February 2021 Stories and Features
Tickets on Sale for ‘World Premiere One-Acts’ March 5-7
February 25, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for OBU’s production of “World Premiere One-Acts.” Performances are scheduled for March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and March 7 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in Sarkeys Black Box…
Anderson to Kick-Off Spring Philosophy Forum Series Feb. 26
February 24, 2021
Dr. Tawa Anderson, associate professor of philosophy, will deliver a faculty lecture for the first Philosophy Forum of the spring semester. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. in rooms 218-220 in the Geiger Center. [Please…
Branch Challenges Students to Rely on Christ During Feb. 24 Chapel Message
February 24, 2021
William “Duce” Branch, assistant professor of preaching and Bible as well as undergraduate chapel coordinator for The College at Southeastern in Wake Forest, North Carolina, delivered the chapel message Feb. 24 in Raley…
Concerto-Aria Rescheduled to March 7
February 23, 2021
OBU’s annual Concerto-Aria performance has been rescheduled to Sunday evening March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The performance was postponed from its original Feb. 14 date due to inclement weather. Ten students will headline the 47th annual…
OBU to Host Presidential Inauguration Activities March 24-27
February 23, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University will host four days of events on the Shawnee campus from March 24-27 celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Heath A. Thomas as the University’s 16th president. Thomas assumed the role of OBU president Jan. 1,…
Jones Returns to Bison Hill as HR Director
February 16, 2021
OBU recently welcomed Steven Jones as human resources director. He assumed his duties Jan. 25. Jones earned a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in vocal music education from OBU in 2000. In 2019, he earned an MBA from Purdue…
Black History Month to Offer Numerous Events for OBU Campus Community
February 5, 2021
OBU’s Black Student Association, in partnership with Campus Life and other organizations around campus, is hosting numerous events during the month of February to commemorate Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements…
Ten Students to Perform Feb. 14 for OBU’s Concerto-Aria 2021
February 5, 2021
Please note: Concerto-Aria has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 7. The original performance date was postponed due to inclement weather. Ten students will headline the 47th annual Concerto-Aria concert in Raley Chapel’s Potter…
Jennie Allen, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Coming to OBU March 10
February 4, 2021
Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Out of Your Head,” is coming to Oklahoma Baptist University March 10 for Women’s Missions and Ministry Day, an annual event promoting the profound impact…
Costanzo Delivers Founder's Day Chapel Message Feb. 3
February 3, 2021
OBU held its annual Founder’s Day chapel Feb. 3 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The event is held each year near the beginning of the spring semester to commemorate the University’s incorporation in 1910.…
Three Professors to be Installed to Academic Positions During Founder's Day Chapel Feb. 3
February 3, 2021
Three OBU professors will be installed into academic positions during the University’s annual Founder’s Day chapel Feb. 3. Dr. Mario Melendez will be installed as the Auguie Henry Chair of Bible; Dr. Matthew Emerson will be…