October 2005 Stories and Features
Lady Bison Upset John Brown
October 31, 2005
An up and down day for the Lady Bison soccer team ended on the up side on all fronts Monday with the Oklahoma Baptist University women recording an upset in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament. Fourth-seeded OBU upset top-seeded John…
Lady Bison to Host Regional
October 31, 2005
The Lady Bison learned their surprising region fate Monday. OBU headed off to John Brown Monday believing it would be the first of two trips to Siloam Springs with JBU hosting the region tournament. But upon arrival, Coach Marcelo Galvao…
OBU Homecoming Gala Coming Nov. 11
October 31, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Homecoming Gala, showcasing the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, will take place Friday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Faculty and students will perform during this annual…
Bison Knock Off SGU in OT
October 29, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison soccer team went to overtime with St. Gregory's for a second time this season, this time claiming a 3-2 overtime victory in the opening round of the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament at OBU Saturday. …
OBU Stops Northwestern in Shootout
October 28, 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 & r s q u o ; s L a d y B i s o n s o c c e r t e a m h i t a l l f o u r o f i t s s h o o t - o u t p e n a l t y k i c k s t o r e c o r d a v i c t o r y o v e r N o r t h w e s t e r n…
OBU SGA Receives "Keep Oklahoma Beautiful" Award
October 28, 2005
The Oklahoma Baptist University Student Government Association's work to beautify a local elementary school campus has earned the Environmental Excellence Award from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful. The OBU students work at Shawnee's Jefferson…
OBU Seniors Speak on Theatre Window in Stain-Glass Series
October 28, 2005
& l d q u o ; A s w e a r e i l l u m i n a t e d b y t h e c o l o r f u l l i g h t s h i n i n g t h r o u g h t h e s e w i n d o w s , w e a r e h e r e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e w o r k o f o u r s t u d e n t s , w h o a r e e m e…
OBU Students Help With Rita Relief
October 28, 2005
Fall Break for most college students is usually a time of relaxation after experiencing the rigors of mid-term exams. For a group of Oklahoma Baptist University students, however, it was a time of service in helping victims recover in the…
Mosley Headed to NBA D-League
October 27, 2005
Former Oklahoma Baptist University basketball standout Leonard Mosley will be one of 80 players selected in the 2005 NBA Developmental League draft on Thursday, Nov. 3. Mosley has signed a D-League contract and will be drafted by one of the…
2005-2006 Cheerleaders
October 26, 2005
The OBU Cheerleaders for 2005-06 are, from left, (first row) Lauren Payne, Cassie Rial, (second row) Jessica Waack, Erin Reiser, Ana Altes, (third row) Kim Deitrick, Allison Harville, Rachel Metheny, Becka Weber, Hannah Peters, (back row)…
OBU Teams in Preseason Top 25
October 26, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's basketball teams will start the 2005-06 season in the NAIA Top 25 after both finished out of the rankings last season. The Bison, coming off a 24-11 season in 2005, are ranked 22nd and are one of six teams in the…
OBU to Host Northwestern, St. Gregory's
October 26, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University will be the host for two first-round Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Tournament matches this weekend. The Lady Bison, seeded fourth in the SAC, will host fifth-seeded Northwestern at 2 p.m. on Friday. The Bison…
Bebbington Speaks on History Window in Stained-Glass Series
October 25, 2005
"We need a framework for looking at and interpreting the world, and history is the chief discipline that creates such a worldview," said Dr. David Bebbington, religious scholar and professor of history at the University of Sterling, Scotland,…
Bison Split with John Brown
October 25, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Lady Bison dropped their shot at their first Sooner Athletic Conference soccer championship Tuesday before the men's squad salvaged a split in a doubleheader with visiting John Brown. The Lady Bison, with a win,…
Hansford Elected to State Executive Board of Music Educators
October 25, 2005
Jim Hansford, Oklahoma Baptist University professor of music and director of bands, was recently elected Oklahoma Music Educators Association vice president for higher education. OMEA is the federated state association of the National…
Hendrickson Earns SAC Honors
October 24, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist's Hilary Hendrickson has been named Sooner Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Players of the Week for Oct. 17-23. Hendrickson, a freshman from Chelsea, Okla., scored a goal in OBU's win over Southern Nazarene and added a goal…
OBU School of Business Host Forum with Jeremie Kubicek
October 24, 2005
A n O k l a h o m a C i t y - b a s e d e n t r e p r e n e u r w i l l r e t u r n t o h i s a l m a m a t e r t h i s w e e k t o s h a r e h i s b u s i n e s s i n s i g h t s w i t h 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 b u s…
Lady Bison Knock Off St. Gregory's
October 21, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Lady Bison soccer team upped its Sooner Athletic Conference win streak to four games before the Bison settled for a scoreless tie against visiting St. Gregory's Friday. The OBU women improved to 4-2 in the SAC…
OBU Vocal Groups Unite for Fall Concert
October 19, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University will present its annual Choral Ensembles Fall Concert on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The concert will feature the Chapel Choir, the Bison Glee Club, the Bisonettes and the…
Homecoming Celebration Coming November 11-12
October 19, 2005
R e u n i o n c e l e b r a t i o n s , r e c o g n i t i o n o f o u t s t a n d i n g a l u m n i , a n d a c o n c e r t b y t h e c o n t e m p o r a r y C h r i s t i a n m u s i c g r o u p W a t e r m a r k w i l l h i g h l i g h t H o…
OBU Women, SNU Men Prevail in Bethany
October 19, 2005
L o c k e d i n a 2 - 2 t i e i n i t s m o s t i m p o r t a n t c o n t e s t o f t h e s e a s o n , n i n t h - r a n k e d 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 u r r e n d e r e d t w o g o a l s i n t h e f i n a l e i g h…
Lady Bison Second at UMHB
October 18, 2005
o r d t r i m m e d 1 1 s t r o k e s o f f h e r f i r s t r o u n d s c o r e w i t h a s e c o n d r o u n d 7 4 t h e b e s t m a r k r e c o r d e d o n T u e s d a y . A l l f i v e L a d y B i s o n i m p r o v e d t h e i r s c o r e…
Bison Third, Lady Bison Sixth at Mid-States
October 15, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's cross country teams claimed third in the men's race and sixth in the women's event at Southwestern College's Mid-States Classic Saturday. The Bison, with 120 points, finished behind Lindenwood (52) and Wayland…
Humphrey Receives AJHA President's Award
October 14, 2005
Dr. Carol Humphrey, professor of history at Oklahoma Baptist University, recently received the President's Award from the American Journalism Historians Association "for her years of invaluable service." The award was presented at the AJHA…
OBU Students Participate in Arab League Simulation
October 14, 2005
While about 20 countries are represented on the campus, a handful of OBU students have the opportunity to interact with other internationals and tackle significant issues in an academic setting each spring. OBU has been participating in the…
Moss, Russell Selected for OBU Hall of Fame
October 14, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University will add women's basketball All-American Carrie Moss and long-time athletic director Norris Russell to its Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities in November. Moss and Dr. Russell officially will become…
McWilliams Provides Book for Baptist Doctrine Study
October 14, 2005
Fear No Evil by Dr. Warren McWilliams, Oklahoma Baptist University's Henry professor of Bible, was recently published by LifeWay Press. The book explores biblical teachings on suffering and providence and was commissioned by LifeWay to be used…
22nd M&M's Pops Concert Scheduled
October 13, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's 22nd Annual M&M's Pops Concert will be presented Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27-28, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The concert will feature the OBU Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Jim…
Lady Bison Roll at Southwestern Kansas
October 13, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Lady Bison golf team dominated the South Central Kansas Fall Invitational Tuesday, firing off team rounds of 321 and 311 for a 78-stroke win. The Bison placed third on the men's side. Four OBU women placed in top…
Scottish Professor Speaks at OBU
October 13, 2005
Dr. David Bebbington, religious scholar and professor of history at University of Stirling, Scotland, will visit Oklahoma Baptist University, Oct. 17-19, making five speaking appearances on the Shawnee, Okla., campus. Bebbington comes as part…
Bison Dozen Looks Strong for 2005-06
October 13, 2005
T h e n u m b e r s a r e d o w n , b u t t h e y & r s q u o ; r e r e a l l y u p a s t h e m e n & r s q u o ; s b a s k e t b a l l t e a m 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 h e a d s i n t o t h e 2 0 0 5 - 0 6…
Lady Bison Knock Off Northwestern
October 11, 2005
After ending their Sooner Athletic Conference drought on Monday, the Oklahoma Baptist University soccer team is rolling. Northwestern Oklahoma State University fell to the Lady Bison Tuesday, 3-1, give the OBU women a two-game win streak, an…
OBU Celebrates Constitution Day
October 11, 2005
Copies of the U.S. constitution appeared in mail boxes around Oklahoma Baptist University's campus on Sept. 16, 2005, as a part of a new law enacted by Congress. This new law requires that all institutions that receive federal funds from the…
Oklahoma Ministers Honored During Gaskin Lecture
October 11, 2005
"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith," said Dr. Michael Thompson as he quoted Hebrews 13:7. At the annual J.M. Gaskin Lectureship at Oklahoma Baptist…
Akin Recognized for Commitment to Education
October 11, 2005
Dr. Jeanne Akin, Oklahoma Baptist University associate professor of teacher education, was awarded Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Shawnee Conservation District at the 2005 Achievements in Conservation awards ceremony which was held on…
Famous Russian Orchestra Performs at OBU
October 10, 2005
European culture and elite musical talent will grace the Oklahoma Baptist University campus as the world-renowned Chamber Orchestra Kremlin will perform on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The orchestra,…
Lady Bison Collect SAC Win
October 8, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Lady Bison soccer team came away with its first-ever Sooner Athletic Conference victory and cinched its first winning season overall with a 1-0 double-overtime win at Oklahoma City University Saturday. Hilary…
Swanberg to Highlight BGCO Day at OBU
October 7, 2005
Dr. Dennis Swanberg will be speaking in Oklahoma Baptist University's weekly Chapel service on Wednesday, Oct. 12, as part of Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Day at OBU. Swanberg's appearance at OBU is being sponsored by the Baptist…
OBU Holds Education Forum
October 7, 2005
The Division of Teacher Education at Oklahoma Baptist University will hold its annual public forum at on Tuesday, October 11, at 5 p.m. The forum will be in Bailey Business Center's Tulsa Royalties Auditorium on the OBU campus.The forum is…
Jett Speaks on Science Window in Stained-Glass Series
October 6, 2005
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Dinner With Dean Angell
October 5, 2005
Dr. Warren M. Angell, former dean of Okahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, will be honored with a tribute banquet at 7 p.m., Oct. 21, at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Alumni and friends are…
OBU Gains Split at USAO
October 4, 2005
CHICKASHA - Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison soccer team improved to 2-0 with an overtime win over the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma after the Lady Bison fell 3-2. Nickson Odeny headed in a corner kick from Fabio Pires in the…
Lady Bison Sixth at OCU
October 4, 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 & r s q u o ; s L a d y B i s o n g o l f t e a m t r i m m e d f i v e s t r o k e s o f f i t s f i r s t r o u n d s c o r e t o m o v e u p f r o m s e v e n t h a n d f i n i s h s i x…
Hall to Teach Nehemiah at Winter Bible Study
October 4, 2005
The book of Nehemiah will be the topic for Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Winter Bible Study Clinic. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 29, in the upper level of the Geiger Center, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Led by Dr. Kevin…
Haselwood-McNutt Take Consolation Title
October 3, 2005
Sarah Haselwood and Kerri McNutt claimed the women's consolation doubles title at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southwest Division Region Championships on Saturday. Haselwood and McNutt defeated Brooke Ruder and Elise McKamie of…
Oliveira Named Player of the Week
October 3, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist's Adauto Oliveira have been named Sooner Athletic Conference Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Oliveira, a sophomore midfielder from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, scored two goals and added an assist in OBU's 3-1…
OBU Splits with Oklahoma Christian
October 1, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's soccer teams came away with a split in the first Sooner Athletic Conference doubleheader of the season. The Lady Bison saw their seven-game win streak come to an end with a 2-0 loss before the Bison rallied to a…
Bison Second, Ladies Seventh at Jamboree
October 1, 2005
Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison cross country team finished second and the Lady Bison seventh in the Cowboy Jamboree Saturday. Competing in the College/Junior College Division, the Bison finished five points behind Angelo State with 114…
Kammerdiener Speaks During Global Outreach Week
September 13, 2005
With a strong history of missions involvement, Oklahoma Baptist University will welcome one of its distinguished missions leaders to campus Wednesday, during the university's Global Outreach Week. Don Kammerdiener, retired executive vice…