Nicole Thompson, student of Sandra Meyer, auditioned for and was selected to play in a master class for Nelita True, nationally and internationally known piano instructor. Nelita served as chair of the piano department of the Eastman School of Music for a number years and still teaches on the school’s piano faculty. The workshop, called PianOKC, was in late June at the University of Central Oklahoma. Nicole had a 45-minute session with Nelita and also played Copland’s Passacaglia in the participants’ recital the final evening. Other participants were from the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas.

Monday-Friday: Open only by appointment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To make an appointment, please contact the following:
    Main Library: deana.chesser@okbu.edu
    Media Services: cindy.hicks@okbu.edu
    InterLibrary Loan: ill@okbu.edu
    Curriculum Library: denise.jett@okbu.edu
    OBU Archives: tom.terry@okbu.edu

Retirement receptions for two long-time OBU staff members are scheduled for the last week of July. Please come by and thank these employees for their years of service to OBU.

A reception for Carole Corley, data entry clerk for the business office, will be Tuesday, July 29, from 3-4:30 p.m., in the Geiger Center’s Gold Room. A reception for Retha Houck, mailroom assistant, will be from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, also in the Gold Room.

Sarah Shutt will become resident director for Kerr/Howard residence facilities, effective August 1.

Michael White will become men's and women's head junior varsity soccer coach and assistant varsity soccer coach, effective August 1.

Tonya Johnson will become part-time secretary for the division of language and literature, effective August 22.

James Swedberg will join OBU as a part-time IEP teacher, effective August 22.

Your help is still needed. Habitat for Humanity is making the beanies for our huge class of incoming freshmen. We need as many volunteers as possible to assist with this effort. University Baptist Church is the location for work days throughout the summer. Beginning June 18 and continuing through July 30, volunteers will meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at UBC for two-hour work sessions. In addition, there are two Saturday work sessions, June 21 and July 12, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We need volunteers to come and bring their sewing machines and a few to bring irons. Volunteers also are needed to cut the bands for the beanies – prior to the first sewing session. Have questions or need additional information? Contact Jamie Barrick, 273-2062, tjbarrick@aol.com; Robyn Stewart, rstewart@allegiance.tv; or Michael Cappo, 273-0110, mcappo@farmersagent.com

Razzle Dazzle Summer Camp will be July 14-17 at 1813 N. Harrison. The camp is from 5-6:45 p.m. for ages 3 through sixth grade. Your child will participate in 12 classes consisting of: 3-4 year tap/ballet, 3-4 year jazz/hip hop, tumbling, cheer stunts, karate/self defense, double-dutch jump rope, drama, art, magic tricks, balloon animals, and more. Cost is $50. Sign up by calling 273-DANCE.

The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is hosting one more summer art camp this year. July 21-25 will be World of Color, with MGMoA preparator Clay Little and MGMoA Afterschool Art coordinator Lacy Abbott. Kids will begin exploring the infinite possibility of colors and the ways in which they complement each other. Participants can practice color theory by creating paintings, mosaics and sculptures with Clay and Lacy.

Prices start at $60 for the week with discounts for multiple siblings, and for members of the museum. Additional discounts are available for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is an independent, non-profit organization located on the campus of St. Gregory’s University. Call 878-5300 for more information and to register.

HeartLine’s Volunteer Center of Central Oklahoma serves as a clearinghouse matching individuals and groups interested in volunteering with service opportunities in the Central Oklahoma community. The volunteer center also specializes in providing service opportunities for youth, individually or in groups, as well as adult groups wishing to take on a special project or a regular schedule of service to their community. The volunteer center has compiled a list of opportunities from more than 30 agencies in the greater Shawnee area. For more information please call 232-3711. HeartLine is a United Way Partner Agency.

OBU students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the The Leadership Summit, August 7-8. The event, hosted by the Willow Creek Association, is broadcast live via satellite from the campus of Willow Creek Community Church in suburban Chicago to more than 140 locations across North America. The Oklahoma City satellite location is Crossings Community Church in northwest Oklahoma City. Students, faculty and staff can register for the reduced rate of $75 for the two-day event. Presenters for the 2008 event include Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church; Brad Anderson, vice chairman and CEO of Best Buy Inc.; Wendy Kopp, CEO and co-founder of Teach for America; and several other noted leaders. To register, call 800-570-9812. For more details, visit willowcreek.com/summit. If you have other questions about the local site, send an email to info@okbu.edu.

111 Cuyler Drive, Shawnee. Price reduced to $159,900. This six-year-old home is on two acres with a 20’X 30’ workshop and 8’X10’ storage building, along with a storm cellar. It has three bedrooms, two baths, one living area, fireplace, and 1,800 square feet with a two-car garage. It has good well water and septic system. To see, phone 405.203.2877. Owner is a realtor. More pictures will be available online at openhouseok.com.

Looking for a good queen bed for a student moving off-campus. If you have one, please contact John McCullough by email or by calling ext. 2172.

Nearly new stock tank, 6 feet wide by 2 feet high. It was used for less than a month during a senior show, and is in good condition. Priced at $75, half its original price. Email julie.blackstone@okbu.edu or call Sooz Green at 830-237-7644.

Oak futon couch, opens out into a bed. Original futon mattress included (blue cover). $50 or best offer. Contact Beth Green-Nagle, 275-6702.

7/15 – Krista Hawkins, Assistant Softball Coach
7/15 – David Price, Microcomputer Technician
7/16 – Dr. Carolyn Cole, Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature
7/16 – Michael Burns, Director of Men’s Housing (for a few more days)
7/17 – Jasmin Johnson, Assistant Professor of Nursing
7/21 – Sylvia Winterowd, Director of Advancement Services

RETIRED FACULTY/STAFF