2011 Stories and Features
Aspiring Musicians Invited to Main Event
February 20, 2016
Aspiring musicians interested in attending the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts are invited and encouraged to attend OBU's Main Event, a preview day hosted by the Division of Music, Feb. 20-21, on the OBU campus. The event is…
Heaven’s Rain’ Subjects Speak on Forgiveness
February 18, 2016
Leslie Douglass (center) and Brooks Douglass (right), whose lives are depicted in the movie "Heaven's Rain," share their remarkable journey to forgiving the man who killed their parents during a home invasion in their youth. The sister and…
Work Begins On Chapel Spire Windows
December 21, 2011
A large crane was raised on the OBU campus early this week as workers began the process of replacing windows in the spire tower of the university's John Wesley Raley Chapel. AT&T reached an agreement with OBU to install a cell phone antenna…
Graduates Urged to Share, Love and Teach
December 16, 2011
Receiving a charge to serve God with dedication as they step into their vocations, 42 OBU graduates received their diplomas during OBU's 2011 Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 16. During the ceremony in OBU's John Wesley Raley Chapel, the…
Winter Commencement to Honor 42 Graduates
December 15, 2011
Forty-two graduates will have degrees conferred upon them during OBU's Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 16. Dr. Todd Fisher will deliver the Commencement Address. The graduating students, in academic regalia, will take their symbolic final…
Community Members Serve on Bison Hill
December 13, 2011
The recently created Volunteer Services program at OBU is about to celebrate its first birthday, and the best gift the program could receive is a wealth of new volunteers from the Shawnee community. In February 2011, Dr. Bill Donovan was named…
Emeritus Art Professor Visits OBU
December 13, 2011
Leroy Bond (center), professor emeritus of art at OBU, visited Bison Hill on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to view several works of art he created, including the landscape with bison located in the Executive Offices. Pictured with Bond are OBU President…
Floyd Named Controller at OBU
December 8, 2011
Steven Floyd has been named controller at OBU. He joined the Bison Hill staff in October. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Floyd earned his bachelor's degree in 1991 and his master's degree in 1994. He became a certified public…
Rep. Lankford to Bring Winter Commencement Address
December 8, 2011
U.S. Rep. James Lankford will return to Oklahoma to bring the Winter Commencement Address to OBU's 43 graduates on Friday, Dec. 16. Rep. Lankford was elected to the United States Congress on Nov. 2, 2010, representing Oklahoma's Fifth District.…
Flag Football Teams Represent OBU in Regional Championship
December 6, 2011
Two flag football teams from OBU made Bison Hill intramural history at the University of Nebraska Nov. 18, 19, and 20. Despite wind chill temperatures below freezing, a wide variety of player personalities, and an unexpected change in a player…
German Club Hosts Christmas Worship Dec. 9
December 6, 2011
OBU's German Club will host an annual German Christmas worship service Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. in Stubblefield Chapel. The public is invited to attend. The program will include seven German Christmas carols sung by the congregation and two…
Yates Earns Doctorate
December 6, 2011
Dr. Tony Yates, assistant professor of science at OBU, successfully defended his dissertation on Nov. 29 at the University of Oklahoma Graduate College. He has earned the doctor of philosophy degree in instructional leadership and academic…
OBU Named a Five-Star Champion of Character
December 5, 2011
For the second year in a row, OBU is a NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. The Champions of Character program continues to grow and impact people throughout our nation as a result of the passion and commitment of the NAIA member…
Avoid Trap of Sacred Versus Secular, Henderson Says
December 1, 2011
Most Christians are caught in the trap between the sacred and the secular, but instead their lives should be a unified existence of being "in" the world but not "of" it, and focused on sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others, Mary Kay…
Myers' 'Elegy for Trains' Receives Magazine Review
November 18, 2011
Dr. Benjamin Myers' volume of poetry titled "Elegy for Trains" was reviewed recently by CCCU Advance magazine. Myers is an associate professor of English at OBU. Miho Nonaka, assistant professor of English at Wheaton College, reviewed Myers'…
Fifth Graders Learn about 'Disney Realities' through Event
November 17, 2011
Sandra Valentine, a senior elementary education major at OBU, teaches fifth graders from Will Rogers Elementary School in Shawnee about the Ming Dynasty through use of the Disney movie, "Mulan." The theme for this year's Social Studies Methods…
Willing Witnesses, Seeking Souls Fit Together, Moore Says
November 16, 2011
Walker Moore grew up labeled as a "special education" student who could not verbalize his words, but through ministry opportunities, he has shared the Gospel with more than 4 million people in the past year. Such opportunity arises when a…
Alumni, Faculty Honored at Homecoming Chapel
November 15, 2011
OBU honored outstanding alumni and faculty and OBU President David W. Whitlock offered a message of vision to alumni, students, faculty and friends during the 2011 Homecoming Chapel Saturday, Nov. 12, in Raley Chapel. The university recognized…
2011 Harvest Court Announced
November 12, 2011
The 2011 Harvest Court was crowned on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The honored seniors include harvest queen Leslie Fort, seated, from Houston, Texas, and harvest king Clay Henderson from Edmond, Okla. Other members…
Distinguished Honorees Recognized at Harvest Dinner
November 11, 2011
Eight distinguished honorees were recognized during OBU's Homecoming Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 11, in the Geiger Center. They included (from left) Mike Fogarty, '70, Mirriam Kaumba Siamusiye, '06, Derek Watson, '06, Clay Martin, '99, Kena…
OBU Honors Veterans
November 11, 2011
Dr. Randy Ridenour (left), Dr. Mark McClellan and Dr. David Whitlock listen to "Taps" at Gold Star Park on Bison Hill. OBU paid tribute to United States military veterans during a special Veterans' Day Ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, as part of the…
Alum Earns Second Emmy
November 9, 2011
Christi Mitchell McGahan, a 2009 graduate of OBU, won her second Emmy award at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Heartland Regional Emmy Awards July 23 at the Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City. The awards presentation was…
Students Celebrate Harvest Court, Athletics
November 9, 2011
Jake Hooten and other candidates for OBU's 2011 Harvest Court are announced during a spirit assembly on Bison Hill Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Noble Complex. Hooten is a senior pre-allied health and rehabilitation major from Seminole, Okla.…
Outstanding Honorees to be Recognized at Harvest Dinner
November 2, 2011
Eight distinguished honorees will be recognized during OBU's 2011 Homecoming festivities, with three receiving the Alumni Achievement Award, one receiving the Graduate of the Last Decade Award and four being inducted into the OBU Athletic Hall…
Roberts Presents Perspective on Baptists' Missions Enterprise
November 2, 2011
While Southern Baptists today are considered a missions-minded group committed to sharing the Gospel around the world, at one time, evangelism was not considered a priority in Baptist life. Dr. Phil Roberts, president of Midwestern Baptist…
2011 Faculty Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored
November 1, 2011
To honor former OBU faculty members who were master teachers, making a significant impact on OBU students, the university will induct its second Faculty Hall of Fame class during the Homecoming chapel service Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. in…
OBU Launches Shawnee Phase of Capital Drive
October 27, 2011
Several area business and community leaders met on the OBU campus Monday, Oct. 24, to kick off the Shawnee phase of OBU's $42 million capital campaign. The Vision For A New Century drive is the largest ever undertaken by the 101-year-old…
Alums Work Diligently in 'Virtual Ministry'
October 26, 2011
After 32 years of mission work in Brazil, Berdie Hope, a 1956 OBU alum, and her husband, Rev. Ben Hope, a 1958 OBU alum, retired from the Southern Baptists' International Mission Board in February of 2001. But the Hopes' desire to connect with…
Miller Uses Humor, Poetry to Convey Message: 'TYG'
October 26, 2011
Dr. Calvin Miller said he says "Thank you, God" all the time and -- when he's in a hurry -- he simply says, "TYG." Miller, a noted author, professor, pastor and artist, addressed the OBU community during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct.…
New Staff Join Admissions Team
October 24, 2011
Three new staff members have joined the OBU Admissions Team, with another team member receiving a promotion to assistant director of admissions. The new admissions counselors include Bertholomew "Prophet" Bailey, Jessica Herbert and Dorraine…
Students Encouraged to Love Others
October 19, 2011
Jesus took people with him when he was sad and alone, Jim Putnam tells OBU students in a weekly chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 19. Putnam, who serves as founder and senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho, encouraged the…
Art Professor Paints New Mexico in New Series
October 12, 2011
New Mexico has long been recognized as a place of great beauty, majestic landscapes and rich culture. It is no wonder that a place like New Mexico attracts numerous artists from around the globe. Julie Blackstone, OBU assistant professor of…
You Can Know God,' Sharp Assures Students
October 12, 2011
"Why doesn't God place a glowing cross in the sky at night to serve as an irrefutable sign of Jesus Christ?" Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp conveyed the question of scientist Carl Sagan, from his book, "Contact," during an OBU chapel service…
Trustees Approve First Phase of Housing Village
October 7, 2011
Paving the way for a new student housing village, Oklahoma Baptist University trustees approved plans for three on-campus construction projects during their fall semester meeting on the campus in Shawnee Oct. 7. Board members granted OBU…
Iorg Presents Aspects of 'Life in the Spirit'
October 6, 2011
Apprehending -- understanding and experiencing -- God is knowing him so intimately that a person experiences God as a regular aspect of life, Dr. Jeff Iorg told OBU students Wednesday, Oct. 5. Any Christian believer can "apprehend" God by being…
Grote Encourages Students to Prepare for Adversity
September 28, 2011
Doug Grote said he was right where he wanted to be in life. He fit right in at his college of about 1,500 students, studied youth ministry and met his future wife. Later, he was youth pastor at a church in Ohio, learning how to baptize people,…
Harman Selected for International Review Board
September 26, 2011
Dr. Keith Harman, professor of business at OBU, recently was selected as a member of the International Review Board for the June 2012 Informing Science Institute Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada. Each year, 20-30 people are chosen for the…
Nursing Professor Provides Education in Myanmar
September 26, 2011
Karen Cotter, OBU assistant professor of nursing, recently went on a mission trip to Myanmar in Southeast Asia with a goal to educate underprivileged students in the field of nursing. Cotter made her journey to the city of Yangon June 2-14. She…
Students Tackle Fall Intramural Sports
September 22, 2011
While the return of varsity football is still two years away on Bison Hill, OBU students have embraced the gridiron season with overwhelming participation in flag football, among other fall intramural sports. Matching the soaring enrollment for…
Freshman Class Enrollment Soars
September 21, 2011
OBU freshman enrollment soared to a 15-year high for the 2011 fall semester with a total of 476 first-time freshmen. OBU's headcount enrollment of 1,871 students for the fall semester is a significant gain over the fall 2010 total of 1,777…
Speaker Shares Good News for All People
September 21, 2011
Just as retailers in the current tight economy already are turning people's attention to Christmas, Dr. Alex Himaya directed OBU students to consider God's announcement of Christ's birth during a chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 21. Himaya,…
New Bisonette History Book Available
September 19, 2011
OBU has released the latest edition in its Centennial Book series, "O Sing Unto the Lord: A History of the Bisonettes -- the Other Glee Club," by Jack Pearson, which follows the 92-year history of women's glee clubs on Bison Hill. The book…
OBU Elects Student Government Senators, Freshman Officers
September 16, 2011
OBU's Student Government Association conducted annual elections for the freshman class presidency and new senatorial positions on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Adam Cribbs, from Macomb, Okla., and Jose Carrillo, from Eakly, Okla., won the offices of…
Students Encouraged to Serve during GO Week
September 16, 2011
During Global Outreach Week -- or "GO Week" -- at OBU Sept. 12-16,students heard three challenging chapel messages. GO Week is a concerted effort to mobilize OBU students to engage in missions endeavors. Dr. Bruce Carlton, professor of applied…
Students Remember 9/11
September 16, 2011
The OBU Art Department recently sponsored a remembrance event for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, inviting OBU students to draw from their memories of Sept. 11, 2001. After a chapel service on Sept. 7, students were given response…
OBU Ranks as Exclusive Oklahoma 'Best Value' on U.S. News List
September 13, 2011
OBU has been ranked as the only Oklahoma college or university on U.S.News & World Report's annual ranking of "Great Schools, Great Prices" for 2012. OBU also has been listed as Oklahoma's highest-ranked college in "Best Regional Colleges"…
Evangelical Scholar Discusses 'Baptists and Enlightenment'
September 9, 2011
Dr. David Bebbington addressed the OBU community Friday, Sept. 9, about how Baptist ideals were affected by the Enlightenment, explaining that "enlightenment" referred to an approach of central thought and reason, tied closely to…
Kelly Defines 'Pursuit of God' as Ultimate Quest
September 7, 2011
Struggling with an extremely hoarse voice, Dr. Bobby Kelly told OBU students, faculty and staff that he felt the frustration of wanting to sing to God, but was unable to voice his worship -- not totally unlike a person's desire to fill the…
Fall Chapels Discuss 'Pursuit of God'
September 2, 2011
During the fall 2011 semester, students at OBU will hear a variety of speakers bring messages on the current chapel theme, "The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine," based on the classic book by Christian author A.W. Tozer. All…
Purin Earns Doctorate in Music Theory
September 2, 2011
Peter Purin, assistant professor of music theory at OBU, has completed the requirements for his Ph.D. in music theory from The University of Kansas in Lawrence. Purin will graduate in December. Purin's dissertation is titled "'I've a Voice,…
Whitlock Emphasizes Importance of 'Learned Life'
August 31, 2011
August 31, 2011 OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock challenged students and faculty to consider the importance of "The Learned Life in Uncertain Times" during the Fall Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the University's Raley Chapel. Three…
New Staff Join Bison Hill Employees
August 26, 2011
OBU has announced several new employees in recent weeks, including new residential life and administrative staff members. Five have joined the OBU University Police Department, and two staff members have gone from part-time positions to…
Whitlock Elected to International Association Board
August 26, 2011
Dr. David W. Whitlock, president of OBU, was elected to the board of the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities during the organization's annual business meeting in June in Abilene, Texas. Presidents and chief academic…
Compton Proclaims God's 'Overwhelming' Love
August 25, 2011
During OBU's first chapel service of the fall semester, Odus Compton told OBU students of the first time he unequivocally learned that God loved him -- and the first time he realized the overwhelming, redeeming nature of God's love. It's a love…
Nearly 500 Students 'Serve Shawnee'
August 23, 2011
Nearly 500 OBU students ministered through various activities Monday, Aug. 22, through "Serve Shawnee," an annual part of OBU's Welcome Week program designed to help new students engage the Shawnee community. "Serve Shawnee" participants…
Professors Move into Renovated Montgomery Hall
August 23, 2011
Dr. Mark McClellan, dean of OBU's Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, unpacks books in his new office in the recently renovated Montgomery Hall. The original Montgomery Hall, erected in 1917 as a women's dormitory, was removed in 1989 due…
Professor, Students Minister in Russia
August 22, 2011
Fulfilling part of the OBU mission to integrate faith with knowledge and engage a diverse world, OBU professor Dr. Sherri Raney and students Rachel Raney and Zach Potts traveled to Russia during their summer break to minister alongside OBU…
OBU Named 'Best in the West' by Princeton Review
August 18, 2011
For the seventh consecutive year, OBU has been named one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States by The Princeton Review. OBU was one of 121 institutions recommended in the "Best in the West" section on the…
English Students Receive Awards, Scholarships
August 17, 2011
OBU's Division of Language and Literature, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, recognized outstanding students and awarded numerous scholarships during the English Department picnic on May 2. Bethany Jackson, a sophomore from…
OBU Tops Forbes' Best Colleges in Oklahoma
August 16, 2011
For the fourth year in a row, OBU is the highest-ranked university in Oklahoma in the latest Forbes.com listing of "America's Best Colleges." OBU ranked third among Baptist-affiliated schools. Nationwide, OBU ranked 299th on the "America's Best…
Three Faculty Join Communication Arts Division
August 16, 2011
Three new faculty members will join OBU's Division of Communication Arts beginning with the fall 2011 semester. Ronald A. Johnson is associate professor of electronic media production; Leslie Thomas is assistant professor of theatre and theatre…
Alum Judith James Receives Scientific Honor
August 11, 2011
OBU alum Dr. Judith James recently received the Edward L. and Thelma Gaylord Prize for Scientific Achievement from The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. James received the award for her groundbreaking work in researching diseases of the…
Turner Named Director of Global Mobilization
August 11, 2011
Dr. Joy Turner has been named director of global mobilization at OBU. She returned to her alma mater to join the university's campus ministry staff in August. In her role on Bison Hill, Turner will provide leadership, training and management of…
New Faculty Join College of Theology and Ministry
August 10, 2011
Three professors have joined the faculty of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU for the fall 2011 semester. Dr. Tawa Anderson has been named assistant professor of philosophy; Dr. Bruce Carlton has been named professor…
Alums Assist with Construction of Denver Church Building
August 8, 2011
OBU encourages students and alums to engage in a diverse world, and alums George and Mary Kennedy are fulfilling that mission. The Kennedys recently donated finances and time to help renovate Globeville Community Church in Denver, Colo. George…
OCTP Announces Continued Accreditation for Teacher Education
August 5, 2011
OBU's Division of Teacher Education recently received notification of continued accreditation from the Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation. The announcement comes shortly after OBU's Division of Teacher Education achieved continued…
Perkins Named Dean of Enrollment Management
August 5, 2011
OBU has named Bruce Perkins as dean of enrollment management, OBU Provost Dr. Stan Norman announced Thursday, Aug. 4. Perkins has served as director of OBU Admissions since 2006. As the chief enrollment officer for the university, the dean is…
Skaggs Named Dean of Students
August 5, 2011
OBU has named Brandon Skaggs as dean of students, OBU Provost Dr. Stan Norman announced Thursday, Aug. 4. He will begin his duties at OBU on Aug. 16. The dean of students is responsible for the development and cultivation of student life…
OBU Dedicates Statue of President Scales
August 3, 2011
Dr. James Ralph Scales, the ninth president of OBU, will forever gaze over the campus he loved. A statue of Dr. Scales was unveiled and dedicated on OBU's Quadrangle Monday, Aug. 1, as a memorial by the Class of 1959. Scales, who graduated from…
Marsh Joins Hurley College of Science and Mathematics
August 2, 2011
Dr. Sarah Marsh has been named assistant professor of mathematics at OBU. She will join the faculty of the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics for the fall 2011 semester. Marsh earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the…
Dr. Scales Statue to be Dedicated Aug. 1
July 22, 2011
OBU will unveil and dedicate a six-foot bronze statue of Dr. James Ralph Scales, OBU's ninth president, at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1. The community is invited to attend the brief dedication program and a reception which will follow in the Geiger…
Alexanders Share Open Homes, Open Hearts
July 21, 2011
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alums Charles and Betty Alexander, both 1956 graduates, are 2011 recipients of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated…
Profile in Excellence: Alum Dennis Jernigan Lives a Redeemed Life
July 21, 2011
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Dennis Jernigan, a 1981 graduate, is a 2011 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The awardis given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Eight Retire from Bison Hill Faculty and Staff
July 20, 2011
Two deans, one of OBU's first Distinguished Teaching Award honorees, a popular pianist, a local missions leader, a longtime mathematics educator, an award-winning yearbook advisor and a former OBU trustee are retiring from the University's…
Hammond Retires After a Quarter Century on Bison Hill
July 20, 2011
Dr. Paul Hammond, dean of OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, announced his retirement in spring 2011 after 25 years of service on Bison Hill. Hammond and his wife, Anne, joined the OBU faculty in 1986. Hammond came to OBU from…
Highlights of the Hammond Era at OBU
July 20, 2011
Named Dean of Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts in 1986 Friends of the Arts program begun to support the College of Fine Arts Began "Friends of the Arts" newsletter in 1987 American Guild of English Handbell Ringers recognized the…
Profile in Excellence: Twins Sadie and Madie Gardner Cause a Ripple Effect
July 20, 2011
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alums Sadie and Madie Gardner, both 1939 graduates, are 2011 recipients of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated…
Alum David Dennis Shares Second Chances
July 19, 2011
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and…
Graduate Michael Weaver Wins Emmy
July 19, 2011
He is not a doctor, and he doesn't play one on TV, but OBU graduate Michael Weaver won an Emmy for his work as a producer and writer of "The Doctors" at the 37th Daytime Emmy Award Show. "The Doctors" beat two popular competitors, the Dr. Phil…
Mastin Releases First Novel
July 19, 2011
OBU alum Linsey Mastin, who serves as secretary for the National Sports Ministry and Church Recreation at OBU, recently released her first fiction novel, titled "Murder in Manolos." The book tells the story of college graduate Heidi Hart, who…
College of Nursing Receives $50,000 Butterfield Grant
July 8, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist University's College of Nursing has received a $50,000 grant from the Butterfield Memorial Foundation, a charitable organization committed to providing support to Christian non-profit organizations whose initiative addresses…
Alum Jim Spurr Named Shawnee Poet Laureate
July 7, 2011
OBU alum and Shawnee native Jim Spurr has been honored with the title of "poet laureate" for the City of Shawnee. A 1964 OBU graduate, Spurr received the title during the Shawnee City Commission meeting on June 6. He is a nationally published…
Blackstone Wins Art Awards
July 7, 2011
Julie Blackstone, OBU assistant professor of art, recently won two awards in the Fiberworks 2011 show in Tulsa, Okla. Her piece titled "Knotty Girl No. 3: Garbo as Mata Hari" won the Rachael Valliere Award for Best Handwoven Art. She also won a…
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…
School of Christian Service Presents Awards, Scholarships
May 31, 2011
OBU's Joe L. Ingram School of Christian Service recognized an outstanding alumnus and outstanding students in Christian service studies during a banquet April 25 and during the 2011 Awards Convocation on May 4 in Raley Chapel. Army chaplain…
OBU Crowns Intramural King and Queen
May 23, 2011
OBU's McDowell Family Intramural Program crowned its first royalty in May, with sophomore Cody Potter from Miami, Okla., named king and sophomore Courtney Buchanan from Shawnee, Okla., named queen. As students participated in the intramural…
Rawls Makes Debut Performance at Metropolitan Opera
May 23, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist alumnus and adjunct professor Dr. Arnold Rawls, a tenor, made his debut performance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on Saturday, April 23. Rawls stepped in for Marcelo Álvarez in the role of Manrico during…
Camp RAWC to Offer Fun Wellness Activities
May 18, 2011
Eight week-long themed sessions will highlight Camp RAWC, a summer wellness experience hosted by OBU's Recreation and Wellness Center for children ages 6-12. In its third year, Camp RAWC offers Shawnee-area children an opportunity to enjoy…
Outstanding Students Recognized at 2011 Awards Convocation
May 18, 2011
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the Centennial Awards Convocation on Wednesday, May 4, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Rachel Griffith and Derek Royer receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. Griffith, a biology major…
Board Approves Academic Reorganization
May 16, 2011
Reorganization of OBU academic units highlighted the May meeting of OBU trustees on Friday, May 13, in Shawnee. The board ratified a reorganization proposal from the OBU administration which included elevating two academic schools to "college"…
OBU Confers Degrees on 248 Graduates
May 13, 2011
With firsthand congratulations from Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, 248 OBU graduates received their diplomas during OBU's Centennial Spring Commencement on Friday, May 13. Before an overflow audience of more than 1,800 in OBU's Raley Chapel,…
Nursing Graduates Receive Pins
May 12, 2011
In a tradition symbolizing the transition from student life to a professional role, 46 OBU nursing students participated in the Spring 2011 Nurses' Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 12, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Designed by the Class of…
Senior Receives Recognition for 'Shine' Video
May 10, 2011
OBU senior Timothy Kurtz received an Honorable Mention award for his video at the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts convention in April in Las Vegas, Nev. Kurtz, an electronic media production major from Heber Springs,…
McCarthy Urges Students to 'Go'
May 9, 2011
While some OBU students have decided to participate in global missions endeavors this summer to spread the Gospel, others are still trying to make up their minds about whether or not to go. Still others have made the decision to stay home. Dr.…
OBU Welcomes 234 Freshmen on 'Super Enrollment Day'
May 6, 2011
Professors and administrators from across Bison Hill greeted 234 incoming freshmen during Oklahoma Baptist University's Super Enrollment Day Saturday, April 2. The new members of the Class of 2015 represent record enrollment, and are up from…
Bruce Merits Award at National Media Conference
April 21, 2011
Mike Bruce, assistant professor of telecommunications at OBU, received an Award of Excellence from the Broadcast Education Association during the organization's annual convention April 9-13 in Las Vegas. The Award of Excellence, given as part…
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,…
OBU Remembers 'Path to the Cross' with Special Service
April 20, 2011
The OBU community recognized Holy Week, the week before Easter, with a special chapel service titled "Path to the Cross: The Passion of Christ" on Wednesday, April 20, in Raley Chapel. The service followed several specific moments leading to…
Music Students Take Honors in State Competition
April 19, 2011
Nine OBU music students placed in the finals of the statewide National Association of Teachers of Singing conference and competition on Saturday, April 9, with five OBU students earning top honors in the event. Colleges and universities from…
SIFE Team Serves Others through Wal-Mart Grant
April 18, 2011
OBU's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team recently partnered with Wal-Mart Corporation to conduct employability workshops with the women of the Project SAFE shelter in March and April. The project was made possible by a $2,000 grant given…
Students Recognized during Model Arab League Simulation
April 15, 2011
OBU students competed in the Southwest Regional Model Arab League simulation at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock April 7-9, with OBU students Caitlin Dacus and Ethan Groff receiving honorable mention for their respective councils. The…
Students Selected for National Convention Internships
April 15, 2011
OBU students Janna Smith and Rebekah Byland were recently selected to serve as interns for the 2011 Broadcast Education Association Convention April 9-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith, a junior from Seminole, Okla., and Byland, a sophomore from…
Myers Receives Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry
April 14, 2011
Dr. Benjamin Myers, associate professor of English at OBU, received the 2011 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry for his book, "Elegy for Trains." The honor was presented Saturday, April 9. The prestigious award is given annually to books by…
Rudebock Honored with ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award
April 13, 2011
Dr. Rich Rudebock, Cargill associate professor of business at OBU, has been named a regional recipient of the 2011 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The ACBSP recognizes…
Human Trafficking Big in Oklahoma, Elam Says
April 11, 2011
As part of their annual endeavor to raise money for a charitable organization, OBU students heard how human trafficking worldwide is a $32-billion industry and the second-largest criminal activity in the world. But OBU students also learned…
Smoke on the Mountain' Debuts April 14
April 11, 2011
The musical comedy "Smoke on the Mountain" will debut by OBU Theatre on Thursday, April 14, in Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. Tickets are now on sale for all performances which will be presented one weekend only, April…
OBU Honors 530 Years of Service
April 8, 2011
Recognizing a combined 530 years of service to the institution, OBU honored 42 faculty and staff members during the university's annual Service Awards Banquet April 7. Dr. Ronda Hall, professor of Spanish, was honored for 37 years of service at…
Ellis Elected Student Government President
April 7, 2011
Candidates for OBU's elected student leadership offered their campaign speeches on OBU's annual Hyde Park Day, Wednesday, April 6, during the weekly chapel service. The candidates for OBU's 2011-12 Student Government Association president…
Faculty and Staff Honored as 'Seven Who Care'
April 6, 2011
Seven OBU faculty and staff members were honored by OBU students Wednesday, April 6, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university's Hyde Park chapel service in Raley…
OBU to Celebrate Bobby Cox Day
April 6, 2011
OBU will celebrate Bobby Cox Day at Ford Park Tuesday, April 12. In honor of 1,000 wins and his NAIA Hall of Fame induction, the first 100 Bison fans at the game against St. Gregorys will receive a Bobby Cox replica jersey t-shirt. Aramark…
Orchestra Celebrates 10th Season with Louima Lilite
April 5, 2011
The OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will present its 10th Season Spring Concert Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. on the OBU campus in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The concert is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. The…
Smoke on the Mountain' Premieres April 14
April 5, 2011
OBU Theatre will present a rousing performance of the musical comedy "Smoke on the Mountain" beginning Thursday, April 14, in Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. Tickets are now on sale for all performances which will be…
Splash' Spring Affair Hits April 9
April 5, 2011
OBU's Campus Activities Board promises an evening of fun and entertainment as they present "Splash Spring Affair" on Saturday, April 9, at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the free performance, and the community is welcome to…
Seek to be Significant, Sanders Tells Students
April 4, 2011
Many business leaders reach the top of the corporate ladder only to ask, "Is this all there is?" Ray Sanders told OBU students. While success adds value to one's self, he said, significance is adding value to others. He urged the students to…
Embrace an Extraordinary Gospel, Hatmaker Pleads
March 31, 2011
Christianity is simple -- but it is not easy, Christian author and speaker Jen Hatmaker told OBU students during a weekly chapel message Wednesday, March 30. In fact, Hatmaker said, living a Christian life can be quite difficult. But looking…
Neighbors to Perform Senior Recital April 3
March 31, 2011
OBU student Tyler Neighbors will perform his senior recital Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Neighbors, a trombonist, is from Skiatook, Okla. He is the…
SIFE Receives Grant to Work with Benedict Street Marketplace
March 31, 2011
March 31, 2011 OBU's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team recently partnered with Sam's Club in Midwest City, Okla., to profitably reduce the carbon footprint of Benedict Street Marketplace in Shawnee. Environmental sustainability has become…
Students Engage People, Cultures on GO Trips
March 29, 2011
For students at OBU, Global Outreach Trips are a way to engage people in other parts of the world to share such necessities as medicine, compassion and faith. "GO Trips" provide valuable hands-on experience for students to integrate their faith…
Sherrard Reflects Delight in Senior Art Show
March 25, 2011
OBU senior Kacie Sherrard is an artist whose work is inspired by the simple things of life -- wind chimes, warm breezes, the human form, stars, acoustic guitar strumming and more. These everyday aesthetics inspire the theme of her senior art…
Founders' Day Message Shares Day's Heart for OBU
March 23, 2011
The message came from a man whom OBU President David Whitlock called "one of the godliest, most gifted orators in the world." Dr. Alan Day, vice chair of OBU's board of trustees, prepared the address which reflected his heart for the…
Students Present at Honor Society National Convention
March 23, 2011
Eight OBU students are attending the national convention of Sigma Tau Delta, an International English honor society, March 23-26 in Pittsburgh, Penn., with seven presenting critical papers and creative work and one chairing a session. "Getting…
Hunter Recital to Feature Show Tunes
March 22, 2011
With a nod to songs written for Broadway musicals, OBU student Kat Hunter will perform her junior recital Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The community is invited to attend. Hunter, a soprano, is from…
Hamrick to Perform Senior Recital March 25
March 21, 2011
OBU student Jonathan Hamrick will perform his senior recital Friday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Hamrick, a composer, is from Albuquerque, N.M. The son…
New Roof for OBU's Oldest Structure
March 21, 2011
Stubblefield Chapel, the oldest building on OBU's campus, had a new roof installed this month. Built in 1897, the chapel was the original home of Shawnee's First Baptist Church. Baptists from across the Oklahoma Territory met at the church to…
SIFE Team Wins at USA Regional Competition
March 21, 2011
The OBU SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) team was named a Regional Champion at the SIFE USA Regional Competition held March 11, in Rogers, Ark. The event is one of 12 SIFE USA Regional Competitions being conducted across the United States in…
Theatre Students Garner Attention at Regional Festival
March 21, 2011
The OBU Theatre Department participated in the KCACTF Region VI Festival Feb. 22-26 in Amarillo, Texas, with two students achieving special recognition in their areas of expertise. Jonathan Studstill earned a meritorious award in design, and…
Reinhart, Slocum Present Senior Recital
March 14, 2011
OBU seniors Micah Reinhart and Kristen Slocum, both sopranos, performed their final vocal recital Monday, March 7, in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The recital partially fulfilled the requirements for their bachelor's…
McCarther’s Art Show Reflects Life Q&A
March 11, 2011
For Thomas McCarthur, every step he takes in his art provides answers to life's questions. And yet, he said, each step opens more questions. "It's a constant process that keeps me interested and engaged and pushes me forward," he said. A…
Hobbs Lecture Draws Benefits of Rational Theology
March 10, 2011
As they contemplated the nature of God, Christian leaders in 325 A.D. considered that God created people as rational beings, capable of reasoning and solving problems by extrapolating guidance from Scripture. From that assertion, Dr. Chad Brand…
Twelve Receive Graduate School Degrees
March 9, 2011
Twelve students celebrated the completion of master's degree studies through the OBU Graduate School during a Commencement ceremony Saturday, March 5, in OBU's Raley Chapel. Graduates receiving master of business administration degrees…
Lady Bison Win NAIA Crown
March 7, 2011
OBU successfully defended its national championship Saturday, winning the NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio, despite an injury to one of its projected high-scoring athletes.The men's team finished sixth with 32…
Phillips Says to Be Faithful and Bear Fruit
March 7, 2011
Selected as OBU's student preacher for a spring chapel service, senior Bible major Clay Phillips spoke to students Monday, March 7, about being faithful and bearing fruit. Phillips, who is from Heavener, Okla., focused on the Scripture in…
Trustees Approve Budget, Capital Campaign
March 5, 2011
During their spring semester meeting on campus March 4, OBU trustees ratified a $47.69 million operating budget for the 2011-12 year, and approved launching of a new capital campaign for the 101-year-old institution. Randy L. Smith, OBU…
Brenden Laughlin to Perform Junior Recital
March 4, 2011
OBU student Brenden Laughlin will perform his junior recital Monday, March 7, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Laughlin is a piano performance major from Albuquerque,…
Memorial Recital to Honor Digby Bell
March 4, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist University music faculty and guests will present the seventh-annual Digby Bell Memorial Recital on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium, located inside Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is…
Bacher, Stephens, Streck, Wasik to Perform Recital
March 2, 2011
OBU students David Bacher, Sarah Stephens, Ashlynn Streck and Tabitha Wasik will perform their sophomore recital Tuesday, March 8, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. They will be assisted on piano by Dr.…
Dr. Omer Hancock Lives 'As Iron Sharpens Iron'
March 2, 2011
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and…
Parable of the Little Pig' Portrays Identity in Christ
March 2, 2011
Although the "parable of the little pig" cannot be found in the Bible, Mike Breen used the story to convey the theme of a relationship with God to OBU students. Breen spoke during a weekly chapel service on Wednesday, March 2. A speaker on the…
Graves, Flynt to Perform Senior Vocal Recital
March 1, 2011
OBU students Jacqueline Graves and Casey Flynt will perform their senior vocal recital Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Graves, a soprano, is a musical…
Nancy Shelton Exhibits the Essence of Encouragement
March 1, 2011
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and…
Theatre’s ‘Androcles and the Lion’ Opens March 4
March 1, 2011
OBU's Theatre for Young Audiences will present "Androcles and the Lion" one weekend only: Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for the…
Alum Publishes Christian Finance Book
February 28, 2011
According to the Book of Genesis, God sent rain and floods upon the earth for 40 days and 40 nights to spiritually cleanse and improve the world. Much in the same way, OBU alum Steve Sappington's new book, "Today's WORD on Money," takes 40 days…
Alum Takes Family to Africa to Experience Sacrifice, Love
February 28, 2011
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and…
Radaker Brings C.S. Lewis to Life
February 28, 2011
The legendary Christian author and scholar C.S. Lewis came to life for OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Raley Chapel. Dr. Kevin Radaker, professor of English at Anderson University in Anderson, Ind., portrayed…
Senior Jonathan Bell to Present Senior Art Show
February 28, 2011
Although he said his passion is to serve as a minister to youth, OBU senior Jonathan Bell has created work which testifies that he is a gifted artist as well. OBU will host a series of campus art shows from March through May, the first which…
Alum McGuire Models Perseverance, Achievement
February 25, 2011
The Profile in Excellence award is given by the OBU Alumni Association to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and…
Donovan Named Director of New Volunteer Services
February 25, 2011
OBU has named longtime Bison Hill supporter and alumnus Dr. Bill Donovan as director of its new Volunteer Services program. Through the service initiative, Donovan will match community volunteers' skill sets to assist in every area of the…
OMEA Top Honors Recognize Alumni, Faculty
February 23, 2011
Three OBU music alumnae recently received honors from the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Julia Woodward Haley was inducted into the 2011 OMEA Hall of Fame; Katie Cease Robertson was named the 2011 OMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator;…
First United Bank Contributes $25,000 to Student Fund
February 22, 2011
Paul Bass, president of First United Bank of Shawnee, recently presented a check for $25,000 to OBU to finance OBU's Student Managed Fund. Bass presented the check to OBU President David W. Whitlock and Dr. David Houghton, dean of OBU's Paul…
James Blue Memorial Concert to Benefit Mission Shawnee
February 22, 2011
OBU's Alpha Eta chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota will present the James Blue Memorial Benefit Concert, featuring OBU faculty and student performers, on Monday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to…
Theatre for Young Audiences Presents ‘Androcles and the Lion’
February 22, 2011
OBU's Theatre for Young Audiences will present "Androcles and the Lion" one weekend only: Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for the production…
Bella Martha' to Show Feb. 28 in Foreign Film Festival
February 21, 2011
"Bella Martha" (Mostly Martha), a German movie which served as the basis for the American film "No Reservations," will be the next foreign-language film presented during the OBU Spring 2011 Foreign Film Festival. The community is invited to…
Mozart’s Timeless ‘Figaro’ Opens Feb. 25
February 21, 2011
In Mozart's timeless opera, "The Marriage of Figaro," presented by OBU Opera Theatre, Marcellina, Bartolo and Basilio arrive to speak with the Count about a debt Figaro owes Marcellina. The debt could prevent Figaro's impending marriage to…
AT&T Contributes $15,000 to Learning Communities Project
February 20, 2011
The "world's largest telecommunication provider" has bolstered a new OBU student program designed to strengthen small learning communities. AT&T presented a $15,000 contribution to OBU's Learning Communities Project during a…
Compton Shares Message of Hope
February 18, 2011
In light of life's tragedies, and even in the dissatisfaction that comes with daily life, people can feel discouraged and sink into despair, Odus Compton told OBU students during a weekly chapel service on Wednesday, Feb. 16. But God provides a…
Love Depends on the Heart, Smalley Says
February 18, 2011
Despite growing up in a loving family -- his parents have been married for 47 years now -- Dr. Greg Smalley told students at OBU that while he was growing up, no one told him the key to true love.People are, Smalley said, the crucial element to…
OBU Board Vice Chair Alan Day Dies
February 16, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist University trustee Alan Day died in a motorcycle accident in Edmond, Okla., late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 16. Dr. Day was 62. He had served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Edmond for 25 years. "Alan Day was a…
Alum Randy Utt Named Social Studies Teacher of the Year
February 15, 2011
James L. Dennis Elementary School teacher Randy Utt recently was named the 2010 Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year. A 1984 OBU alumna, Utt received her award at the Social Studies and Fine Arts Conference on…
Joel Engle Talks about True Faith in Chapel
February 14, 2011
Joel Engle has several reasons he likes the historic Christian author C.S. Lewis, he told OBU students during a weekly chapel service Monday, Feb. 14. For one thing, he and Lewis both endured severe trauma in their childhoods. They also both…
Nine Students Featured In Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
February 11, 2011
OBU's 37th annual Concerto-Aria Concert will feature the musical gifts of nine students who will perform with a full orchestra Sunday, Feb. 20. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…
Griffith Selected for National Leadership Training
February 10, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist women's soccer player Shannon Griffith is one of 11 NAIA student-athletes selected to participate in the 2011-12 Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program. The initiative is now in its fifth year, and will inspire, motivate…
Heaven's Rain' Movie to Show Feb. 15
February 10, 2011
Sharing the extraordinary true story of one family's love and loss, and the triumphant struggle to move forward after tragedy, OBU will host a screening of the movie "Heaven's Rain" on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter…
Meyer, Lewis Piano Concert Postponed to March 21
February 10, 2011
The piano concert by Sandra Meyer and Dr. Ron Lewis, originally slated for Thursday, Feb. 10, has been rescheduled due to winter weather. The duo-pianists will present their concert at OBU on Monday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough…
OBU On “Snow Day” Schedule Thursday
February 9, 2011
Oklahoma Baptist University will operate on an Inclement Weather "Snow Day" schedule for Thursday, Feb. 10. University offices will open at 9:30 a.m. All regularly scheduled classes will meet, following an abbreviated schedule which starts at…
Alum Signs Publishing Contract
February 8, 2011
Seventeen-year-old Whitnee returns to a popular summer camp from her childhood only to be haunted by mysterious visions. In the young adult fantasy book, "Phantom Island: Wind," the story continues as Whitnee encounters many strange adventures…
Basketball Hosts JBU Tuesday Afternoon
February 8, 2011
OBU will host John Brown University in varsity basketball Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the Noble Complex. The women's game will be at 2 p.m. and the men's game is set for 4 p.m. (These games were originally scheduled for Feb. 5.) As of early Tuesday…
David’s Creed to Lead Worship in Shawnee-Area Churches
February 8, 2011
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship in music at three Shawnee-area churches in February. The band will lead worship at Rock Creek Baptist Church in Shawnee, Okla., on Sunday, Feb. 13, during the 10:45 a.m. worship…
Duo-Pianists Meyer, Lewis in Concert March 21
February 8, 2011
Duo-pianists Sandra Meyer and Dr. Ron Lewis will present a concert at OBU on Monday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the concert, which is comprised of favorite selections of music for two pianos…
Focus Week to Concentrate on Building Strong Relationships
February 8, 2011
OBU's annual "Focus Week," dedicated to helping members of the OBU community strengthen relationships, will be Feb. 14-19 with the theme, "Building Strong Relationships through Faith, Hope, Love and Forgiveness." The week will be filled with…
Poetry Reading to Feature Keegan Feb.10
February 8, 2011
OBU will host a poetry reading by Dr. Abigail Keegan on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. in OBU's Geiger Center, room 212. Dr. Keegan will share work from her latest poetry collection, "Depending on the Weather." The public is encouraged…
Students Study Art, Design, Communications in Big Apple
February 8, 2011
OBU students studying art, design and communications expanded their education through an on-site visit to the United States' "cultural capital," New York City, as part of three OBU January Term classes. "Even though the nation's capital is…
Two Personnel Named to New Posts
February 7, 2011
Two members of the OBU faculty and staff are being promoted to new responsibilities at the start of the university's spring semester, OBU President David W. Whitlock announced on Monday. Gene King, associate professor of business, has been…
OBU Theatre Auditions Set for Feb. 13
February 5, 2011
Area residents are invited to OBU Theatre auditions for Smoke on the Mountain on Sunday, Feb. 13, from 2-4 p.m. in Raley Chapel Room 142 on the OBU campus. The production will run April 14-17 on the OBU campus. All OBU students, faculty, staff…
Dean/Sanders Recital Postponed
February 4, 2011
The Michael Dean/Alice Brooks Sanders piano recital scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 6, has been postponed due to winter weather. A new date for the event will be announced soon. Accomplished pianists Dr. Michael Dean and Alice Brooks Sanders were…
OBU Erects Track Complex Structure
January 28, 2011
Brickwork is well under way on a new building at the entrance of OBU's Eddie Hurt Jr. Memorial Track Complex. The two-story structure will house restrooms and a tornado shelter on the first floor and an event timing area on the second floor.…
Spring Chapels Continue C.S. Lewis Theme
January 24, 2011
During the spring 2011 semester, students at OBU will hear a variety of speakers bring messages on this year's chapel theme, "A Return to the Simplicity of the Gospel," based on the book "Mere Christianity" by renowned Christian author C.S.…
Kimberli Robberson: Teaching Other to Serve
January 21, 2011
This article originally appeared in The Oklahoma Nurse.Kimberli Robberson has a passion for serving families and children in public healthcare. A registered nurse, Robberson also has a desire to learn and expand her worldview-and to…
Christian Apologist Broadens Students' Worldviews
January 20, 2011
Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp invested in the lives more than 100 OBU students during the university's January Term, challenging them to broaden their personal perspectives and engage the world around them with their faith. …
OBU Operating on Inclement Weather Schedule
January 20, 2011
OBU is operating on an Inclement Weather Schedule for Thursday, January 20, as icy conditions exist on roadways across the area. University offices opened at 9:30 a.m. January Term classes will start 90 minutes later than the normal class…
Shawnee Honor Choir Trip to Tulsa Cancelled
January 20, 2011
The Shawnee Honor Choir trip to Tulsa on Thursday, Jan. 20, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. For more information about OBU's Music Preparatory Department, visit the Prep Department webpage, call (405) 585-4329…
Alum Kris Steele Appointed Oklahoma Speaker
January 19, 2011
OBU graduate Kris Steele was inducted as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Wednesday, Jan. 5. A Republican re-elected without opposition as state representative for the Shawnee-area District 26, Steele is serving his last two…
Gerber Receives Alexander Ringer Award in Music
January 19, 2011
Dr. Casey Gerber, OBU assistant professor of music education, has been awarded the Alexander Ringer Award for doctoral research by the Organization of American Kodály Educators. The award will be given during a banquet at the OAKE…
James Blue Memorial Benefit Concert Set for Feb. 8
January 19, 2011
OBU's Alpha Eta chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota will present the James Blue Memorial Benefit Concert, featuring 11 OBU faculty and student performers, on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…
Brock Joins OBU as Director of Development
January 17, 2011
OBU alum Bridget Brock has joined the university advancement team as director of development for Tulsa, Okla., and Bartlesville, Okla., with additional responsibilities in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. "As an alumna, Bridget brings a…
David's Creed to Lead Worship Jan. 30 in Bethany
January 14, 2011
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, Okla., on Sunday, Jan. 30, during the morning worship services. The community is invited to attend. Council Road Baptist Church is located at…
Shawnee Honor Choir Selected for State Performance
January 14, 2011
The Shawnee Honor Choir, part of the Young Singers of Central Oklahoma in OBU's Music Preparatory program, has been chosen to perform at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association State Convention at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa,…
OBU Donates Desks to Area Schools
January 13, 2011
With consideration of how current economic woes have strained small-school budgets, OBU employee Tina Stackhouse saw a monumental 216 unused desks as an opportunity to engage the community with a gift. Four schools in Pottawatomie County --…
OBU:EYE Imparts Truth about Bison Hill
January 13, 2011
Hidden deep in the recesses of a top-secret location on Bison Hill, OBU's OBU:EYE force provides a "veritable clearinghouse" of truth to answer prospective students' most daunting questions about studying at OBU. Led by Dr. Edwina Haskell,…
OBU Offers C.S. Lewis Study Tour to the UK
January 11, 2011
While it is impossible to actually visit Narnia or speak firsthand with the legendary author who brought Christian apologetics to life through his writing and speaking, OBU invites students, alumni and friends of the university to join in an…
Thompson to Present Senior Recital
January 10, 2011
OBU graduate Monetta Nicole Thompson will present her senior recital Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free performance.Thompson is a pianist from Ardmore, Okla. Her senior…
Business Students Set Charity Fundraising Record
January 7, 2011
During the fall 2010 semester, OBU School of Business students brought in a record-setting $1,891.66 in their annual fundraising competition to be divided among several local and well-known charities. The previous record for the OBU…
Bison Spirit’ Resides in Governor’s Mansion
January 4, 2011
It is the symbol of the American frontier, a symbol of strength and spirit, and the mascot of OBU. The American Bison was selected as the mascot to convey the charging spirit of OBU students and graduates. Now, from the watch-care of Shawnee…
OBU Fares Well in National Cost Report
January 4, 2011
According to a recent national report on college costs, OBU's current tuition and fee total is less than 70 percent of the national average for four-year private institutions. "Trends In College Pricing 2010" was released by The College…
Student's Artwork Chosen for Starbucks Anniversary Blend
January 3, 2011
Michaela Bell, an OBU senior graphic design major from Longmont, Colo., recently produced artwork chosen by Starbucks Coffee to represent its 40th Anniversary Blend in the North Texas and Oklahoma region. The artwork will be…