Spotlight on Shawnee is a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! This event introduces OBU students to the Shawnee community and provides a great opportunity to make connections with local businesses, churches and other organizations. It is informative, fun, and full of free giveaways.

Mark you calendar for Thursday, August 22, 2024 for the next Spotlight on Shawnee. Registration for booth space will open July 1, 2024.

Location: Oklahoma Baptist University Oval
When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 
Registration Cost: Free 

Join us in welcoming new and returning students to campus and to our Shawnee community. We would love for you to participate! You are welcome to provide a tent, additional tables and seating. This is a completely free event with the goal of advertising your church, business, organization or Christian ministry to our students. This is not an event open to sales the night of the event.

This annual event typically draws about 100 businesses, churches and organizations and is held as part of our Welcome Week. We would love to reserve a space for you!

Door Prizes for Students

Door prizes are a huge hit every year! If you provide a door prize (prizes) for students, your business/church/or organization name, the prize, and the winner will be announced over the loudspeaker. Please remember to review/complete the door prize form when you check in upon arrival at the registration table. Once we draw the name and announce the winner we will send the student back to your table with the door prize form to collect the prize. The generosity of our community each year is overwhelming and greatly appreciated!

FAQ

Is the event open to all types of vendors?

In keeping within the guidelines of the University, businesses promoting alcohol, tobacco, vaping or CBD products or organizations promoting specific political candidates will not be approved.

Where is it?

Held at Oklahoma Baptist University on the oval located off of University Drive.

When and where will I set up?

Set up will be between 4:45 and 5:45 pm. You will be assigned a table number and be notified of its location prior to the day of the event. You will be able to unload your items on the Oval and then move your vehicle to a parking lot.

Where do I park?

Please use the parking lot in front of the Noble Complex on University Drive, the parking lots behind Bailey Business Center, Montgomery Hall or the MacArthur lot.

What about electrical outlet access?

If you need your table close to electricity, let us know. Be sure to bring your own power cord. Power cords will NOT be provided. We will do our best, but this will be in limited supply.

Do I need to provide my own table/chairs?

OBU will provide a table, if needed. However, it has been our experience that some vendors do not require a table and others prefer to bring their own. Please reply "yes" on the form if you need a table provided. Please note, due to a limited supply, if you indicate that you do not need a table provided, one will not be provided the night of the event. Please supply your own lawn chairs as needed.

Who’s coming?

Conservatively estimating, we should have at least 750 students attend. In addition, businesses, churches and organizations will have exposure to our faculty, staff, and administration as well.

Can I give stuff away?

College students LOVE free stuff! We encourage you to give out coupons to your place of business, freebies with your business logo on them, information fliers, back to school items, snacks, etc.

Can I bring food to give away?

Yes!

I have questions. Whom should I contact?

Feel free to call 405.585.5262 or email to lori.hagans@okbu.edu if you need more information.