September 2009 Stories and Features
Saturday in the Park' Draws 500-Plus Students
September 30, 2009
More than 500 college-age students attended the fifth-annual "Saturday in the Park," a day-long back-to-school celebration on Aug. 29, hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University Campus Ministries. Most of the students attending represented OBU,…
Tenor Bruce Fowler to Present Guest Recital
September 29, 2009
Bruce Fowler, assistant professor of voice at Stephen F. Austin State University, will return to his alma mater for a guest recital Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Oklahoma Baptist University's Yarborough Auditorium. He will be accompanied by…
Hall Presents Papers at International Meeting
September 29, 2009
Dr. Kevin Hall, Oklahoma Baptist University Hollums professor of religion, presented two papers at the International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature in Rome during summer 2009. His paper, "Poetics Justice: Can a Preposition Make…
Bicycle Classic Benefits Shawnee Habitat
September 28, 2009
More than 160 pedalers participated in the Ninth Annual Bison Bicycle Classic on Saturday, Sept. 26, which benefitted the Shawnee chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The event was hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music. …
OBU Day Takes Students, Faculty into Capital Association
September 28, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University students and faculty representing Bison Hill will share testimonies of appreciation and accomplishment during "OBU Day in the Churches" Sunday, Oct. 4, at more than 24 churches in Capital Baptist Association in…
Admissions Welcomes Counselor Rachel Potts
September 28, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University welcomed a new admissions counselor, Rachel Potts, on Sept. 11. Potts grew up in Ponca City, Okla. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in May 2009 with bachelor's degrees in journalism and broadcasting with…
Faculty Emeritus William Mitchell Releases New Advent Edition
September 25, 2009
Dr. William Mitchell, Oklahoma Baptist University professor emeritus of English, recently released the latest edition of his popular Christmas volume, "Tribute to the Advent." Mitchell said he expects this fourth edition will be the final…
Joza Represents Region at Leadership Program
September 25, 2009
David Joza, Oklahoma Baptist University's director of human resources, was one of only four regional representatives from across the nation selected to attend the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources annual…
Alum Leads ‘Metro 50’ Advertising Company
September 25, 2009
Creativity is a trait appreciated by most people. The ability to take something commonplace and turn it into something extraordinarily special and unique is a gift. Creativity signifies imagination at work. For Oklahoma Baptist University alum…
Pastor Shares Perspective on Beatitudes in Chapel Message
September 24, 2009
While some people may view the Beatitudes in Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" to be similar to proverbs, Rick Thompson told Oklahoma Baptist University students he perceives them to be more about what it means to be a Christian. Thompson, who…
Financial Adviser Jeanie Knigin to Visit Bison Hill
September 24, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University will host Jeanie Knigin, first vice president of investments at Salomon Smith Barney, as a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Oct. 5-9, 2009. The program's membership consists of prominent artists, diplomats,…
Theatre Season Opens Oct. 2 with ‘Anatomy of Gray’
September 24, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Theatre Department will open its 2009-10 season with the production of "Anatomy of Gray," a fable that portrays the marriage of faith and science, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre, located in OBU's…
Faculty Present Research Forum
September 23, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University professors Gene King and Dr. Andrew Armond presented information about recent research they completed in their fields of study during an OBU Faculty Research Forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Mabee Learning Center…
OBU Alum Works to Free Slaves in Bangkok's Sex Trade
September 22, 2009
Along Bangkok, Thailand's red light districts, bright signs promote the various clubs and bars such as Soi Cowboy, Nana and Patpong. The first time Celeste McGee walked along one of the busy streets in 2007, she grew overwhelmed by the large…
Alumni Named Teachers of the Year
September 22, 2009
Two Oklahoma Baptist University alums from the Class of 2005 received "Teacher of the Year" honors for the last academic year at the schools where they teach. Melody Wynn received the honors at Shawnee Middle School in Shawnee, Okla., and Jason…
Bison Hill Welcomes Parents, Siblings on Family Day
September 22, 2009
Parents and siblings of Oklahoma Baptist University students are invited to catch an inside glimpse of life on Bison Hill during Family Day Saturday, Oct. 10. "This event gives parents and other family members the opportunity to visit with…
Alum Betty Sexton Publishes Poetry
September 18, 2009
An original poem by Betty Sexton, a 1951 Oklahoma Baptist University graduate, recently was published in Mature Living, a magazine for senior adults published by LifeWay Christian Resources. Sexton attended OBU from 1946 to January 1951,…
Students Challenged to Decide to Follow God Daily
September 18, 2009
People make decisions everyday: what to wear, whether to go to class or work and, often the first decision of the day, whether or not to hit the snooze button one more time. During a chapel message Friday, Sept. 18, Steve Winterberg challenged…
Flutist, Percussionist to Perform Concert
September 18, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University graduate Jennifer Peck will return to her alma mater to perform in recital with Travis Dunlap on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend this free…
GO Week Speaker Asks Students to Advance the Gospel
September 16, 2009
As part of Bison Hill's Global Outreach Week, guest speaker Nathan Shank challenged Oklahoma Baptist University students to heed the New Testament's directive that Christians be messengers of God's grace with people who have never heard about…
Student Uses Classroom, Social Skills in Internship
September 15, 2009
While some students from Oklahoma Baptist University spent their summer break working, taking classes and going on vacations, Natalie Syharath, an OBU senior strategic communication major, interned at a non-profit agency in Texas called Texans…
Wellness Center to Host Fair, Blood Drive Sept. 24
September 15, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Recreation and Wellness Center will host its first annual Wellness Fair on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wellness Fair is free and the public is invited to attend. The event will include giveaways,…
Students to Present 'Growing Up Biggie' Sept. 19
September 15, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University students will continue a long-running campus tradition while paying homage to the many stages of life with "Growing Up Biggie," Campus Activities Board's first performance of the academic year, Saturday, Sept. 19, at…
Bison Hill to Host Marriage and Family Therapy Conference
September 15, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the Oklahoma Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (OKAMFT) conference for students, new professionals and mentors Friday, Sept. 18, in the Geiger Center. Registration for the conference begins at 8:30…
OBU Announces Two New Staff Members
September 15, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced two new staff members in admissions and public relations. Kristin Dunn serves as receptionist/visit coordinator for OBU Admissions, and Mackenzie Hufty is the new Web content coordinator in Public…
Grad Students Experience Brazilian Traffic, Business
September 14, 2009
Driving to work in a typical Oklahoma town can be a fairly routine experience. For Mitzi Khettouch, the "drive to work" on a recent trip to Brazil was anything but routine."The lanes seem to be mere suggestions, as are speed limits, and…
Go For Baroque Presents Route 66: Go For Barbeque
September 14, 2009
It's a common thread running through the richly textured fabric of Oklahoma history: the storied "Mother Road" of Route 66. Persons from all walks of life traverse this stretch of road, which is given life by the Go for Baroque ensemble as it…
Participants Invited for Bicycle Classic, Road Race Sept. 26
September 11, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music, in conjunction with the Pedalers Racing Team and the Greater Shawnee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, invites interested participants to join the Bison Bicycle Classic in Shawnee on Saturday,…
GO Week to Challenge Students to Get Uncomfortable
September 11, 2009
It feels good to be comfortable. To be perfectly at peace in any situation is, obviously, a great feeling. However, at OBU, students will be encouraged to "get uncomfortable for Christ" throughout this academic year, learning to break out of…
Freshmen Use Social Media to Avoid Social ‘Butterflies’
September 10, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's Class of 2013 arrived on Bison Hill in late August with the excitement of nearly 100 OBU freshman classes before them. However, many of these freshmen were missing a common element -- social "butterflies" -- that…
OBU Community Reaches Out to Children at Camps for Special Needs
September 10, 2009
Just as Oklahoma Baptist University is committed to transforming lives, several OBU students and alumni served at summer camps to minister to children with special needs. However, these camps are many times just as life-changing for the workers…
Alum Releases 'The Kingdom According to Jesus'
September 10, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus Rob Phillips, a 1977 graduate, recently released the book "The Kingdom According to Jesus: A Study of Jesus' Parables on the Kingdom of Heaven," published by CrossBooks. Phillips serves as director of…
Keahbone Calls Students to Single-Minded Obedience
September 4, 2009
Mike Keahbone feels he has been saved from impending death, like a cat that falls in a toilet and is sure to die without intervention from someone bigger and stronger. Keahbone, minister to students at Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma…
Centennial Convocation: The Best is Yet to Come
September 2, 2009
As the Oklahoma Baptist University community kicked off its Centennial celebration with its Fall Convocation, OBU President David Whitlock predicted that God has great things planned for the university's future. OBU's celebration of a century…
Blue’s Writing Featured in New Education Book
September 2, 2009
Dr. Deborah Blue, Oklahoma Baptist University senior vice president for academic affairs, was a contributor to the new book "What Will Tomorrow's Schools Teach?" published by Pearson Education, Inc. Blue was one of 19 educators and policy…
Theatre Season Invites Viewers to 'Experience the Journey'
September 2, 2009
Oklahoma Baptist University's theatre department invites patrons to "Experience the Journey" of life's pathways with three productions during the 2009-10 season that focus on the adventure of life itself. "Our first journey takes us to a small…
Four Join Recreation and Wellness Center Staff
August 11, 2009
Four new staff members have joined Oklahoma Baptist University's Recreation and Wellness Center staff. Jamie Lee, Joseph Porter and Kristopher Stephens started work as part-time facility assistants on Aug. 28. Janie Keiser joined the staff as a…