March 2014 Stories and Features
Ellis Senior Art Show Opens March 28
March 27, 2015
Kayte Ellis, a senior from Sapulpa, Okla, will debut her senior art show Friday, March 28, from 7-9 p.m. in the OBU Art Building, located on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The art exhibit will be free and open to the public until its closing on…
OBU to Host Screening of Rich Mullins Movie
March 31, 2014
Oklahoma Baptist University will host an advanced screening of the movie, "Ragamuffin - The True Story of Rich Mullins" on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU Campus. The screening will be presented by The…
Rogers and Andrews to Perform Junior Recital April 10
March 28, 2014
OBU students Bailee Rogers and Sammy Andrews will perform their junior recital Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Bailee Rogers Sammy…
WMU National Director Wanda Lee Addresses Chapel
March 26, 2014
Dr. Wanda Lee addressed the OBU community during chapel service on Wednesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. She is the executive director of the national Women's Missionary Union (WMU), serving in that position since 2000. The service highlighted…
Blanchard to Perform Senior Recital April 3
March 26, 2014
OBU student Robyn Blanchard will perform her senior recital Thursday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Blanchard is a music education major from Prosper, Texas.…
Voice Faculty to Perform 'Divine Grace' at FBC Shawnee March 30
March 26, 2014
The OBU voice faculty will perform a program titled "Divine Grace" at First Baptist Church of Shawnee on Sunday, March 30, at 10:45 a.m. From left, participating faculty include Dr. Mark McQuade, baritone; Dr. Jennifer McQuade, soprano; Dr.…
OBU Grads Among Top New CPAs
March 25, 2014
Two OBU graduates have been named as 2014 Trailblazers by the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. Chad Wilsie and Melanie Warren were both selected for the honor, two of only 20 members selected statewide. Wilsie, a 2006 OBU…
Garcia to Perform Senior Recital April 3
March 25, 2014
OBU student Morganne Garcia will perform her senior recital Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. Garcia is a music education major from Rogers, Ark. The…
University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Dates
March 24, 2014
The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring concert tour dates in locations throughout Missouri and Kansas. The tour will run March 28 through April 2. The group is the premiere mixed ensemble on…
Adams Named 2014 Fleming Scholar
March 24, 2014
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation chose 11 students statewide for its 2014 class of Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars. Oklahoma Baptist University's Lucas Adams, sophomore from Oklahoma City, was chosen for the esteemed honor. The students…
Fuller to Lead 'Artist Talk' at Gaylord-Pickens Museum
March 14, 2014
OBU professor Corey Fuller will lead an "Artist Talk" at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum on Thursday, March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m., in response to the museum's current display of "The Daily Artifact." Fuller, OBU assistant professor…
College of Nursing Hosts Inaugural Advisory Board Meeting
March 14, 2014
OBU College of Nursing hosted its inaugural Advisory Board meeting Friday, March 7, on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The meeting began with a group photo and lunch in the Geiger Center. Dr. Stan Norman, provost and executive vice president for…
White to Perform Senior Recital March 27
March 13, 2014
March 13, 2014 OBU student Breana White will perform her senior recital Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel on the OBU campus. The community is invited to attend. White is a musical arts, voice emphasis major…
Student Preacher Aaron Fullbright Brings Chapel Message
March 12, 2014
OBU senior Aaron Fullbright, an applied ministry major from Sallisaw, Okla., delivers the chapel address on Wednesday, March 12. Fulbright was selected by the Hobbs College for Theology and Ministry to be the 2013-14 student preacher. His…
Penn State Voice Professor to Present Master Class at OBU
March 11, 2014
OBU is hosting Mary Saunders-Barton, guest lecturer from Penn State University, for two vocal master classes. The classes will be held Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, March 14, at 3 p.m., both in Raley Chapel's Yarborough…
OBU Hosts Former Prosecutor Wes Lane for Minter Lecture
March 10, 2014
OBU welcomed Wes Lane as guest lecturer for the 2014 Minter Lectureship in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry on Monday, March 10. Lane is a former Oklahoma County District Attorney. The event was held at 10 a.m. in Bailey Business…
Youngblood to Perform Senior Recital
March 10, 2014
OBU student Elizabeth Youngblood will perform her senior recital Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium located on OBU's campus. The community is invited to attend the free event. Youngblood is a senior vocal…
Former OBU Trumpet Professor to Present Free Clinics March 11-12
March 10, 2014
Former OBU trumpet professor Wiff Rudd will be on the OBU campus March 11-12. The events are open to the public. Rudd will present a trumpet clinic Tuesday, March 11, at noon in the band hall of Raley Chapel. On Wednesday, March 12, at noon, he…
OBU to Host Pastors School in July
March 7, 2014
OBU will host the 2014 OBU Pastors School, July 14-16, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The theme for the 2014 school is "Sent: Preach the Gospel of Good News," based on Romans 10:14-15. Designed to provide an opportunity of ministry development…
World Renowned Flutist and Harpsichordist to Present Guest Recital
March 7, 2014
OBU presents world renowned musicians Eva Amsler, flute, and Shalev Ad-El, harpsichord, in recital Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. The free concert will be held in Yarborough Auditorium on OBU's campus in Shawnee. Amsler is a professor of flute…
OBU Hosts Annual Green and Gold Gala, Raises Funds for Scholarships
March 6, 2014
OBU hosted the annual Green and Gold Gala Tuesday night, March 4, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Over 700 people attended the event which supports OBU students with scholarships. World renowned author and…
Bisonettes Announce Spring Concert Tour Dates
March 6, 2014
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. James Vernon, recently announced spring concert tour dates. The Bisonettes are the premiere women's chorus on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The Bisonettes will begin their tour with a concert at…
Bison Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates
March 6, 2014
OBU's Bison Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring concert tour dates in locations throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas. The group is the premiere men's chorus on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The Bison Glee Club…
Ogilvie Challenges Students in OBU Chapel Service
March 5, 2014
Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie addressed the OBU community during chapel service on Wednesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Ogilvie is a world renowned speaker, pastor and author. Ogilvie challenged the audience to give the Lord everything that is in them:…
Quintana to Present Senior Art Show
March 5, 2014
Glen Quintana, a senior from Oklahoma City, Okla., will debut his senior art show Friday, March 7, from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Building's show room on OBU's campus in Shawnee. The art show opening will include a reception, and the public is…
OBU Holds Grand Opening for New Chick-fil-A Express
March 4, 2014
Students, staff and administration celebrated the grand opening of the new Chick-fil-A Express restaurant on OBU's campus in Shawnee Tuesday, March 4. The ribbon cutting event was held at 1 p.m. Pictured left to right, the Chick-fil-A cow;…
Bisonettes to Debut New Musical Work by OBU Composer and Poet
March 4, 2014
OBU's Bisonette Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. James Vernon, will perform a new 15-minute work April 29 in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus. The work, scored for women's choir, brass ensemble and piano, will be…
Design Students Win Addy Awards
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March 13, 2014 OBU design students won six Addy Awards at the 48th Annual ADDY Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City. The event is sponsored by the OKC AdClub, the Oklahoma City branch of the…