with professors, meet fellow graduates and celebrate together with light refreshments before their commencement ceremony.

🎓Master's Degree Reception
Friday, Dec. 12, 3-4 p.m.
(Before the 5 p.m. ceremony)

🎓Undergraduate Reception
Saturday, Dec. 13, 8-9 a.m.
(Before the 10 a.m. ceremony)

📍Liberal Arts Building Atrium

Meet Fall 2025 Class Marshal Zoe E. Adam, a forensic science–forensic investigations and French major with a 4.0 GPA in the UCO College of Liberal Arts. Zoe is a recipient of the Academic Honors Scholarship and the Diogenes Study Tour Scholarship. After graduation, she plans to teach abroad and pursue her master’s degree.

We asked Zoe a few questions about her UCO experience. Here’s what she shared:

What is one accomplishment or experience at UCO that you are most proud of?
“My most meaningful experience at UCO was participating in a study tour in France, where I was able to fully immerse myself in the culture. I created lifelong friendships and memories that will stay with me always. This experience was also a major factor in inspiring my desire to go abroad and teach.”

What is a piece of advice you would share with future Bronchos?
“My advice for anyone in any field of study at UCO would be to never give up, even when you feel overwhelmed. Stay committed to your goals, trust the process and remember that consistency and discipline can carry you through anything. You’re capable of accomplishing more than you think—just keep going.”

Is there anything fun or unique you want included in your spotlight?
“During my time at UCO, I have been fortunate to learn from some truly amazing professors. I would especially like to recognize Dr. Appleby and Dr. Webster in the Modern Languages Department and Dr. Mabry in Forensic Science. Their unwavering support has shaped my journey and will continue to guide me in the future.”

— Class Marshal Zoe E. Adam