October 2018 Stories and Features
Ruth Chou Simons Delivers OBU Chapel Message Oct. 31
October 31, 2018
On Wednesday, Oct. 31, Ruth Chou Simons brought the chapel message to students and faculty at Oklahoma Baptist University. Simons is an artist, author, entrepreneur and speaker. Her Instagram, GraceLaced, has more than 114,000 followers. She…
Waddell to Deliver Minter Lecture Nov. 5
October 31, 2018
Karen Vinyard Waddell, president and CEO of The Lynn Institutes, will deliver Oklahoma Baptist University’s 2018 Minter Lecture at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 5, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of the Bailey Business Center on the OBU…
OBU Announces 2018 Harvest Court Candidates
October 26, 2018
OBU recently announced candidates for its 2018 Harvest Court. The University will honor these outstanding seniors during the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Nov. 3, at halftime of the Bison football game against Northwestern Oklahoma…
Bison Debate Team Finishes Strong in Texas Tourney
October 26, 2018
The OBU Speech and Debate team competed in their second tournament of the season Oct. 18-21 at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Led by Scot Loyd, assistant professor of communication studies and director of forensics and…
OBU Welcomes Alumni for “Zip, Bang, OBU!” Homecoming 2018 Celebration Nov. 2-4
October 25, 2018
In a few short days, Bison Hill will once again be buzzing with the excitement of homecoming festivities. Bison of all ages can enjoy a weekend packed with events and even some surprises. Register for Homecoming.This year’s…
BGCO’s Sanders Delivers OBU Chapel Message Oct. 24
October 24, 2018
Todd Sanders, student education specialist and Falls Creek program associate at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, delivered the chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University Oct. 24. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s…
OBU Student Government to Host Homecoming Parade Nov. 3
October 23, 2018
Oklahoma Baptist University's Student Government Association has announced they will host their first homecoming parade on campus Saturday, Nov. 3. The SGA is bringing back this former OBU tradition and hopes to make it an annual event. The…
OBU Theatre to Present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Nov. 1-11
October 18, 2018
The theatre department at Oklahoma Baptist University will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare Nov. 1-11 in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on OBU’s campus in…
Ashford Delivers Hobbs Lecture on “Christian Politics in a Secular Age” Oct. 17 at OBU
October 17, 2018
Dr. Bruce Ashford delivered the Hobbs Lecture at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Oct. 17. The event took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Ashford is the provost and dean of the faculty at Southeastern Baptist…
Jassey Speaks at OBU Business Forum Oct. 15
October 15, 2018
Oklahoma Baptist University hosted Mark Jassey for the Fall Business Forum Monday, Oct. 15. The event took place in Bailey Business Center’s Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. Jassey is a 2006 OBU alumnus who is now the chief operating…
Jassey to Speak at OBU Business Forum Oct. 15
October 12, 2018
Mark Jassey, chief operating officer for 180 Medical, vice president of integration for ConvaTec Home Distribution and 2006 OBU alumnus, will be the featured speaker during Oklahoma Baptist University’s next Business Forum. The event…
Dr. Bobby Kelly Delivers Chapel Message from Acts 9 on Saul’s Conversion
October 10, 2018
Dr. Bobby Kelly, Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Oct. 10. His message was from Acts 9:1-18 and detailed Saul’s conversion from persecutor of Christians to…
Philosophy Forum to Feature Panel on Christian Responses to Immigration Oct. 12
October 10, 2018
OBU will host its next Philosophy Forum with a faculty panel discussion on “Saints and Sojourners: Christian Responses to Immigration.” The event will take place Friday, Oct. 12, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey…
Registration Open for Church Excellence Conference in OKC Oct. 26-27
October 9, 2018
St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City is partnering with Oklahoma Baptist University to host the 2018 Institute on Church Excellence (ICE) Conference Friday, Oct. 26, through Saturday, Oct. 27. The conference theme is…
University Dedicates New Centers for Student and Spiritual Life
October 5, 2018
OBU hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dedication of the Dick and Sue Rader Office of Student Life and Women of Vision Center for Spiritual Life. The newly renovated section of the Geiger Center officially opened at the beginning of the…
OBU Board of Trustees Dedicates New Space, Recognizes Whitlock for Decade of Service
October 5, 2018
The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees joined in the dedication of the Dick and Sue Rader Office of Student Life, approved a recommendation to increase endowed faculty position funding, celebrated 10 years of service by Dr. David W.…
Spring Enrollment Begins Oct. 15 for Music Lessons and Ensembles at OBU
October 4, 2018
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will begin accepting enrollment Oct. 15 for the spring 2019 semester. Members of the public are invited to enroll in private lessons, ensembles and classes, which begin Jan.…
Ed Newton Teaches on Jonah at OBU Chapel Oct. 3
October 3, 2018
Ed Newton, lead pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, addressed the Oklahoma Baptist University community Wednesday, Oct. 3, during the 10 a.m. service in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Newton delivered a message…
Lea Speaks at Gaskin Lecture and Panel Discussion
October 1, 2018
Dr. Claybon Lea Jr. delivered the Gaskin Lecture on Monday, Oct. 1, at Oklahoma Baptist University. The theme of the lecture was “The Art of Black Preaching.” Lea is the pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist church in Fairfield…
Ed Newton to Speak at OBU Chapel Oct. 3
October 1, 2018
Dr. Ed Newton, lead pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, will speak during OBU’s chapel service Oct. 3. The service will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus…