“I would definitely encourage OC students to get involved, because the inner-city demographic we serve does not typically show the strong and healthy support that these kids really need,” Campbell said. “By showing up and spending time with them, they will feel encouraged and want to come back. This opens the door for these kids to consistently hear about the Bible and learn to grow in a responsible, Godly way.”
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#HumansofOC branched off the larger stem of #HumansofNY, both in favor of increasing a sense of solidarity among people.
“Just go,” Sandoval said. “It’s 45 minutes of your time, and you’re only going to benefit from it. No matter where you’re coming from, you’re going to walk away learning something new, and it’s going to be helpful information. I know, whenever I show up, I’m going to learn information that I didn’t even know I needed to know.”
“It is really encouraging to see OC facilitate this type of environment, where we can take a moment and celebrate our international students and appreciate their cultures,” Bian said. “The homecoming directors and the executive directors are all very aware of what cultural appropriation is and that is not the purpose of this theme. I think there is a way to celebrate someone’s culture without appropriating it, and I think that we are going to do a good job of that.”
Oklahoma Christian University takes pride in the many cultures students represent on campus, as seen through the multiple campus organizations focused on the care and celebration of those students who participate in the associations.
“[Women] face unique challenges both in the classroom and in the workplace,” Bian said. “Even though representation for women in college has become equivalent to men, the number of women majoring in STEM fields is still drastically lower than men, and the number of women enrolling in graduate STEM education is fewer still. Our goal is to improve retention of women in STEM at the undergraduate level through mentorship, education and support.”
As part of the Brew’s mission to make Oklahoma Christian University exude a welcoming atmosphere, the Brew baristas are customizing and creating drinks tailored to each individual customer.
Oklahoma Christian Modern Abolitionists organization plans to raise awareness for human trafficking and educate students on ways to combat modern-day slavery.