June 2011 Stories and Features
Kubicek Releases 'Leadership is Dead'
June 24, 2011
OBU alum Jeremie Kubicek has drawn from his leadership experience spanning nearly two decades to pinpoint leadership issues and offer solutions in his newly released book, "Leadership is Dead." Already a national best-seller, "Leadership is…
Robinson, Blue Named to New Academic Leadership Posts
June 24, 2011
Two OBU academic leaders have acquired new leadership posts on campus while continuing in their previous roles, OBU administrators announced Thursday, June 23. Dr. Pam Robinson has been named as associate provost of the University, while…
Farris Named to State, National Teacher Education Roles
June 16, 2011
Dr. John Farris, Lawrence and Marion Harris Chair of Education at OBU, recently was named to both state and national roles in teacher education. At OBU, Farris also serves as director of teacher education and associate professor of…
Cox Receives Meritorious Service Award
June 14, 2011
Bobby Cox, OBU head baseball coach and professor of kinesiology and leisure studies, was named the recipient of OBU's Meritorious Service Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. OBU President David W. Whitlock announced the…
Dean Receives Promising Teacher Award
June 14, 2011
Dr. Michael Dean, OBU assistant professor of music, received OBU's Promising Teacher Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. Dean, who joined the OBU faculty in fall 2006 as assistant professor of music, received the award…
Kelly Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
June 14, 2011
Dr. Bobby Kelly, Ruth Dickinson professor of religion at OBU, received OBU's Distinguished Teaching Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. Kelly, who joined the OBU faculty in 1997 as assistant professor of religion, received…
Division of Teacher Education Receives Continued Accreditation
June 8, 2011
OBU's Division of Teacher Education has proven its commitment to producing quality teachers for the United States' children by achieving continued accreditation this month under the performance-oriented standards of the National Council for…
OBU Receives Marketing, Recruitment Award
June 8, 2011
OBU recently was selected to receive a 2011 Noel-Levitz Marketing and Recruitment Excellence Award. Recruitment on Bison Hill is led by the OBU Admissions team, which is managed by Bruce Perkins, director of admissions. Four colleges and…
Gabrielse Named Dean of Fine Arts College
June 1, 2011
Dr. Ken Gabrielse, worship and music specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, has been named dean of OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, President David W. Whitlock announced Wednesday, June 1. Gabrielse, 53, succeeds…
Murimi Receives Gates Grant for Life-Saving Research
June 1, 2011
Dr. Renita Murimi is hoping to use common technology to help battle a global health risk, and she and a colleague recently received a grant to help make the idea a reality. Murimi, assistant professor of computer information science at OBU, and…
OBU Presents First Hobbs Award to Dr. Tom Elliff
April 21, 2011
Named in honor of a legendary Southern Baptist pastor and denominational statesman, the first Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service was presented to Dr. Tom Elliff by OBU president David Whitlock on Tuesday, June 14,…