December 2020 Stories and Features
OBU Welcomes Rasnic as Vice President for University Advancement
December 22, 2020
OBU is pleased to welcome Tim Rasnic as vice president for university advancement. He assumed his duties effective Dec. 10. In this role, Rasnic’s primary responsibilities include overseeing development and alumni relations,…
Kelly Shares Special Online Christmas Chapel Message
December 18, 2020
Our special lineup of Christmas Chapel 2020 videos continues with a Christmas devotional from Dr. Bobby Kelly, Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion. Kelly shares the story of the birth of Jesus, as told in Luke 2:1-20, and conveys the majesty…
Visiting Writer Seminar to Welcome Author Diane Glancy March 3-4
December 15, 2020
OBU will welcome renowned author Diane Glancy to campus for the annual Visiting Writer Seminars. The event will be held in-person March 3-4, 2021, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The opportunity to hear from and talk with…
Glover Joins OBU as Interim Vice President for University Culture
December 9, 2020
B.J. Glover has joined the Oklahoma Baptist University administration as interim vice president for university culture effective Dec. 1. She is a successful entrepreneur, human resources officer, professional speaker and former news anchor,…
OBU Community Makes Donation to GO Trips Through Tree of Life Bookstore
December 8, 2020
OBU students, employees, families and community members who shop at the Tree of Life Bookstore in the Geiger Center may have noticed a donation jar that is always sitting somewhere close to the cash register. The jar has a note that reads,…
OBU to Host 'Bison Community Christmas' Food and Supply Drive Dec. 10
December 3, 2020
The OBU campus community is hosting a special drive-thru event Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Oval on the university’s campus in Shawnee. The “Bison Community Christmas” is seeking donations and support…
President Thomas Calls Bison Community to Join in Statewide Day of Prayer and Fasting Dec. 3
December 3, 2020
In this message titled “Day of Prayer and the Common Good,” Dr. Heath A. Thomas, president of Oklahoma Baptist University, encourages the OBU community to work together and seek God's wisdom for the benefit of all. I am…