2013 Stories and Features
Compton, Thompson to Perform Senior Recital March 14
March 8, 2014
OBU students Michelle Compton and Sarah Thompson will perform their senior recital Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. OBU students Michelle Compton…
Life is Full of Beginnings,' Garland Tells Graduates
December 13, 2013
Hearing a message encouraging them to start a new beginning, 104 OBU graduates received their diplomas during OBU's 2013 Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony combined graduation for undergraduate students from OBU's Shawnee…
Winter Commencement Video Stream
December 13, 2013
The 2013 Winter Commencement is available for viewing on your computer. For chapel messages, follow this link.
Chapman Joins OBU Staff
December 11, 2013
OBU recently welcomed new staff member, Kenneth Chapman, Jr., to Bison Hill as the assistant dean of students for campus life. The position will serve as an extension of campus life, focusing on multiethnic affairs, disability services, and…
Lightsey Joins Bison Hill Staff
December 10, 2013
OBU recently welcomed new staff member, Marissa Lightsey, to Bison Hill as director of OBU's Career Development. She earned a bachelor's degree in applied communications from OBU in 2010, and is pursuing a master's degree in human resource…
Garland to Bring Winter Commencement Address
December 9, 2013
W.C. "Nick" Garland, Jr. will present OBU's Winter Commencement address during the 2 p.m. graduation ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Garland is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, Okla.…
Winter Commencement to Honor 104 Graduates
December 9, 2013
Sixty-two undergraduate students and 42 graduate students will have degrees conferred upon them during OBU's Winter Commencement on Friday, Dec. 13. W.C. "Nick" Garland, Jr. will deliver the commencement address. For chapel messages, follow…
Hanging of the Green Tonight
December 7, 2013
Join us for the "Hanging of the Green" program tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel.
UPDATE: OBU Closed through Dec. 6
December 5, 2013
OBU is closing effective immediately due to inclement weather, and the senior graduate dinner this evening has been cancelled. We will be closed through Friday, Dec. 6. Visit the weather policy Web page.
OBU to Celebrate 76th 'Hanging of the Green'
December 4, 2013
OBU will present its 76th annual "Hanging of the Green" Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel. The community is invited to attend the celebration, titled "Behold His Glory." The first OBU Hanging of the Green ceremony…
College Players to Present 'The Second Shepherd's Play'
December 3, 2013
OBU's College Players will host a special Christmas performance of 'The Second Shepherd's Play" beginning Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre located in Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. There will be an additional performance on Dec.…
Music Preparatory Joint Concert Set for Dec. 8
December 3, 2013
The Music Preparatory Department will present its Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. Over 100 children will be featured in the 13th joint Christmas concert that spotlights…
Merida Speaks on Orphanology
November 21, 2013
Dr. Tony Merida, associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC, presents a message during a weekly chapel service on Nov. 20, in Raley Chapel's Potter…
Opera Theater Triple Feature Opens Nov. 22
November 21, 2013
The OBU Opera Theater will present its annual Opera Theater fall production beginning Nov. 22. The triple-feature performance will run Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Shawnee Hall's Craig-Dorland Theatre. There will be an additional performance…
Hennesy to Display Art November 16-27
November 15, 2013
Molly Hennesy, a senior graphic design major from Argyle, Texas, will display her art pieces in an upcoming show at OBU from Nov. 16-27. "I tend to jump from medium to medium," explained Hennesy. "I love the idea of being able to create,…
Naugle Discusses Worldview at Chapel
November 13, 2013
Dr. David Naugle, chair and professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University, challenged OBU students, faculty and staff to consider the importance of a worldview during a weekly chapel service on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Raley's Potter…
OBU Commemorates and Honors Veterans
November 11, 2013
OBU President David W. Whitlock shakes hands with student and veteran Bobby Babcock, a freshman applied ministry major, following the presentation of the wreath during the Veteran's Day Ceremony at Gold Star Park on the OBU campus.
OBU Announces 2013 Harvest Court
November 8, 2013
The 2013 Harvest Court was crowned on Friday, Nov. 8, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The honored seniors include harvest queen Jessa Manner (seated), from Topeka, Kan., and harvest king Brandon Melton from Oklahoma City, Okla. Other…
OBU Honors Alumni Achievement Recipients
November 8, 2013
Two distinguished honorees were recognized during OBU's Homecoming Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 8, in the Geiger Center. Dr. John Harvey (left), '77, and Dr. Judith James, '89, received the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed…
OBU to Celebrate 50 Years of University Chorale
November 7, 2013
OBU is well known across the nation for its excellent choral ensembles -- and the mixed chorus known today as the University Chorale -- is no exception. As part of the 2013 Homecoming festivities on Nov. 8-9, Chorale will celebrate its 50 year…
Pianist Nikita Mndoyants to Present Keyboard Academy Guest Recital
November 7, 2013
Renowned musician Nikita Mndoyants, a Russian pianist and composer, will present a guest recital at OBU on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Mndoyants, who recently qualified as a top six finalist in the…
George Delivers Annual Hobbs Lecture
November 6, 2013
Dr. Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, provides the Hobbs Lecture to students, faculty and staff during a weekly chapel service on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Hobbs Lecture is one of four OBU lectureships designed…
Harvey, James to Receive Alumni Achievement Award
November 6, 2013
Two distinguished honorees will be recognized as recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award during OBU's 2013 Homecoming festivities. The award is the highest honor bestowed by OBU's Alumni Association, and is given "in recognition of…
Jennings to Perform Senior Recital November 12
November 6, 2013
OBU student Kaitlyn Jennings will perform her senior recital Tuesday, November 12, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium located on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Jennings is an instrumental music education…
Profile In Excellence: Brandon and Jen Hatmaker
November 6, 2013
Brandon and Jen Hatmaker are 2013 recipients of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or…
OBU to Honor Faculty Hall of Fame Inductees
November 5, 2013
To honor former OBU faculty members who were master teachers, making a significant impact on OBU students, the university will induct its fourth Faculty Hall of Fame class during the Homecoming chapel service Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10:30 a.m. in…
2013 Harvest Court to Honor Outstanding Seniors
November 1, 2013
OBU will honor outstanding seniors in the annual Harvest Court ceremony during Harvest Festival Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter auditorium. The event is part of OBU's homecoming celebration happening on campus throughout…
Profile In Excellence: Ron Fannin
November 1, 2013
Ron Fannin is a 2013 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service…
Pace Concludes Sermon on the Mount Chapel Series
October 30, 2013
Dr. Scott Pace, Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry at OBU, urges students to reflect on which path they are choosing in their lives -- the wide, or the narrow path of following Jesus Christ. The weekly chapel concluded the fall…
Tickets on Sale for 'Tartuffe'
October 17, 2013
Ticket sales for OBU Theatre's production of "Tartuffe" are now available to the public. The premiere is Friday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre in OBU's Shawnee Hall. Other performances include Saturday, October 26, at 7:30…
Lilite Brings Music, Speaks to Students
October 16, 2013
Dr. Louima Lilite, OBU assistant professor of music, leads students, faculty and staff in worship during a weekly chapel service held in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium, Oct. 16. Lilite also continued the fall chapel series theme of The…
OBU and CPN sign agreement for online MBA program
October 14, 2013
OBU President David Whitlock and Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Chairman John Barrett sign a collaborative agreement between the two organizations to provide a corporate online MBA program for the CPN to offer to its members, employees and…
OBU Sets Record-Breaking Freshman Enrollment
October 14, 2013
OBU announced a record-breaking freshman enrollment of 580 students this fall, a 14.6 percent increase over last year's numbers. OBU's total new student enrollment, including transfer students, increased to an all-time high of 678 students, a…
Bandy Encourages Students to Love Others
October 9, 2013
Dr. Alan Bandy, Rowena R. Strickland assistant professor of New Testament at OBU, encourages students, faculty and staff to love everyone as they would like to be loved during a weekly chapel service Oct. 9. Bandy's message "In Relation to…
OBU to Host Winter Bible Study Clinic
October 7, 2013
The 2013 Winter Bible Study Clinic will focus on the study, "Colossians: Christ is All You Need," at OBU on Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taught by Dr. Alan Bandy and Dr. Scott Pace, the study will be in the Mabee Suite located in the…
Trustees Adopt Budget, Approve Construction
October 4, 2013
The OBU Board of Trustees approved a $64.9 million operating budget for the 2014-15 academic year, celebrated the sixth consecutive year of enrollment growth and approved the construction of two new residential buildings during their fall…
Pops Concert Celebrates 30th Anniversary
October 3, 2013
The OBU Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra will present the 30th annual Pops Concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. OBU Director of Bands Ryan Meeks works with a student on her part for the 30th…
Newkirk Speaks During Chapel
October 2, 2013
Dennis Newkirk, senior pastor of Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond, Okla., speaks to OBU students and faculty during a weekly chapel service Oct. 2, 2013. Newkirk continued OBU's fall chapel theme of The Sermon on the Mount with "In…
Lowery Encourages Students to Reconcile with Others
September 25, 2013
Cris Lowery, Emerging Generations Specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, speaks to OBU students and faculty about the importance of reconciliation. The weekly chapel service on Sept. 25, continues the Fall Chapel Series…
OBU Joins Fight for Religious Liberty
September 20, 2013
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys filed a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration Friday on behalf of four Christian universities in Oklahoma. The lawsuit is the latest to challenge the administration's mandate that forces…
OBU Theatre Announces 2013-14 Season: 'Keeping the Faith'
September 20, 2013
OBU Theatre has announced its 2013-14 productions, based on the theme, "Keeping the Faith." Season tickets are now on sale for the three productions of the season: "Tartuffe," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Doubt: a…
U.S. Navy Identifies Math and Science Programs as Tier One
September 19, 2013
The United States Navy recently identified OBU's physics and mathematics majors offered through the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics as the only tier one academic majors in the state of Oklahoma and the North Texas region for…
OBU Ranked Best Regional College by U.S. News & World Report
September 11, 2013
For the 20th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report listed OBU as Oklahoma's highest-ranked college in "Best Regional Colleges." OBU students meet during Welcome Week in August 2013. U.S. News & World Report announced OBU as…
OBU Theatre to Showcase New Works Festival
September 11, 2013
OBU students will showcase their creative talents at the New Works Festival Friday, Sept. 13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature short plays written and directed by OBU students. The one-night-only show will take place in the…
OBU Receives Citation of Gratitude
September 6, 2013
The State of Oklahoma recently honored OBU with a citation of gratitude as a result of emergency response efforts during the EF4 tornadoes May 19, 2013. OBU provided temporary housing at Agee Residence Center for tornado victims and relief…
Bison Pep Band Adds Excitement to OBU Football
September 5, 2013
The Bison Pep Band, comprised of 55 Oklahoma Baptist University students and led by Director of Bands Ryan Meeks, performed various numbers including the OBU fight song during the first Bison football home game of the 2013 season, Saturday,…
Jones Joins College of Theology and Ministry
September 5, 2013
Dr. Galen W. Jones has joined the faculty of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU for the fall 2013 semester. Jones is an associate professor of church planting in the college. He earned a bachelor's degree in sociology…
Griffin Recites Sermon on the Mount to Students
September 4, 2013
Dale Griffin, OBU dean of spiritual life, recited the "Sermon on the Mount" (Matthew: 5-7) for students and faculty during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. "Have courage, those of you that are in the Kingdom of God," said…
Two Faculty Members Join College of Fine Arts
September 4, 2013
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts has added two new faculty members beginning with the fall 2012 semester. Ryan Meeks is an instructor of music, and Tyler Welker is an assistant professor of video, motion graphics and animation. Meeks…
Four Join OBU's Hurley College of Science and Mathematics
September 3, 2013
Four faculty members have joined OBU's James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics for the fall 2013 semester. Dr. Tanner Auch joins as assistant professor of mathematics; Dr. Cherith Tucker joins as assistant professor of mathematics;…
OBU Football Kicks Off Saturday
August 29, 2013
Thousands of fans are expected to converge at OBU's Eddie Hurt Field on Saturday to experience the first OBU Bison football game since 1940. OBU Head Football Coach Chris Jensen (center) will lead his team in the first OBU football game since…
Whitlock Challenges Students and Faculty to 'Think'
August 28, 2013
During the Fall Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 28, in OBU's Raley Chapel, OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock challenged students and faculty to consider the unique ability to think. OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock tells the Bison Hill…
OBU Opens Fall Semester with Chapel Challenge from Himaya
August 21, 2013
During the first chapel service of the 2013-14 academic year, Dr. Alex Himaya, senior pastor of The Church at BattleCreek in Tulsa, Okla., challenges OBU students to write down their testimonies and ask God to use the stories in their lives.…
Students 'Serve Shawnee' during 2013 Welcome Week
August 19, 2013
OBU students Emilee Flurry (left), a cross-cultural ministry major from Carrolton, Texas, and Tyler Conway, a biblical studies major from Ardmore, Okla., sort clothing at the local Salvation Army on Monday, Aug. 19. The students joined more…
OBU Welcomes Incoming Bison
August 17, 2013
Upperclassmen at OBU swarm the cars of incoming freshmen to unload their clothing, dorm room furnishings and other belongings in a matter of minutes during OBU's 2013 Move-In Day Saturday, Aug. 17. The warm welcome is a hallmark that launches…
Students Gain New Friends, New Worldview in Southeast Asia
August 17, 2013
Southeast Asia recently attracted four OBU representatives, who were drawn by the opportunity to learn about the country's culture and to teach English to university students. The OBU team included students Gabby Garcia, Katherine Gilbert and…
OBU-Chartwells Agreement Brings New Food Service to Bison Hill
August 15, 2013
OBU students arriving on Bison Hill for the 2013-14 academic year will encounter novel experiences including football, new apartments -- and new food service options. Shaz, the OBU bison mascot, stops for a bite and chats with students during…
Students Start Conversations to Change Lives in South Asia
August 14, 2013
In America, a person might be labeled as invasive or unstable if they walked into a café, sat down at an occupied table and struck up a conversation. But in South Asia, where "personal space" is treated entirely different, two OBU…
OBU Reps Engage in Culture Exchange in North Africa
August 13, 2013
For four OBU representatives, a summer cross-cultural endeavor presented a unique opportunity: to show North African students that not all college-age Americans behave like reality TV stars. "The main point of our trip was culture exchange,"…
OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Conduct Auditions Aug. 26
August 12, 2013
Auditions for the 13th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 26, 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…
Princeton Review Names OBU 'Best in the West' for 2014
August 9, 2013
For the ninth 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 124 institutions recommended in the "Best in the West" section on the educational…
Students Share God's Love in Pearl of Africa
August 9, 2013
God used OBU student Molly Munger, and eight of her OBU colleagues, to eternally change lives in Africa. "I met a man who accepted Christ after I had the opportunity to share who Jesus is with him," Munger said. "He told me how thankful he was…
Music Preparatory Department Opens Registration
August 6, 2013
Registration is now open for aspiring musicians of all ages to join OBU's Music Preparatory Department for the 2013-14 academic year, announced Conchita Hansford, director of the program. OBU's Music Prepatory Department began in 1985 and…
OBU Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
August 6, 2013
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Aug. 15, 16 and 19, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel room 143. Shawnee Honor Choir, 2012-13 All…
Students Take Truth of Gospel to Zambia
July 31, 2013
For some, the journey halfway around the world was a new experience. For others, the voyage reacquainted them with Christian believers in southern Africa. But for all eight Oklahoma Baptist University representatives, a recent Global Outreach…
Mabee Foundation Issues $1 Million Challenge Grant
July 25, 2013
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Inc. of Tulsa, Okla., has issued a $1 million challenge grant to OBU toward the construction of the Jane E. & Nick K. Stavros Hall. The academic building will be the state-of-the-art home of the OBU…
Alum Christi McGahan Earns Two 2013 Emmys
July 24, 2013
Christi Mitchell McGahan, a 2009 graduate of OBU, won her third and fourth Emmy awards at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Heartland Regional Emmy Awards July 13. In Oklahoma, the awards were presented at the University of…
High School Students Find Creative Learning at STEM Camp
July 24, 2013
By midsummer, teenagers across America barely stave off boredom as they await the beginning of school. But for 10 Shawnee-area students, OBU has piqued their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through a new…
Oklahoma Pastors Encouraged, Equipped at OBU
July 22, 2013
More than 80 pastors from across the state were encouraged and equipped through the 2013 OBU Pastors School July 15-17. The annual Pastors School, conducted on the Shawnee campus, is designed to provide an opportunity of ministry development…
Eleven Athletic Teams Earn Scholar Distinctions
July 15, 2013
Eleven athletic teams from OBU are among the 898 from across the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics to be named NAIA Scholar-Teams. OBU teams earning the honors were women's basketball, men's cross country, women's cross country,…
Organ Concert to Benefit Professor Peter Purin
July 15, 2013
Five Shawnee musicians with ties to OBU will present an organ concert Sunday, July 21, at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church in Shawnee. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Dr. Peter Purin, assistant professor of music…
OBU Hoping to Bridge Years in Football
July 11, 2013
1940-41 Bison football team. OBU is seeking people connected with the previous era of Bison football for an Opening Day honor. The Bison play their first football game since 1940, taking the field Aug. 31. OBU is planning to recognize players,…
Preparatory Department Celebrates with Recitals
July 11, 2013
Students in OBU's Music Preparatory Department celebrated the conclusion of a year of lessons and competitions with annual awards recitals May 11-12 in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The celebratory events included five recitals by…
OBU Welcomes Volunteers
July 9, 2013
OBU Athletics welcomes volunteers for the 2013-14 season. While the focus currently is on football, volunteers in most sports are welcome. Volunteers can fill out an online form at the Bison Athletics Web Page under "additional links." Among…
Profile in Excellence: Melissa Busby
July 9, 2013
Editor's Note: OBU alum Melissa Busby, a 1999 graduate, is a 2013 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her…
In Memory: Former First Lady Ellen Tanner
July 8, 2013
Ellen Yates Tanner, OBU's First Lady from 1971-76, died July 4, 2013, in Temple, Texas. She was 82. Mrs. Tanner was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Dr. Kyle Monroe Yates Sr. and Margaret (Sharp) Yates. After graduating…
Profile in Excellence: Sean Meade
July 8, 2013
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Sean Meade, a 2000 graduate, is a 2013 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: Doug and Lana Melton
July 5, 2013
Editor's Note: OBU alums Doug Melton, a 1983 OBU graduate, and Lana (Dotson) Melton, a 1986 graduate, are 2013 recipients of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated…
Davenport Named SAC Athletic Director of the Year
July 2, 2013
OBU director of athletics Robert Davenport is Sooner Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year. Davenport is eligible for consideration for the national NAIA award. In addition to facility improvements and fundraising, Davenport has…
Potts Promoted to Director of Admissions
July 2, 2013
Rachel Potts has been promoted to director of the OBU Admissions Team, with the new role effective Aug. 1. Potts joined OBU's admissions staff in 2009 as an admissions counselor, and she was promoted from admissions counselor to assistant…
Professor Releases Books on Faith and Music
July 2, 2013
Dr. Louima Lilite, assistant professor of music at OBU, recently released two books about faith and music -- "Weeding Impatience: Growing in Patience" and "When Music Meets Faith: Reflecting on Musical Terms for a Deeper Faith" -- both…
Two Educators Retire from OBU Faculty
July 1, 2013
Two longtime educators announced retirements from the OBU faculty, effective following the conclusion of the 2012-13 academic year. Dr. Lana Bolhouse, dean of the College of Nursing, is retiring after 40 years of service at the university, and…
Graduate School Names Francka as Director
June 24, 2013
OBU has named Shelly Francka as director of the OBU Graduate School in Oklahoma City. Francka began her new role on Monday, June 17. Francka comes to OBU from Huntington University in Huntington, Ind., where she had served as director of…
Bison Hill Welcomes New Staff, Notes Transitions
June 20, 2013
Departments across the OBU campus welcomed new staff and recognized several promotions and transitions during the spring 2013 semester. In the OBU Business Office, Becky Click serves as a cashier. In the Division of Teacher Education, Dawn…
Bradley Named Director of Intensive English Program
June 20, 2013
OBU has named Sandra Bradley as director of the Intensive English Program. Bradley began work May 8 on Bison Hill. Bradley previously served as both director and director of admissions at The Language Company in Shawnee and Ada, Okla., where…
OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Dr. David Dockery
June 19, 2013
OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service, named in honor of a legendary Southern Baptist pastor and denominational statesman, to Dr. David S. Dockery on Tuesday, June 11, at a reception in the George R.…
Parrish Receives Lifetime Ministry Award
June 18, 2013
Mary Kay Parrish, professor emerita of music at OBU, was honored with the 2013 Lifetime Ministry Award at the Baptist Church Music Conference's 57th annual session April 14-16 at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, Ga. A native of…
Textbook Butler' Program to Serve OBU Students
June 18, 2013
The OBU Bookstore, operated by Tree of Life Bookstores, is excited to announce an additional textbook fulfillment model being offered to meet the needs of OBU students. "Textbook Butler" is a free service designed to drive down textbook costs…
OBU Top Athletic Program in NAIA
June 14, 2013
OBU has the top athletic program in the NAIA, according to the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, it was announced Friday. Robert Davenport (middle), OBU Director of Athletics, accepts the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup on behalf of OBU. The…
Fuller Receives Promising Teacher Award
May 29, 2013
Corey Fuller, assistant professor of graphic design at OBU, received OBU's Promising Teacher Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 17. Fuller, who joined the OBU faculty in 2009, received the award from OBU President David W.…
Gilmore Receives Meritorious Service Award
May 29, 2013
Dave Gilmore, electrical and mechanical trades supervisor at OBU, received OBU's Meritorious Service Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 17. Dave Gilmore (left) receives the Meritorious Service Award from OBU President David…
Sanders Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
May 29, 2013
Dr. Glenn Sanders, professor of history and chair of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences at OBU, received OBU's Distinguished Teaching Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 17. Dr. Glenn Sanders receives the…
Decker Named Director of Assessment
May 28, 2013
OBU has named Blake Decker as director of assessment. Decker began his new role on Bison Hill Wednesday, May 1. At OBU, the director of assessment provides leadership for university functions as related to the assessment of student learning on…
Hobbs College Presents Awards, Scholarships
May 28, 2013
OBU's Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry recently recognized its exceptional students with an awards assembly on May 6 and during OBU's 2013 Awards Convocation on May 8. Dr. Mark McClellan, dean of the Hobbs College, presented…
Temporary Housing Offered by OBU
May 24, 2013
OBU is providing temporary housing at Agee Residence Center from now until Wednesday, May 29, for tornado victims and for relief workers assisting victims. For information, call OBU Housing at (405) 585-5275. OBU prohibits alcohol, tobacco,…
Temporary Housing Offered by OBU
May 20, 2013
OBU is offering transitional housing in Agee Residence Center for those who have lost or sustained damage to their homes. Up to 350 beds are available through May 29 when the rooms will need to be vacated for previously contracted summer…
Board Approves Graduate School Expansion, Faculty Promotions
May 17, 2013
During their spring meeting on the Shawnee campus May 17, the OBU Board of Trustees approved the expansion of the OBU Graduate School, a change in OBU's fiscal year and faculty promotions and contracts. OBU president David W. Whitlock (left)…
OBU Confers Degrees on 255 Graduates
May 17, 2013
Challenged to "Dream On," 255 Oklahoma Baptist University graduates received their diplomas during OBU's 99th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 17. Before an overflow audience of more than 1,800 in OBU's Raley Chapel, Dr. Bobby Kelly, who…
Commencement to Honor 255 Graduates
May 16, 2013
Two hundred fifty-five graduates will have degrees conferred upon them during OBU's 99th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 17. Dr. Bobby Kelly, who serves as Ruth Dickinson Chair of Bible at OBU, will deliver the Commencement Address. The…
OBU Honors Nursing Graduates at Pinning
May 16, 2013
Thirty-six OBU nursing students participated in the Spring 2013 Nurses' Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 16, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The tradition symbolizes the transition from student life to a professional role for the graduating…
Intramurals Crowns King and Queen
May 9, 2013
Culminating an academic year filled with recreational sports competitions, the McDowell Family Intramural Program at OBU crowned its annual king and queen Monday, May 6. Shannon Griffith, a senior from Parker, Colo., was named queen, and Cody…
Music Students Receive Awards, Scholarships
May 9, 2013
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts recognized outstanding students in music studies and awarded numerous scholarships during a spring music awards banquet May 6 and during the 2013 Awards Convocation May 8. Sarah Stephens, a senior…
Outstanding Business Seniors Receive Awards
May 9, 2013
Nine OBU senior business majors received awards for outstanding work during the Paul Dickinson College of Business awards assembly Friday, April 26. Austin Germiller, an interdisciplinary: computer science/physics major from Parachute, Colo.,…
Kelly to Bring Commencement Address
May 8, 2013
Dr. Bobby Kelly, who serves as Ruth Dickinson Chair of Bible at Oklahoma Baptist University, will bring the Spring Commencement Address to OBU's graduates on Friday, May 17. Kelly joined the OBU faculty in 1997. He was named the Rowena…
OBU Invites High School Students to STEM Camp
May 8, 2013
With a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation, OBU will launch a summer camp in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and the university is seeking high school students in Pottawatomie County to apply for the inaugural camp. The…
Outstanding Students Recognized at 2013 Awards Convocation
May 8, 2013
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation on Wednesday, May 8, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Vanessa Brackett and Kasey Chapman receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. Brackett, a psychology:…
Music Preparatory Department Announces Choir Auditions
May 6, 2013
OBU's Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for Young Singers of Central Oklahoma choirs, for students in grades 3-12, on Tuesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 16, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU's Raley Chapel. All interested students in…
OBU Commissions Students for Summer Missions Service
May 2, 2013
Representing plans to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Oklahoma, across the United States and around the globe, OBU students participated in a Global Outreach Commissioning service Wednesday, May 1, in Raley Chapel's Potter…
Prewitt to Present Senior Art Show
May 1, 2013
Jessie Prewitt, an OBU senior from Newcastle, Okla., will debut her senior art show Friday, May 3, from 7-9 p.m. The presentation, titled "DESIGNERD," will feature various pieces by Prewitt displayed in the OBU Art Building on campus. A…
Rep. Lankford to Bring Commencement Address
May 1, 2013
U.S. Rep. James Lankford will return to Oklahoma to bring the Spring Commencement Address to OBU's graduates on Friday, May 17. Rep. Lankford was elected to the United States Congress on Nov. 2, 2010, representing Oklahoma's Fifth District. The…
Donnelly to Present 'Executive Power' Thesis
April 26, 2013
OBU senior Sherrod Donnelly, from Arlington, Texas, will present his senior thesis Wednesday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the AV Auditorium of the Mabee Learning Center. The public is invited to attend. Donnelly, a political science major, is the…
asRecreation and Wellness Center to Offer Swim Lessons
April 26, 2013
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,…
Representatives Invest in Global Engagement
April 25, 2013
Seven OBU representatives recently attended the 2013 University Educators for Global Engagement annual conference in Richmond, Va., joining a collaboration of leaders from other Christian universities who seek to educate and equip their…
The Glow From That Fire' Premiere Set for April 30
April 25, 2013
The world premiere of "The Glow From That Fire," an original work composed by OBU professor James Vernon, is slated for Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public. The…
Wolff Reads from 'Old School'
April 25, 2013
Author Tobias Wolff reads from his book "Old School" in OBU's Geiger Center on Thursday, April 25, as part of the Pioneer Library System's Big Read program. The event was co-sponsored by the OBU English Department and the library. The Big Read…
Alumni Plan 'Engage Sochi' Olympic Outreach, Training
April 24, 2013
As the world's eyes turn to Sochi, Russia, for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, Southern Baptists prepare to turn hearts and minds toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. OBU alum Marc Hooks hopes to engage his fellow Bison in the endeavor…
Evening of Southern Charm' Opens April 25
April 24, 2013
Tickets are on sale for OBU Theatre's presentation of "An Evening of Southern Charm: One-Act Plays by Southern Authors," set for April 25-27 in the Black Box Theatre in Sarkeys Telecommunication Center on the OBU campus. The production features…
Henderson to Present 'Miscellaneous Metals' Art Show
April 24, 2013
Cassidi Henderson, an OBU senior from Edgewood, Texas, will debut her senior art show Saturday, April 27, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the OBU Art Building. The presentation, titled "Miscellaneous Metals," will feature a variety of art created by…
Students Win Creative Writing Contest
April 24, 2013
OBU students recently swept a short story writing contest open to high school and college students in Oklahoma's Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties, with Matt Baker, Andrea Johnson and Andrew Wright named as the college-age finalists…
Where is Your Aim?' Strategist Asks Students
April 24, 2013
Rachel Wood, a long-term cross-cultural worker in East Asia with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, directed a message of strategy to OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, April 24. Wood spoke…
Bison Jazz Orchestra to Perform at Ritz Theater April 26
April 22, 2013
OBU's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, associate professor of music, will perform its final concert of the 2012-13 academic year Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theater in downtown…
Engle to Present Senior Thesis on Chaucer's Work
April 22, 2013
OBU senior Kallie Engle, from Durant, Okla., will present her senior thesis Thursday, April 25, at 4 p.m. in the AV Auditorium of OBU's Mabee Learning Center. The public is invited to attend. Engle, an English major with a minor in religion, is…
Renew Your Minds,' Luter Tells Students
April 22, 2013
Speaking with passion and energy, Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter implored OBU students to renew their minds in Jesus Christ during a chapel message Monday, April 22, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Dr. Luter, senior…
Shawnee Honor Choir to Perform Spring Concert April 28
April 22, 2013
Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 28, 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 45 third-…
University Ringers to Play in Illinois April 21
April 18, 2013
OBU's handbell ensemble, the University Ringers, will take a mini-tour to Illinois this weekend where they will perform on April 21 during the morning service at First Baptist Church, Brownstown, Ill., and during the evening service at Chatham…
Bilyeu to Perform Junior Recital April 25
April 16, 2013
OBU student Brittni Bilyeu will perform her junior recital Thursday, April 25, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Bilyeu is a vocal music education major from Blanchard,…
Blitz Week Benefits Good Shepherd Chapel
April 16, 2013
Students at OBU annually raise funds for a designated beneficiary by hosting events and competitions throughout a week known as "Blitz Week." This year's fundraising will benefit Good Shepard Chapel, a church that ministers to impoverished…
Chadwick to Present 'Game Theory' Thesis
April 16, 2013
OBU senior J. Michael Chadwick, from Parker, Colo., will present his senior thesis Thursday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the AV Auditorium in the lower level of the Mabee Learning Center on the OBU campus. The public is invited to attend. Chadwick…
Myles Named Executive Director of Milburn Center
April 16, 2013
OBU has named Carrie Myles as executive director of the Milburn Center, which encompasses the Student Success Center and the newly formed Academic Advising Center on campus. Myles, who also will serve as director of academic advising, is…
Opera Theater Opens 'Street Scene' April 19
April 16, 2013
Rose Maurrant and Sam Kaplan excitedly discuss their future in OBU's Opera Theater production of "Street Scene." The opera tells the tragic story of life and love in the tenements of New York during the sweltering summer of 1946. Rose is…
Rachel Wood to Speak in Chapel April 24
April 16, 2013
OBU will welcome cross-cultural worker Rachel Wood on Wednesday, April 24, for the university's annual Women's Missions and Ministry Day. Wood will speak during the 10 a.m. chapel service in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is…
Theatre to Present 'Evening of Southern Charm'
April 15, 2013
OBU Theatre will present "An Evening of Southern Charm: One-Act Plays by Southern Authors" April 25-27 in the Black Box Theatre in Sarkeys Telecommunication Center on the OBU campus. Tickets are now on sale. The production features "Portrait of…
University Chorale to Sing in Norman
April 15, 2013
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will sing at First Baptist Church, Norman, Okla., on Sunday, April 28, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The performance is free, and the community is invited to attend. The…
Valencia to Debut 'New Wave' Art Show
April 15, 2013
Daniel Valencia, an OBU senior from Fort Gibson, Okla., will debut his senior art show Friday, April 19, from 7-9 p.m. The presentation, which is centered on a "new wave" theme, will feature various pieces of art by Valencia and will be…
David's Creed to Lead Worship at Immanuel Baptist Church
April 12, 2013
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Okla., on Sunday, May 12, during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. The community is invited to attend. Immanuel Baptist Church is located…
Fifth Graders Learn About World Cultures
April 12, 2013
OBU junior Amie Morvan, from Haltom City, Texas, teaches fifth grade students from North Rock Creek School in Shawnee, Okla., about home-life traditions in Mumbai, India, during an interactive children's museum at OBU Friday, April 12. The…
McQuigg to Perform Flute Recital April 22
April 12, 2013
OBU student Chelsea McQuigg will perform her senior recital Monday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. McQuigg is a musical arts major from Miami, Okla., with a minor in…
OBU Hosts Hyde Park Day, Moser Elected President
April 12, 2013
OBU's Student Government Association hosted Hyde Park Day during chapel Wednesday, April 10. The annual event is designed to introduce candidates for student government elected positions and class officer positions. After the presentation of…
Streck to Present Vocal Recital April 23
April 12, 2013
OBU student Ashlynn Streck will perform her senior vocal recital Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Streck is a vocal music education major from…
Students Plant Seeds in the Snows of Russia
April 11, 2013
The weather, which around Oklahoma is notoriously subject to change, was predictably cold as OBU representatives and students arrived in the town of Ufa, Russia, in Eastern Europe during a Spring Break Global Outreach trip. OBU's Global…
Tickets on Sale for Opera Theatre's 'Street Scene'
April 11, 2013
Tickets are on sale for OBU's Opera Theater production of "Street Scene," the tragic story of life and love in the tenements of New York during the sweltering summer of 1946. The performances will run April 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 at…
Barns to Exhibit Senior Art Show April 13-18
April 10, 2013
OBU student Diana Barns, a senior graphic design major from Denton, Texas, will display her art pieces in an upcoming show debuting April 13 on the OBU campus. The community is invited to view the exhibit. Barns' show will be exhibited April…
Gala Featuring Dungy Benefits Student Scholarships
April 10, 2013
Bolstered by inspiring words offered by Tony Dungy, alumni and friends of OBU gathered to raise money to benefit student scholarship funds during OBU's first Green and Gold Gala Tuesday, April 9, at the Tulsa Convention Center. The gala…
Garcia to Perform Junior Recital April 16
April 9, 2013
OBU student Morganne Garcia will perform her junior recital Tuesday, April 16, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Garcia, who plays trumpet, is a music education major from Rogers, Ark. The…
Hopkins to Present 'Ideographical Empowerment' Thesis
April 9, 2013
OBU senior Megan Hopkins, from Bolivar, Mo., will present her senior thesis Thursday, April 11, at 4 p.m. in Bailey Business Center's Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Hopkins, a strategic communication major and…
Strobel, Turner to Perform Recital April 16
April 9, 2013
OBU students Joylynn Strobel and Sarah Turner will perform their senior recital Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Sarah Turner (left) and Joylynn Strobel will perform…
Hill Shares 'Leadership Essentials for 21st Century'
April 8, 2013
Grounded in 20-plus "Leadership Essentials for the 21st Century," Ross Hill, CEO of Bank2 in Oklahoma City, presented OBU's 2013 Minter Lectureship in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry Monday, April 8, in Bailey Business Center. Hill…
The Glow From That Fire' to Feature Oklahoma Talent
April 8, 2013
The world premiere of "The Glow From That Fire," an original work composed by OBU professor James Vernon, will feature several talents from across Oklahoma, including soloist Rebekah Ambrosini and narrator John Holcomb. The premiere also will…
OBU Honors 573 Years of Service
April 5, 2013
Recognizing a combined 573 years of service to the institution, OBU honored 47 faculty and staff members during the university's annual Service Awards Banquet April 2. Forty-seven faculty and staff members were honored during OBU's annual…
Spring Affair 'Safari' Hits OBU April 13
April 5, 2013
OBU's Campus Activities Board promises an evening of fun and entertainment as they present "Spring Affair Safari" on Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the free performance; the community is welcome and…
Students Present Work at Sigma Tau Delta Convention
April 5, 2013
Six OBU students presented creative and critical papers at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in Portland, Ore., March 20-23. They included Matt Baker, Bethany Jackson, Rachel Maxwell, Amie Morvan, Leah Palmer and Caroline…
Community Invited to 'Sacred Harp' Singing Event
April 4, 2013
The Shawnee-area community is invited to attend OBU's second annual Sacred Harp singing event 6-7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in Raley Chapel Room 142. The special singing is sponsored by the OBU student chapter of the National Association for…
David's Creed to Lead Worship in Weleetka
April 4, 2013
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Weleetka, Okla. on Sunday, April 21, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The community is invited to attend. First Baptist Church of Weleetka is located at…
Yuan Tells Students: 'I Chose God'
April 4, 2013
Christopher Yuan was the king of his world -- a future dentist fueled by money, fame, drugs and sex -- until he lost his freedom, health and happiness, driving him to seek solace with God. And in the midst of his struggle, Yuan's mother found…
Lynch to Present 'Retro' Senior Art Show
April 3, 2013
Rachel Lynch, an OBU senior from Newalla, Okla., said nothing speaks to her quite like retro-style art. Lynch will debut her senior art show Friday, April 5, from 7-9 p.m. when examples of 1950s-era art and various other pieces of her original…
OBU Opera Theatre to Premiere 'Street Scene' April 19
April 3, 2013
The tragic story of life and love in the tenements of New York during the sweltering summer of 1946 will be brought to the stage of OBU's Craig-Dorland Theatre April 19-21. Tickets are on sale for OBU Opera Theater's production of "Street…
Seale to Perform Senior Recital April 14
April 3, 2013
OBU student Brittany Seale will perform her senior recital Sunday, April 14, at 2:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Seale is a music education major, with an instrumental…
OBU Enactus Kicks Off 'Let's Can Hunger' Campaign
April 2, 2013
OBU's Enactus group launched a Campbell's "Let's Can Hunger" Challenge April 1. The canned food drive, conducted in partnership with FireLake Discount Foods in Shawnee, will run through April 12. According to recent statistics, Oklahoma is the…
Orchestra's 12th Season Concert to Feature Guest Pianist
April 2, 2013
The OBU/Shawnee Community Orchestra will present its 12th Season Spring Concert Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Guest pianist Dr. Michael Dean, associate professor of music in the OBU Division of Music, will…
Profile in Excellence: David Steverson Counts God's Blessings
April 2, 2013
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum David Steverson, a 1983 graduate, is a 2013 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Trimble Named Development Director for Shawnee, OKC
April 2, 2013
OBU's university advancement team has named Gretchen Trimble as a director of development, with responsibilities for the Shawnee and Oklahoma City regions. "Gretchen Trimble has established herself as a dedicated and able professional," said…
McHenry Named Dean of Nursing
April 1, 2013
OBU has named Lepaine Sharp-McHenry as dean of the College of Nursing. She will assume the responsibilities of this role July 15, 2013. McHenry currently serves as the assistant director and a clinical instructor for the University of Arkansas'…
Profile in Excellence: Mark Johnson Builds Success on Fundamentals
April 1, 2013
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Mark Johnson, a 1982 graduate, is a 2013 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Tobias Wolff to Read from 'Old School'
April 1, 2013
Author Tobias Wolff will present a reading of his book "Old School" in OBU's Geiger Center, rooms 218-220, on Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m. The community is invited to attend the reading, co-sponsored by the OBU English Department and the…
Choral Groups to Present Spring Concert
March 28, 2013
OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, Division of Music, will present a spring choral concert featuring the Bison Glee Club, Bisonette Glee Club and University Chorale Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
Profile in Excellence: Don Blackley Leads a Life of Worship
March 28, 2013
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Don Blackley, a 1963 graduate, is a 2013 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: Mike Edge is a Leader Focused on Others
March 28, 2013
Editor's Note: Oklahoma Baptist University alum Mike Edge, a 1986 graduate, is a 2013 recipient of the OBU Alumni Association's Profile In Excellence Award. The award is given to a former student who has "demonstrated recognizable…
Author, Minister Christopher Yuan to Speak in Chapel
March 27, 2013
OBU will welcome author and minister Christopher Yuan to Bison Hill to speak in the weekly chapel service Wednesday, April 3, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Yuan is a passionate minister with a heart for those working through…
Students Observe Holy Week
March 27, 2013
Dr. Lee Hinson (left), associate professor of church music, and OBU students (center) Sarah Thompson and (right) Joylynn Strobel lead the OBU community in worship and Scripture reading during a special Holy Week chapel service on Wednesday,…
Dowler to Perform Junior Recital April 2
March 26, 2013
OBU student Hayleé Victoria Dowler will perform her junior vocal recital Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend. Dowler, a soprano, is a music education major from…
Bison Glee Club to Perform April 7-8
March 22, 2013
OBU's Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will perform in Western Oklahoma April 7-8. The public is invited to attend the free concerts. On Sunday, April 7, the Bison Glee Club will sing during the 10:45 a.m. worship service at First…
Bisonettes to Sing in Pawhuska April 7
March 22, 2013
OBU's Bisonettes, a premier women's glee club, will perform a concert at First Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Okla., on Sunday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free event. First Baptist Church is located at 302 E. 6th…
Oklahoma Ministers Invited to OBU Pastors School
March 22, 2013
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 2013 OBU Pastors School Monday-Wednesday, July 15-17, 2013. The theme for the 2013 school,…
Professor Emeritus Max Brattin Dies at 75
March 22, 2013
Max A. Brattin, professor emeritus of economics at OBU, died March 21. He was 75. Brattin was a member of the OBU faculty from 1966 until retiring in 2000. He was born March 15, 1938, in El Reno, the son of Merle A. and Mona Day Brattin. He…
Bank2 CEO to Bring Minter Lecture
March 20, 2013
Ross A. Hill, founder and CEO of Bank2, will present OBU's 2013 Minter Lectureship in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry on Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m. in Bailey Business Center's Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The community is invited to…
White, Youngblood to Perform Junior Recital March 28
March 19, 2013
OBU students Breana White and Elizabeth Youngblood, both sopranos, will perform their junior recital Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Elizabeth…
Long Named Head Men's Soccer Coach
March 18, 2013
OBU hired Charles Long as head coach of the men's soccer team Thursday. Long comes to OBU from Talledega College, where he guided the Tornadoes to a 15-5 record in his first season last fall after the team had a 2-15 mark the year before. He…
Strahm Senior Art Show Opens March 25
March 15, 2013
OBU student Skyler Strahm, a senior art education major from Royse City, Texas, will display her art pieces in an upcoming show titled "A little bit of everything!" March 25-April 4. The public is invited to view the display in the OBU Art…
Chapman Challenges Students to Make Disciples
March 13, 2013
During an OBU chapel service Wednesday, March 13, Kasey Chapman asked his fellow students to evaluate how often their lives are characterized by joy, and encouraged them to be obedient to God in sharing the Gospel. Chapman, selected as the…
Myers Releases New Poetry Volume, 'Lapse Americana'
March 13, 2013
Dr. Benjamin Myers, who serves as Crouch-Mathis associate professor of literature at OBU, has released his second full-length collection of poems, "Lapse Americana," published by NYQ Books. "Lapse Americana" is now available at Amazon.com and…
Knight to Perform Junior Recital March 14
March 8, 2013
OBU student Joy Knight will perform her junior recital Thursday, March 14, at 8:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Knight is a vocal performance and English double major from…
Jordan Selected for National Enactus Summit
March 7, 2013
OBU junior Chelsea Jordan, a computer science and business management major from Shawnee, Okla., was among 35 Enactus students selected nationwide to attend the 2013 Partner Summit March 11-12 at Kraft Foods in Chicago. Jordan is the leader of…
Explosive' Verses Can Set People Free, Speaker Says
March 6, 2013
When Tullian Tchividjian tucked his 11-year-old daughter in bed a few weeks ago, he asked her what she thought God thinks of her. Her response -- "disappointed" -- mirrors the feelings of many Christian believers, Tchividjian said. His daughter…
OBU Captures Four NAIA Titles in One Day
March 2, 2013
OBU will long remember March 2, 2013. The school became the first ever to claim four NAIA titles on the same day Saturday, sweeping men's and women's indoor track, as well as men's and women's outdoor track. "Four championships are a tribute…
Stephens to Perform Senior Recital March 12
March 1, 2013
OBU student Sarah Stephens will perform her senior recital Tuesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Stephens is a vocal performance major from Tulsa, Okla.…
Communication Arts Students to Present Research
February 28, 2013
Seven OBU communication arts students recently were selected to present their research papers at prestigious communications conferences, at which graduate and undergraduate communication scholars from across the nation discuss developments in…
Tickets on Sale for 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!'
February 28, 2013
Tickets are now on sale for OBU's Theatre for Young Audiences production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" The show will be presented one weekend only: Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March…
Free Tickets Available for 'Glorious Ruin' Tour at OBU
February 27, 2013
The Shawnee-area community is cordially invited to hear Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, speak at OBU Wednesday,March 6, at 8 p.m. as part of the Glorious Ruin Tour. The worship event, which brings a message of hope…
Psalm 103 Provides Answer for Spiritual Thirst, Pace Says
February 27, 2013
Psalm 103 holds historical significance at OBU. OBU's eighth president, Dr. John Wesley Raley, informally adopted the psalm as the university's institutional passage of Scripture. Throughout the university's 102-year history, the passage often…
Three Faculty Installed to Academic Positions
February 27, 2013
Three exceptional OBU faculty members were installed to academic positions Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Dr. Keith Harman, professor of business, was installed to the Ernest C. Wheeler Chair of Business; Dr. Robbie…
Nowell Shares 'Power of Godly Thinking' in Business Forum
February 25, 2013
Speaking from his 23 years of experience in corporate operations, Mark Nowell told OBU business students that elevating his company to godly thinking was the single most impactful move he has made in his role as CEO of Kerr Pumps in Sulphur,…
Robison to Open 'Never Too Late' Art Show March 1
February 25, 2013
"Never too late" is the theme of OBU student Francine Robison's upcoming art show on Bison Hill. The show will run March 1-7 in the OBU Art Building, with an opening reception at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1. The reception and show are open to the…
Symphonic Winds in Concert March 2
February 25, 2013
The OBU Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Neal, interim director of bands, will perform in concert on Saturday, March 2. The concert will be conducted in Potter Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus, and begins at…
Glee Clubs to Sing in Worship March 10
February 22, 2013
Two OBU vocal ensembles -- the all-male Bison Glee Club and the all-female Bisonette Glee Club -- are scheduled to perform on Sunday, March 10, in Oklahoma churches. The Bison Glee Club will sing at First Baptist Church, Nicoma Park, during the…
McQuades to Present Digby Bell Memorial Recital
February 22, 2013
OBU music faculty will present the ninth-annual Digby Bell Memorial Recital on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the performance. The recital will feature Dr. Jennifer…
Theatre for Young Audiences Presents 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!'
February 22, 2013
OBU's Theatre for Young Audiences will present "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" one weekend only: Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb. 25 for the…
Former Dean Norman Searcy Dies at 92
February 20, 2013
Longtime OBU professor and administrator Norman Searcy of Shawnee, Okla., died Feb. 17, 2013. He was 92. Searcy was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Robert H. and Mildred Amy McLaughlin Searcy. He graduated from Southwest Baptist College in…
Speaker Shannon Brings Message from Psalms
February 20, 2013
Oklahoma Speaker of the House T.W. Shannon brought lessons from Psalm 27 to OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 20. Despite inclement weather, Shannon traveled to Shawnee from the Capitol to speak on Bison…
Glorious Ruin' Tour Brings National Speaker to OBU
February 19, 2013
Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham, will speak at OBU Wednesday, March 6, at 8 p.m. as part of the Glorious Ruin Tour. The worship event, which brings a message of hope amidst suffering, also will feature Christian musician…
Green and Gold Gala to Feature Tony Dungy
February 18, 2013
Members of OBU's greater community, as well as patrons interested in benefiting Christian higher education, are invited to a special event featuring legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at The Tulsa Convention Center. The…
Music Groups to Lead Worship March 3
February 18, 2013
Two OBU ensembles will help lead worship in Oklahoma Baptist churches on Sunday, March 3. David's Creed, OBU's praise ensemble, will lead the morning worship service for First Baptist Church in Pawhuska, Okla., at 10:45 a.m. The University…
Students Experience Cambodia on GO Trip
February 18, 2013
A group of OBU students and faculty recently traveled to Cambodia on a multi-week cross-cultural ministry experience. The journey was a Global Outreach (GO) Trip, with the purpose of extending the Gospel of Jesus Christ while also giving…
Dunn Tackles 'All or Nothing' Dating Issue
February 15, 2013
For many students on a Christian college campus, "dating" presents a conundrum, Jackson Dunn acknowledged during an OBU chapel service Friday, Feb. 15. But he also offered practical advice to balance the relationship pressure students on Bison…
Lilite to Present Faculty Recital Feb. 28
February 14, 2013
Dr. Louima Lilite, a tenor who serves as assistant professor of music at OBU, will present a faculty recital on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. Lilite will be accompanied by concert musicians Terry Banks…
T.W. Shannon to Speak in Chapel Feb. 20
February 14, 2013
T. W. Shannon, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, will speak in OBU's chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel. Considered a champion for limited government, Shannon was elected to the state House of…
Faculty to Present Clarinet, Piano, Flute Recital
February 12, 2013
Faculty representing OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will present a recital Monday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free performance, which will include Dr.…
Contemplating JFK: OBU Composer Pays Homage to Kennedy's Legacy
February 8, 2013
The OBU Division of Music historically presents The Oratorio Project featuring choral and orchestral works performed by the OBU combined choirs and orchestra. The goal of the Oratorio Project is to acquaint students with significant works from…
OBU Emphasis Focuses on Relationships
February 8, 2013
Each spring semester, OBU dedicates a week, called "Focus Week," to encourage members of the OBU community to strengthen healthy relationships with God and one another. Features for 2013 Focus Week, Feb. 11-16, include a video series on love,…
OBU Outreach in Zambia Sparks Church Service
February 8, 2013
The lessons of Jesus Christ often begin in humble places. For Dayla Rowland, an OBU student ministry associate of evangelism and mobilization, that humble place was a man's house in the village of Nabukowa, Zambia. What started as a simple…
Trustees Adopt Budget, Grant Promotion
February 8, 2013
OBU trustees adopted a $58.6 million operating budget for the 2013-14 academic year, approved faculty contracts and approved sabbatical leave during their spring semester meeting on campus Friday, Feb. 8. The new operating budget will include a…
Corley to Open Senior Art Show Feb. 8
February 7, 2013
Mary Corley, a senior graphic design major from Oklahoma City, will display her art pieces in a senior art show, titled "Eclectik," at OBU Feb. 8-14. The public is invited to an opening of the show Friday, Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. in the OBU Art…
Nowell to Speak at Business Forum
February 7, 2013
OBU's Paul Dickinson College of Business will host Mark Nowell as a Business Forum speaker Friday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. The community is invited to attend the free lecture in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in OBU's Bailey Business Center. "The…
OBU Music Groups to Lead Worship Feb. 24
February 7, 2013
Two of OBU's premier music groups -- the Bison Glee Club and David's Creed -- will lead worship in Oklahoma Baptist churches on Sunday, Feb. 24. The public is invited to attend each service. The Bison Glee Club, an all-male choral group, will…
Students Attend Billy Graham 'Vision for Evangelism' Event
February 7, 2013
Nineteen OBU students -- along with one OBU graduate, two bus drivers and Odus Compton, director of student ministry -- embarked on a journey to North Carolina Jan. 31 to receive training and instruction from the Billy Graham Evangelistic…
OBU Art, Design Students Gain Experience in New York
February 6, 2013
The month of January can be harsh and cold, leaving college students with little desire to get out of the house and be productive. However, a group of OBU students and faculty used the chilly month to gain experience in the world of art while…
Terry Lauds Key 'Founders' in OBU History Address
February 6, 2013
Drawing from his 13 years as OBU historian -- with decades more experience in campus administration -- J. Thomas Terry led the OBU community in celebrating its 103-year history during a special Founders' Day chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 6, in…
Bisonettes to Tour Metroplex
February 4, 2013
The Bisonettes, OBU's premier women's vocal group, will perform a tour of Dallas/Fort Worth-area churches Feb. 24-26. The group will conclude their tour with a performance in Marietta, Okla., on Feb. 27. The public is invited to attend the free…
David's Creed to Lead Worship at Cherokee Hills
February 4, 2013
OBU's praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship at Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City on Sunday, Feb. 17, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The community is invited to attend. Cherokee Hills Baptist Church is located at…
OBU to Host Trumpeter Brian Shaw
January 31, 2013
OBU will welcome musician Dr. Brian Shaw to Bison Hill Friday, Feb. 8, for a music career session, instrumental masterclass and Night of Jazz with the Bison Jazz Orchestra. The public is invited to attend all the events. Shaw is assistant…
Terry to Bring Founders' Day Address
January 31, 2013
At OBU, Founders' Day is an annual event commemorating the university's incorporation in February 1910. Drawing from his decades of experience on Bison Hill, J. Thomas Terry, vice president for business affairs emeritus, will bring the 2013…
Eight Students Featured in Annual Concerto-Aria Concert
January 30, 2013
OBU's 39th annual Concerto-Aria Concert will feature the musical gifts of eight students who will perform with a full orchestra Sunday, Feb. 17. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…
Farmer Urges Believers to Live Out Stories of Faith
January 30, 2013
Richard Allen Farmer told OBU students about a little boy preparing to go to camp. The boy was afraid he would be teased for being a Christian, so his pastor promised to pray for the boy each day he was gone. When he returned from camp, the…
Nursing Majors Share God's Love, Medical Care in Mexico
January 30, 2013
The La Mixteca region of Mexico boasts great geological contrasts, with mountain ranges to the north, ravines to the east, valleys to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the south. For OBU nursing majors, a January intercultural service trip to…
OBU Builds Cost-Effective Conditioning Units
January 29, 2013
Construction on apartment housing continues at Oklahoma Baptist University as new geothermal conditioning units near completion. A geothermal system circulates water through sealed underground piping loops rather than the traditional use of…
Spring Chapels Focus on 'The Psalms'
January 25, 2013
During the spring 2013 semester, the OBU community will continue its current chapel theme, "The Psalms," with messages presented by a variety of speakers. "The Treasury of David" by Charles Spurgeon will be used as a resource for the ongoing…
University Chorale to Tour Metroplex
January 23, 2013
The University Chorale, one of OBU's premiere vocal ensembles, will present spring tour performances in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Feb. 8-10. The public is welcome to attend the free performances. On Friday, Feb. 8, the University Chorale…
Richard Allen Farmer to Bring Chapel Music, Message
January 22, 2013
OBU will welcome musician and lecturer Richard Allen Farmer in the first weekly chapel service of the 2013 spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the hour-long…
Students Employ Robots for Creative Learning
January 22, 2013
January Term (or "J-Term") offers OBU students the opportunity to stay on course to complete their bachelor's degree in four years. In Dr. Renita Murimi's "Technologies for Creative Learning" course, the opportunity proved both informative and…
OBU Community Encouraged to Run OKC Marathon
January 17, 2013
Two members of the OBU staff have decided not only to run the upcoming Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 28, but also to share the adventure with a couple hundred of their closest Bison friends. Holly Hays and Monica Mullins have issued…
New Staff Begin Work on Bison Hill
January 16, 2013
Several new OBU staff members began work on Bison Hill during the fall 2012 semester in departments across campus, including employees in wellness, facilities maintenance, communications, security and business. Corey Bolgrin is a personnel and…
Jernigan to Lead Night of Worship Jan. 15
January 14, 2013
Dennis Jernigan, an internationally known songwriter and speaker and a 1981 OBU alum, will lead a Night of Praise on Bison Hill Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to join this event set…
Stogsdill Joins OBU Advancement Team
January 10, 2013
Thomas Stogsdill, a 1971 OBU graduate, has returned to his alma mater as director of development for Texas. He previously served as vice president for development and campaign director for The University of South Dakota Foundation in…
Two Freshmen Selected for National Enactus Summit
January 10, 2013
Two OBU students were among 30 Enactus students selected nationwide to attend the 2013 Partner Summit Jan. 30-31 in New York City's Time-Life Building. Christopher Sanford and Alexandria Schauer, both freshmen, were chosen to represent OBU at…
OBU Alum Lloyd Minter Dies at 94
January 8, 2013
Lloyd G. Minter, 94, a 1940 OBU graduate and former trustee, died Jan. 4, 2013, at his retirement residence in Tulsa, Okla. A memorial service for Minter will be held at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at First Baptist Church in Bartlesville, Okla., with Dr.…
Jernigan to Lead 'Night of Praise' Jan. 15
January 7, 2013
Dennis Jernigan, an internationally known songwriter and speaker and a 1981 OBU alum, will lead a Night of Praise on Bison Hill Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to join this event set for…
OBU Officers Earn CLEET Certification
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Two members of the OBU Police -- Brett Askin (left), security corporal, and Jeff Wiseman (second from right), security sergeant -- graduated March 12 from the Reserve Police Academy, where they were certified as Reserve Officers. The graduates…