OBU Board Approves Senior Faculty and Emeriti Recommendations
November 30, 2001
November 30, 2001 At their fall meeting, Oklahoma Baptist University's trustees reviewed reports on various university projects, moved to table the launch of a new master's degree program, and approved granting of emeriti status to several…
Christmas Program Scheduled for Chapel Service
November 29, 2001
November 29, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's annual holiday chapel program will feature performing ensembles of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and Christmas greetings from around the world.The Dec. 6 chapel service at 10 a.m. will…
Mikles Speaks on God’s Truth
November 29, 2001
November 29, 2001 Inspirational speaker Ronda Mikles told Oklahoma Baptist University students of her own personal struggles as a way to illustrate God's truth and steadfast plan during the Nov. 28 chapel service."How many of you like change?"…
Christmas Celebration Returns to OBU
November 26, 2001
November 26, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's 64th annual Hanging of the Green celebration next weekend will kick-off Shawnee's holiday season. This year's Christmas celebration, "Peace -- A Service of Lessons and Carols," will be Saturday,…
Mikles to Speak in Chapel
November 26, 2001
November 26, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University alumni Ronda Shelton Mikles will speak in OBU's Nov. 28 chapel service. Mikles is a 1975 graduate of OBU and the owner of Mikles' Marketing & Management, Inc. The company, a consulting firm…
Local String Ensemble to Perform
November 26, 2001
November 26, 2001 The graduate student string quartet that forms the core of the Shawnee Community Orchestra strings section will be in concert this weekend and next at two universities they call home, Oklahoma Baptist University and the…
Students Address Restaurant Smoking Issues
November 16, 2001
November 16, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University senior nursing students Heather Gordin, Lisa Dadulo and Jana Barsaleau recently created a dining guide for the Shawnee community to give diners the option to eat in a smoke-free environment. The…
Cope Speaks Against Hate
November 16, 2001
November 16, 2001 "You cannot have any hate or prejudice in your life and know Jesus," Rev. Victor Cope said in his Nov. 14 chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University.Cope, a bi-vocational pastor who serves as the Title IX Indian Education…
OBU’s Opera Theatre Friday, Saturday
November 16, 2001
November 16, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's Opera Theatre will present the first and second acts of Mozart's comic opera The Marriage of Figaro, Nov. 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m., in Yarborough Auditorium. A pre-concert lecture by Philip Todd,…
Students Receive Computer Science Awards
November 12, 2001
November 12, 2001 Computer science students from Oklahoma Baptist University took top honors at the Association of Information Technology Professionals Regional Competition in Lubbock, Texas, recently. The competition requires students to solve…
Harvest Queen, King Crowned
November 12, 2001
November 12, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's 2001 Harvest Queen and King and their Court were named from a group of 18 senior candidates Saturday evening, Nov. 10, at the annual Alumni Showcase and Harvest Festival.Sky Chaddick, a piano…
Cope to speak at Native American Chapel
November 12, 2001
November 12, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University will celebrate Native American heritage as a part of its weekly chapel service, Nov. 14. The program will feature evangelist Victor Cope. Cope, a bi-vocational pastor, serves as the Title IX Indian…
Harvest Court to be Named Saturday
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University will announce the winners of its 2001 Harvest Queen and Court Saturday as part of the annual Homecoming festivities.The group will be named at the annual Alumni Showcase and Harvest Festival 8 p.m.…
Musical Events Bring Alumni Back Together
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Alumni and friends returning to Oklahoma Baptist University this weekend for Homecoming will celebrate the reunion with music during the university's annual Musical Gala and Alumni Showcase. The Friday gala event will be at…
Noted Songwriter Set to Perform
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Dennis Jernigan, a highly sought-after Christian worship leader and author, will perform a mini-concert at Oklahoma Baptist University's Alumni Showcase tonight (Saturday) at 8 p.m. in Potter Auditorium. Jernigan is a 1981…
Harvest Court to be Named Saturday
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University will announce the winners of its 2001 Harvest Queen and Court Saturday as part of the annual Homecoming festivities.The group will be named at the annual Alumni Showcase and Harvest Festival 8 p.m.…
OBU Homecoming Chapel Honors Alumni
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University alumni will re-live an OBU tradition Saturday morning with the Homecoming Chapel service.The program will include recognition of the 12 Profile in Excellence Award recipients for 2001. Dr. Michael…
Special Collection Opens New Art Building
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University will officially dedicate its refurbished art facility this weekend with a ceremony at the Art Building at the corner of Kickapoo and Midland Streets and a Homecoming art show exhibiting works by…
Annual Celebration Promises A Festive Flavor
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Alumni and friends will journey to Bison Hill Nov. 9-10 for Oklahoma Baptist University's 81st annual Homecoming. The weekend will include dozens of events and reunions designed to help former students renew friendships and…
Annual Alumni Awards Dinner Expects Big Turnout
November 9, 2001
November 9, 2001 Oklahoma Baptist University's popular Friday evening Homecoming Harvest Dinner that traditionally attracts more than 400 alumni and friends, will be tonight at 6 p.m. in the Geiger Center The program will include the…