November 2007 Articles and Features

Business Students Fare Well In National Project
November 30, 2007
Oklahoma Baptist University business students recently placed among the nation's best in Capstone Simulation, an online business simulation project. The simulation involved an array of aspects of running a company. Students worked together to…
70th Hanging of the Green Coming December 1
November 28, 2007
A classic children's opera will be featured at one of Oklahoma Baptist University's longest running traditions. OBU's 70th annual Hanging of the Green ceremony will be Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. This…
The Bison Spirit Stands In New Wellness Center
November 20, 2007
Though it is part of the region's storied history and the mascot for OBU, a life-size Bison is not normally found indoors. But "The Bison Spirit," a sculpture of the OBU namesake, now stands in the atrium of the university's new Recreation and…
Five Named All-America Scholar Athletes
November 19, 2007
Five Oklahoma Baptist University soccer players have been named to the Daktronics NAIA All-America Scholar Athlete Soccer Teams announced Nov. 19. Andi Little, Brittany Cook, John Cook, Joel Dixon and Ryan Weaver received the honor, which…
Traveling Alums Pave Path For OBU Students
November 19, 2007
Many married couples have ties to OBU. Some meet prior to college. Some meet while attending OBU. Then there's the Bob and Leta Ringwald story. Leta grew up in Kiowa County and graduated from OBU in 1950. Bob grew up near Billings, Okla., and…
OBU to Host Public Forum on Education
November 14, 2007
Oklahoma Baptist University's division of teacher education is hosting its annual public forum, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. in OBU's Bailey Business Center's auditorium. Dr. John Farris, chair of OBU's division of teacher education, said the forum is…
OBU To Dedicate Recreation and Wellness Center Nov. 9
November 8, 2007
A massive new campus structure, changes to a long-time landmark, and unveiling of a new work of art will be celebrated on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus Friday afternoon, Nov. 9, in a dedication program during OBU's Homecoming. The…