The Five Moons Student Lounge was created when the University of Oklahoma identified the need for Native scholars to have an educationally empowering space where they feel respected and supported with physical, spiritual, and emotional understanding. This space is a vital step toward healing, orienting, and building the relationship with Native students at the University of Oklahoma.
The Five Moons Student Lounge name was selected in recognition of the five Native Oklahoman Indigenous ballerinas who gained recognition in the 1940s and toured with the world's most prominent ballet companies. Their names are Yvonne Chouteau of the Shawnee Tribe, Rosella Hightower of the Choctaw Nation, Moscelyne Larkin of the Peoria Nation and the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Maria Tallchief of the Osage Nation, and Marjorie Tallchief of the Osage Nation.
The Five Moons Student Lounge is located on the first floor of Copeland Hall.
The Five Moon Student Lounge is open daily to students and is located in Copeland Hall. Students can request access by filling out the form below.
REQUEST ACCESS TO THE FIVE MOONS LOUNGE
For any inquires about reserving the Five Moons Student Lounge, please complete form below.
