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OU SGA is a student association that comprises all students enrolled on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus. We pursue any idea or program that improves the student experience at OU. Here are some of the things we do:

Advocacy Team: addresses student concerns on an individual basis

OU Votes: biannual voter registration drive in partnership with the Carl Albert Center

South Oval Office: m

onthly outreach event on the South Oval to solicit student ideas and concerns

Higher education lobbying: including Higher Education Day, Big XII on the Hill, and the forthcoming Stronger Oklahoma coalition

International student support: including greeting at the OKC airport, a re-gifting program, and the International Greek Exchange

Special community advocacy: supporting underrepresented groups such as student veterans and LGBTQ students

Student organization support: funding, technology resources, policy training, and management of the Conoco Student Leadership Center

Administrative council presence: ensuring a student voice on more than a dozen councils advising OU administration

Local and state government advocacy: having a presence at key meetings and engaging with elected officials

Learn more at sga.ou.edu.

05/30/2020

Please read a personal statement from SGA President Justin Norris as well as a united SGA statement in response to national racial tensions.

Also please consider donating to the OU SGA for Black Lives Support Fund as well as the many other places to donate as we stand in solidarity with those affected by racism.

Donate at the link below!

https://linktr.ee/OUSGA

04/01/2020

OU counts!!! Fill out the 2020 Census!!! You count in Norman!!!

11/22/2019

Please see SGA President Adran Gibbs' statement on the recent "SGA Inclusivity Consistency Act" which regards the name change for Sooner Freshman Council.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1twfznSIJISBebB7_SeRG5wody1XUh94A/view

10/21/2019

📍THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM - SGA PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE! Come learn about what each ticket hopes to accomplish for the students of the University of Oklahoma.

10/01/2019

Election filing is open from now until October 3rd @ 5:00PM! If you have any questions about SGA President or Vice President - reach out! Adran and Prince would love to share with you what their experience has been/answer any questions.

09/23/2019

A statement from SGA President Adran Gibbs regarding the blackface photos originally posted by Black Student Association.

All inquiries should be directed to Adran Gibbs at [email protected]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AAbtP0WZCBZQc6aPN0ku9mDHAVi1MQuK/view?usp=sharing

Here is a statement from the SGA President, Adran Gibbs. Please reach out to sgapres@ou.edu with any questions, concerns...

05/17/2019

Here is a statement from the SGA President, Adran Gibbs. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or thoughts.

04/11/2019

SGA is proud to present Stick It To Stigma Week, April 15th-17th! Our programming includes Yoga at Sarkeys Fitness Center at 7:30pm on Monday, Art Therapy at the Henderson Tulson Cultural Center from 6:30-8:00pm on Tuesday, and Positive Notes in the Oklahoma Memorial Union Food Court from 11am-2pm and Health Hut on the South Oval from 11am-1pm on Wednesday. We'll see you there!

04/04/2019

Thank you to everyone who attended the Meet and Greet today with Dr. Surratt! We had a great time chatting with him and getting advice for the future. Welcome to the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Surratt!

03/28/2019

Join us next week, Monday April 1st to Thursday April 4th for It's On Us Week of Action. Help us do our part to stop sexual violence on our campus.

03/26/2019

Join us Thursday, April 4th from 10:00-11:30am in the Student Affairs Conference Room in the Oklahoma Memorial Union for a Meet and Greet with the new Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. David Surratt! Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

02/23/2019

The OU Multicultural Advancement Committee will be a streamlined and manageable method to provide recommendations and perspectives to the OU Board of Regents, President, Provost, and other relevant administrators in order to create a better cultural atmosphere and experience for the entirety of the OU community. Groups will focus on the following areas: recruiting and retention (faculty, staff, and student recruitment and retention), new student orientations, curriculum changes, Housing & Food Services, student financial issues/bursar policies, Student Code, university-mandated trainings (Freshman Diversity Experience, etc.), and International Student Services. Groups will be led by students and faculty members with facilitation by Student Affairs. Groups will meet, monthly, starting on March 7th.
Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on February 28th and can be found at the following link: https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/355139.
There will be no interview process for this application and it is open to all students. For additional information or questions, please email Adran Gibbs at [email protected].

02/07/2019

Apply for It's On Us! It's On Us raises awareness and fights against sexual assault on college campuses. The application closes on Friday, February 22nd. Apply today!

Here is the link: https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/353622

02/04/2019

Sign up for Higher Education Day 2019 to have the unique opportunity to meet with Oklahoma legislators directly and discuss issues pertaining to Higher Education! The event will take place at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 12th. Applications close Friday, February 8th at 5:00. Here is the link: https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/352650

11/28/2018

Don’t forget to apply for the OU Student Government Association Executive Cabinet! Help Adran and Prince Build a Better Tomorrow for the University of Oklahoma. Applications close at 5 pm this coming Monday, December 3rd.

11/19/2018

Applications for the OU SGA Executive Branch Cabinet are now open!

Join Adran and Prince in Building a Better Tomorrow at OU. Apply today and make your voice heard: https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/345619

Applications will close at 5:00 pm on Monday, December 3rd.

11/19/2018

Adran Gibbs and Prince Ohene-Nyako are humbled to be serving as your new OU Student Government Association President and Vice President. Adran and Prince are seeking to Build a Better Tomorrow at OU and increase transparency on campus.

If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or simply just want to say hi, please stop by their office hours! Adran and Prince are always looking for input from students to help improve OU. For the remainder of the semester, Adran’s office hours will be:
Monday, 1:30-2:30
Tuesday, 2:00-5:00
Wednesday, 1:30-2:30
Thursday, 2:00-5:00
Friday, 1:30-4:30

Prince’s office hours will be:
Monday, 1:30-4:15
Tuesday, 2:30-4:15
Wednesday, 10:20-11:20 and 1:30-4:15
Thursday, 2:30-4:15

11/19/2018

Thank you all for coming! We appreciate your dedication to the community and to OU Students.

11/07/2018

Eat. Shop. Give. OU Loves Norman is coming soon!! Nov. 14 from 11-2. Be a part of bridging the gap between OU students and the Norman community!!

01/30/2018

Every spring the Oklahoma legislature invites representatives from all state universities to come to the Capitol and promote the importance of higher education and its impact on the state. This year's Higher Ed Day will be on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018!

If you are interested then head over to Orgsync and apply here: https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/301878

01/25/2018

Are you interested in helping the new SGA President and Vice President serve with vision? Are you passionate about improving our University?
Then, head over to https://orgsync.com/118258/forms/301523 and complete the application to be a part of SGA Executive Cabinet. Applications are due at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 30th.

01/15/2018

It might be cold, but you know what's even cooler?!
CAC's Winter Welcome Week 2018! Come out this week and embrace the new semester with these fun events!

01/15/2018

Join Oklahoma Sooners in this dynamic event tonight. OU to celebrate celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tonight at 7:30 at Holmberg Hall. Details ➡️ bit.ly/OUmlk18

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OU to celebrate celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tonight at 7:30 at Holmberg Hall.

Details ➡️ bit.ly/OUmlk18

11/30/2017

11/12/2017

In Solidarity, we are

11/11/2017

We've partnered with The University of Oklahoma to honor our student heroes. Thank you SVA Oklahoma - OU Chapter for your service. Check out their stories below:

11/10/2017

Come see us on the South Oval today until 1!

11/06/2017

Polls are now open! Visit elections.ou.edu to vote in the SGA Presidential Runoff Election!

11/02/2017

The 2017 Student Government Association presidential election ended in a runoff between presidential candidates Yaseen Shurbaji and Vanessa Meraz.

10/31/2017

TODAY is the day!
Happy Election Day, OU! 🎃
elections.ou.edu

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OU counts!!! Fill out the 2020 Census!!! You count in Norman!!!

In Solidarity, we are #StudentsAgainstHate

Time for the Vice Presidential Debate !!

Join us live for the SGA Presidential Debate! #OUrSGA

Dept. of Exterior member Marc Lamanque is #FTK because "every kid deserves to feel important." Donate to his page at events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuse…

SGA is having a great time at CAC Soonerthon. Stay tuned for why we are #FTK

Check out Campus Activities Council Winter Welcome Week!!

SGA Executive Cabinet Orientation

Challenged the Status Quo.

SGA's mission is to serve the student body. Through various projects and initiatives, SGA advocates for meaningful and tangible changes on behalf of the student body. Here is a recap of what was accomplished during the Pae-Lutter administration in order to continue moving towards a more perfect campus.

You have a chance to have a say in the future of this nation by voting in the national election. Need more reasons to vote? Check out this video.

Welcome Class of 2020! If you're unable to attend the New Sooner Convocation, here's a live stream of Daniel's speech

Holocaust Remembrance Week

This Wednesday marks the first day of the first annual Holocaust Remembrance Week hosted by the Holocaust Remembrance and Restitution Society and co-programmed many different campus organizations. To check out some of the events happening this week, watch the video below.

Visit elections.ou.edu starting at 9AM to make your voice heard in this year's CAC Chair elections! Check out Daniel4CAC, Jacob4CAC, and Aimee4CAC on all social media platforms to learn more about their individual initiatives!

SGA Midterm Check

Now that midterms are over, we wanted to update you on SGAs midterm progress on initiatives. Let us know other ways we can make your OU experience even better, and have a fun and safe spring break!

Welcome Back from SGA

Daniel and Michael are excited to get to work, and they want to start by showing you around their office. Stop by and let them know how they can help make this semester better for yOU.