October 2022 Articles and Features

OBU to Feature Christopher Harding as Guest Concert Pianist

Pianist Christopher Harding will perform a concert as part of Oklahoma Baptist University’s Keyboard Academy Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the…

OBU to Offer Online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies Degree

Oklahoma Baptist University will offer a fully online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies degree through the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry beginning January 2023. The University is taking applications for the program now. Designed for…

Myers Assumes Role as Director of OBU honors program

A member of the Oklahoma Baptist University faculty since 2005, Dr. Benjamin Myers began a new role at the University this fall as director of the OBU honors program. Formerly serving as the Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature, Myers said he…

OBU Theatre’s First Show of Season Opens Nov. 4

Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will open its season with performances of William Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors.” The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly on Nov. 4, Nov. 5 and Nov. 11. Matinees are set for…

Jennifer Watson to Perform in Voice Recital Oct. 25

Jennifer Watson, mezzo-soprano, will return to Oklahoma Baptist University to perform a solo vocal recital Tuesday, Oct 25. at 7 p.m. The recital will be held in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee as…

OBU and DegreeSight Announce Partnership for Online Transcript Evaluation Tool

Oklahoma Baptist University and DegreeSight, a leading provider of branded, online transcript evaluation and degree planner tools for colleges and universities, recently announced the integration of a new OBU Online Transcript Evaluator. This…

Cooper Delivers Apollo Talks during Oct. 14 Science Forum

OBU’s Division of Science Forum welcomed Don Cooper, OBU class of 1960, to campus for two lectures Friday, Oct. 14. The first lecture “Apollo Talks” was held at 10 a.m. and the second took place at 11 a.m. Both…

Alumni Honored During OBU Harvest Dinner

Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 14. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus…

OBU Crowns Harvest Court during Halftime on Oct. 15

OBU announced the 2022 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 15 football game against East Central University. The event wrapped up a host of campus activities that took place during The Weekend, OBU’s homecoming…

Dickson Inspires Students to Follow God's Will One Scoop at a Time During Oct. 14 Business Forum

Ricky Dickson, CEO and president of Blue Bell Creameries, delivered an inspiring message to students and others in attendance during OBU’s Business Forum Oct.14. The lecture took place in Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…

Timberlake and McWilliams inducted into Faculty Hall of Fame

Two former Oklahoma Baptist University faculty members were inducted into the University’s Faculty Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 14. The ceremony was held at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center as part of The Weekend celebration and…

Women of Vision Select Outdoor Classroom as Annual Project

The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner Oct. 13 at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. With nearly 100 women in attendance, the event was held to generate support and contributions…

Dr. John Avant Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 12

Dr. John Avant, director and president of Life Action Ministries, delivered the OBU chapel message Oct. 12. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. He discussed the importance of the…

OBU Harvest Court Candidates Announced

The 2022 OBU Harvest Court candidates were recently announced. The 18 senior men and women will be recognized during the annual Harvest Court ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 15 at halftime of the Bison football game against East Central University.…

Community invited to OBU Homecoming Musical Gala Concert Oct. 14

OBU’s Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts will host its annual Homecoming Musical Gala on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. as part of The Weekend festivities. The Gala will be held in Raley Chapel’s Potter…

OBU to Launch Engineering in Fall 2023 with Three Bachelor’s Degree Options

OBU announces the launch of three new engineering programs beginning with the fall semester of 2023. The degree options will include Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of…

Dr. Gary Mathena Delivers Oct. 5 Chapel Message

Dr. Gary Mathena, author and former professor and worship leader, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 5. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. His message was titled…

Bison Stampede Registration Still Underway for The Weekend

Oklahoma Baptist University students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community still have time to register for the 7th annual Bison Stampede 5K and One Mile Fun Run. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 a.m. on the campus of…

Parker Begins Role as OBU’s New Chair of Nursing in October

OBU is pleased to welcome Dr. Stephanie Parker, MSN, RN, as the new chair of the School of Nursing. She began her duties Oct. 1 as the Lawrence C. and Marion Harris Chair of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing. Parker takes the place of…