October 2020 Stories and Features
OBU to Host Fall Choral Concert Nov. 3
October 29, 2020
The OBU Division of Music will host its annual Fall Choral Concert in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the Bison Glee Club, the Bisonette Glee Club and the University Chorale. To…
Pastor Jamar Andrews Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 28
October 28, 2020
Jamar Andrews, pastor of Word Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas, delivered the chapel message to OBU students Wednesday, Oct. 28. Andrews titled his message “God and Government.” Andrews speaks about this time leading up…
Kemp MFT Clinic Provides Counseling Services to OBU Community
October 23, 2020
Mental health is a crucial component of overall wellness. For college students, it is vitally important they heed their mental health needs, as they face a myriad of pressures, stresses, and anxiety-inducing situations, all while learning how…
Tickets On Sale for OBU Theatre’s “Silent Sky” Oct. 30-Nov. 8
October 23, 2020
OBU Theatre will present “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gundersen Oct. 30-Nov. 8 in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on the University’s campus in Shawnee. Showtimes are Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 5, 6, and 7 at…
SBC President J.D. Greear Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 21
October 21, 2020
J.D. Greear, president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, delivered the online chapel message Oct. 21 to students on Bison Hill. “In moments like this, God uses [times…
OBU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program to Host Virtual Info Session Oct. 26
October 20, 2020
The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at OBU will host a virtual information session Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Attendees will meet professors, learn about OBU’s Master of Science in marriage and family therapy, and…
President Thomas Leads Chapel Panel Discussion on Cultural Intelligence Oct. 14
October 14, 2020
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas led a panel discussion about challenges we are facing regarding racial and cultural issues, both on our campus and in our world, for the Wednesday chapel service Oct. 14. The panel included Dr. Hephzibah Dutt,…
Freshmen Find 'Home Away From Home' on Bison Hill
October 13, 2020
Freshman year. When it comes to planning for college, the thought of being a freshman seems at once exciting and electric, while also yielding some anxiety and uncertainty. Adjusting to college life is a big step for all college-bound high…
OBU Offering Medical Services, Doctor’s Appointments on Campus
October 12, 2020
OBU recently added new medical services on campus, available to both students and employees, to improve the health and well-being of the campus community. The University welcomed Kayla Gibson as the campus nurse in September and also announced…
Newsom Wins Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award for Poetry
October 9, 2020
Dr. Brent Newsom, associate professor of English and chair of the Division of Language and Literature at OBU, has won the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award for Poetry. The prestigious award is supported by Maureen Mahon Egen, a member of the…
Ridenour to Discuss “Epistemic Virtues” During Philosophy Forum Oct. 9
October 8, 2020
The philosophy department at OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry will host the second Philosophy Forum of the academic year Friday, Oct. 9. The forum will take place at 4 p.m. in Stavros Hall, room 214. The forum will feature…
NOBTS President Dr. Jamie Dew Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 7
October 7, 2020
OBU students and faculty heard from Dr. Jamie Dew as he delivered the virtual chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 7. Dew is the ninth president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and delivered the message from NOBTS. Dew began his message…
OBU Announces Details, Speakers for Winter Commencement Nov. 21
October 7, 2020
OBU will host its Winter Commencement ceremony for fall 2020 graduates Saturday, Nov. 21. The ceremony will be divided into three separate events in order to facilitate social distancing. View complete details, including rehearsal times and…
Fine Arts to Host Beethoven 250 Concert Oct. 5 Featuring Dr. Michael Dean, University Chorale
October 5, 2020
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU will host a special “Beethoven 250” concert Monday, Oct. 5. The performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and…
OBU to Host Outdoor Edition of ‘Night of Jazz’ Oct. 2
October 2, 2020
The OBU Division of Music is hosting its next Night of Jazz Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn on the east side of the Geiger Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for…
Students Invited to Attend Virtual Career Fairs Oct. 6-8
October 1, 2020
OBU students are invited to attend three upcoming virtual career fairs, hosted by the University’s Career Development office. Upcoming fairs include a summer camp recruitment fair, a career and internship fair, and a graduate school…