Big Service Peppers the Community

Photo of student planting a tree

by Sanam Bhakta —  

The University of Central Oklahoma’s Big Event is one of the biggest events at UCO. This “day of service” has a 19-year tradition at UCO, having spread nationwide after starting at Texas A&M in 1982. Throughout the years, Big Event has sent out thousands of volunteers to the Edmond area, positively impacting our . . .  read more

Changes in Service – for the Better!

photo of food pantry drive, July 2020

[by Nicole Doherty, Director, Community Engagement]

Over the past few months, you might have heard the saying, ”The only constant is change” and while this is more than true for our current world, it also applies to the Office of Community Engagement!

Now, you might be thinking to yourself—I’ve never heard of that office. No worries, you aren’t . . .  read more