March 2019 Articles and Features
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Dr. Samuel Thomas Delivers Chapel Message March 27
Dr. Samuel Thomas, president of Hopegivers International, delivered the chapel address March 27 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He taught from Luke 8:22-25 and spoke about God’s faithfulness. He shared his personal…
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Sixth Annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival to Feature Composer and Trombonist Wiest in Concert
The sixth annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival is coming to the OBU campus Thursday, April 4. As part of the festivities, the OBU Bison Jazz Orchestra will host a concert that evening at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The…
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True Voice to Host Concert April 1 with Guest Artists ‘Doxology’
True Voice, OBU’s 12-member acapella ensemble, will host its spring concert Monday, April 1. The concert will be held in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the entire…
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OBU Mourns Passing of Coach Sam Freas
Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Samuel James Freas II: Friday April 5, 2019, 4 pm at Raley ChapelOklahoma Baptist University500 W. University, Shawnee, OK 74804 Legendary Oklahoma Baptist coach Dr. Sam Freas, who led OBU to seven…
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OBU Recognized as a ‘Tree Campus USA’ for 2018, Sets Arbor Day Planting for April 2
OBU has been honored for the second consecutive year with the “Tree Campus USA” recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for the University’s commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus USA…
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OBU Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic to Host Community Open House April 2
OBU’s Kemp Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic will host a community open house Tuesday, April 2, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Kemp MFT Clinic is located at 2206 N. Kickapoo in Shawnee. The open house was rescheduled from a previous…
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OBU Theatre Earns Recognition at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Students from OBU's theatre department were recently featured at the Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in Abilene, Texas. The KCACTF is a national theatre program dedicated to the improvement of collegiate…
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OBU Trustees Approve Budget, Search Committee Elects Officers
OBU trustees approved the 2019-20 budget and faculty contracts while also conducting additional required business during their special called meeting Friday, March 15. Prior to the board meeting, the presidential search committee met to elect…
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University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Dates April 7-9
The University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced their spring concert tour dates throughout Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The tour performances will run April 7 through 9. The group is the premiere mixed…
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Katherine Wolf Inspires Students with Message of ‘Healing Hope’
On Wednesday, March 13, students and faculty gathered in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium for the Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day with guest speaker Katherine Wolf. She shared her remarkable story of suffering from a brain…
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Business College Alumni Share Wisdom with Current Students
The Paul Dickinson College of Business at OBU hosted its spring business forum Friday, March 8. The event took place in Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The forum included a panel with three…
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Katherine Wolf to Bring Message of ‘Healing Hope’ to Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day Chapel March 13
Katherine Wolf will bring her message of “healing hope” to the Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day chapel service March 13 at OBU. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.…
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Student Preacher Thomas Shroder Presents Chapel Message March 6
Student preacher Thomas Shroder delivered the chapel message Wednesday, March 6, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His message focused on Ephesians 1:15-23 and he emphasized our personal relationships with God. Shroder was selected…
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Petty Delivers Inspiring Message at OBU Green and Gold Gala
NASCAR driver, TV personality and humanitarian Kyle Petty inspired the audience to change their perspective to focus on helping others, as he delivered the keynote address during OBU’s seventh annual Green and Gold Gala. The event…
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Three Dickinson College Alumni to Speak at OBU Business Forum Friday, March 8
The Paul Dickinson College of Business at OBU will host its next Business Forum Friday, March 8. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee.The forum will…
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Caleb Cole Senior Art and Design Exhibit Running Through March 7
Caleb Cole, senior graphic design major from Norman, Oklahoma, is currently displaying his senior art show through March 7. The exhibit is displayed in OBU’s Art Building and is a culmination of Cole’s work in art and design…
