October 2015 Stories and Features
Choral Ensembles to Present Fall Concert Nov. 3
October 29, 2015
Three of OBU’s premiere choral ensembles will present their Fall Concert Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The event will feature the Bison Glee Club, the Bisonettes and the University…
OBU to Host ‘Arts on The Hill’ Event Nov. 7 During Homecoming
October 29, 2015
Alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to share in celebrating OBU as the University hosts “Arts on the Hill” Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. The event is part of OBU’s “Zip!…
OBU Extends Support to Returning IMB Missionaries
October 29, 2015
Oklahoma Baptist University is offering assistance to missionaries of the International Mission Board and their dependents. In response to a recent plan by the IMB to address revenue shortfalls by reducing the number of missionaries on the…
OBU to Present Alumni Awards at Annual Harvest Dinner Nov. 6
October 28, 2015
OBU will host its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. in the upper level of the Geiger Center on the OBU campus. Tickets are $20 through Nov. 1 and $23 beginning Nov 2. To purchase tickets for the Harvest Dinner, visit…
McCaslin Challenges OBU Community during Chapel Service
October 28, 2015
Caz McCaslin, founder and president of Upwards Sports, addressed the OBU community Wednesday, Oct. 28, during the 10 a.m. chapel in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.
OBU Announces 2015 Faculty Hall of Fame Inductees
October 27, 2015
OBU will induct three new members into the Faculty Hall of Fame during the annual Harvest Dinner held during OBU’s homecoming festivities. This year’s inductees include Dr. Claudine Dickey, Dr. Ronda Hall and Dr. Jimmie…
Scholarship Benefit Nov. 15 to Honor Legacy of Dr. Kristen Todd
October 26, 2015
Colleagues, alumni and friends of the late Dr. Kristen Todd will host a scholarship benefit in her honor Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at First Baptist Church of Shawnee, located at 227 N. Union in Shawnee, at the corner of…
J-Term and Spring Enrollment Opens Nov. 2
October 23, 2015
Enrollment dates for J-Term and the Spring 2016 semester are just around the corner. Beginning Nov. 2, seniors will be able to enroll, with enrollment for juniors opening Nov. 4. Sophomores may begin enrolling Nov. 6, with freshmen beginning…
OBU’s Production of ‘The Music Man’ Hits the Stage Next Week
October 22, 2015
OBU’s production of Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award winning musical comedy “The Music Man,” will hit the stage in one week, opening Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place at…
OBU to Host Philosophy Forum on Criminal Justice Oct. 23
October 22, 2015
Students, faculty and staff of OBU are invited to attend a philosophy forum Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in Bailey Business Center’s Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The forum is titled, “Retribution & Restoration: Criminal Justice and…
SBTS President Mohler Delivers Hobbs Lecture in Chapel
October 21, 2015
Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., renowned author, theologian and president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, delivered the annual Hobbs Lecture during OBU’s chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 21. The…
Founder of Upward Sports to Speak at Chapel Oct. 28
October 20, 2015
Caz McCaslin, founder and president of Upwards Sports, will address the OBU community Wednesday, Oct. 28, during the 10 a.m. chapel in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. While serving as a church recreation director in upstate South…
OBU Announces 2015 Harvest Court Candidates
October 19, 2015
OBU will honor outstanding seniors in the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, during halftime of the OBU Bison football game versus Henderson State University. The game will begin at 1 p.m. The event is part of OBU’s…
The Bison Stampede 10k-5k-Fun Run Slated for Nov. 7
October 15, 2015
OBU students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community still have time to register for the Fourth Annual Bison Stampede. The event takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 a.m. on the campus of OBU in Shawnee during homecoming festivities.…
OBU Announces Launch of Center for Faith and Public Life, Arbo to Lead
October 14, 2015
OBU is pleased to announce the establishment of the Center for Faith and Public Life (CFPL) and the appointment of Dr. Matthew Arbo, assistant professor of theological studies, as its director. The CFPL will encourage integration of faith and…
Lilite Teaches on Amos During Chapel Oct. 14
October 14, 2015
Dr. Louima Lilite, associate professor of music, addressed OBU during chapel Oct. 14. He spoke from the book of Amos, continuing this year’s chapel theme of “The Minor Prophets: Twelve Contemporary Messages from the Living…
Lightsey Honored with ION Oklahoma’s 30 Under 30 NextGen Award
October 14, 2015
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Marissa Lightsey, director of career development, has been named a recipient of the “30 Under 30 (30/30) NextGen Award.” The award is presented by ION Oklahoma, a digital and print…
Students Experience Leadership Development Opportunities
October 13, 2015
College is a time to learn; a time to experience life away from home and make new friends; a time to experience new things and take on new responsibilities. It can also be a time to develop valuable skills … skills that will provide a…
Flutist Daniel Pardo in Concert Oct. 22
October 13, 2015
OBU’s Division of Music will host Daniel Pardo, a Colombian-American flutist, with accompanist Keith Critcher on piano, in concert Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough…
‘The Music Man’ Hits the Stage Oct. 29-Nov. 8
October 13, 2015
OBU Theatre and the Division of Music are proud to present Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award winning musical comedy “The Music Man,” opening Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place at…
OBU to Host Homecoming Activities Nov. 6-7
October 12, 2015
The Bison Spirit is something you cannot forget. Chanting Ka-Rip and proudly cheering OBU on to victory is a memory well loved by Bison, young and old alike. OBU alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and the public are invited to share in…
Mohler to Deliver Hobbs Lecture Oct. 21
October 9, 2015
Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., renowned author, theologian and president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, will deliver the annual Hobbs Lecture during OBU’s chapel service Wednesday, Oct. 21. The event…
Stewart Challenges Students to Focus on the Right Things
October 9, 2015
Ben Stewart, OBU alumnus and director of investor relations at The Humphreys Fund, delivered OBU’s Business Forum Lecture Friday, Oct. 9. He challenged students to build their lives and careers on the right priorities and with an…
OBU Names Skaggs Associate Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students
October 8, 2015
OBU recently named Dr. Brandon Skaggs associate vice president for student development and dean of students. The move was a promotion from Skaggs’ previous role as dean of students. The new position became effective Oct.…
Evangelist Ed Newton Teaches on Zephaniah at OBU Chapel Oct. 7
October 7, 2015
Ed Newton, staff evangelist at First Baptist Church Central Florida and well-known teacher and speaker, addressed the OBU community Wednesday, Oct. 7, during the 10 a.m. chapel in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He is a frequent…
Stewart to Bring Business Forum Lecture Oct. 9
October 5, 2015
Ben Stewart, OBU alumnus and director of investor relations at The Humphreys Fund, will deliver OBU’s Business Forum Lecture Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center…
OBU to Offer Two New Crime-Related Degrees Fall 2016
October 5, 2015
Law enforcement and criminology have been pushed to the forefront of society in recent years, from civil rights issues and the relationship with police officers, to the plethora of television dramas such as “CSI,”…
Wilson Works with Major Film Composers in New York
October 5, 2015
<p>Months of hard work and dedication to his craft led OBU senior Michael Wilson nearly 1,500 miles from his hometown of Yukon, Oklahoma, to New York City this summer, where he took part in the New York University/American Society of…
OBU Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Dedication for ‘The Lodge’
October 2, 2015
OBU hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication for the newest building in the student residential village. OBU’s Board of Trustees, administration, student housing leaders and guests were on hand for the event. "The Lodge," the…
Take Shelter, Fallout Follies Hits Campus Oct. 3
October 2, 2015
It’s the end of the world as we know it. OBU’s Campus Activities Board will present “Fallout Follies” Saturday, Oct. 3 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. This year’s variety show is…
OBU Trustees Adopt Budget, Dedicate Building
October 2, 2015
The OBU Board of Trustees approved a $72.64 million operating budget and the tuition and fee structure for the 2016-17 academic year, dedicated the newest residential facility, and celebrated the 100th anniversary of Shawnee Hall during their…