August 2009 Stories and Features
Ziafat Chapel Message Answers 'How Can I Know God's Will?'
August 31, 2009
One of the main questions students ask Afshin Ziafat, a Christian speaker known for his compelling personal testimony of faith, is "How can I know God's will?" Ziafat answered that question for Oklahoma Baptist University students during a…
Convocation to Kick Off Centennial Celebration
August 28, 2009
With the theme "Proudly Stand on Bison Hill: The First 100 Years," the OBU community will mark a century of steadfast achievement beginning with convocation Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The convocation,…
Bison Hill Hosts Lectures on Faith, History in Victorian Age
August 28, 2009
Dr. David Bebbington, professor of history at the University of Stirling in Scotland, speaks to Oklahoma Baptist University students and faculty on the topic "Gladstone as Preacher and Reader" on Friday, Aug. 28, in OBU's Geiger…
Bandy Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of New Testament
August 27, 2009
Dr. Alan Bandy has joined Oklahoma Baptist University's School of Christian Service faculty as the Rowena R. Strickland Professorship in New Testament / assistant professor of New Testament. Bandy earned a bachelor's degree from Clear Creek…
Provost Stan Norman Reveals Life's Unending Passion
August 27, 2009
In a world replete with a myriad of options, Oklahoma Baptist University Provost Stan Norman challenged the OBU student body to buck the trend and simplify, choosing to focus on one life goal only: knowing Jesus Christ. Speaking to an…
Mortar Board Chapter Receives National Awards
August 26, 2009
The Zeta Chi chapter at Oklahoma Baptist University was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for their excellence at the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference, held July 24-26 in Chicago. The group was one of 67 outstanding chapters to…
Freshmen ‘Serve Shawnee’ during Welcome Week
August 25, 2009
About 250 Oklahoma Baptist University freshmen joined more than 100 upper class Welcome Week Workers, crew members and campus ministry members in an effort to "Serve Shawnee" Monday, Aug. 24, at about 15 area locations.As a part of Welcome Week…
Auditions Scheduled for Orchestra’s Ninth Season
August 24, 2009
Auditions for the ninth season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be conducted in Raley Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University on Monday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. The orchestra is conducted by Dr. Jim Hansford, OBU Burton…
Speaker Afshin Ziafat Featured During Welcome Week
August 24, 2009
Afshin Ziafat, a speaker known by many students for his compelling personal testimony of faith, will speak during three Oklahoma Baptist University Welcome Week events. Ziafat will speak during a campus chapel service on Friday, Aug. 28, at 10…
New Students Arrive on Bison Hill
August 24, 2009
Welcome Week Worker Parker Jackson, an Oklahoma Baptist University junior from Ozark, Mo., moves freshmen women into their new home, the recently renovated WMU Dormitory. More than 435 new OBU students moved in to campus housing…
Three Professors Join College of Fine Arts
August 21, 2009
Three professors are joining the faculty of Oklahoma Baptist University's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at the commencement of the fall 2009 semester. Corey Fuller is an assistant professor of graphic design; Dr. Casey Gerber is an…
Myriad of Events Scheduled for Welcome Week
August 20, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University has slated a variety of activities to welcome new freshman and transfer students during its 22nd annual Welcome Week, starting with move-in day Saturday, Aug. 22, at 9 a.m. New student orientation will be at 3 p.m.,…
U.S. News Names OBU Top Oklahoma ‘Best College’ for 16th Year
August 20, 2009
For the 16th consecutive year, Oklahoma Baptist University has been listed as Oklahoma's highest-rated baccalaureate college in U.S.News & World Report's annual ranking of "America's Best Colleges." In the 2010 ratings, released Aug. 20,…
U.S. News Names OBU Top Oklahoma ‘Best College’ for 16th Year
August 20, 2009
For the 16th consecutive year, Oklahoma Baptist University has been listed as Oklahoma's highest-rated baccalaureate college in U.S.News & World Report's annual ranking of "America's Best Colleges." In the 2010 ratings, released Aug. 20,…
U.S. News Names OBU Top Oklahoma ‘Best College’ for 16th Year
August 20, 2009
For the 16th consecutive year, Oklahoma Baptist University has been listed as Oklahoma's highest-rated baccalaureate college in U.S.News & World Report's annual ranking of "America's Best Colleges." In the 2010 ratings, released Aug. 20,…
Saturday in Park Kicks Off Semester with ‘Crazy Love’
August 19, 2009
College-age students from across the state are invited to attend the fifth-annual "Saturday in the Park," a day-long back-to-school celebration Aug. 29 hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University Campus Ministries. About 650 people attended last…
Nixon Joins School of Business Faculty
August 18, 2009
Gerry Nixon has joined Oklahoma Baptist University's School of Business faculty as an associate professor of accounting. He will begin teaching with the fall semester which commences Aug. 26. Nixon earned an associate degree from York College…
OBU Announces Two New Staff Members
August 14, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University announced the addition of two new staff members this summer. Jody Akehurst, who serves as a financial assistant, joined the staff May 18. Jana VanderTook, who is the administrative assistant to the provost and…
Admissions Announces Two New Counselors
August 14, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Office of Admissions recently announced the addition of two new counselors, Katie Overturf and Whitney Ritchie, who joined the staff this summer. Both counselors graduated from OBU in May 2009.Overturf…
Alum, Former Administrator Merl Jennings Dies
August 12, 2009
Dr. Merl Jennings, Oklahoma Baptist University almnus and former vice president of student development, died Aug. 12, 2009, following a long illness. He was 68.Jennings was a 1964 OBU graduate who led OBU's Career Planning Center from its…
Five Join Bison Hill Residence Facility Staff
August 11, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University recently announced the addition of five new residence facility staff members.Holly Hays and Rachel Ukens will serve as residence facility directors beginning in the fall 2009 semester. Rachel Ukens…
OBU Named Oklahoma’s Best College, Best Buy by Forbes.com
August 11, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University is the highest-ranked university in Oklahoma and among Southern Baptist-affiliated schools in the latest Forbes.com listing of "America's Best Colleges."OBU also is the top Oklahoma university in the new Forbes.com…
Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
August 11, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 2-12, on Aug. 20, 21 and 24 from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel. All interested students in…
Two Join Facilities Management Staff
August 6, 2009
Two new staff members have joined Oklahoma Baptist University's Facilities Management and Services this summer.New additions to the Bison Hill staff include Chris Johnston, who joined the staff as HVAC Tech 2 on April 27, and Jimmy…
Camp RAWC Helps Kids Choose Wellness
August 4, 2009
Seventeen Shawnee-area kids participated in Oklahoma Baptist University's first Camp RAWC (Recreation and Wellness Center) from late June through early August. They participated in team-building activities, tackled the climbing wall and…