September 2005 Stories and Features
Thompson to Present Gaskin Lecture Oct. 3
September 30, 2005
Dr. Michael Thompson, professor of religious studies at Oklahoma State University, will present the 14th annual Gaskin Lecture at Oklahoma Baptist University Oct. 3. Thompson will present his first lecture at 10 a.m. and the second at 7 p.m.,…
OBU Stays Alive in ITA Regional
September 30, 2005
Peter McCorkle of Oklahoma Baptist scored the second-biggest upset of the first round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's regional tournament in Shawnee Friday.McCorkle knocked off Anibal Aranda of the College of Santa Fe, 7-5, 7-5, in…
ITA Regional Results
September 30, 2005
I T A R e g i o n a l R e s u l t s A t O k l a h o m a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y S e p t . 3 0 - O c t . 1 C o l l e g e o f S a n t a F e C S F O k l a h o m a B a p t i s t O B U O k l a h o m a C h r i s t i a n O C O k l a…
Kelly Addresses Raley Chapel Worship Window
September 30, 2005
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord," said Dr. Bobby Kelly, quoting Psalm 150 which was used as a reference point in the designing of the Worship window in Oklahoma Baptist University's Raley Chapel. "Praise and worship is the…
OBU Softball Plans Alumni Game for Oct. 1
September 29, 2005
Alumni of Oklahoma Baptist University's softball program are invited to an alumni game and meal at Lady Bison Softball Park Oct. 1. Some of the returning alums include 2002 and 2003 national tournament participants, as well as players from the…
Lady Bison Shorter, Smarter
September 29, 2005
W h a t t h e O k l a h o m a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y w o m e n & r s q u o ; s b a s k e t b a l l t e a m l a c k s i n h e i g h t , h e a d c o a c h J o h n M c C u l l o u g h h o p e s t h e y w i l l m a k e u p i n q u i…
OBU Music Features 22 Performances in Concert Schedule
September 29, 2005
O p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r a t t e n d i n g v o c a l a n d i n s t r u m e n t a l p e r f o r m a n c e s a r e p l e n t e o u s o n B i s o n H i l l . T h e O k l a h o m a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y D i v i s i o n o f M u s…
OBU Theatre Presents Steel Magnolias
September 28, 2005
Steel Magnolias, which follows the lives of six spirited Southern women, will be OBU Theatre's first major production of the 2005-06 season. The acclaimed play will be presented in Oklahoma Baptist University's Craig-Dorland Theatre Oct. 6-8…
First Senior Art Exhibit of the '05-'06 School Year
September 26, 2005
Christina Buie, an Oklahoma Baptist University art major from Duncan, Okla., will open her senior art exhibit on Thursday, Sept. 29, with a reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the OBU Art Building. "It's really exciting because this is the…
OBU Takes Two from McPherson
September 24, 2005
OBU Sweeps McPherson Oklahoma Baptist took two games from McPherson College with the OBU women wining 6-0 before the Bison recorded a 3-0 triumph. The OBU women extended their school-record win streak to seven games with the win behind two…
Men Second, Women Fourth at Bison Invitational
September 24, 2005
OBU Men Second at Bison Invitational East Central's Josh Stewart won the Bison Invitational men's cross country meet Saturday at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, leading the Tigers to a first place finish, just six points ahead of…
OBU Missions in Indonesia
September 23, 2005
Indonesia is still recovering from the tsunami of 2004, as a team of Oklahoma Baptist University students found out this summer with a journey to the Asian country. OBU campus minister Dale Griffin led a group of seven that assisted with…
Wilson Joins OBU, Leads Ministry Training Institute
September 23, 2005
Dr. Michael Wilson brings experience in the mission field and in educational training, as he comes on board as coordinator of Oklahoma Baptist University's Ministry Training Institute. Wilson coordinates MTI centers which operate at 15 sites in…
Wilks Receives Newman Award
September 23, 2005
Dr. Tom Wilks, Huitt professor of applied ministry and director of in-service guidance at Oklahoma Baptist University, was recently presented the Lewis W. Newman Award from the North American Mission Board on recognition of his leadership in…
OBU Sweeps Sterling
September 23, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's soccer teams picked up two more wins Friday, sweeping Sterling College, 2-1 in the women's game and 5-0 in the men's contest. The Lady Bison (6-0-1) took a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute on a goal by Katya Arruda…
Martin Speaks on Theology Window in Stained-Glass Series
September 23, 2005
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OBU to Host ITA Event
September 22, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the Wilson/ITA Small College Regional Championships Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at OBU and Shawnee High School. OBU, Southern Nazarene, College of Santa Fe, Oklahoma Christian, Oklahoma Wesleyan and John Brown are the…
Bison Sweep Southwestern Kansas
September 22, 2005
The OBU soccer teams took two matches at Southwestern College in Kansas Tuesday with the men recording a blowout and the women rallying for a 3-2 win. The Moundbuilder women took a 1-0 lead before Katya Arruda scored on a goal on a great…
Lady Bison Sixth at SNU
September 22, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Lady Bison golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the Southern Nazarene Invitational at Rose Creek Golf Course in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Freshman Nicole Stafford led the OBU women with a two-round total…
OBU Alums To Gather In Sunshine State
September 19, 2005
OBU alumni and friends will gather for fellowship dinners at five Florida locations in October. The events are designed as opportunities to visit with OBU-related area residents, as well as gain updated information about the University. The…
Campos Named Player of the Week
September 19, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Pablo Campos has been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week. Campos, a junior forward from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recorded two goals and an assist OBU's 5-2 win over College of the Southwest…
Azusa Rallies Past Bison
September 17, 2005
For just over a half, Oklahoma Baptist University's men's soccer team showed why it was the No. 13 team in the nation. But in the last 22 minutes, Azusa Pacific showed why it is No. 4, in a 4-2 Cougar win. The Bison struck first, scoring the…
Bison 10th, Lady Bison 17th at Southern Stampede
September 17, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist opened its cross country season in the middle of the pack at the Southern Stampede, hosted in Joplin by Missouri Southern State University. The Lady Bison finished 17th in the 34-team field in the NCAA-NAIA mixed field with…
OBU Sweeps Region Foe
September 16, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University took a pair of contests from Region VI foe College of the Southwest (N.M.) Friday in a 2-1 women's game after a 5-2 men's victory. The Lady Bison improved to 4-0-1 with the win. Autumn Oury came up huge for OBU…
OBU Parents' Day Holds Many Events
September 15, 2005
F a l l i s b l o o m i n g . C o o l e r w e a t h e r c o m e s , a n d s t u d e n t s p r e p a r e f o r m i d - t e r m e x a m s . I t i s a l s o a t i m e w h e n p a r e n t s r e t u r n t o B i s o n H i l l f o r a v i s i t . O…
OBU Opens Kammerdiener Center
September 15, 2005
"I pray for each one of you that you can find out what God is about in this world and find your place within that activity," said Don Kammerdiener as he addressed students during chapel at Oklahoma Baptist University on Sept. 14. Kammerdiener,…
Angell Selected for Induction in State Education Hall of Fame
September 15, 2005
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Men's Golf Seventh in Colorado
September 14, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's men's golf team finished seventh at the Peaks Classic in LaVeta, Colo. A second-round 338 probably cost the Bison a top five finish, as OBU fired off rounds of 325 and 321 in the first and third rounds. Josh…
Bison Improve to No. 13 in NAIA Poll
September 14, 2005
Despite suffering its first loss and a winless week, the Bison soccer team of Oklahoma Baptist University continued its climb in the NAIA Top 25 to No. 13. The Bison tied last week's No. 13 University of Mobile and lost to No. 8…
OBU Returns from Alabama Trip with Win, Tie and Loss
September 13, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's soccer teams left Alabama after a win, a loss and a draw. The 17th-ranked OBU men will return to Shawnee with a tie and a loss on the road trip, having tied 13th-ranked Mobile, 1-1, and losing to eighth-ranked…
OBU Tennis Finishes Strong in Wichita
September 13, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's first tennis tournament of the fall season went well for the Bison and Lady Bison, including an Eighth Flight win for Eric Scroggins. Scroggins defeated Andrew Kramer of Bethany Colllege, 6-3, 6-1, and Martin…
Curtis Representing OBU in Metroplex
September 9, 2005
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is a great location for finding college student prospects. Oklahoma Baptist University benefits from alumni and churches located in the Metroplex, and now with Casey Curtis rejoining her alma mater, OBU gains a…
Nine Join OBU Baseball Squad
September 8, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist has added nine players for the 2006 baseball season, including a bevy of outfielders, a couple of infielders and three pitchers.More players could join the team prior to the spring semester.Danny Ruberte, Dustin Hughes and…
Willis Speaks on Mission Window in Stained-Glass Series
September 8, 2005
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Katrina Relief Efforts Continue on Campus
September 8, 2005
OBU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in local fund-raising and volunteer opportunities in response to Hurricane Katrina. OBU Campus Minister Dale Griffin is coordinating volunteer efforts for OBU students, faculty and…
Bison Ranked 17th in NAIA Poll
September 7, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's perfect start has placed the Bison soccer team in the NAIA Top 25 with its highest ranking at No. 17. The Bison had not been ranked higher than 23rd prior to the Sept. 7 poll. OBU's 5-0 start is the best the…
OBU Information Systems and Services Make Improvements
September 6, 2005
Move in. Plug in. Log in. That was the expectation for college students across the nation as they began a new academic year. At Oklahoma Baptist University, students on the campus computer network found that the three-step process was the…
OBU Sweeps Swedes
September 6, 2005
O k l a h o m a B a p t i s t U n i v e r s i t y c r u i s e d t o a p a i r o f w i n s a t B e t h a n y C o l l e g e i n K a n s a s T u e s d a y , i n c l u d i n g a 1 0 - 0 v i c t o r y f o r t h e L a d y B i s o n . T h e O B U m…
Oury Named SAC, Region VI Player of the Week
September 5, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist midfielder Autumn Oury has been named Sooner Athletic Conference and NAIA Region VI Women's Soccer Player of the Week for Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Oury, a junior from Chicago, Ill., scored three goals and added an assist as OBU tied…
OBU Claims Two Wins in Texas
September 3, 2005
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OBU Ties, Beats A&M International
September 2, 2005
LAREDO, Texas - Oklahoma Baptist University's 2005 women's soccer opener ended in a tie before the Bison men improved to 3-0 with a 3-1 win at Texas A&M International Friday. Autumn Oury headed in both OBU goals in a 2-2 tie, the second…
Softball Adds Seven to Roster
September 1, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's softball team will have a new look to it with the addition of seven new players, including three pitchers, when the season opens next spring. Four junior college transfers and three freshmen will be on the opening…