August 2017 Stories and Features
OBU Theatre to Stage New Works Festival Sept. 8
September 1, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s College Players and OBU Theatre will present the fifth annual New Works Festival Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sarkeys Black Box Theater. During this one-night-only event, the audience will enjoy short…
Ford Hall Renovation Officially Underway on Bison Hill
August 31, 2017
OBU officially kicked off the renovation of Ford Hall Wednesday, Aug. 30. Members of the OBU community gathered at Ford Hall to write scriptures and prayers on the floors and walls of the building. Ford Hall, previously Ford Music Hall, is the…
Fuller Installed as Odom Professor of Fine Art
August 31, 2017
Corey Fuller, associate professor of graphic design and chair of the Division of Art and Design, was installed into the Ruth Jay Odom Professorship of Fine Art during Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Convocation service Aug.…
Whitlock Delivers Powerful Convocation Message on Racial Reconciliation
August 30, 2017
OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock delivered the annual Convocation address Wednesday, Aug. 30, to a packed house in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His address was titled, "Seeking Shalom: The Christian University and…
Princeton Review Names OBU ‘Best in the West’ for 13th Year
August 29, 2017
For the 13th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named Oklahoma Baptist University one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of 127 institutions listed in the “Best in the West”…
Message from OBU President David W. Whitlock Regarding Hurricane Harvey
August 29, 2017
Dear Bison family, We know many of you have been affected either directly or indirectly by the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey that continues to wreak havoc along its path. We pray God's protection and provision for…
College of Nursing Honors Founding Faculty, Commissions Class of 2019
August 25, 2017
The College of Nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University honored two of its founding faculty Thursday, Aug. 24. Frances Jaunita Proctor and Juanita Granger Millsap were both recognized for the impact they had on the college with the…
OBU Welcomes New Students to Shawnee Community
August 25, 2017
Dozens of local businesses and organizations introduced Oklahoma Baptist University students to the community during OBU’s annual “Spotlight on Shawnee” event. The event took place Thursday evening, Aug. 24, on the…
New Students Join the OBU Family at "The Walk"
August 24, 2017
New students took “The Walk” Wednesday night, Aug. 23, on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. It is held on the final night of Welcome Week each year and mirrors the walk that will be taken on graduation…
OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra to Hold Auditions Aug. 28 for 17th Season
August 24, 2017
Auditions for the 17th season of the OBU-Shawnee Community Orchestra will be held Monday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Jim Hansford, retired Burton…
Dr. Alvin Reid to Lead Fall Challenge Chapel Services Aug. 22-25
August 21, 2017
OBU will host the annual Fall Challenge chapel series Aug. 22-25. The first chapel messages of the semester are traditionally known as the “Fall Challenge” and are part of OBU’s Welcome Week, where students are…
OBU Students Reach Out and Serve Community During Welcome Week
August 20, 2017
A group of 408 students from Oklahoma Baptist University took to the streets of Shawnee Monday, Aug. 21, to serve the community through numerous projects as part of OBU's annual "Serve Shawnee" event. Locations included Cargo Ranch, the Boys…
OBU Welcomes More Than 600 New Students to Bison Hill
August 20, 2017
Hundreds of students, family members and University employees converged upon the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University Saturday, Aug. 19. OBU hosted its annual move-in day event, welcoming 630 new students to Bison Hill. Current students,…
College of Nursing Welcomes Gramling and Klerekoper to Faculty
August 18, 2017
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of two new faculty to the College of Nursing. Laura Gramling joins the faculty as assistant professor of nursing. Gramling earned her associate degree in nursing at Oklahoma City Community College, before…
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcomes New Faculty
August 16, 2017
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of six new faculty members to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dr. Brian Horn joins the faculty as associate professor of teacher education. Horn earned both a Bachelor of Science in…
College of Science and Mathematics Welcomes Wilson as Assistant Professor
August 16, 2017
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of Janette Wilson, who joins the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics as assistant professor of mathematics. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from OBU, before going on to…
College of Business Welcomes Corley as Assistant Professor of Computer Science
August 15, 2017
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of Jacqueline Corley, who joins the faculty of the Paul Dickinson College of Business as assistant professor of computer science. Corley earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science with an emphasis…
Students Help New Local Business Boost Internet Presence
August 15, 2017
OBU students Bailey Davis and Kailey Moore took their classroom knowledge and made a real-world impact for a local business during the spring 2017 semester. They partnered with a local small business as part of their small business…
College of Fine Arts Welcomes Purcell as Director of Bands
August 14, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Teresa C. Purcell, who joins the faculty of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts as assistant professor of instrumental music and director of bands. Purcell earned a…
OBU Music Preparatory Department to Hold Choir Auditions Aug. 15-17
August 11, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Music Preparatory Department will conduct auditions for its choirs, for students in grades 3-12, Aug. 15-17, from 3-5 p.m. in OBU’s Raley Chapel room 141. All interested students in grades…
OBU’s Kindermusik Offers Unique Music Learning for Young Children
August 10, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Kindermusik classes are now enrolling for fall. Classes for babies and for newborns to 18 months meet on Monday at 10 a.m. Two-year-olds meet on Monday at 11 a.m. or Tuesday at 10 a.m. and three- through…
OBU’s Julie Welch Makes Professional Theatre Debut in Lyric Theatre’s “When You Wish”
August 7, 2017
One of Oklahoma Baptist University’s own vocal performance majors, junior Julie Welch, from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, recently performed in Lyric Theatre’s “When You Wish.” The OKC Civic Center hosted…