http://www.okbu.edu/news/ Oklahoma Baptist University News en-us http://www.okbu.edu/advancement/pr/obufullvert.jpg http://www.okbu.edu/news/ 60 http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-06-19/obu-presents-hobbs-award-to-dr-david-dockery http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4531 OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service, named in honor of a legendary Southern Baptist pastor and denominational statesman, to Dr. David S. Dockery on Tuesday, June 11, at a reception in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:07:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-06-18/textbook-butler-program-to-serve-obu-students http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4530 The OBU Bookstore, operated by Tree of Life Bookstores, is excited to announce an additional textbook fulfillment model being offered to meet the needs of OBU students. “Textbook Butler” is a free service designed to drive down textbook costs while ramping up convenience. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:17:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-06-18/parrish-receives-lifetime-ministry-award http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4529 Mary Kay Parrish, professor emerita of music at OBU, was honored with the 2013 Lifetime Ministry Award at the Baptist Church Music Conference’s 57th annual session April 14-16 at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, Ga. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:20:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-06-14/obu-top-athletic-program-in-naia http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4528 OBU has the top athletic program in the NAIA, according to the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup, it was announced Friday. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:15:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-29/sanders-receives-distinguished-teaching-award http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4526 Dr. Glenn Sanders, professor of history and chair of the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences at OBU, received OBU’s Distinguished Teaching Award during the university’s Spring Commencement May 17. Wed, 29 May 2013 13:12:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-29/gilmore-receives-meritorious-service-award http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4525 Dave Gilmore, electrical and mechanical trades supervisor at OBU, received OBU’s Meritorious Service Award during the university’s Spring Commencement May 17. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:57:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-29/fuller-receives-promising-teacher-award http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4524 Corey Fuller, assistant professor of graphic design at OBU, received OBU’s Promising Teacher Award during the university’s Spring Commencement May 17. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:15:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-28/hobbs-college-presents-awards-scholarships http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4523 OBU’s Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry recently recognized its exceptional students with an awards assembly on May 6 and during OBU’s 2013 Awards Convocation on May 8. Tue, 28 May 2013 14:47:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-28/decker-named-director-of-assessment http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4520 OBU has named Blake Decker as director of assessment. Decker began his new role on Bison Hill Wednesday, May 1. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:31:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-24/temporary-housing-offered-by-obu http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4519 OBU is providing temporary housing at Agee Residence Center from now until Wednesday, May 29, for tornado victims and for relief workers assisting victims. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:52:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-20/temporary-housing-offered-by-obu http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4518 OBU is offering transitional housing in Agee Residence Center for those who have lost or sustained damage to their homes. Up to 350 beds are available through May 29 when the rooms will need to be vacated for previously contracted summer camps. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:03:00 CDT http://www.okbu.edu/news/2013-05-17/obu-confers-degrees-on-255-graduates http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=4517 Challenged to “Dream On,” 255 Oklahoma Baptist University graduates received their diplomas during OBU’s 99th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 17. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:05:00 CDT