Here at The University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, we recognize that the Summer Semester is a busy time for many students and campus is far from empty. Recognizing the importance of engagement even during the summer, the Office of Student Life and our partners around campus continue to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and friends of OU to stay engaged on campus.
Join the Office of Student Life and Beanstalk Coffee & Sno for free sno cones on the South Oval! Throughout June and July, the Beanstalk Sno Cone trailer will be on South Oval near the Bizzell Memorial Library giving out sno cones completely free! What flavor will you pick?
The Sarkeys Fitness Center is open all summer long! The summer schedule is as follows:
For more information about court availability and classes, please visit the OU Fit + Rec page.
Are you enrolled in a summer course at OU? If so, join OU Fit + Rec Wellness Coordinator LeQui Raymond for Aqua Zumba dates TBD throughout the summer!
Aquatics is a lifelong activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you enjoy swimming laps, playing around in the water, water aerobics classes, or swim lessons, water is a great way to increase your health and lifelong well being.
For more information about aquatics during the summer, please visit the Fit + Rec Aquatics page.
The University of Oklahoma has one of the most active Intramural Sports programs in the country, logging more than 28,000 participations per year. Whether you enjoy structured leagues or informal activities, this is the place for you. The mission of the program is to provide exercise, recreation, competition, and fun to all participants and employees in a relaxed, yet structured environment. Participation in Intramural Sports activities can provide individuals with an enjoyable recreational experience, help develop habits that carry over into everyday life, promote wholesome social relationships and sportsmanship, and provide an opportunity for the development of a healthy body and mind.
Summer Intramural Sports
To learn more, please visit the Fit + Rec Intramural page.
Sarkeys Fitness Center has updated hours for the summer!
For more information, please visit the OU Fit + Rec page.
If the community is interested in any events that will be happening this summer, including Smash weeklies and more, the Discord server is the place to be.
Discord link: discord.gg/ougaming
The OU Food Pantry is a student run initiative. Students are essential to the success of the OU Food Pantry mission. You can make a difference and give back to the OU community by registering to be a volunteer. OU Faculty and Staff are also welcome to particpate in volunteer activities.
The OU Food Pantry will be open Tuesdays 9:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm during the summer.
Volunteering at the OU Food Pantry involves assisting clients, stocking shelves, organizing orders, cleaning, and various other tasks. Check out Give Pulse for volunteer opportunities throughout the summer: OU Food Pantry | GivePulse.
Below is the link to join the Canvas Page which includes volunteer trainings, signup links, and much more information on the OU Food Pantry!
Together we can end food insecurity on campus!
As part of its continuing partnership with Norman On-Demand, OU SafeRide will be providing free rides to OU students, every weekend during the summer on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. If you want to use the Norman On-Demand service, outside of SafeRide hours, it will be at a low cost of $2 per ride.
Visit saferide.ou.edu for service boundaries and instructions on downloading the Norman On-Demand app. For more information about Norman On-Demand, please visit the following link:
https://www.normanok.gov/residents-visitors/transit-parking/norman-demand
Thanks for using SafeRide. For any questions, email saferide@ou.edu
The Oklahoma City community also has free event offerings throughout the summer.
Even during the summer, What To Do sends weekly all-in-one email featuring campus events, engagement opportunities and helpful resources tailored for college living.
Learn more by visiting the What To Do page.
