October 2024 Stories and Features

OBU Theatre Presents “HOPE, a New Works Festival”

October 30, 2024

OBU’s Theatre Department is set to premiere “HOPE, a New Works Festival,” a unique collection of student-written plays inspired by the Lynn Institute’s research on The Science of Hope. This festival,…

Students of OBU’s Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education Bring History to Life

October 28, 2024

Oklahoma Baptist University hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth-grade students on Oct. 25, at the Geiger Center on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme, “The Westward Movement: A…

OBU Announces Special Olympics Unified College Program

October 24, 2024

A kickoff event celebrating a new partnership between OBU and Special Olympics Oklahoma creating OBU's Special Olympics Unified College program will be held on Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center. Preceding the…

OBU School of Education Offering a November 12 “Discover Teaching” Event for High School Students

October 22, 2024

OBU’s “Discover Teaching” event isn’t just about a profession, it’s about people – students. The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education’s gathering for ninth through…

2024 OBU Women of Vision Select Annual Project During Meeting Oct. 17

October 22, 2024

The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner on Oct. 17 in the backyard of the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. With 140 women in attendance, the event was held to generate support and…

Campus Construction Updates

October 21, 2024

As we head into fall, we wanted to take a moment to provide the OBU community with updates on several construction projects happening around campus.

Alumni Honored During 2024 OBU Harvest Dinner

October 21, 2024

OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 18. The event occurred during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Multiple…

OBU Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 19

October 19, 2024

OBU announced the 2024 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 19 football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…

OBU President Announces Launch of “Shape the Future” Campaign

October 18, 2024

OBU officially launched the ambitious “Shape the Future” campaign during a well-attended public kickoff event at The Weekend celebration, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s storied history. With…

OBU Harvest Court Candidates Announced

October 16, 2024

The 2024 OBU Harvest Court candidates were recently announced. The senior men and women will be recognized during the annual Harvest Court ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19, at halftime of the Bison football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State…

OBU Faculty Hall of Fame Induction Honors Legacy of Excellence during The Weekend on Oct. 18

October 15, 2024

OBU will honor two esteemed faculty members during the 2024 Faculty Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 18 during The Weekend. This year's inductees, Dr. James Woodward and Dr. Norris Russell are being recognized for their profound impact…

OBU Alumnus Bryan Wilks to Deliver Minter Lecture

October 14, 2024

Bryan Wilks, a 1999 OBU graduate and CEO and founder of Freeform, will serve as the Minter Lecturer at 10 a.m. on Oct.18 on the OBU campus in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of the Bailey Business Center. The lecture, held during The Weekend at…

OBU Celebrates Grand Opening of Brant and Leslie Hill Esports Arena

October 10, 2024

With great excitement, OBU officially unveiled the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena in OBU’s Recreational and Wellness Center on Oct. 8. The grand opening ceremony featured remarks from OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, who…

Heartland Worship 2024 Unites Worship Leaders at OBU for a Day of Inspiration and Fellowship

October 7, 2024

Worship ministry leaders from across the heartland gathered on October 5 for the Heartland Worship 2024 event at OBU. The full-day conference, designed to equip and inspire worship leaders, brought together pastors, musicians, and ministry…

Past, Present and Future Showcased at OBU during The Weekend, Oct 17-19

October 4, 2024

Oklahoma Baptist University is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for The Weekend 2024, Oct. 17-19. The events combine OBU’s annual Homecoming celebration with…

Nominations Sought for the Walter O. Mason, Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame Award

October 3, 2024

Oklahoma Baptist University is continuing a significant journey of recognizing and honoring individuals whose lives are dedicated to promoting and advancing Kingdom diversity. This is rooted in the value of people from all nations, kindreds,…

Diaper Drive to Combat Crisis: Pottawatomie County Collected Diapers and Wipes for Local Families in Need

October 2, 2024

Multiple locations across Pottawatomie County, including Oklahoma Baptist University, collected diapers and wipes last week as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week. The drive supported the efforts of Legacy Parenting Center and aimed to…