April 2009 Articles and Features

Students Celebrate Presidential Inauguration

  Oklahoma Baptist University President David W. Whitlock greets students Sara Wilson (center), a sophomore from Bethany, Okla., and Hannah Wood (right), a junior from Allen, Texas, during an April 28 reception at the president's home.…

Bison Jazz Orchestra in Concert Friday, May 8

Oklahoma Baptist University's Bison Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Pruiett, associate professor of music, will perform its final concert of the 2008-09 academic year Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ritz Theater in…

Sisters Gordon and Mitchell to Perform Recital

Morgan Gordon and Micaela Mitchell, both Oklahoma Baptist University senior music education majors, will present their senior recital Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.Gordon and…

Union President Dockery to Present Hobbs Lecture

Union University President David S. Dockery will present the 2009 spring Hobbs Lecture Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to attend the lecture on the topic "Baptists and the Sovereignty of…

OBU Musicians to Host Habitat Benefit Concert

Musicians from Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music will host a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Shawnee Inc. on Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The community is encouraged to attend. There…

OBU Hosts Christian Philosophy Conference

Plenary speaker Dr. Sandra Menssen, from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., presents the topic "Giving Revelation Its Due" during the Society of Christian Philosophers' Midwestern Regional Meeting April 23-25 on Oklahoma Baptist…

Collegiate Ministries Hosts Statewide Basketball Tourney

Members of Eastern Oklahoma State College's Baptist Collegiate Ministries basketball team celebrate their victory in the statewide BCM tournament, hosted by Oklahoma Baptist University April 17-18. The OBU Baptist Collegiate Ministries women's…

Presidential Inauguration Celebration April 30-May 1

Oklahoma Baptist University will celebrate the inauguration of the University's 15th president, Dr. David Wesley Whitlock, April 30-May 1. The celebration includes a worship service, inauguration and concert which will honor Bison Hill's…

Super Enrollment to Welcome New Bison

Nearly 200 future Bison are expected to attend Oklahoma Baptist University's "Super Enrollment Day," Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on campus. Invitations to the event were extended to students who have been admitted to OBU and who wish…

Oklahoma Baptists Visit Bison Hill

Members of Brookwood Baptist Church and Quail Springs Baptist Church, both in Oklahoma City, visited Oklahoma Baptist University on Tuesday, April 21. The group toured the campus, culminating with refreshments in the new Recreation and Wellness…

Symphonic Band to Perform Inauguration Celebration Concert

Celebrating the inauguration of Oklahoma Baptist University President David W. Whitlock, the OBU Symphonic Band will present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The public is invited to…

Three Join Bison Hill Staff

  Three people have joined Oklahoma Baptist University's staff during the January and spring semesters. New staff members on Bison Hill include Rachel Hawkins, Billie Tanner and Dennis Traxler.Tanner has served as a data entry/cashier…

Bisonettes to Perform Spring Concerts

Oklahoma Baptist University's Bisonette Glee Club will perform spring concerts at two area churches in the coming weeks. The public is invited to attend the performances at Waterloo Baptist Church, 3100 E. Waterloo Road in Edmond, Okla.,…

Senior Uses Life's Struggles as Inspiration for Art

Chris Cochran, an Oklahoma Baptist University senior art major, incorporates his experiences into artwork to tell a story. The 24-year-old artist from Oklahoma City will showcase his work in the on-campus Art Division Gallery April 30-May 11. …

Students Minister in Missouri, Mexico

Seven students and staff from OBU recently participated in two global outreach trips, one to South Central Mexico and another to Branson West, Mo., where the missions volunteers sought to share the love of God with local people. Both…

Overturf to Perform Senior Vocal Recital

Kathryne (Katie) Overturf, an Oklahoma Baptist University senior voice major, will present her senior recital Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.The Fort Smith, Ark., native is the daughter of…

Shawnee Honor Choir to Present Spring Concert April 26

Shawnee Honor Choir will present its spring concert on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus. The concert is free and open to the public.Shawnee Honor Choir, an auditioned…

Theatre Offers Discounts for 'Stories of America' Production

Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will present Stephen Vincent Benét's "Stories of America" April 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2:30 p.m. in Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall. Drawing on the lively and fanciful…

Blitz Week to Benefit Family Promise

Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Blitz Week brings focus to a local organization by raising money and awareness for Family Promise of Shawnee. Blitz Week, a week of events and competitions dedicated to raising as much money as possible for…

OBU Conducts Blood Drive, Public Invited to Donate

The Oklahoma Baptist University School of Nursing assisted with an Oklahoma Blood Institute blood drive Wednesday, April 15, in the upper level of the Geiger Center on campus. The public is invited to participate in the blood drive, which…

Four Join Bison Hill Staff

  Four new staff members have joined Oklahoma Baptist University's Facilities Management and Services this spring. New additions to the Bison Hill staff include Don Meadows and Laura McMasters, who joined the staff as OBU…

Student Politicians Present Hyde Park Day

Oklahoma Baptist University's Student Government Association hosted Hyde Park Day during chapel Wednesday, April 15. The annual event is designed to introduce candidates for SGA elected positions and class officer positions.The candidates are:…

Surprise!' Spring Affair Slated for April 18

A Bison Hill tradition continues Saturday, April 18, as Oklahoma Baptist University's Campus Activities Board puts on the latest installment of the annual talent show "Spring Affair" at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The show's…

Theatre Presents Stephen Vincent Ben

Drawing on the lively and fanciful American tales of Stephen Vincent Benét, Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will present the playwright's "Stories of America" April 23, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2:30 p.m. in…

OBU Honors 448 Years of Service

Recognizing a combined 448 years of service to the institution, Oklahoma Baptist University honored 34 faculty and staff members during the university's annual Service Awards Banquet April 9. Those honored included (front row, from left) Dr.…

Nursing Professor Publishes Article on Work’s Passion

Jasmin Johnson, assistant professor of nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University, was recently published in the Journal of Christian Nursing. Her article, on the topic "Passion for the Profession," discusses the difficulties nurses face during…

Senior Creates Art from Patterns of the World

Art has been a prominent part of the life of Lacy Abbott, Oklahoma Baptist University senior art major, since she was a little girl growing up in Tecumseh, Okla. Lacy plastered the walls of the kitchen "art gallery" with her finger paintings,…

Provost Tells Good Friday Story

  Oklahoma Baptist University Provost Stan Norman offers a graphic portrayal of Christ's crucifixion during a Good Friday campus chapel service on April 10. Dr. Norman, who also serves as the University's executive vice president for…

Professor Takes Expertise to Italian Mission Field

While many university students and faculty enjoyed good weather, minimal homework, and no morning classes during spring break, Mike Bruce and his wife, Teressa, spent the break waking up early, working most of the day, and going to bed late…

Senior Taylor Byrum Named 2009 Goldwater Scholar

Oklahoma Baptist University senior Taylor Byrum, a physics major and Honors student from Bentonville, Ark., has been named a 2009 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. This endowed recognition program was established by the United States Congress to…

Holy Week Chapel Focuses on Scripture, Worship

  Dr. Lee Hinson, Oklahoma Baptist University associate professor of church music, leads students in the hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," during a Holy Week chapel service Wednesday, April 8. The chapel featured music…

Alums Launch Angel Book Project

In a time when the world economy has caused a depressing hit on people's lives, two enterprising Oklahoma Baptist University alumni are seeking to offer a reminder of God's messengers of hope.Richard Cole and John David Finley, who roomed…

Visionary Leader Lance Humphreys Challenges Students

Lance Humphreys - a visionary who invests in church planters and business leaders through Giant Leaders, Vision360 and 3DMinistries - joined Oklahoma Baptist University students Friday, April 3, during a weekly chapel service to speak about the…

Christian Philosophy Conference to Discuss ‘Divine Communication’

The Society of Christian Philosophers' Midwestern Regional Meeting, slated for April 23-25 at Oklahoma Baptist University, will be based on the topic of "Divine Communication."  Plenary session speakers at the event include Sandra…

Apologist Mary Jo Sharp Talks About God’s Love

Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp told Oklahoma Baptist University students, faculty, staff and friends that love is the best testimony of God's existence during OBU's chapel service Wednesday, April 1, in Raley Chapel. Speaking in honor of OBU…

OBU Signs Cultural, Academic Agreement with Brazilian University

In an effort to enhance the education provided by both institutions, Oklahoma Baptist University has signed an agreement with the Central University of São Camilo, Brazil, to promote cultural and academic involvement between the…

Distinguished Leader Imparts OBU’s Missions Legacy

Longtime global missions leader Don Kammerdiener recently challenged Oklahoma Baptist University students, faculty and staff to reaffirm the university's historic missions involvement. Kammerdiener, who graduated from OBU in 1958, discussed…