June 2011 Articles and Features

Robinson, Blue Named to New Academic Leadership Posts

Two OBU academic leaders have acquired new leadership posts on campus while continuing in their previous roles, OBU administrators announced Thursday, June 23. Dr. Pam Robinson has been named as associate provost of the University, while…

Kubicek Releases 'Leadership is Dead'

OBU alum Jeremie Kubicek has drawn from his leadership experience spanning nearly two decades to pinpoint leadership issues and offer solutions in his newly released book, "Leadership is Dead." Already a national best-seller, "Leadership is…

Farris Named to State, National Teacher Education Roles

Dr. John Farris, Lawrence and Marion Harris Chair of Education at OBU, recently was named to both state and national roles in teacher education. At OBU, Farris also serves as director of teacher education and associate professor of…

Cox Receives Meritorious Service Award

Bobby Cox, OBU head baseball coach and professor of kinesiology and leisure studies, was named the recipient of OBU's Meritorious Service Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. OBU President David W. Whitlock announced the…

Kelly Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Dr. Bobby Kelly, Ruth Dickinson professor of religion at OBU, received OBU's Distinguished Teaching Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. Kelly, who joined the OBU faculty in 1997 as assistant professor of religion, received…

Dean Receives Promising Teacher Award

Dr. Michael Dean, OBU assistant professor of music, received OBU's Promising Teacher Award during the university's Spring Commencement May 13. Dean, who joined the OBU faculty in fall 2006 as assistant professor of music, received the award…

OBU Receives Marketing, Recruitment Award

OBU recently was selected to receive a 2011 Noel-Levitz Marketing and Recruitment Excellence Award. Recruitment on Bison Hill is led by the OBU Admissions team, which is managed by Bruce Perkins, director of admissions. Four colleges and…

Division of Teacher Education Receives Continued Accreditation

OBU's Division of Teacher Education has proven its commitment to producing quality teachers for the United States' children by achieving continued accreditation this month under the performance-oriented standards of the National Council for…

Murimi Receives Gates Grant for Life-Saving Research

Dr. Renita Murimi is hoping to use common technology to help battle a global health risk, and she and a colleague recently received a grant to help make the idea a reality. Murimi, assistant professor of computer information science at OBU, and…

Gabrielse Named Dean of Fine Arts College

Dr. Ken Gabrielse, worship and music specialist for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, has been named dean of OBU's Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, President David W. Whitlock announced Wednesday, June 1. Gabrielse, 53, succeeds…