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/2010-09-08/odell-challenges-truth-of-what-we-believe http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3520 Just as the laws of God's creation –- such as the law of gravity –- govern this world, so do the laws of God's new creation –- people saved by grace –- govern all Christian believers, Shannon O'Dell told OBU students during a weekly chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 8, in Raley Chapel. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:50:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-09-08/compton-named-director-of-student-ministry http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3519 Oklahoma Baptist University has named Odus Compton director of student ministry, Dale Griffin, dean of spiritual life, said Tuesday, Sept. 7. Compton has served as OBU's director of church relations since 2008. He previously worked in Baptist Collegiate Ministry at OBU from 1989-2002. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:36:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-09-07/intramural-program-initiates-new-traditions http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3518 As OBU celebrates its first 100 years of tradition and achievement, new changes and traditions are starting in the McDowell Family Intramural Program. The goal of the initiatives is to become more student-friendly and to encourage more active participation in the OBU family, said David Gardner, OBU's new intramural sports director. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:46:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-09-07/alum-lynda-young-writes-to-encourage http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3517 From devoting her time to volunteering in the children's hospital in Atlanta, to observing her husband's work in the field of cancer research for more than 40 years, OBU alum and author Lynda Tinnin Young has a passion for the experiences of families with children suffering from chronic health conditions. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:13:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-09-03/convocation-embrace-intellectual-and-spiritual-disciplines http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3515 Reflecting on "the remarkable vision of those who came to this very patch of earth 100 years ago" to prayerfully establish a Christian liberal arts university, Oklahoma Baptist University President David Whitlock challenged students and faculty to embrace intellectual and spiritual disciplines as the university embarks on its next 100 years. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:27:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-09-02/turnage-joins-school-of-business http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3514 Professor Nichole Turnage has joined OBU as assistant professor of computer information science in the Paul Dickinson School of Business. She began teaching with the 2010-11 academic year, which started Aug. 26. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:51:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-31/actors-prepare-yours-isabel-for-stage http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3513 OBU alum Christy Hall (top) and actor Matt Lutz rehearse a scene in an airplane factory from the World War II-era drama, "Yours, Isabel." OBU Theatre will present the award-winning play in an exclusive regional release Thursday, Sept. 2, and Friday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall. The community is invited to attend, and tickets are available for $6 at the door or by calling (405) 878-2347. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:32:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-31/second-centennial-convocation-to-open-academic-year http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3512 Signaling the start of the 2010-11 academic year, the OBU community will continue its anniversary celebration with its second Centennial Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The first Centennial Convocation of OBU's 18-month anniversary celebration was in September 2009. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:10:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-30/community-invited-to-page-to-stage-brown-bag-lunch http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3511 Theatre enthusiasts in central Oklahoma are invited to attend a brown bag luncheon lecture titled "From Page to Stage," hosted by professional actor and screenwriter Christy Hall, Friday, Sept. 3, at noon in Sarkeys Theatre. Attendees should bring their own lunch for the event. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:37:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-30/alum-earl-bigelow-preaches-final-sermon-at-92 http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3510 OBU alum Earl Bigelow, age 92, preached what he intended to be his final sermon on Sunday, Aug. 22, at First Baptist Church in Pacific Beach, Calif. Bigelow has served as a Baptist minister for more than 70 years. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:48:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-27/praise-ensemble-davids-creed-seeks-fresh-talent http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3509 OBU's highly esteemed praise ensemble David's Creed will hold auditions among OBU students for new musicians Monday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel room 142. Potential positions include worship leader, drummer, pianist and tenor (voice). Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:37:00 CST http://www.okbu.edu/news/2010-08-27/1100-students-attend-spotlight-on-shawnee http://www.okbu.edu/news/view_article.php?id=3508 Cody Buchholz (left), representing Tinker Federal Credit Union, passes out free notebooks to OBU students Michael Chadwick, a sophomore from Red Feather Lakes, Colo., and Nadia Majed, a sophomore from Broken Arrow, Okla. About 1,100 OBU students crowded downtown Shawnee streets on Thursday, Aug. 26, for "Spotlight on Shawnee," a night when area businesses, churches and organizations set up booths to welcome in the new school year and offer great giveaways. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:24:00 CST