February 2015 Articles and Features

Shaddix Challenges Students During Chapel Message
February 25, 2015
Dr. Jim Shaddix delivered the message at OBU's chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 25. His message, titled "Planned Neglect," came from Mark 1:35-39. Shaddix serves in a dual role as professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological…
Mellor Challenges Students to Build Character During Minter Lecture
February 20, 2015
Dr. Nathan Mellor, CEO of the Oklahoma City based Strata Leadership, LLC, delivered the 2015 Minter Lecture at OBU Friday, Feb. 20. Mellor holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Education from Harding University. He earned the…
Bison Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates
February 20, 2015
The Bison Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. Brent Ballweg, recently announced spring performance and tour dates in locations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1938 by Warren M. Angell, former dean of the College of Fine Arts, the…
Shaddix to Bring Chapel Message Feb. 25
February 18, 2015
Dr. Jim Shaddix will lead Oklahoma Baptist University's chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. His message, titled "Planned Neglect," will come from Mark 1:35-39. The event will take place in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU…
Kirkland Delivers Message to Chapel Feb. 18
February 18, 2015
Dr. Henry Kirkland delivered the chapel message at OBU Wednesday, Feb. 18. He was introduced by longtime friend Dr. Wade McCoy, who authored Kirkland's biography, "A Rainbow in the Dark." Kirkland detailed his struggle against prejudice growing…
OBU Hosts Events for Black History Month
February 16, 2015
OBU is hosting several events during February in observance of Black History Month. The events are coordinated by Kenneth Chapman, assistant dean of students. "The month of February is designated as Black History Month, or African-American…
Mellor to Deliver Minter Lecture Feb. 20
February 16, 2015
OBU's 2015 Minter Lectureship in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry will be presented by Dr. Nathan Mellor, CEO of the Oklahoma City based Strata Leadership, LLC. The lecture will take place Friday, Feb. 20, in the Tulsa Royalties…
OBU Announces Martin Scholar Full Tuition Scholarship
February 13, 2015
OBU recently announced the establishment of a full-tuition scholarship for students of Choctaw heritage. The Martin Scholar Full Tuition Scholarship award will be presented annually to a qualified incoming freshman and is renewable for eight…
Bisonette Women's Glee Club Announces Spring Performances
February 13, 2015
The Bisonettes, OBU's Women's Glee Club, will perform in several venues across Oklahoma in upcoming months. Their spring performances will cap the 60th anniversary year of the group. The group will kick off their travels Sunday, Feb. 22. They…
Elliff Leads Focus Week Chapel
February 11, 2015
Dr. Tom Elliff, former president of the International Mission Board, addressed chapel service Wednesday. Elliff is on campus all week for Focus Week, an annual week focused on strengthening relationships with God and one another. For chapel…
Myers Begins Term as Oklahoma Poet Laureate
February 11, 2015
Dr. Benjamin Myers, Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature, has been appointed as Oklahoma's State Poet Laureate for 2015-16. Myers is an award-winning author and scholar whose poems have appeared in prominent international journals. Oklahoma…
'The Profs' Set to Perform Feb. 13
February 11, 2015
Every two years, OBU rock legends "The Profs" perform a concert for students and the school community. Professors by day and musicians by night, The Profs hit the lower Geiger Center stage Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. "I'm looking forward to your…
Annual Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 15
February 9, 2015
OBU will be hosting the 41st annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 15. The free performance, which features the musical talents of eight OBU students and a full orchestra, will begin at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium located on…
David's Creed to Perform in Mesquite Feb. 13-15
February 6, 2015
OBU's auditioned praise ensemble, David's Creed, will lead worship for Disciple Now and morning worship services Feb. 13-15 at Mimosa Lane Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas. Friday and Saturday's performances will coincide with Disciple Now, a…
OBU Trustees Celebrate Capital Campaign Extension
February 6, 2015
Oklahoma Baptist University trustees approved recommendations for sabbatical leave, senior faculty status for three faculty members, and a recommendation to extend the Vision for a New Century Capital Campaign during their spring semester…
OBU Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution
February 5, 2015
OBU was recently named a 2013-14 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Five-Star Institution. The vision of the NAIA Champions of Character program is to change the culture of sport. Its mission is to…
OBU Community Celebrates University's Founding
February 4, 2015
Early in the 20th century, the Baptist University of Oklahoma received its incorporation certificate, officially birthing a new university in Shawnee. Now in its 105th year of providing an excellent Christian liberal arts education, Oklahoma…
Students Engage in Leadership Conference
February 3, 2015
OBU recently sent eighteen students to the 16th annual Christian Association of Student Leaders conference Jan. 22-24. Hosted at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, OBU students joined peer leaders from other universities to grow ideas, learn…