2012 Stories and Features
SGA Hosts Hyde Park Day, Ellis Elected President
February 18, 2016
OBU's Student Government Association hosted Hyde Park Day during chapel Wednesday, April 11. The annual event is designed to introduce candidates for student government elected positions and class officer positions. After the presentation of…
Simmons Art Offers 'Proportions of Human Head' April 20
February 18, 2016
The first time Lucas Simmons painted, he hated it. He said he was covered in oil, and the self-portrait he was struggling to paint more closely resembled a "sunburned version of Shrek" than his own face in the mirror. Regardless of his…
Flag Football Team Takes Second at Nationals
November 20, 2015
Three OBU flag football teams made a trip to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and competed in a regional tournament Saturday, Nov. 3. The women's team walked away from the tournament as runners-up in their bracket. The women's team fell…
Soles4Souls' Nets 150 Pairs of Shoes
December 17, 2012
Members of the Oklahoma Baptist University contributed about 150 pairs of shoes in early December to Soles4Souls, a charitable organization which accepts shoes and monetary donations to provide footwear to people in need both in the community…
Put on Your Shoes,' Garlow Tells Graduates
December 14, 2012
Hearing a message inspiring them to step into their future, 92 OBU graduates received their diplomas during OBU's 2012 Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 14. The ceremony marked the first combined graduation for undergraduate students from…
Winter Commencement Live Stream
December 14, 2012
The 2012 Winter Commencement is available for viewing on your computer. For chapel messages, follow this link.
Winter Commencement to Honor 92 Graduates
December 13, 2012
Fifty-seven undergraduate students and 35 graduate students will have degrees conferred upon them during OBU's Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 14. Willa Ruth Garlow will deliver the Commencement Address. Friday's Commencement will be the…
Grad School Offers Energy, Land Management Certificates
December 12, 2012
The OBU Graduate School will provide a program offering interested professionals an opportunity to earn energy and land management certificates beginning Jan. 14, 2013, in Oklahoma City. "The Energy and Land Management Certificate Program is…
Munoz Named Assistant Coach of the Year
December 10, 2012
OBU assistant volleyball coach Jason Munoz has been named NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Munoz, an assistant coach for OBU since 2009, helped lead the Lady Bison to a fantastic 35-6 record and a…
Six Lady Bison Make NFCA Scholar Athlete List
December 7, 2012
Six players from OBU's 2012 softball team are National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar Athletes. Abbey Basler, Audrey Branscum, Ashley Clifton, Amanda Harmon, Noelle McDowell and Jessie Richardson all met the qualifying standard of a 3.5…
Graduate School to Host Orientation Dec. 11
December 6, 2012
OBU Graduate School will host an orientation Tuesday, Dec. 11, to allow students enrolled in the next cohort an opportunity to meet the school's faculty and staff as they prepare to pursue their graduate degrees. The orientation will be from…
Bison Celebrate Christmas
December 5, 2012
Members of OBU's Bisonettes, University Chorale and Bison Glee Club sing "Pure Light, Perfect Light" during OBU's 75th annual Hanging of the Green Saturday, Dec. 1, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The groups include (center, from left)…
OBU Hosts 'Soles4Souls' Shoe Drive Through Friday
December 5, 2012
OBU is collecting donated shoes for Soles4Souls, a charitable organization which accepts shoes and monetary donations to provide footwear to people in need both in the community and around the globe. Donations will be accepted for OBU's…
Senior Nursing Students Lend Helping Hand to Community
December 5, 2012
Seniors in OBU's College of Nursing carried out service projects in recent weeks to benefit members of the Shawnee area through health and hygiene education and screenings, as well as provide disaster preparedness for the OBU community. Through…
Driven by Design' Senior Art Show Opens at OBU
November 30, 2012
Derek Green, an OBU senior graphic design major from Midwest City, Okla., is showcasing his artwork in a senior art show Nov. 30 to Dec. 8 in OBU's Art Building gallery. The public is invited to view the artwork. The theme of Green's show is…
Garlow to Bring OBU Winter Commencement Address
November 30, 2012
OBU alumna Willa Ruth Garlow will present the University's Winter Commencement Address during the 2 p.m. graduation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The 2012 Winter Commencement will be the first ceremony to…
J-Term Offers Eclectic Courses
November 30, 2012
OBU students often endure frosty temperatures to attend J-Term (January Term) courses which help them graduate on a set schedule. But the professors on Bison Hill also warmly welcome Shawnee-area residents to investigate the three-week…
Bird Encourages Students to Trust in God
November 28, 2012
Psalm 46 gives reason to trust in God and have no fear regardless of circumstances, Elizabeth Bird told OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Bird, self-governance coordinator for the United Keetoowah Band of…
Enactus Canned Food Drive a Success
November 28, 2012
The need for food donations in Oklahoma is great, including around the holiday season. One in four Oklahoman children struggles with hunger on a regular basis, and more than 675,000 Oklahomans are at risk of going hungry every day. Enactus, a…
College of Business Hosts Kastl for Forum
November 27, 2012
OBU graduate Carla Kastl was featured as the Paul Dickinson College of Business Business Forum speaker Friday, Nov. 16, in Bailey Business Center's Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. Kastl, a 1995 alum, spoke to undergraduate students and business…
Lt. Gov. Lamb Visits Bison Hill
November 27, 2012
OBU President David W. Whitlock (left) welcomes Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb to campus for a tour and discussion Tuesday, Nov. 27. An Oklahoma Baptist, Lamb is a member of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, where he serves as a…
OBU to Celebrate 75th 'Hanging of the Green'
November 27, 2012
OBU will present its 75th annual "Hanging of the Green" Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel. The community is invited to attend the celebration, titled "From Darkness to Light." The first OBU Hanging of the Green…
Shawnee Honor Choir Concert Set for Dec. 2
November 27, 2012
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned choir of 40 third…
Bison Relay Squad Establishes Top World Mark
November 26, 2012
The OBU men's 50 freestyle relay team of Daniel Ramirez, Garland Sullivan, Nick Schuttinger and A.J. Barbar is on top of the world. The team swam to first place and the fastest time of the world in the Canada Cup Saturday in Toronto to…
Hernandez Art Show Open in Art Building
November 19, 2012
Art has been a lifelong passion for Oklahoma Baptist University senior Christina Hernandez. "I cannot remember a time that I did not enjoy art," Hernandez said. "From the time I was able to hold a crayon, I have attempted to make unique works…
American Idol' Band Member to Speak Nov. 19
November 16, 2012
Guitarist Jay Leach, a Los Angeles recording artist and "American Idol" band member, will be on the OBU campus to talk about music ministry and musical careers Monday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend the discussion in Raley…
Art Club Auction Goes Live on Nov. 23
November 16, 2012
OBU's Art Club hosts an annual auction to provide Shawnee-area residents a unique Christmas-shopping opportunity while supporting their local budding artists. This year's auction will be available worldwide as the auction is hosted online via…
Elizabeth Bird to Bring Chapel Message Nov. 28
November 16, 2012
Elizabeth Bird, a 1998 OBU graduate, will bring OBU's chapel message on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the service. Her message will focus on Psalm 46. The 2012-13 theme…
OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Robert Kellogg
November 16, 2012
OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service, named in honor of a legendary Southern Baptist pastor and denominational statesman, to Robert Kellogg on Tuesday, Nov. 13, during the Baptist General Convention…
Mastin Named SAC Coach of Character
November 15, 2012
The Sooner Athletic Conference selected OBU track and field coach Ford Mastin as its Coach of Character for 2012-13. "We're delighted that Coach Mastin is recognized with this award," said OBU Director of Athletics Robert Davenport. "He has…
Mudliar Speaks on Psalm's Revelations
November 14, 2012
Psalm 19 provides revelations about God which should solicit a response from the reader, Dr. Ishwaran Mudliar told OBU students during a weekly chapel message Wednesday, Nov. 14. Mudliar, associate professor of religion at OBU, presented a…
Professor Emerita Nancy Haigler Dies at 81
November 13, 2012
Longtime OBU professor Nancy Haigler of Shawnee, Okla., died Nov. 8, 2012, in Midwest City, Okla. She was 81. She was born to Paul Edgar and Gladys May (Scott) Reynolds in Geary, Okla., on March 25, 1931. She earned a bachelor's degree at…
Alumni, Faculty Honored at Homecoming Chapel
November 12, 2012
OBU honored outstanding alumni and faculty and Dr. Hance Dilbeck offered a message of reflection during the 2012 Homecoming Chapel Saturday, Nov. 10, in Raley Chapel. The university recognized recipients of the Profile in Excellence Award,…
OBU Announces 2012 Harvest Court
November 10, 2012
The 2012 Harvest Court was crowned on Saturday, Nov. 10, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The honored seniors include harvest queen Erin Black, seated, from Cassville, Mo., and harvest king Neal Ellis from Midlothian,…
Distinguished Alumni Recognized at Harvest Dinner
November 9, 2012
Five distinguished honorees were recognized during OBU's Homecoming Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 9, in the Geiger Center. They included (from left) Pat Brown, '05, Dr. Caleb Harris, '02, Quinn Wooldridge, '99, Johnny Cullison, '74, and Dr.…
Hurt Memorial Track Complex Dedicated
November 9, 2012
OBU hosted a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the Eddie Hurt Jr. Memorial Track Complex Dedication on Friday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. The track complex is located on the northwest corner of the Shawnee campus, on the corner of Airport Drive…
Music Theatre to Present Opera Scenes
November 9, 2012
OBU's Music Theatre will present a Music Theatre Scenes program, titled "Reflections of Love," on Friday Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the performance, and…
OBU Dedicates Milburn Success Center
November 9, 2012
OBU dedicated the Paul and Ann Milburn Student Success Center on Friday, Nov. 9, with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting during the university's 2012 Homecoming celebration. Shawnee residents Paul and Ann Milburn designated a gift to OBU's Student…
Alum John Young: Dedicated to Excellence
November 8, 2012
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…
Engle Transformed on Bison Hill
November 8, 2012
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…
Webb Employs Hybrid Medical Techniques
November 8, 2012
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…
Alum Jami Smith: Just Part of a Puzzle
November 7, 2012
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…
Alum John Hughes Builds a Legacy
November 7, 2012
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…
Bison Cheerleaders Lead in Spirit Assembly
November 7, 2012
The OBU cheerleaders perform a full twisting basket toss, featuring senior Paige Terry from Enid, Okla., during the 2012 Spirit Assembly Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Noble Complex. The cheerleaders led the OBU student body in cheering for the…
Groseclose Nurtures and Honors Soldiers
November 7, 2012
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…
Anne Frank' Continues at OBU Theatre
November 5, 2012
OBU Theatre continues its production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre on the OBU campus. The play is an adaptation from the diary of an adolescent girl living through the…
Area Students Win Piano Competition
November 5, 2012
The Oklahoma Music Teachers' Association Junior Piano Competition recently was held on the OBU campus. Three area piano students were selected among 10 third-through eighth-grade entries to perform in the Winners Recitals at the OMTA East…
Musical Gala, Glee Club Concert Highlight Homecoming
November 5, 2012
OBU's 2012 Homecoming celebration will feature two musical highlights: a Fine Arts Musical Gala on Friday, Nov. 9, and a Bison Glee Club 75th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, Nov. 10. >> CLICK HERE to find a link to watch the Glee Club…
Haines Named Director of Facilities Management
November 2, 2012
George F. Haines III has been named director of facilities management at OBU. He will begin his duties at OBU Monday, Nov. 26. Haines comes to Bison Hill from Gillette, Wyo., where he has served as director of the Mining Technology Program for…
Poudrier to Present Veteran's Day Poetry Reading
November 2, 2012
OBU's English Department Reading Series will present a Veteran's Day poetry reading with veteran Jason Poudrier on Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Geiger Center room 212. An Iraqi Freedom veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Poudrier has…
Fifth Graders Learn About Olympics History at OBU
November 1, 2012
Fifth graders from Jefferson Elementary School in Shawnee listen as OBU senior Emily Urminski, a special education major from Mansfield, Texas, teaches them about the Olympics in Berlin, Germany, in 1936. Sixty-one fifth-grade students…
Pope Releases 'Voice in Wilderness' Photography Book
November 1, 2012
For 22 years, Bill Pope has taken photographs of generations of students, faculty and staff at OBU. In his personal time, he shoots photographs for various agriculture outlets. But he recently shifted his focus from Bison Hill and cattle to…
Diary of Anne Frank' Opens Nov. 1
October 31, 2012
"The Diary of Anne Frank," an adaptation from the diary of an adolescent girl living through the Holocaust in Amsterdam, will open OBU's 2012-13 theatre season Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in Shawnee Hall's Craig-Dorland Theatre on the OBU…
Psalm 1 Offers Two Paths, Fentress Says
October 31, 2012
Life affords two paths, a contrast between opposite characters and opposite conducts: a path to prosper or a path to perish. Dr. Ken Fentress, senior pastor of Montrose Baptist Church in Rockville, Md., told OBU students they must choose…
Homecoming Chapel to Feature Dilbeck, Award Recipients
October 30, 2012
Dr. Hance Dilbeck will address OBU alumni and friends at the OBU Homecoming Chapel, Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m., in Raley Chapel. Dilbeck is pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The public is invited to attend the…
OBU to Honor Faculty Hall of Fame Inductees
October 30, 2012
To honor former OBU faculty members who were master teachers, making a significant impact on OBU students, the university will induct its third Faculty Hall of Fame class during the Homecoming chapel service Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. in…
Biology Students Visit Lake Texoma on Fall Break
October 29, 2012
While many OBU students used their fall free days to visit family or simply unwind and take a break from school, a group of biology students took advantage of the opportunity to study God's creation during OBU's Fall Free Days Oct. 18-20. Dr.…
Fentress to Deliver Hobbs Lecture Oct. 31
October 29, 2012
Dr. Ken Fentress, senior pastor of Montrose Baptist Church in Rockville, Md., will present the 2012 fall Hobbs Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. The Hobbs Lecture is one…
OBU Reps Gain Perspective on Medical Missions Trip
October 29, 2012
Five OBU representatives impacted the lives of the people of South Asia by administering medical aid to a region burdened with poverty. The trip to northeast India, arranged and directed by Dr. Brad Jett, OBU professor of biology, spanned from…
Outstanding Honorees to be Recognized at Harvest Dinner
October 29, 2012
Five distinguished honorees will be recognized during OBU's 2012 Homecoming festivities, with two receiving the Alumni Achievement Award, one receiving the Graduate of the Last Decade Award and two being inducted into the OBU Athletic Hall of…
Students Take Computer Science Out of the Classroom
October 26, 2012
Students at OBU take advantage of the education they receive on Bison Hill by utilizing skills learned in the classroom in a professional environment. During the past months, students in the computer science programs have embraced opportunities…
Van Gogh Parody Portraits on Display
October 26, 2012
Steve Hicks, an OBU professor of art, has always admired Vincent van Gogh's work, but recently he took his interest a step further by creating an entire show's worth of paintings in homage to the great artist. The paintings, which include a…
Grad School Alum Receives Next Gen Award
October 25, 2012
Juliann Strange, a 2011 alumna of the OBU Graduate School, received iON Oklahoma Online's 30/30 Next Gen 2012 award Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. The award honors 30 individuals under the age of 30 for their…
Live from Victory,' Ezell Tells Students
October 24, 2012
Psalm 36 contrasts two ways of living: Living God's way and finding fulfillment or living the world's way and flirting with failure, Dr. Kevin Ezell told OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 24. Whatever life brings,…
OBU Launches Athletics Website Redesign
October 24, 2012
OBU athletics will reveal its new website design Wednesday, Oct. 24. The site will have most of the same functionality, but features a more graphically-pleasing look overall and a schedule that is easier to navigate. "After looking through…
OBU Named Five-Star Champion of Character Institution
October 24, 2012
OBU has again been named a Five-Star Champion of Character Institution by the NAIA. "We take seriously the five core character values of the Champions of Character program and are committed to developing leaders in our athletic programs," said…
Bisonettes to Sing in Tulsa Nov. 18
October 22, 2012
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Tulsa, Okla., on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend the service. The church is located at 403 S. Cincinnati Ave. in Tulsa. The concert will feature sacred…
Tickets Available for Oct. 28 Gungor Concert
October 22, 2012
The "liturgical post rock musical collective" known as Gungor will perform at OBU on Sun., Oct. 28, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale here. VIP tickets, which…
God is Our Refuge,' Lilite Reminds Students
October 17, 2012
Life affords two realities: God and trouble, Dr. Louima Lilite told OBU students during a weekly chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 17. But Psalm 16 promises God is a refuge of strength who will not abandon his people, he noted. Lilite, assistant…
Library Rolls Out Technology Advances
October 17, 2012
OBU strives to remain on the forefront of an era filled with technological advances. To make information discovery more convenient for OBU students, the university's library catalog is now searchable from within Facebook, the first of several…
OBU Theatre Opens Nov. 1 with 'Diary of Anne Frank'
October 17, 2012
OBU's Theatre Department will begin its 2012-13 season with a production of "The Diary of Anne Frank," an adaptation from the diary of an adolescent girl living through the Holocaust in Amsterdam. The premiere is Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.,…
Professor Performs at Liszt Academy in Budapest
October 17, 2012
Dr. Michael Dean, a music educator who has proven himself as a dedicated academician, recently embraced the opportunity to perform on a stage once used by legendary pianist and composer Franz Listz in Budapest, Hungary. Dean, associate…
2012 Harvest Court to Honor Outstanding Seniors
October 16, 2012
OBU will honor outstanding seniors at the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Nov. 10, at the 7 p.m. Harvest Festival in Raley Chapel's Potter auditorium as a part of OBU's Homecoming celebration. Senior students were nominated by their…
Bennight to Perform Harpsichord Concert
October 16, 2012
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will welcome harpsichordist Brad Bennight in concert Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is cordially invited to attend the free performance. Dr.…
Ezell to Bring Chapel Address Oct. 24
October 16, 2012
Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, will speak during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 24, at OBU. The community is invited to attend the 10 a.m. service in Raley Chapel's…
University Chorale to Sing in Moore Nov. 4
October 16, 2012
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere ensembles, will sing at First Baptist Church, Moore, Okla., on Sunday, Nov. 4, during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. The performances are free, and the community is invited to…
Bisonettes to Sing in Shawnee
October 15, 2012
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Shawnee, on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10:45 a.m. The community is invited to attend the service, located at 227 N. Union Ave. The Bisonettes include some of the finest vocal musicians on…
David's Creed to Lead Worship in Fort Smith
October 15, 2012
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., on Sunday, Nov. 4, during the 5 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. Grand Avenue Baptist Church is located at 3900…
Faculty Recital to Feature Piano, Flute, Trombone
October 15, 2012
Faculty from OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will present a recital Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free performance, which will include Dr. Mary Chung…
Pace Urges Students to Passionately Know God
October 10, 2012
What is greater than God, worse than the devil, dead people eat it and, if a person ate it, he or she would be dead, too? The answer is "nothing," Dr. Scott Pace told OBU students. The riddle relates to a message Pace said God has impressed on…
Nursing Alum Serves on Mercy Ship
October 9, 2012
Preparing in calm to respond in crisis: Pacific Partnership 2012, a major humanitarian aid and civic mission which operated in the Asian-Pacific region, built its recent work on that theme as it embarked on a four-month endeavor. The…
Pianist Petronel Malan to Present Guest Recital
October 8, 2012
Grammy Award-nominated pianist Petronel Malan will present a guest recital at OBU on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free performance, which will include works by Hayden,…
Trustees Set Tuition, Approve New Technology
October 5, 2012
Oklahoma Baptist University trustees approved strategic objectives, set tuition for the next academic year and approved new energy-efficient technology during their fall semester meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee Oct. 5. In his report to the…
Acclaimed Author to Visit Campus
October 4, 2012
OBU will host Woodrow Wilson visiting fellow Lynne Sharon Schwartz, an acclaimed novelist, essayist and poet, during the week of Oct. 8-12. She will visit an array of writing and literature classes during her visit to Bison Hill. Schwartz is…
David's Creed to Lead Worship in Holdenville
October 4, 2012
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Holdenville, Okla., on Sunday, Oct. 14, during the 6 p.m. evening service. The community is invited to attend. First Baptist Church is located at 324 North…
OBU to Host 29th Annual Pops Concert Oct. 13
October 4, 2012
OBU's Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra will present the 29th annual Pops Concert on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. "The theme for this year's concert is 'The Music of America,'" said Dr. Kevin…
Christians Can 'Sing the Blues,' Kelly Tells Students
October 3, 2012
Dr. Bobby Kelly walked to the podium in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium and sang: "At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light, and the burden of my heart rolled away. It was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy…
Mudliar Installed to OBU's Dickinson Chair of Religion
October 3, 2012
Dr. Ishwaran Mudliar was installed to OBU's Dickinson Chair of Religion during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. During the ceremony, OBU Provost Stan Norman presented Mudliar with a certificate in…
Parents, Siblings Invited to Family Day Oct. 6
October 3, 2012
OBU invites the families of students to visit Bison Hill during Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 6. Family Day gives parents a chance to visit their child and tour the campus. Registration for the event starts at 10:30 a.m. in the upper level of…
First Bison Football Intrasquad Set for Saturday
October 2, 2012
OBU plays its first football intrasquad scrimmage at 1 p.m., Saturday, on the infield of Hurt Memorial Track. While the format is not yet set, the scrimmage will be an offense vs. defense and not a team vs. team intrasquad, and there will be no…
Kelly, Pace to Lead 2012 Winter Bible Study Clinic
October 2, 2012
The 2012 Winter Bible Study Clinic, focusing on the study titled "The Greatest Week in History: Luke's Account of the Passion Week," will be taught by Dr. Bobby Kelly and Dr. Scott Pace at OBU on Friday, Oct. 26. The study will be in OBU's…
Bison Glee Club to Sing in Midwest City Oct. 28
September 27, 2012
OBU's Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will sing at Meadowood Baptist Church in Midwest City, Okla., on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend. The Bison Glee Club is an auditioned group of the finest male…
Students Experience Missions in Zambia
September 27, 2012
In late May, seven OBU students and one staff member journeyed abroad. Their destination: Zambia. Their objective: To offer the hope of eternal life in Jesus to the Zambian people. The students' month-long Global Outreach trip was split into…
Vocal Honors Academy Recital Set for Oct. 4
September 27, 2012
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host the 11th annual Vocal Honors Academy Oct. 4-5 on the Shawnee campus. The academy will include a faculty recital on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The…
Interested Professionals Invited to 'Night at Grad School'
September 26, 2012
The OBU Graduate School will host "Night at the Grad School" Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at its campus located at 3800 North May Ave. in Oklahoma City. Interested professionals are invited to attend the free event, and no reservations…
Naylor Offers Missionary's Perspective on Psalm 139
September 26, 2012
Oppressive heat filled the post-midnight hours as a new missionary, Rebekah Naylor, stepped off a plane in India. Instantly, beggars accosted the young American, who had missed her connecting flight to Bangalore. As thunder rumbled in the…
OBU Offers C.S. Lewis Study Tour to UK
September 26, 2012
More than 60 years ago, C.S. Lewis strolled the hills of Northern Ireland and imagined a world filled with fantastic beasts and grand adventures. OBU invites students, alumni, retired professors and friends of the University to join his musings…
Bison Football Dons the Pads
September 25, 2012
OBU went through its first practice with football pads Monday, Sept. 24, with 89 players participating in the first Bison football contact drills since 1940. "I think we had a first day," said Bison Coach Chris Jensen. "We looked good in pads,…
Missionaries in Residence Focus on Relationships
September 20, 2012
Michael and Sharon Wright are accustomed to building strong relationships, even when the odds are stacked against them. The couple lives in Taichung, Taiwan, as International Mission Board representatives reaching out to a culture that bears…
Agee Encourages Students to Seek Excellence
September 19, 2012
After receiving a "Ka-Rip" fix at the aid of current OBU students, Dr. Bob Agee renewed his vision of excellence for OBU, compelling the students to have courage to do and be their very best. He spoke during a weekly chapel service Wednesday,…
Enrollment Hits 12-Year High
September 19, 2012
OBU announced a growing enrollment of 1,979 students for the 2012-13 academic year, a gain of 108 students over last year's enrollment of 1,871. The new count is the highest enrollment at OBU since 2000, when the student population sat at…
Crane Named Director of MFT Grad Program
September 18, 2012
Dr. Canaan Crane, assistant professor of psychology at OBU, has been named director of OBU's newly approved marriage and family therapy graduate program. The program is scheduled to launch through the OBU Graduate School in August 2013. OBU's…
Boot-Scootin' Biggie Variety Show Set for Sept. 15
September 13, 2012
OBU's Campus Activities Board will present the annual "Biggie" show with a wild-West twist. The show, titled "Boot Scootin' Biggie" and featuring skits and acts performed by upperclassmen, will be Saturday, Sept. 15, in Potter Auditorium of…
Adams Addresses 'Cost of Missions' with Students
September 12, 2012
For anyone in the world who knows and loves Jesus Christ, someone made a sacrifice for that access to the Gospel message, Dr. Randy Adams told OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 12. Adams spoke during OBU's Global…
Grad School Hosts Grand Opening in OKC
September 12, 2012
Administrators from the OBU Graduate School celebrate the Grand Opening of the school's new campus at 3800 N. May Ave. in Oklahoma City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 11. Those cutting the ribbon included (from left) Dr. Lana…
New Employees Join Bison Hill Staff
September 12, 2012
OBU recently welcomed six new staff members across the campus, including new employees in Information Systems and Services, Audio/Visual Services, Admissions and the College of Theology and Ministry, as well as a transition in the Division of…
OBU Ranks as 'A-Plus School' by U.S.News & World Report
September 12, 2012
OBU has been ranked as the only Oklahoma college or university on U.S.News & World Report's annual ranking of "A-Plus Schools for B Students" for Regional Colleges for 2013. OBU also has been listed as Oklahoma's highest-ranked college in…
Chorale to Sing in Oklahoma Churches Oct. 14
September 11, 2012
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will sing in two worship services in northeast Oklahoma on Sunday, Oct. 14. The performances are free, and the community is invited to attend. The Chorale will sing at First Baptist…
International Students Receive Warm Welcome
September 11, 2012
OBU proudly hosts a population of about 90 international students from 25 countries. Unfortunately, traveling to and attending an American university can be a difficult endeavor for foreign students. Due to transportation restrictions,…
Praying Through Psalms' Set for Sept. 14-15
September 11, 2012
OBU will host "Praying Through the Psalms," a spiritual formation event led by author, seminary professor and mentor Dr. Donald S. Whitney on Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15. The event is designed for students, but the community is…
Adams Earns Delta Mu Delta Scholarship
September 10, 2012
Delta Mu Delta, an international honor society in business, recently awarded OBU student Rett Adams a $1,000 scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year. Adams, a 21-year-old junior from Oklahoma City, is pursuing a major in accounting. Adams is…
OBU to Host Global Education Meeting, Celebration
September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012 Oklahoma Baptist University and OBU President David W. Whitlock will host the Consortium for Global Education Sept. 19-21 for the organization's 2012 Annual Meeting and 25th Anniversary Celebration. Founded in 1987, the…
OBU Theatre 2012-13 Season: 'Hues of Human Spirit'
September 7, 2012
OBU Theatre has announced its 2012-13 productions, based on the theme, "Hues of the Human Spirit." Season tickets are now on sale for the three productions of the season: "The Diary of Anne Frank," "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" and "An Evening of…
2012-13 Chapels to Focus on 'The Psalms'
September 6, 2012
During the 2012-13 academic year, the OBU community will hear a variety of speakers bring messages on the current chapel theme, "The Psalms," with "The Treasury of David" by Charles Spurgeon used as a resource for the study. All chapel services…
George Presents Life and Passion of Spurgeon
September 5, 2012
In possibly the first-ever OBU chapel service to combine a history on Charles Spurgeon with the artistry of a rapper, Dr. Christian George spoke to a packed crowd of students to offer a theme interpretation for the 2012-13 chapel series on "The…
Graduate School to Host Grand Opening Sept. 11
August 30, 2012
The OBU Graduate School will host a Grand Opening celebration of its new campus at 3800 N. May Ave. in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The community is cordially invited to attend. "We are very proud to show off our new campus…
Raley Receives Doctorate, Offers Challenge to Students
August 29, 2012
Standing in the chapel named for his father, John Wesley Raley Jr. challenged students to consider the exceptional nature of America -- and, in many ways, the similar nature of OBU -- during the Fall Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 29. OBU…
Marriage, Family Therapy Graduate Degree Approved
August 28, 2012
The Higher Learning Commission has approved the addition of a marriage and family therapy degree to the programs offered by the OBU Graduate School. Studies in OBU's marriage and family therapy (MFT) degree program will commence with the Fall…
Bison Football Conducts First Practice
August 27, 2012
OBU had its first football practice since 1940 Friday, Aug. 24, 372 days prior to opening kickoff, as the leadership class took the new practice field in Shawnee for the first time. Ninety-one athletes hit the field off Airport Drive in…
College of Nursing Adds Three New Faculty
August 24, 2012
OBU's College of Nursing has added three new faculty members for the fall 2012 semester: Janice Carr, assistant professor of nursing (pediatric); Leslie Hobbs, assistant professor of nursing (general); and Joe Rawdon, assistant professor of…
Two Faculty Members Join College of Fine Arts
August 24, 2012
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts has added two new faculty members beginning with the fall 2012 semester. David Kenworthy is an assistant professor of theatre and design technician, and Christopher Neal is an associate professor of…
Grad School Students Gain Global Perspective in China
August 23, 2012
In a world where information is immediate and technology changes at a supersonic speed, a global mindset is mandatory for successful business ventures. At the OBU Graduate School, an international business practicum in East Asia was an integral…
Princeton Review Names OBU 'Best in the West'
August 23, 2012
For the eighth 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 122 institutions recommended in the "Best in the West" section on the educational…
Have Courage to be Content,' Orth Challenges Students
August 22, 2012
Despite whatever plans OBU students might have for grandly serving God, or despite whatever unpleasant circumstances they might encounter, Christian speaker Matt Orth told the students to have the courage to always be content and glorify…
Miller Funeral Set for Friday in Enid
August 22, 2012
A funeral service for OBU alumnus Dr. Calvin Miller, 75, has been set for Friday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel in Enid, Okla. The Rev. Deron Spoo will officiate. Burial will follow in White Cemetery in Hunter,…
Smiley to Headline 'Live' Saturday Night @OBU
August 22, 2012
After a week of learning the school yell and the alma mater, as well as beginning classes on Bison Hill, OBU freshmen will be treated to guest comedian Bob Smiley during "Live" Saturday Night @OBU. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 25, at…
McCullough Takes NBA Position
August 21, 2012
OBU's all-time leader in women's basketball coaching victories is moving up to the NBA. John McCullough, head coach of Lady Bison basketball, ended his 12-year career at OBU Monday, Aug. 20, to take the job as advance scout with the National…
OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra Auditions
August 21, 2012
Auditions for the 12th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the campus of OBU, said Dr. Jim Hansford, retired Burton Patterson professor of music at OBU and founding…
400-Plus Students 'Serve Shawnee'
August 20, 2012
More than 400 OBU students took ministry efforts into the city Monday, Aug. 20, through "Serve Shawnee," an annual part of OBU's Welcome Week program designed to help new students engage the Shawnee community. "Serve Shawnee" participants…
Alum Calvin Miller Dies at 75
August 20, 2012
A funeral service for Dr. Miller will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel in Enid, Okla. The Rev. Deron Spoo will officiate. Burial will follow in White Cemetery in Hunter, Okla. OBU alumnus Dr.…
OBU to Host Raley Book Signing Aug. 29
August 20, 2012
Dr. John Wesley Raley Jr., son of legendary OBU President John Wesley Raley, will sign copies of his book, "Beyond the Gate: My Journey as an Oklahoma Boy" Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. in OBU's Geiger Center. Copies of the book will be…
Roberts Named Dean of Library Services
August 20, 2012
OBU has named Paul W. Roberts as dean of library services. Roberts succeeds Richard Cheek, who retired in June after serving seven years in the role. Roberts earned a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from Central Bible College in Conway,…
OBU Welcomes Class of 2016
August 18, 2012
OBU junior Paul Inman, a physics and mathematics major from Okarche, Okla., braves the rain to deliver the wardrobe of a new student to WMU Dormitory on Move-In Day, Saturday, Aug. 18. For the fall semester, OBU will welcome more than 600 new…
Raley to Receive Honorary Doctorate
August 17, 2012
OBU will award an honorary doctor of humanities degree to Dr. John Wesley Raley Jr., longtime attorney and prominent Oklahoma civic leader, during the 2012 Convocation ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 29, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The…
Dr. Ed Minars, Ex '49
August 15, 2012
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Ed Minars, a 1949 graduate, is a 2011 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Profile in Excellence: Chris Brewster, '92
August 15, 2012
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Chris Brewster, a 1992 graduate, is a 2012 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Students Offer Help in the 'Land of Smiles'
August 15, 2012
Filled with friendly, gracious people who value hospitality, Thailand is known as the "Land of Smiles." An eight-member team from OBU traveled to the Southeast Asian country on mission to share their own smiles with third-culture kids gathered…
Three Join Hurley College of Science and Mathematics
August 15, 2012
August 15, 2012 Two faculty members and one lab instructor have joined OBU's James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics. Dr. Contessa Edgar is an assistant professor of biology; Dr. Yvonne Mbote is an assistant professor of chemistry;…
Vince Alexander, '89
August 15, 2012
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Vince Alexander, a 1989 graduate, is a 2011 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Professor's Research Featured in Engineering Magazine
August 14, 2012
Dr. Anna Wong Lowe, an adjunct professor in applied communication in OBU's Communications Arts Division, recently published research in the July issue of the Journal of Engineering Education. In addition, Prism, the flagship magazine of the…
Bison Bicycle Classic to Host State Road Race Championship
August 13, 2012
The 12th Annual Bison Bicycle Classic will once again join forces with the Pott County Pedalars to host the Oklahoma State Road Race Championship on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. In addition to the State Road Race there will be 25- and 50-mile…
Felch to Lead Faculty Development Sessions
August 13, 2012
OBU's Faculty Development Committee will welcome Dr. Susan Felch, director of the Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship, to lead several faculty development sessions on Bison Hill Aug. 20-21. Felch also serves as professor of English at…
Faculty, Staff Named in Humanities and Social Sciences
August 10, 2012
Six faculty and staff members have been announced in OBU's College of Humanities and Social Sciences for the fall 2012 semester, including professors of English, Spanish and education, as well as a division secretary. Song Cho is an assistant…
Mudliar Joins College of Theology and Ministry
August 8, 2012
Dr. Ishwaran Mudliar has joined the faculty of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU for the fall 2012 semester. Mudliar is an associate professor of religion in the college. He earned a bachelor of theology degree from…
Music Preparatory Department Opens Registration
August 7, 2012
Registration is now open for aspiring musicians of all ages to join OBU's Music Preparatory Department for the 2012-13 academic year, announced Conchita Hansford, director of the program. OBU's Music Preparatory Department began in 1985 and…
Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
August 6, 2012
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Aug. 16, 17 and 20, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel room 143. All interested students in grades 3-12…
Morris Named Director of Development for OKC Region
July 31, 2012
OBU's university advancement team has named Brian Morris as a director of development, with responsibilities for the Oklahoma City region. "Brian Morris joins the university advancement team at an important time in the life of OBU," said Will…
Ballweg Named 'Director of Distinction'
July 26, 2012
Dr. D. Brent Ballweg, Burton H. Patterson professor of music and director of choral activities at OBU, recently was presented with the Director of Distinction Award by the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association. The award was given for…
Students Find Flexibility Key to Mission in Brazil
July 25, 2012
Brazil's Rio Negro, a left tributary of the Amazon River, is the largest black water river in the world. In the wet season, the Rio Negro causes widespread flooding in the country. Six OBU students and one faculty member employed creativity and…
OBU Hosts Pastors School for Ministry Development
July 23, 2012
For many people, "summer school" is a chore rather than a privilege. But for more than 70 Oklahoma pastors and other ministers, the 2012 Oklahoma Baptist University Pastors School provided an opportunity for learning and retreat led by…
Students Take Hope to Horn of Africa
July 23, 2012
Situated on seven acres in the rolling countryside of the Horn of Africa sits "Hope for the Hopeless," a Christian-based orphanage designed to house 72 children. In the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Hope for the Hopeless Drop-In Center…
Students Encounter 'People of Peace' in South Asia
July 11, 2012
The coastal area of South Asia boasts a vibrant array of cultures, languages and religions. The region -- 9,500 miles from Shawnee, Okla. -- was the destination for a team of students from OBU sent on mission from the Avery T. Willis Center for…
Art Professor Featured in Santa Fe Guide
July 9, 2012
Brad Price, adjunct professor of art at OBU, has been selected as the cover artist for the 2012 Centennial edition of the official Santa Fe Visitor's Guide. In the past decade, only two Oklahoma artists have been selected as the cover artist…
Music Alums Recognized at Church Music Conference
July 6, 2012
The Baptist Church Music Conference, meeting in Tulsa, Okla., June 3-5, presented its highest awards to two distinguished OBU music alumni: Glenn Thomas Boyd and Adoniram Joseph King. Boyd, a 1958 OBU graduate from Oklahoma City, was honored…
Preparatory Department Celebrates with Recitals
July 6, 2012
Students in OBU's Music Preparatory Department celebrated the conclusion of a year of lessons and competitions with annual awards recitals May 5-6 in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The celebratory events included five recitals by…
Blackstone Takes Fiberworks Best in Show
July 5, 2012
Oklahoma City's juried exhibit Fiberworks 2012 showcases two award-winning submissions by Julie Marks Blackstone, assistant professor of art at OBU, including an embroidered work which earned Best of Show. Blackstone said the two pieces are…
Student Athletes Fare Well In Classroom
July 5, 2012
OBU's overall athletic program was ranked fourth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for overall success in the 2011-12 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings. That achievement was bolstered by a strong academic showing…
Chambers, Levy See 2012 Olympic Hopes Slip Away
July 3, 2012
Verone Chambers and Jura Levy saw their Olympic hopes end for 2012 at the Jamaican Olympic Trials. Chambers finished fifth in her heat of the 400 meters and 11th overall to miss the finals in 52.90 seconds. Verone Chambers Jura…
Greaves Makes Jamaican Olympic Team in Hurdles
July 3, 2012
Former OBU hurdler Latoya Greaves will represent Jamaica in the 2012 Olympics, competing in the 100 meter hurdles. Greaves placed second in the finals of the trials in Jamaica Sunday night with a personal-record of 12.77 seconds. Greaves won…
Chambers Advances in Jamaican Trials
June 29, 2012
Oklahoma Baptist senior Verone Chambers advanced to the semifinals of the Jamaican Olympic Trials' 400 meters Thursday, while two other former Lady Bison also competed. Chambers finished fifth in her heat and owns the 16th and final slot to…
OBU’s Remesaro to Swim for Uruguay in Olympics
June 28, 2012
OBU swimmer Ines Remersaro will represent her native Uruguay in the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer. Remersaro was ruled ineligible by the NAIA for the 2011-12 season, but is on track to swim for OBU in the 2012-13 season. A freshman…
Gray Named Associate Director of Graduate School
June 25, 2012
Ann Gray, a 2012 graduate of OBU Graduate School, recently was named associate director of the Graduate School. Gray assumed her responsibilities at the university in May. Gray earned a master's of business administration degree with an…
Student Merits Accolades in Olympic Values Essay Competition
June 25, 2012
OBU junior Jimmy Manyanga, a resident of Pauls Valley, Okla., who comes from Harare, Zimbabwe, recently was named an alternate winner in the 2012 Olympic Values Essay Competition. More than 265 students from 61 countries shared their ideas…
Cox Named SAC Coach of Character
June 12, 2012
OBU's Bobby Cox has been named the Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of Character for 2011-12. Cox, baseball coach at OBU for 27 years, led his team to get involved with assisting students at Dale Elementary School, fund-raising for breast…
Gower Chosen to Lead Marketing and Communications
June 12, 2012
OBU Provost Stan Norman has announced the appointment of OBU alum Paula Gower as the new associate vice president for marketing and communications. She will assume her duties on June 25, 2012. Gower has worked for 27 years in the marketing and…
Luter Receives Honorary Doctorate
June 12, 2012
Dr. Fred Luter Jr. (second from left), senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, La., receives an honorary doctorate in theology from OBU on Sunday, June 10, at the church. Presenting the degree is Dr. Stan Norman (left),…
Graduate School Begins Classes on New Campus
June 8, 2012
The OBU Graduate School recently relocated to a larger campus at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma building, located at 3800 N. May Avenue in Oklahoma City, from its former location in Oklahoma City's Triangle District. The new…
Luter to Receive Honorary Doctorate
June 7, 2012
OBU will award an honorary doctor of divinity degree to Dr. Fred Luter Jr., senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, La., on Sunday, June 10, at the church, in recognition of the pastor's "high standards, excellence in…
Angell Receives Great-Grandfather's Merit Badges
June 5, 2012
Thomas Angell, great-grandson of Dr. Warren M. Angell, Oklahoma Baptist University's legendary Fine Arts dean emeritus, recently received his great-grandfather's Boy Scout memorabilia in a surprise visit to campus the day after his 12th…
Camp RAWC Tackles 'Amazing Race' Challenges
June 5, 2012
Brady Prince (left) and Claire Hall, campers at Oklahoma Baptist University's Camp RAWC, recover an item in a "buried treasure" challenge on Monday, June 4. Paige Whitson, the Green Team leader, looks on. Four Camp RAWC teams are competing in…
Six Retire from OBU Posts
June 5, 2012
Six members of the Oklahoma Baptist University community are retiring from their posts as faculty and staff members on Bison Hill. The retirees - who include Richard Cheek, Dr. Carolyn Cole, Dr. Roger Hadley, Dr. William Hagen, Bill Holley and…
Hobbs College Presents Awards, Scholarships
June 1, 2012
OBU's Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry recently recognized its exceptional students with a morning ceremony in April and during OBU's 2012 Awards Convocation in May. Dr. Mark McClellan, dean of the Hobbs College, presented the…
Bison Bicycle Classic to Host State Road Race Championship
May 29, 2012
The 12th Annual Bison Bicycle Classic will once again join forces with the Pott County Pedalars to host the Oklahoma State Road Race Championship on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. In addition to the State Road Race there will be 25- and 50-mile…
Lady Bison Capture NAIA Outdoor Title
May 29, 2012
Oklahoma Baptist ended a three-year streak of runner-up finishes and took home its first NAIA Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship Saturday in Marion, Ind. "This feels really great," said OBU senior Verone Chambers. "We were second…
Music Students Receive Awards, Scholarships
May 29, 2012
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts recently recognized outstanding students in music studies and awarded numerous scholarships during a spring music awards banquet in April and the 2012 Awards Convocation in May. Ashlynn Streck, a…
Raney Receives Fulbright Award
May 29, 2012
Dr. Sherri Raney, associate professor of history at OBU, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to teach a course in "European Women's History" at Bashkir State Pedagogical University in Russia during the 2012-13 academic year, the United…
College of Nursing Presents Awards, Recognitions
May 21, 2012
OBU's College of Nursing recognized its exceptional students during an awards banquet Tuesday, April 24. The college's outstanding senior, Shiloh Layn, also was recognized during OBU's 2012 Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 2. Dr. Lana…
Nursing Professor Uses Medical Skill to Serve in Uganda
May 16, 2012
While many people welcome the arrival of a school break as an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, take a vacation or simply relax, OBU professor Karen Cotter chose to spend her spring break week meeting medical needs in…
Three Join Enrollment Management Team
May 16, 2012
OBU recently added three new staff members -- Kym Coe, Sheri Hays and Tina Seaborn -- to the enrollment management team. Kym Coe Sheri Hays Tina Seaborn Coe is an admissions counselor serving prospective OBU students in northwest…
Akin Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
May 15, 2012
Dr. Jeanne Akin, Mary A. White professor of education at OBU, received OBU's Distinguished Teaching Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 11. Akin, who joined the OBU faculty in 1997 as assistant professor, received the award…
Bandy Receives Promising Teacher Award
May 15, 2012
Dr. Alan S. Bandy, Rowena R. Strickland Assistant Professor of New Testament at OBU, received OBU's Promising Teacher Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 11. Bandy, who joined the OBU faculty in fall 2009, received the award…
Russell Receives Meritorious Service Award
May 15, 2012
Dr. Norris Russell, OBU professor and chair of the Division of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, was named the recipient of OBU's Meritorious Service Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 11. OBU President David W. Whitlock…
Pastors School Set for July 16-18
May 14, 2012
Continuing its tradition of reaching out to ministers in Oklahoma and beyond, OBU's Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry will host the 2012 OBU Pastors School Monday-Wednesday, July 16-18, 2012. The School is designed to provide…
Board Approves Construction Manager, Dedicates Hobbs Suite
May 11, 2012
Taking the next step in completing new student housing facilities, Oklahoma Baptist University's trustees approved the hiring of a construction manager for building two campus apartment buildings during their spring meeting on the university's…
OBU Confers Degrees on 246 Graduates
May 11, 2012
Encouraged to achieve effectiveness rather than just success, 246 Oklahoma Baptist University graduates received their diplomas during OBU's 98th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 11. For chapel messages, follow this link. Before…
OBU Dedicates Hobbs College Suite
May 11, 2012
Members of the OBU community participated in a ribbon cutting and dedication for the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry on Friday, May 11. Those participating in the ribbon cutting included (from left) Dr. Anthony Jordan,…
Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning
May 10, 2012
In a tradition symbolizing the transition from student life to a professional role, 28 OBU nursing students participated in the Spring 2012 Nurses' Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 10, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Designed by the Class of…
OBU Breaks Ground for Student Residential Village
May 10, 2012
Members of the OBU community celebrated groundbreaking for a new student residential village Thursday, May 10, during an afternoon ceremony. The total complex will include 204 new apartment units, 782 beds and 20 laundry facility/safe rooms on…
Commencement to Honor 246 Graduates
May 8, 2012
Two hundred and forty-six graduates will have degrees conferred upon them during OBU's 98th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 11. Dr. Tom Elliff, president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, will deliver the…
Elliff to Receive Honorary Doctorate
May 8, 2012
OBU will award an honorary doctor of divinity degree to Dr. Thomas D. Elliff, president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, during the Spring Commencement ceremony Friday, May 11, in Raley Chapel's Potter…
Palomino Expresses Fragility of Life Through Art
May 4, 2012
God put everyone on Earth with a countdown, said Mark Palomino, a graphic design major from Asunción, Paraguay, and "it's up to us to make the most of it." A senior at OBU, Palomino will present his artwork in a show titled "Why Are…
Intramurals Crowns King, Queen
May 3, 2012
Culminating an academic year filled with hefty sports competitions, the McDowell Family Intramural Program at OBU crowned its annual king and queen Monday, April 30. Courtney Buchanan, a junior from Shawnee, continued her reign as queen, and…
Miller Named President-Elect of Guidance Network
May 3, 2012
Stephanie Miller, director of career services at OBU, has been named president-elect of the Career Guidance Network of Oklahoma for the 2012-13 academic year. The organization's fall conference will be on the OBU campus in October. The Career…
Senior to Exhibit 'N. Laura's Art' May 4
May 3, 2012
Nataley Johnson was not always an art major. Her first two years at OBU were spent studying biology before she realized God was pointing her in another direction. After changing her path and heading for the Art Building, she said she thanks God…
Outstanding Students Recognized at Awards Convocation
May 2, 2012
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation on Wednesday, May 2, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Amity Walker and Jered Bell receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. Walker, a history major from…
Oxford Recognized for Photography Achievement
May 2, 2012
Nick Oxford, an OBU senior from Arvada, Colo., was named student photographer of the year during the Great Plains Journalism Awards, which represents the best in journalism among all colleges and universities in the Midwest. The Tulsa Press…
Preparatory Department Sponsors District, State Winners
May 1, 2012
Josiah Dame and Makenna Herl, students in OBU's Preparatory Department, earned an opportunity to participate in the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs state competition at Southern Nazarene University on April 29. Both received Honorable…
Laughlin to Present Senior Piano Recital May 1
April 27, 2012
Brenden Laughlin, an OBU senior from Albuquerque, N.M., will present his senior piano recital Tuesday, May 1, in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Laughlin is a piano performance major with a pedagogy…
Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
April 27, 2012
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Tuesday, May 1, Tuesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 10, from 3-5 p.m. in Raley Chapel room 143. All interested…
Baker Expresses 'Captured Simplicity' through Art
April 26, 2012
Kristin Baker has found that simple everyday objects and experiences can become art. This concept is expressed through the simplicity of her art work. The OBU senior will present her senior art show, titled "Captured Simplicity," in the gallery…
Eighth-Grade Consultants Surprise OBU Students
April 26, 2012
Four OBU Communication Arts students got the shock of their college career when their semester-end presentation was pre-empted by a surprise visit from a group of eighth graders from Texas. The middle school kids, from Celina, Texas, just…
OBU Commissions Students to 'GO' in Summer
April 26, 2012
"God is worth the surrender of our whole lives," Odus Compton tells OBU students during a chapel service Wednesday, April 25. Each spring, OBU traditionally conducts a special service to commission students for summer missions endeavors.…
Senior's Art Show Draws on Life Experiences
April 26, 2012
Jennifer Juliano has been doodling penguins since before she can remember. To her, it made perfect sense, then, to incorporate them into her art projects at OBU. She also knew her affinity for the little creatures should be displayed in her…
Sophomore Accepted to Science Research Program
April 26, 2012
Rob Moore, a sophomore biochemistry major at OBU, recently was accepted into the highly competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Program at the Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics and Engineering Research (CASPER). Moore's interdisciplinary…
OBU to Break Ground on Residential Village
April 25, 2012
As Oklahoma Baptist University nears the conclusion of a successful academic year, the University is embarking on a new construction project critical to OBU's continued success as a nationally recognized leader in Christian liberal arts…
Simma Presents OBU Research at Conference
April 25, 2012
Laura Simma, an Oklahoma Baptist University senior from Perkins, Okla., presented a research paper during the Southern States Communication Association's 82nd Convention in San Antonio, Texas, April 11-15. Simma is the first OBU student in more…
University Chorale to Tour Four States in May
April 25, 2012
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will present spring tour performances in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas May 13-21. The public is welcome to attend the free performances. On Sunday, May 13, the Chorale…
Alum Jordan is Creative Musical Mastermind
April 24, 2012
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…
Biochemistry Senior Earns Accolades
April 24, 2012
OBU senior Yuen-Jing Alexis Chen, a biochemistry major from Shawnee, recently has been recognized for her academic achievement in two venues. On March 26, Chen gave a poster presentation at the National American Chemical Society Conference in…
Camp RAWC to Offer Fun Wellness Activities
April 24, 2012
Seven 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 fourth year, Camp RAWC offers Shawnee-area children an opportunity to enjoy…
Alum Jennifer Cloyde Celebrates Life
April 23, 2012
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…
Bison Jazz Orchestra Plays Live at Ritz Theater April 27
April 23, 2012
OBU's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, will perform its final concert of the academic year Friday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown Shawnee. Pruiett serves as associate professor of…
Chorale to Sing in Oklahoma Churches April 29
April 23, 2012
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere ensembles, will sing in two worship services in northeast Oklahoma on Sunday, April 29. The performances are free, and the community is invited to attend. The Chorale will sing at First Baptist…
Professor's 'Daily Artifact' Show to Benefit Mission Shawnee
April 23, 2012
While many art students at OBU note the encouragement and motivation they receive from their faculty, OBU professor Corey Fuller gave himself a steep challenge: to create a drawing, design, photograph, doodle or other piece of artwork every day…
Shawnee Honor Choir Concert to Feature 44 Area Children
April 23, 2012
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Conchita Hansford, Shawnee Honor…
Bison Glee Club Concert to Present Spring Concert April 26
April 20, 2012
Featuring songs focused on a variety of thoughts, OBU's legendary Bison Glee Club will present their spring concert Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free performance…
Bisonettes to Present 'Swimming Against Tide' Concert April 24
April 20, 2012
Motivated by composers, poets and writers exploring new paths, the Bisonettes, OBU's Women's Glee Club, will present their Spring Concert, titled "Swimming Against the Tide," on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The…
Recreation and Wellness Center to Offer Swim Lessons
April 20, 2012
The OBU Recreation and Wellness Center will continue a long-time partnership with instructors Mark Ruiz and Marian Salwierak to provide swimming lessons this summer for children ages 4 and older. Registration for swimming lessons is Saturday,…
Harper to Offer Senior Tenor Recital April 20
April 19, 2012
OBU senior Andrew Harper, a tenor from Olympia, Wash., will present a vocal recital Friday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Harper is a music major with a voice emphasis with a…
Simpson Exhibits 'Variations on a Theme' in Senior Art Show
April 19, 2012
Having grown up surrounded by music, OBU senior Mallory Simpson knew she would incorporate it with her art. Her art show, "Variations on a Theme," gives "homage," she said, to her love of both art and music, because the two balance what…
Symphonic Winds to Present 'Spirit of the Heart' Concert
April 19, 2012
The OBU Symphonic Winds will present their final concert of the semester, titled "Spirit of the Heart," on Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. The concert will feature Nancy…
Students Represent OBU in Model Arab League
April 18, 2012
Engaged in an opportunity to hone public speaking and diplomacy skills, OBU students competed in the annual Southwest Regional Model Arab League simulation at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock March 8-10. The OBU team included Chad…
College Players Presents 'How Things Happen in Three!'
April 10, 2012
OBU's College Players presents "How Things Happen in Three!" a comedy of colorful characters who bring to life familiar nursery rhymes, fables and fairy tales depicting the recurring number of three. The play will be presented Friday, April 20,…
Faught to Display 'Uncharted' Artwork
April 10, 2012
Lexi Faught never dreamed she would experience both the hardships and successes that have come her way in the past four years. She also had no idea how inspirational these experiences would become in her life. A senior at OBU, Faught will share…
Clark, McQuigg to Present Junior Recital April 16
April 9, 2012
OBU students Dana Clark and Chelsea McQuigg will present their junior recital Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium at OBU. The public is invited to attend the performance. Clark, a vocal music education major from…
David's Creed to Lead Worship in Wynnewood April 15
April 9, 2012
David's Creed, a worship band based at OBU, will lead worship on April 15, at First Baptist Church of Wynnewood, Okla., during the 6 p.m. service. The community is invited to attend the free event. The church is located at 1515 E. Kerr Blvd. in…
Jones to Perform Senior Flute Recital April 15
April 9, 2012
OBU senior Andre Jones will perform his senior flute recital Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Jones is a music education major from Lawton, Okla. The son…
Marchbanks to Present Senior Vocal Recital April 16
April 9, 2012
Stephanie Marchbanks, a soprano from Overland Park, Kan., will present her senior vocal recital Monday, April 16, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium at OBU. The public is invited to attend the performance. Marchbanks, a vocal…
Sigma Tau Delta Recognized on 70th Anniversary
April 9, 2012
OBU's Chi Delta chapter recently received recognition for its 70th anniversary on Bison Hill during the Sigma Tau Delta English honor society's convention in New Orleans, with student members receiving a plaque signifying the milestone. Also…
Aviation Showcase Welcomes Local Children
April 5, 2012
Fifth-grade students from Grove School in Shawnee, Okla., gained hands-on lessons about aviation history during an interactive museum titled "I Believe I Can Fly! A Biographical Study of America's Early Aviation Pioneers" on Friday, March 30,…
Hale Nabs Honors in 'Creation Care' Video Contest
April 5, 2012
Inspired by summertime and his admiration for the music of a Christian band, OBU student Joshua Hale recently earned recognition in the National Association of Evangelicals' Creation Care Video Contest. The contest, in its inaugural year, was…
OBU Honors 455 Years of Service
April 5, 2012
Recognizing a combined 455 years of service to the institution, OBU honored 37 faculty and staff members during the university's annual Service Awards Banquet April 3. Dr. Bill Hagen, professor of English, was honored for 38 years of service at…
OBU Observes Holy Week with Fine Arts Chapel
April 5, 2012
OBU student Haylee Dowler, a sophomore from Bixby, Okla., extinguishes a candle during an observance of Holy Week on Wednesday, April 4, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The service was led by students and faculty from OBU's Warren M.…
Scattergood Presents 'On a Whim' Art Show
April 5, 2012
OBU senior Alyssa Scattergood is consistently inspired by past experiences. For example, having spent much of her childhood surrounded by arid American desert, she enjoys studying organic forms, particularly plants. As a result, most of her…
Hunter to Present Senior Vocal Recital April 5
April 3, 2012
Kat Hunter, a soprano from Owasso, Okla., will present her senior vocal recital Thursday, April 5, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium at OBU. The public is invited to attend the performance. Hunter, a musical arts major with a…
Local Orchestra to Present 11th Season Concert
April 3, 2012
The OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra will present its 11th Season Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The concert is open to the public, and there is no admission charge. The program will…
SIFE Completes Women's Business Competition
April 2, 2012
OBU's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) recently hosted a series of workshops, "The Women's Business Development Project," to teach women entrepreneurs how to set up a business through a business plan competition funded by a Walmart…
Gordon to Present Junior Recital April 5
March 30, 2012
Tabitha Gordon, an OBU music education major from Fort Worth, Texas, will present her junior recital on saxophone Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. The community is invited to attend the program in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Gordon will…
Burroughs Offers Perspective on True Worship
March 28, 2012
Students at OBU experienced the talent and wisdom of Bob and Esther Burroughs in Raley Chapel Wednesday morning. Instead of a traditional worship service, the Bisonnette Glee Club performed an anthem titled "Beholding All Your Glory," written…
Faculty Band Leads Chapel Worship
March 28, 2012
For decades, OBU's weekly chapel services have featured musically gifted students and guests from around the world who use their talents to lead students in worship experiences. But some of the musically gifted worship leaders hold longstanding…
Students Present Research at Communications Conference
March 28, 2012
Two OBU communications students recently presented their original research during the "New Voices, New Perspectives" Student Research Conference hosted by the University of North Texas March 9-10. Lauren R. Smith, a junior from Greenwood, Ark.,…
Bison In NAIA Title Game at 7 p.m. Tonight
March 20, 2012
For the second time in three years, the fourth time in the past 11 years, and the eighth time overall, the Oklahoma Baptist University Bison are in the NAIA Division 1 Basketball Championship Game. OBU will face Concordia University (Calif.) at…
Bison Glee Club to Tour in Arkansas, Oklahoma
March 19, 2012
The Bison Glee Club, OBU's all-male choral group, will sing in Arkansas and Oklahoma during its Spring Tour March 30-April 2, with performances at schools, churches and a retirement community. On Friday, March 30, the Bison Glee Club will…
Bisonettes to Perform April 1 in Pryor, Newalla
March 19, 2012
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club will sing Sunday, April 1, in Pryor, Okla., and Newalla, Okla. The public is welcome to attend the free performances featuring some of the finest vocal musicians on the OBU campus. The first performance will be during…
Recital to Feature Soprano, Cello, Piano March 30
March 19, 2012
A trio of musicians, Dr. Jennifer McQuade, Thresa Swadley and Dr. Carol Ann Bell, will present a recital titled "American Music for Soprano, Cello and Piano" at the Enid Symphony Center on Friday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited…
Senior to Present 'Where Art Meets Cute' Show
March 19, 2012
A lover of all things "adorable and joyous," OBU senior Lauren Miller will present her art show, titled "Where Art Meets Cute," on March 30. The show will be displayed in the OBU art building gallery until April 2. The title of her show, "Where…
Parham Presents Senior Art Show March 16
March 14, 2012
Kristen Parham does not like being a copycat. Her instinctive predisposition to create new and unique pieces of art unlike anyone other artist's work is reflected in her senior art show, "Orange Marmalade," displayed in the OBU art building…
Student Preacher Urges Classmates to Pursue Freedom
March 14, 2012
True freedom does two things. One, it drives Christians closer to God, and two, it drives Christians to love one another. On March 14, Jeremiah Custar exhorted students at OBU to pursue freedom in Christ by submitting to Him. A senior from…
Hundreds Gather to Remember Swim Champion
March 13, 2012
More than 700 members of the OBU community gathered Monday night, March 12, to remember the life of Iván Maciuniak, an OBU freshman who helped lead his team to a national swim championship the week before his death. Maciuniak died…
Kubicek Bases Minter Lecture on 'Jesus Principles'
March 13, 2012
Jeremie Kubicek told OBU students the secret to changing the world. A native of Shawnee, Okla., the entrepreneur returned to his alma mater from Atlanta, Ga., where he leads GiANT Impact, to present the 2012 Minter Lectureship in Business,…
Livingston, Muzljakovich Offer Senior Recital March 15
March 13, 2012
March 13, 2012 OBU seniors Jonathan Livingston, a tenor, and Sean Muzljakovich, a baritone, will present their senior recital Thursday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the free…
Churchill Presents 'Random' Senior Art Show
March 9, 2012
OBU senior Ryan Churchill is an artist who is not particularly concerned with symbolism or coordination between his pieces. He is simply inspired by the things around him. "Everything from films, books, music and random thoughts that pop into…
Morvan Presents 'Look and Feel' Art Show
March 8, 2012
When OBU senior Aaron Morvan premiered his senior art show, titled "Look and Feel," on March 2, he encouraged attendees to touch everything with the hope his personality would be reflected through his art. "People want to pick up, look at,…
Simplicity Bases Boswell's Art Show
March 8, 2012
Marissa Boswell consistently finds joy in simplicity and reminiscence. Her senior art show at OBU, appropriately named "Simplify," reflected the nostalgic style within her work. Boswell's show opened Feb. 24 in the OBU Art Building gallery. An…
Alum Serves International Students in Hawaii
March 7, 2012
A trip to Hawaii may be the vacation of a lifetime for many people. For OBU alum Tram Nguyen, a journey to Hawaii has meant an opportunity to change lives. Nguyen serves as a mission intern in a two-year contract with the North American Mission…
Professor Emerita Ili Mae Harrison Dies at 96
March 7, 2012
Ili Mae Harrison, who served at OBU for 29 years as a professor of home economics, died Feb. 29, 2012, in Shawnee following a short illness. She was 96. Harrison served at OBU from 1948-77. She arrived on Bison Hill as an instructor of home…
Whitney Addresses 'Thirsting For God'
March 7, 2012
As humans progress through life, the outer "shell" of a person decays and weakens. Christians, however, have the opportunity to renew and strengthen their inner selves by reinforcing their personal relationships with God. One sign that a person…
Basinger Shares 'The Nature of Things' in Art
March 6, 2012
OBU art student Ashlyn Basinger premiered her senior exhibit Jan. 28 in the campus Art Building gallery, displaying artistic talent in various mediums including ceramics, charcoal and fibers. Each spring, OBU hosts a series of senior art shows,…
Steele Urges Grads to Build Relationships, Be Civil
March 6, 2012
Oklahoma Rep. Kris Steele said he might not fit the "mold" of an expected commencement speaker: He is an OBU graduate who serves in a Methodist church while working as the Oklahoma Speaker of the House. Steele drew his address for OBU's…
Bison Claim NAIA Swimming Championship
March 5, 2012
The new kids on the block are National Champions. Down a point to powerhouse Fresno Pacific with one event left, first-year Oklahoma Baptist's Ivan Maciuniak, Nick Schuttinger, Mateo Maciuniak and Daniel Ramirez turned in an NAIA record 2:57.83…
Intramurals in Full Swing for Spring
March 5, 2012
Jose Carillo, an OBU student from Eakly, Okla., approaches the alley during an intramural costume bowling game on Feb. 29. Students participated in the games at Fire Lake Bowl in Shawnee as one of 10 sports offered through OBU's McDowell…
OBU Encourages 'Technology Fast' among Students
March 2, 2012
In today's world, technology can help connect people across the globe through phone calls, email, television and the Internet. Such convenience and abundant connectivity can be a great resource in how a person understands the world around them,…
Professor Challenges Students to 'Get Real'
February 29, 2012
Dr. Louima Lilite told OBU students that every student's "story" is authored by God, and true worship occurs only when people recognize the authorship of God in their lives. An assistant professor of music at OBU, Lilite spoke during a weekly…
Alum Calvin Miller Publishes 'Letters to Heaven'
February 28, 2012
Losing loved ones is a challenge which often leaves people with a desire to communicate unexpressed thoughts or emotions. There is no true way to communicate to those who have passed away, but bestselling author Dr. Calvin Miller attempts to…
Alum Publishes Story about Victory through Adversity
February 27, 2012
At some point, every person has encountered a seemingly impossible situation. Every person must wade through a difficult problem, and every person inevitably looks for answers. OBU alum Judy Carpenter has experienced all these…
Dennis Jernigan Shares Personal Story with Students
February 23, 2012
OBU alum Dennis Jernigan, an internationally known songwriter and speaker, visited Bison Hill Wednesday, Feb. 22, to share his story with students and advocate the use of worship to overcome struggles throughout life. Jernigan played the piano…
Graduate School to Relocate in May
February 20, 2012
The OBU Graduate School has announced plans to relocate from its current location in Oklahoma City's Triangle District to the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma building, located at 3800 N. May Avenue in Oklahoma City, in mid-May. The…
Sanyati 'Extreme Makeover' Gets a Lift from Nine Youngsters
February 20, 2012
Editor's note: The following story is about missions workers Daren Davis and Shawna (Norfleet) Davis, a 1990 OBU alum. It was written by Mark Kelly, a 1977 OBU alum, who writes for Baptist Global Response. The "extreme makeover" of Sanyati…
Alum Visits Classrooms to Share about Career Success
February 16, 2012
Mark Johnson, a 1982 music graduate from OBU, returned to Bison Hill on Feb. 13-14 to speak to faculty and students about his use of technology in the Nashville music industry. A seasoned composer, programmer, conductor, orchestrator and…
Dilbeck Challenges Students to 'Be Present'
February 16, 2012
Dr. Hance Dilbeck addressed OBU students about the "essential connection" between humans and God, noting that technological advances may be more distracting than people realize. He discussed the presence of subtle spiritual and relational…
Shipler Speaks on 'Liberty and Security'
February 15, 2012
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David K. Shipler, a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, speaks to OBU students on Thursday, Feb. 9. His lecture was on the topic "Liberty and Security: Can We Have Both?" The Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows…
Student Leaders Grow at Christian Leadership Conference
February 14, 2012
Several OBU student leaders and staff members attended the Christian Association of Student Leaders Conference Jan. 26-28 in Dallas, Texas, to gain insight into what it means to be a better student leader on Bison Hill. The conference consisted…
OBU Promotes Champions of Character
February 13, 2012
New OBU head football coach Chris Jensen speaks to students about turning weaknesses into strengths during a Champions of Character chapel service Friday, Feb. 10, in OBU's Noble Complex. OBU Spiritual Life provides two chapel services each…
Communication Arts Students Present Research
February 10, 2012
Eight OBU communication arts students recently were selected to present their research papers at the 2012 Sooner Communication Conference at the University of Oklahoma on March 3. All student papers went through a blind-review process for…
Bisagno Shares Lessons from Bison Hill on Founders' Day
February 9, 2012
A giant in Southern Baptist preaching and evangelism, Dr. John R. Bisagno, returned to his alma mater during OBU's Founders' Day chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 8, to reflect on lessons he learned on Bison Hill more than 50 years ago. Founders'…
Jenkins Speaks on Global Christianity
February 8, 2012
University professor, author and lecturer Dr. Philip Jenkins presents a lecture, "Overview of Global Christianity," on Monday, Feb. 6, in OBU's Geiger Center. Hosted by the OBU Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Jenkins offered three…
Trustees Approve Budget, Student Housing Funding
February 4, 2012
Oklahoma Baptist University trustees ratified a $53.1 million operating budget for the 2012-13 year, approved funding plans for new student housing facilities, and directed OBU administrators to consider an on-going relationship with a Baptist…
Alum Jami Smith Speaks about 'Natural Dwelling Place' of God
February 1, 2012
An OBU alum and well-known worship leader, Jami Smith, is not a stranger to the stage of Raley Chapel. Instead of leading worship, however, she delivered the weekly chapel message at OBU on Wednesday, Feb. 1, explaining to students that worship…
Baucham Shares Perspective on Worship
January 31, 2012
Bringing greetings to OBU students from the "Republic of Texas," Dr. Voddie Baucham discussed the sinful nature of humans as it relates to a person's ability to worship Wednesday, Jan. 25, explaining that unless people are instructed properly,…
Spotlight on Dr. Keith Harman
January 25, 2012
Dr. Keith Harman, who teaches business courses at the OBU Graduate School, joined OBU's Paul Dickinson College of Business in 2006. Prior to arriving on Bison Hill, Dr. Harman taught at Southeast Missouri State University, National-Louis…
Graduate School Adds New Nursing, Business Tracks
January 23, 2012
The OBU Graduate School has announced plans to add two new tracks to its existing master's in nursing education degree and master's in business administration degree, providing a global approach to nursing and a focus on energy in…
Alum Lynda Young Publishes Book on Autism
January 19, 2012
During the past several years, OBU author and alum Lynda Young has encouraged and advised families with children suffering from chronic health conditions through her "You Are Not Alone" book series. Her latest release is "Hope for Families of…
OBU Names Chris Jensen Head Coach
January 18, 2012
Chris Jensen is the first OBU head football coach since 1940, it was announced Wednesday. Jensen comes to OBU from Southmoore High School, whose football program Jensen also began. "Chris Jensen embodies our highest ideals for OBU Football,"…
Challenge Gift Bolsters Capital Campaign
January 6, 2012
A Shawnee couple has issued a $1 million challenge gift to OBU, encouraging others in the local community to support the institution's $42 million capital campaign. Land developer Paul Milburn and his wife, Ann, a civic volunteer and retired…