February 2017 Stories and Features
13 Things You Need to Know About OBU [Infographic]
February 28, 2017
From famous traditions (Ka-rip!) to campus landmarks like Raley Chapel or Shawnee Hall, Oklahoma Baptist University has been a part of the Shawnee landscape for more than 100 years. With OBU’s rich history, there are many interesting…
OBU Offers New Minor in Advocacy
February 28, 2017
The OBU mission statement calls students to engage in a diverse world and live a life worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. Dr. Karen Longest, associate professor of psychology, along with other faculty, have created a new minor in…
OBU Communication Students to Present at National Conference
February 27, 2017
Five communication studies majors from Oklahoma Baptist University will present by invitation at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) conference March 16-19 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CSCA is a professional, academic organization…
Tickets on Sale for "A Porcelain Doll" March 3-5
February 23, 2017
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of “A Porcelain Doll” March 3-5 at Oklahoma Baptist University. The opera was composed by Dr. James Vernon, professor of music, with libretto by Dr. Brent Newsom, assistant…
Satterfield Delivers OBU Chapel Message Feb. 22
February 22, 2017
Michael Satterfield, the founder of Field of Grace Ministries and teaching pastor at Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas, delivered the chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 22. His message came from 1 Samuel 20. He challenged…
Bailey to Lead OBU’s Bison Way Chapel Feb. 20
February 20, 2017
Bertholomew “Prophet” Bailey, OBU alumnus and former admissions counselor, will lead OBU’s Bison Way Chapel Monday, Feb. 20. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Noble Complex. Bailey served at OBU an…
AT&T Gives $8,000 to OBU for High School STEM Initiative
February 17, 2017
AT&T presented a check for $8,000 to Oklahoma Baptist University in a ceremony held Friday, Feb. 17, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The contribution was made to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education initiatives…
OBU Ranked 5th Most Beautiful Christian College Campus in the West
February 17, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University recently ranked fifth on a list of the “25 Most Beautiful Christian Colleges and Universities in the West 2017.” The rankings were published by Christian Universities Online (CUO). This year, the…
OBU Grounds Team Wins Oklahoma Sports Field of the Year Award
February 17, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University was recently honored with the 2016 Oklahoma Sports Field Managers Association Field of the Year award for the football field at Crain Family Stadium in the Eddie Hurt Jr. Athletic Complex. The team responsible for…
Horton Challenges Students to Live Life of ‘Gospel Saturated Prayer’
February 15, 2017
D.A. Horton, pastor of Reach Fellowship in North Long Beach, California, delivered the chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 15. His message was titled “The Results of Gospel Saturated Prayer” from Luke 11:1-4.…
Vernon and Newsom’s Opera “A Porcelain Doll” to Premiere March 3-5
February 14, 2017
Dr. James Vernon, professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, has long yearned to compose an opera. Yet, before he could undertake such a project, he would need to find inspiration for a fitting story, time to complete the score, and the…
OBU Students Participate in Music and Memory Program
February 13, 2017
At Oklahoma Baptist University, our passion for education and compassion goes far beyond the classroom. Every year, students majoring in music education have the option to participate in one of the only Music and Memory programs in the state of…
OBU Hosts Local Students for “Out of this World” Children’s Concert
February 10, 2017
OBU’s Division of Music welcomed more than 250 fourth and fifth grade students to campus for a special performance of “Out of this World.” The concert, featuring an orchestral ensemble joined by OBU piano students…
Kennedy Delivers Message During Focus Week Chapel Feb. 8
February 8, 2017
Rusty Kennedy, OBU alumnus and pastor, delivered the chapel message Feb. 8 at Oklahoma Baptist University. His message came from 1 John 2. Kennedy is the featured speaker for Focus Week, an annual week designed to strengthen relationships with…
Concerto-Aria Concert Set for Feb. 19 at OBU
February 7, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University will host its 43rd annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. A…
OBU Trustees Meet Virtually, Approve Faculty Contracts
February 3, 2017
OBU trustees met via videoconference for the first meeting of the spring semester Friday, Feb. 3. Trustees approved recommendations for senior faculty status, sabbatical leave and faculty contracts for 2017-18. In his report to the board, Dr.…
OBU Community Invited to Ballroom Dance Class Beginning Feb. 7
February 1, 2017
Dr. Daryl Green, assistant professor of business and Dickinson Chair of Business at Oklahoma Baptist University, along with his wife, Estraletta, will teach a basic ballroom and club dance class Feb. 7 through March 7. The classes will take…
Turek Delivers Founders' Day Message at OBU
February 1, 2017
Dr. Frank Turek, president of CrossExamined.org, delivered the Founders’ Day address at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 1. The Founders’ Day event is held annually to commemorate the university’s incorporation in…