May 2016 Stories and Features
Pope Rides Into Bison Hill Sunset After 26 Years Capturing Thousands of Iconic Moments
May 26, 2016
Strolling through the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University, you see a lot of things. A picturesque setting of trees and flowers, the iconic Raley Chapel, students bustling about between classes. You might also walk by the fountain, sidestep…
Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions
May 13, 2016
During their spring meeting on the Shawnee campus May 13, the Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions, approved new faculty contracts and participated in the OBU Spring Commencement Ceremony. In his…
OBU Confers Degrees Upon 249 Graduates
May 13, 2016
OBU conferred undergraduate degrees upon 249 students during its 102nd Spring Commencement Friday, May 13. The event took place on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The graduating students took their symbolic final walk across the campus as OBU…
OBU Awards Highest Honors to Lilite, Pope and Anderson
May 13, 2016
OBU presented its highest faculty and staff honors during the university’s 102nd Spring Commencement May 13. OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock presented the awards before an overflow audience of more than 1,800 in Raley…
OBU Recognizes Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
May 13, 2016
OBU honored 24 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 12, at 3 p.m. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Joe Rawdon, OBU…
OBU to Hold 102nd Spring Commencement in Honor of 249 Graduates
May 11, 2016
OBU will confer degrees upon 249 students during OBU’s 102nd Spring Commencement Friday, May 13. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Shane Hall, OBU alumnus and…
OBU Recognizes 106 Students Named to 2015-16 “Who’s Who” List
May 10, 2016
OBU recently announced the names of 106 students who were named to the 2015-16 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” The honorees were recognized during the annual Awards Convocation May…
Communication Students Create Organizations to Solve Real World Problems
May 6, 2016
Every two years, OBU offers an organizational communication course taught by Dr. Vickie Ellis, professor of communication arts. This spring, both sections of the course recently held a spirited competition. As a part of their course…
Retiring Faculty and Staff Recognized During Awards Convocation
May 5, 2016
Seven retiring faculty and staff members, with a combined total of 170 years of service, were recognized during the OBU Awards Convocation May 4. The event was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Debbie Bosch, dean of the…
OBU Recognizes Outstanding Students During Awards Chapel
May 4, 2016
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 4, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Lucas Adams and Jessica Dickinson receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. The University also recognized…
OBU Enrolls Record Number of New Students at Priority Enrollment Day
May 3, 2016
OBU welcomed 368 new members to the Bison Hill family Saturday, April 30, during a record breaking Priority Enrollment Day on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Students and parents chose either a morning or afternoon session. During those…
Spring Commencement to Feature Address by Hall, Honorary Doctorates
May 3, 2016
OBU will hold its 2016 Spring Commencement Friday, May 13, at 3 p.m. The event will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Tickets are required for admission. Shane Hall, OBU alumnus and senior…