2000 Stories and Features
OBU Dedicates New Lady Bison Softball Field
April 10, 2001
About 100 people were in attendance as Oklahoma Baptist University celebrated its new Lady Bison Softball Field with a dedication ceremony Friday, April 7.Becky Carter, OBU's first female All-American, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.…
Winter Commencement Caps Undergraduate Experience For 75
December 15, 2000
December 15, 2000 Charged by OBU President Mark Brister to continue to seek wisdom, 75 Oklahoma Baptist University student received their degrees at the University's Winter Commencement Friday in Raley Chapel.More than 800 people attended the…
Understanding Terrorism Best Policy, Cragin Said
December 13, 2000
A woman on the front lines of public policy theorized about the United States as a new front line for terrorism in a discussion, Dec. 4, on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus.Kim Cragin, RAND research assistant in Washington D.C. and a 1997…
OBU December Honor and Predicate Graduates
December 13, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees on 75 students Friday, including 18 who will receive academic predicates. Three students have maintained at least a 3.95 grade point average on all work offered for the degree and have qualified…
Hobbs’ Legacy Remembered
December 4, 2000
On the day after the fifth anniversary of the death of Herschel Hobbs, Dr. Jeffry Zurheide, pastor of First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, considered the Baptist statesman's legacy during the Hobbs Lecture at Oklahoma Baptist University, Nov.…
OBU Alumni Honored at Harvest Dinner
November 20, 2000
Hundreds of Oklahoma Baptist University alumni and friends enjoyed fine dining, reacquainting themselves with old friends, visiting with new ones, and recognizing outstanding alumni and students at Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Harvest…
Children Visit Cities of the World in OBU’s Teacher Education Interactive Museum
November 20, 2000
Shawnee fourth grade Sequoyah Elementary School students excitedly celebrate the culture of Nairobi, Kenya, along with Oklahoma Baptist University seniors Buffie Hilmer, and Catherine Homm, Tuesday, Nov. 7. OBU assistant professor of education,…
Harvest Queen, King Crowned
November 20, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's 2000 Harvest Queen and King and their Court were named from a group of 17 candidates Saturday evening at the annual Alumni Showcase Harvest Festival.Lisa Brown, senior nursing major from Oklahoma City, was crowned…
Speaker Focuses on God’s Love and Native American Heritage
November 20, 2000
As an Oklahoma Baptist University senior, Vern Charette usually attends chapel. He quickly learned Nov. 15 that standing behind the podium, chapel takes on a whole new perspective. "I'm glad there is a podium, so you all can't see my knees…
Student to Lead Worship in Native American Heritage Chapel
November 10, 2000
Vern Charette, Oklahoma Baptist University student, will deliver the chapel address for the Native American Heritage chapel service, Nov. 15, at Oklahoma Baptist University. The service will be at 10 a.m. in the university's Raley Chapel and is…
Speaker Tells Students To Become Love Letters
November 7, 2000
"Will you allow Jesus Christ to take the seed of your life and sow it in the plowed up fields of the four corners of the earth?" asked Dr. David Crutchley during his Nov. 1 chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University.Crutchley, dean of the…
Arkansas Pastor Says Extreme Generation Needs Extreme Christians
October 27, 2000
An extreme generation needs to feel the impact of extreme Christian lives, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, pastor of First Baptist Church of Springdale, Ark., told Oklahoma Baptist University students during the Wednesday chapel service, Oct. 25."Your…
Speaker Encourages Students ‘to be Chained to Christ’
October 23, 2000
With an axe, two logs and nails, Joe White, the president of Kanakuk-Kanakomo Kamps, Inc., and founder of Kids Across America, built a cross during the chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University, Wednesday, Oct. 18.White described the event…
OBU Faculty Trained to be State Education Program Reviewers
October 23, 2000
Dr. Deborah Blue, dean of the college of arts and sciences at Oklahoma Baptist University, and Dr. Pamela Robinson, director of teacher education, were trained as National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education program reviewers by…
Homecoming 2000 Promises a Wealth of Activity
October 23, 2000
"The Celebration of the Century," OBU's Homecoming celebration Nov. 10-11, promises a wealth of activity for participants. The weekend will offer more than 60 events, including special reunion programs for alumni from class years which end in…
Texas Pastor Challenges Students to Run to Win
October 13, 2000
The Christian life is a race, said Dr. Michael D. Dean, pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, during the chapel service at Oklahoma Baptist University, Wednesday, Oct. 11. "As a Christian you are in the race," he said.…
Broken Arrow Pastor Encourages Students to Be Passionate
October 6, 2000
"Rise up O men of God, be done with lesser things," said W.C. "Nick" Garland, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, quoting an old hymn, during the chapel service, Oct. 4, at Oklahoma Baptist University. Garland told students he…
Gaskin Lecturer Presents Black Baptist History
October 6, 2000
The first African American graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, Dr. Eric A. Mayes, pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, returned to the university's campus as an authority on Black Baptist History for the Gaskin Lectureship,…
OBU Professor Publishes Ninth Book
October 6, 2000
Dr. Ronald Duncan, Oklahoma Baptist University professor of anthropology, recently completed the book "Crafts, Capitalism and Women," published by the University of Florida Press. This is Duncan's ninth book - his second on the art of ceramics…
Tulsa Pastor Shares Guide for Faithful Living
September 28, 2000
Dr. Thomas David Willets, pastor of Parkview Baptist Church in Tulsa, gave Oklahoma Baptist University students four biblical principles to aid in living a faithful Christian life during his Sept. 27 chapel address. Willets conducted a silent…
Regional Christianity and Literature
September 25, 2000
An opportunity to investigate relationships between Christianity and literature will attract about 150 scholars to the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University Sept. 28-30.The Southwest Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature will…
Preparing For Success Requires Tests, Says Tulsa Pastor
September 25, 2000
Dr. William "Hess" Hester, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Tulsa, discussed preparing for success with students in OBU's chapel service, Wednesday, Sept. 27.Hester said that throughout the Bible, there are examples of those who were…
OBU College Fair Attracts More Than 100 Schools
September 19, 2000
More than 100 college, university and career representatives and 25 high schools will convene at the eleventh annual Shawnee Area-Wide College and Career Fair Monday night, Sept. 25 and Tuesday morning, Sept.26 at Oklahoma Baptist University's…
Cole Urges Students to Discover Life-saving Art
September 18, 2000
Donning a pin and coffee mug with the slogan "Art Saves Lives," Dr. Carolyn Cole, Oklahoma Baptist University professor of English and 2000 Distinguished Teacher award recipient, encouraged students to discover this kind of art during the…
OBU Variety Show Makes Noble Complex Debut
September 8, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's students will be "Under the Biggie Top" during the circus theme talent and variety show Saturday, Sept. 9.Since 1963, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) has begun the fall semester with the production of Biggie.…
OBU Students Encouraged to Develop Worldview
September 8, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's president Dr. Mark Brister officially welcomed students, faculty and staff to the beginning of the 2000-2001 school year during the university's Fall Convocation service, Wednesday, Aug. 30. "You must ask yourself,…
Cook Encourages Journey Fulfilled by Truths
September 8, 2000
Presenting students with two questions and truths about the journey their lives will take them on, Dr. Gary Cook, pastor of First Baptist Church in Lawton, described his own life journey during Oklahoma Baptist University's first September…
Students Thankful For Scholarships
September 1, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University new students receiving academic scholarships were invited to a congratulatory reception held in their honor Friday, Sept. 1 in the university's Geiger Center.At the conclusion of the reception the one hundred…
OBU Admissions Hires Three, Creates New Position
July 19, 2000
OBU's admissions office has added a new church relations post and filled two counselor positions this summer. Lawrence Keith of Norman is the university's new church relations counselor. Jennifer Geren and Carrie Myles have been named to…
OBU Teacher Education Students Achieve High Pass Rates
July 3, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's teacher education program continues to make an impact on testing averages across the state.For the spring administration of the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators program, 40 of the 44 OBU teacher…
Jackson to Compete in Houston for Olympic Trials Berth
June 14, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's Jamaal Jackson, a junior from Cushing, will compete in two meets in Houston, Texas, next weekend, hoping for a spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles. Jackson will run in a meet at…
Alumni Couple Praises Music Program, Students Awarded
May 23, 2000
A.L. "Pete" and Jo Ann Butler, retired professors of music at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and 1955 OBU graduates, were honored as the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Distinguished Alumni at Oklahoma Baptist University's music…
OBU to Graduate Two Hundred and Eighty in Spring Commencement
May 23, 2000
Two hundred and eighty-three students will have degrees conferred upon them during Oklahoma Baptist University's 2000 Spring commencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. in the university's Raley Chapel.U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts,…
National Literacy Brings Volunteers to Campus
May 22, 2000
Forty-five adults from 18 states and Canada traveled to Shawnee this week for the National Literacy Conference, held on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University June 18-24.The NLC is an annual seven-day workshop that trains volunteers to…
OBU Students, Faculty to Cover Six Continents This Summer
May 5, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University students and faculty will work in six continents, as they travel to 30 countries, and 25 states this summer for ministry and service opportunities, announced Odus Compton, OBU director of religious activities, May…
Lack of Experience Can Be Overcome, Says Clark
May 5, 2000
"You all lack experience so how do you compensate for that?" Ken Clark asked students in the Oklahoma Baptist University Paul Dickinson School of Business Forum, April 28.Clark, president and chief executive officer of Midland Mortgage Co., and…
OBU Bisonettes to Remember 45 Years of History
May 1, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bisonettes, a select women's choral ensemble, will remember 45 years of history in their spring concert Thursday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Raley Chapel. The concert will feature anthems written for…
OBU University Ringers Performing in Spring Concert
May 1, 2000
The University Ringers, Oklahoma Baptist University's10-member handbell ensemble, will present their spring concert Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough Auditorium. The concert will include a Memorial Day medley in…
Fine Arts Honors Alumni Couple for Excellence
May 1, 2000
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will honor two distinguished alumni during Oklahoma Baptist University's music awards banquet, Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the university's Geiger center.A.L. "Pete" and Jo Ann Butler, retired…
Scholarships, Awards Focus of OBU Banquet
April 24, 2000
Attendees of Oklahoma Baptist University's Church Vocation Banquet will witness the awarding of $16,000 in scholarships, the recognition of 13 accomplished seniors, and a message from outstanding alumni award winner, Bill Green, on Monday,…
Elementary Students Visit OBU Teacher Education’s Wonders of the World
April 17, 2000
Fifty Will Rogers Elementary School students were able to swim in a great barrier reef made of construction paper, peek inside pyramids made of PVC pipe, and touch a foam great wall of China recently during "A Magic Carpet Ride to the Wonders…
Fifty-four OBU Employees Honored for Service, Dedication
April 11, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University honored the service and dedication of 54 of it's own employees recently at the university's Service Awards Banquet, Thursday, April 6th. Peggy Askins, director of academic records/registrar, was honored for 40 years…
Rhonda Kelley Challenges Christians to Rejoice in Identity
April 10, 2000
Christians should rejoice in the identity given to them by God, said Dr. Rhonda Kelley at Oklahoma Baptist University's Women's Day chapel service Wednesday, April 5.Kelley, first lady and associate director of New Orleans Baptist Theological…
Bison Glee Club to Present “Spectacular”
April 6, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Glee Club will present "Spectacular 2003: Bison Glee Club Does Western Civilization" at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist…
Ream Named To Head OBU Student Development
March 23, 2000
Todd C. Ream, a student life administrator at Messiah College, has been named dean of students at Oklahoma Baptist University, announced OBU President Mark Brister. Ream, who is director of the Witmer Residence Center at Messiah College in…
Baritone to Perform Classical Music, Spirituals
March 20, 2000
Seasoned performer, Stephen Salters, baritone will perform as Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts' guest artist, Thursday, March 23. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Yarborough…
C.W. Brister Challenges Students To Be Wise, Innocent In Today's Culture
March 10, 2000
"In our visual impact world, it's better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot. What you don't know can hurt you." That was the warning of Dr. C.W. Brister as he delivered the Hobbs Lecture at Oklahoma Baptist University March…
OBU Trustees Approve Budget and Costs In Spring Meeting
March 6, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's board of trustees approved the 2000-2001 budget for the university, including student costs for the 2000-2001 academic year, during the board's spring meeting on the campus Friday. The overall increase is the…
Thomas Returns to Oklahoma for Chapel Service
March 2, 2000
Finding a genuine sense of significance in Christ was the key that Claude Thomas, pastor of First Baptist Church, Euless, Texas, and former pastor of Council Road Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, told students would open doors to their future and…
Reeder Named Dean of OBU Paul Dickinson School of Business
March 1, 2000
Dr. Dan Reeder, who has served as interim dean of Oklahoma Baptist University's Paul Dickinson School of Business since Aug. 1, 1999, has been named dean of the school, announced OBU President Mark Brister."Dan has been an outstanding faculty…
Watts To Deliver OBU Commencement Address
March 1, 2000
U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts Jr., who represents the 4th Congressional District for Oklahoma, is scheduled to deliver Oklahoma Baptist University's commencement address, May 20. The spring graduation ceremony for approximately 300 students will…
Schusterman Lecture Designed To Enhance Knowledge of Judaism
March 1, 2000
Students at Oklahoma Baptist University will have the opportunity to learn about the Jewish faith from a leading theologian on Judaism during the Schusterman Lectureship in Religious History and Tradition Thursday, March 30, on the OBU campus.…
Pastor Encourages Students to Build Right Relationships
February 25, 2000
Living in biblical community was the theme and relationships were the topic of Oklahoma Baptist University's Focus Week chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 23. Hance Dilbeck, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ponca City led the service as an…
Children’s Adventure Stories Come to Life
February 16, 2000
Folk tales of adventure and trickery will come to life in the Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre For Young People's production of "Brer Rabbit Tales," adapted for the stage by Stanley Vincent Longman from the stories of Joel Chandler Harris.…
OBU Welcomes Lyric Arts Trio
February 14, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host the Lyric Arts Trio on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The Trio consists of Dan Velicer, pianist; Elena Lence Talley, clarinetist; and…
Lowery Featured Speaker for OBU Chapel Service
February 14, 2000
Dr. Fred L. Lowery, pastor of First Baptist Church, Bossier City, La., is the featured speaker for Oklahoma Baptist University's Wednesday chapel service, Feb. 16.Lowery earned a bachelor of arts degree from Samford University, a master of…
OBU Celebrates 90 Years, Honors Two Business Leaders
February 10, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University celebrated its 90th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 9, with the annual Founders' Day chapel service.The program included presentation of honorary doctorates to two noted Oklahoma business leaders, and a Founders' Day…
Focus Week to Examine Living in Biblical Community
February 10, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University students will take part in a time of winter bible study during the university's Marriage and Family Emphasis Focus Week, Feb.23-25. Hance Dilbeck, pastor of First Baptist Church, Ponca City and OBU graduate, is…
Lowery Encourages Students to Walk on Water
February 10, 2000
Encouragement to overcome the storm was the theme for the Oklahoma Baptist University chapel service, Wednesday, Feb.16. The featured speaker, Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of First Baptist Church of Bossier City, La., encouraged students to focus…
OBU Music Scholarship Audition Dates
February 10, 2000
The Oklahoma Baptist University Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will hold auditions for music scholarships for the 2000-2001 academic year Feb. 21 and March 4. Students unable to attend one of these audition dates need to contact the…
Stringer-Sauer and Sauer in Concert Tonight
February 7, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University duo Amanda Stringer-Sauer, staff accompanist, and husband Greg Sauer, adjunct cello teacher and principle cellist for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, will perform Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the university's…
Noted Researcher Receives OBU Honorary Doctorate
February 3, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University presented an honorary Doctor of Science degree to noted researcher Sunday O. Fadulu during the University's chapel service Feb 2. Dr. Fadulu, professor of microbiology and chairman of the department of biology at…
Spring Registration Continues To Feb. 10
February 2, 2000
Registration for spring semester classes at Oklahoma Baptist University will continue through Thursday, Feb. 10. Classes for the new semester began Monday, Jan. 31.The last day of classes will be Friday, May 12 with final examinations to begin…
OBU To Honor Baptist Women April 5
January 14, 2000
Women from all over the state of Oklahoma are invited to join a special recognition service in their honor on Wednesday, April 5. Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Women's Day chapel service will recognize the contributions of Oklahoma…
OBU Day Celebrations Give Time to Say “Thanks”
January 14, 2000
Oklahoma Baptists will have the opportunity to celebrate their strong relationship with OBU during the annual OBU Day in the Churches events Feb. 20 and 27. The theme for the Year 2000 is "Knowledge. Faith. Wisdom." That statement is designed…
Canty Appointed Acting Dean of Students at OBU
January 7, 2000
Bobby Canty, associate dean of students at Oklahoma Baptist University, has been named acting dean of students, announced OBU President Mark Brister.Canty filled the position effective Jan. 1, following the resignation of Dr. Doug Melton, OBU…
OBU’s J-Term Classes Begin Here and Abroad
January 4, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University's January Term, 2000, began this week with more than 550 students returning to campus for the start of classes, Monday, Jan. 3. The four-week J-Term allows students to complete course hours within the month of…
Several Raley Renovations Completed
January 3, 2000
OBU's Raley Chapel is sitting pretty after several face-lift projects inside and outside of the building were completed in December.The campus landmark, which opened in 1961, underwent a series of improvements to meet requirements of the…
Noted Speakers Highlight Spring Chapel Schedule
January 3, 2000
Oklahoma Baptist University will host a variety of speakers for spring 2000 weekly chapel services. Dr. Sunday Fadulu, professor of biology at Texas Southern University, is slated to be the first speaker of the new semester. Fadulu graduated…