March 2021 Articles and Features

University Holds Annual ‘Holy Week Chapel’ March 31

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual Holy Week Chapel Wednesday, March 31, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Students and faculty presented musical selections, scripture readings and more, as a worshipful observance of Holy…

Romero Encourages Students to Develop Character, Generosity During Business Forum March 29

OBU alumnus Mike Romero, JD, vice president and relationship manager at Heritage Trust Company, delivered the lecture during OBU’s Business Forum Monday, March 29. His lecture was titled “What to do When You Don’t…

Harvest Court Winners Announced During Bison Football Spring Game March 26

OBU announced the winners of the University’s annual Harvest Court Friday night, March 26, during halftime of the Bison football spring game inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Harvest Court,…

OBU Celebrates Inauguration of Thomas as University’s 16th President

Oklahoma Baptist University inaugurated Dr. Heath A. Thomas as the University’s 16th president during a special inauguration ceremony Friday, March 26, at 2 p.m. The event took place outdoors on the south lawn of Raley Chapel. Thomas…

Harvest Court Winners to be Announced During Bison Football Spring Game March 26

Oklahoma Baptist University will announce the winners of the University’s annual Harvest Court Friday night, March 26, during halftime of the Bison football spring game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the…

OBU President Thomas Delivers Powerful Chapel Message on Wisdom March 24

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the chapel message Wednesday, March 24, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Worship was led by the Charlie Hall Band and OBU alumna Jami Smith King. The special chapel service kicked off…

Romero to Speak at OBU Business Forum Mar. 29

OBU alumnus Mike Romero, JD, vice president and relationship manager at Heritage Trust Company, will be the featured speaker during OBU’s next Business Forum Monday, March 29. His lecture will be titled “What to do When You…

Students Set to Enjoy Concert, Parade, Numerous Events Surrounding Presidential Inauguration March 24-27

Oklahoma Baptist University students will participate in four days of events on the Shawnee campus from March 24-27 celebrating and surrounding the inauguration of Dr. Heath A. Thomas as the University’s 16th president. The…

Colony House Coming to OBU for March 27 Concert

Colony House, a popular American indie rock quartet with three albums and countless accolades, is coming to Bison Hill for a spectacular outdoor concert Saturday evening, March 27. Admission is free. The concert is sponsored by the student-led…

OBU Music to Present Disney Choral Pops Concert March 20

Make plans now to attend a special performance of classic and contemporary Disney movie hits, with OBU Music’s “Choral Pops Concert.” The performance will take place Saturday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…

Portero Encourages Students to Find Rest in God During March 17 Chapel Message

Ashlyn Portero, executive director at City Church in Tallahassee, Florida, delivered the chapel address March 17 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. She spoke from Matthew 11 focusing on walking in the way of wisdom and finding rest…

Best-Selling Author Jennie Allen Encourages Students During March 10 Chapel

Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Out of Your Head,” spoke with students during chapel service March 10 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Allen came to campus…

Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra to Perform in Concert March 11

The OBU Symphonic Winds and the Bison Jazz Orchestra will take the stage Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. for a combined concert. The performance will take place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Admission is free but…

Manno-Dean Piano Duo to Perform in Digby Bell Memorial Recital March 9

The Manno-Dean Piano Duo will perform during the Digby Bell Memorial Recital, Tuesday, March 9. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. Dr. Michael Dean, professor of music and chair of…

OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Contracts and Discuss Upcoming Academic Reorganization

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees gathered for the spring semester meeting Friday, March 5, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved recommendations for senior faculty status and faculty contracts and continued their…

Fields Challenges Students to be “Positioned for Peace” During March 3 Chapel

Darryl K. Fields, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee, delivered the chapel address March 3 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He shared a message titled “Positioned for Peace” from Mark 9. He…