June 2008 Stories and Features
Allen's Path to OBU
July 27, 2008
When Stephen Allen talks about the importance of praying for guidance in the presidential search process, he speaks with a high degree of personal understanding. Bison Hill wasn't exactly top-of-mind for Stephen as he was growing up in suburban…
Shields Honored for Music Accomplishments
June 30, 2008
Noted music educator Kaye Shields received Oklahoma Baptist University's 2008 Distinguished Music Alumni Award this spring.Shields, a 1969 OBU graduate, has been active in Oklahoma music education throughout her career. She retired from the OBU…
Rodgers Seventh in Olympic Trial Finals
June 29, 2008
Former Oklahoma Baptist University national champion Michael Rodgers captured seventh place in the finals of the U.S. Olympic Trials' 100 meters. Rodgers had a personal best 10.01 running in lane one in the finals. Tyson Gay won the event,…
Former OBU President Agee Receives Educator Award
June 27, 2008
Former Oklahoma Baptist University president Dr. Bob Agee received the Charles D. Johnson Outstanding Educator Award at the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities' annual meeting in June. Each year the IABCU presents the…
Let There Be Lights ... at Bison Field
June 24, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University baseball hits primetime next spring with the addition of lights at Bison Field at Ford Park. The lights were turned on Tuesday afternoon and must remain on for 72 hours to allow the system to "burn in." The Bison…
Mullins Heads New Student Success Center
June 21, 2008
While OBU enjoys one of the best four-year graduation rates in the state, the University has created a new post to help enhance student success. During the spring semester, Monica Mullins, longtime student development administrator, was named…
Farris, Robinson Installed To Harris Academic Chairs
June 21, 2008
Two OBU faculty members were installed to newly created academic chairs in education and nursing during the University's annual awards chapel in May. Funded by OBU alumnus Lawrence C. Harris, and named to honor Harris and his late wife, Marion…
Compton Fills New Church Relations Post
June 21, 2008
A face familiar to many OBU alumni is becoming a more visible representative of the University. Odus Compton has rejoined the OBU staff, filling the new post of church relations director.Compton, who was OBU's director of religious activities…
Lady Bison Sign King
June 19, 2008
Former Keller (Texas) High School All-American Kylie King has signed to play softball at Oklahoma Baptist University.King, who can play second and third base, transfers from McClennan College where she led the team to two National Junior…
About the Writer
June 19, 2008
Dr. Judith James-Wood is the Lou Kerr Chair in Biomedical Research and a Member at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. She is also professor of medicine and adjunct professor of pathology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences…
Taking Charge and Making a Difference
June 19, 2008
Jaunita Proctor was a pioneer long before she became an Oklahoma Baptist University pioneer. As one of the founding faculty members for OBU's nursing program, she served on the University's faculty for 34 years. In 1952, she helped launch…
Lady Bison Add Reynolds
June 18, 2008
Choctaw High School standout Bridget Reynolds has signed to play basketball at Oklahoma Baptist University."We're excited Bridget is coming to play at OBU," said Lady Bison coach John McCullough. "She's capable of becoming a very good player.…
Dum Tempus Habemus, Operemur Bonum
June 18, 2008
When Beaver, of Leave it to Beaver, asked Wally for advice, it was frequently because Eddie Haskell was tormenting him. Wally would always explain that, "Eddie's just giving you 'the business,' Beav." That phrase, amusing at the time, could…
Ready Set…Go Digital
June 18, 2008
Television's big switch from analog broadcast technology to digital broadcasting will be complete in less than a year. The looming transition has many consumers puzzled about how the shift will affect them.Analog (the current technology) is the…
Science Experiment Yields Success
June 18, 2008
Gathering for a one-day science camp, more than 50 people participated in the spring meeting of the Oklahoma Baptist University Legacy Society. The May 1 event at the Science Museum of Oklahoma featured a lecture by OBU graduate and retired…
Coming to Grips with Arthritis
June 18, 2008
"Oh my aching bones ..." is a common statement heard from nearly all individuals at some point in life; yet joint pain is really the issue that causes this complaint.Inflammation of joints - or arthritis - affects about 20 percent of people 25…
McCavitt Signs Indy League Contract
June 12, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University closer Jordan McCavitt signed an Independent League contract with the Texarkana Gunslingers of the Continental Baseball League.The CBL also includes teams from Texas City, McKinney and Corpus Christi, Texas.McCavitt…
OBU Adds Panhandle’s Moore
June 11, 2008
Panhandle High School's Ben Moore has signed to run with Oklahoma Baptist University for the 2008-09 season.Moore, the son of Suzy Moore and the late Terry Moore, is a distance and cross country runner. He was Texas 2A runner-up in the 3200…
OBU Adds Santana Torres
June 10, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University has added Wichita Falls High School standout Santana Torres to the 2008-09 squad.Torres, the daughter of Derral and Veronica Torres, will run the 400 and relays for the Lady Bison. She holds school records in the…
OBU Track Adds Tecumseh’s Wilson
June 5, 2008
Tecumseh High School standout Clint Wilson signed to continue his athletic career with Oklahoma Baptist University's track team Thursday.Wilson, the son of Russell Wilson and Laneta Scott, will run the 400, 800 and relays for the Bison. He was…
Tolin Bound for OBCA Hall of Fame
June 4, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University head basketball coach Doug Tolin will be inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Friday at OBU.The banquet begins at 7 p.m. in the Geiger Center. Tickets to the event are $12 and may be…
OBU Adds Gonzaga to Roster
May 17, 2008
Oklahoma Baptist University has added 6-7 forward Cicero Gonzaga to the 2008-09 basketball roster.A native of Santa Lucia, Brazil, Gonzaga comes to Bison Hill from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.The Norsemen were 27-9 with Gonzaga under…