November 2015 Stories and Features
OBU to Present 78th Hanging of the Green Dec. 5
November 19, 2015
OBU will present its 78th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the celebration, titled “A Service of Lessons and…
Legendary Coach Lou Holtz to Speak at OBU Green and Gold Gala March 1
November 19, 2015
Lou Holtz, legendary football coach and ESPN analyst (2004-2015), will be the featured speaker during the fourth annual Oklahoma Baptist University Green and Gold Gala Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum…
Cold Stone Creamery's Garrett to Deliver Business Forum Lecture Nov. 20
November 16, 2015
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Paul Dickinson College of Business will host a Business Forum lecture Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in…
Luter to Deliver Winter Commencement Address Dec. 11
November 16, 2015
Pastor Fred Luter, Jr., senior pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will deliver OBU’s Winter Commencement address Friday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in Raley…
Bison Jazz Orchestra to Present Fall Concert Nov. 20
November 13, 2015
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Bison Jazz Orchestra will present their fall concert Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall. The group is directed by Justin Pierce, assistant professor of instrumental…
OBU to Present Annual ‘Musical Theatre Scenes’ Performance Nov. 20-21
November 13, 2015
OBU will present the annual musical theatre scenes program, titled “A Showcase of Musical Theatre,” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The performance is…
OBU Hosts Area Fifth Graders for Interactive Children’s Museum
November 12, 2015
OBU teacher education students hosted OBU’s interactive children’s museum Nov. 11 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. This semester’s edition was titled “Coming to America: A Study of Immigration from…
Tompkins Receives OBU’s J.M. Carroll Award
November 11, 2015
Mike Tompkins, director of missions for the Comanche-Cotton Baptist Association in Lawton, Oklahoma, received the J.M. Carroll Award from Oklahoma Baptist University during the annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Nov.…
Local Piano Students Take Top Honors at OMTA, to Play in OBU Recital Nov. 14
November 11, 2015
The Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Junior Piano Competition was held Oct. 31 on the OBU campus. Area piano students earned top honors and were selected to perform in the Winners Recitals at the OMTA East District Conference that will be…
Jones Delivers Chapel Message on Obadiah
November 11, 2015
Dr. Galen Jones, assistant professor of church planting, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Nov. 11. Jones taught on Obadiah as part of the 2015-16 Chapel Series themed “The Minor Prophets: Twelve…
OBU Announces 2015 Harvest Court Winners
November 9, 2015
OBU announced winners of the 2015 Harvest Court Saturday, Nov. 7, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Henderson State University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus throughout the…
OBU Celebrates Diversity Week Nov. 9-13
November 9, 2015
OBU is hosting “In Living Color” Nov. 9-13, a week celebrating the diversity of its student body, staff and faculty. Diversity Week is sponsored on campus by the United Students of Color. Students were encouraged to attend a…
Jernigan, Rawls Shine During Fine Arts Musical Gala
November 6, 2015
OBU alumni Dennis Jernigan, ’81, and Arnold Rawls, ’82, wowed the audience during the University’s annual Fine Arts Musical Gala Friday night. They were accompanied by stellar performances from the University…
OBU Hosts First of Two Homecoming Stubblefield Worship Services
November 6, 2015
OBU hosted the first of two special homecoming weekend worship experiences in Stubblefield Chapel Friday, Nov. 6. Attendees participated in a Gaither style time of praise. The second service will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m.
OBU Named to 2016 Military Friendly® Schools List
November 6, 2015
OBU has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse. Now in its seventh year, the Military Friendly® Schools designation provides service…
Division of Music to Host Annual Keyboard Academy & Recital Nov. 12-13
November 6, 2015
OBU’s Division of Music will host its annual Keyboard Academy Nov. 12-13, featuring some of OBU’s own professors and special musical guests. The Keyboard Academy will feature a special recital Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.…
OBU to Present Chung and Feller in Faculty Recital
November 6, 2015
OBU’s Division of Music will present Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller in an upcoming faculty recital. The event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel’s Yarbrough Auditorium. Chung, assistant…
OBU Unveils Statue of Dr. John Wesley Raley
November 6, 2015
OBU unveiled a statue Friday, Nov. 6, of former OBU President and Chancellor Dr. John Wesley Raley during Homecoming 2015. Raley served as the University’s eighth president from 1934-61, and as chancellor from 1961-68. He led the…
Alumni and Faculty Honored During Annual Harvest Dinner
November 6, 2015
OBU recognized alumni and former faculty members with some of the University’s most prestigious awards during the Annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 6. The event was part of the University’s annual homecoming…
Fine Arts Musical Gala to Feature Jernigan, Rawls Nov. 6
November 4, 2015
OBU will host its annual Fine Arts Musical Gala during “Zip! Bang! OBU! Homecoming 2015.” The Gala will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for…
OBU to Unveil Statue of Dr. John Wesley Raley Nov. 6
November 4, 2015
OBU will unveil a statue of former OBU President and Chancellor Dr. John Wesley Raley during Homecoming 2015. The unveiling ceremony will take place Friday, Nov. 6, at 12:30 p.m. The statue will be located on the south lawn of Raley Chapel on…
OBU to Host Two Stubblefield Chapel Worship Services During Homecoming
November 3, 2015
Homecoming attendees are invited to join the OBU community in two worship opportunities at Stubblefield Chapel. Due to the popularity of the service in 2014, the University will offer two services this year. The first service will be held…
Homecoming Week Activities Abound for OBU Students Nov. 2-7
November 2, 2015
Another year, another week packed with Homecoming activities. Current students have a lot to look forward to during OBU Homecoming week, Nov. 2-7. Monday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m., take part in the Spirit Assembly in the Noble Complex. Get geared up…
Grimes to Speak on Hosea at OBU Chapel Nov. 4
November 2, 2015
Guy Grimes, president of the Relationship Warehouse Counseling Ministry, will address the OBU community Wednesday, Nov. 4, during the 10 a.m. chapel service in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He is the founder of Marriage…