October 2017 Articles and Features

Anderson’s Book on Christian Worldview to be Launched During Nov. 3 Forum
October 31, 2017
Teaching a course on a complex topic, such as one’s worldview, is enough of a challenge for any professor. However, one Oklahoma Baptist University professor not only met that challenge, but also took on a more daunting task: writing…
OBU Crowns 2017 Harvest Court During Homecoming Game
October 28, 2017
OBU announced winners of the 2017 harvest court Saturday, Oct. 28, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus…
University Honors Exceptional Alumni During Annual Harvest Dinner
October 27, 2017
OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 27. The annual event is part of the University’s homecoming weekend celebration. OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock provided the opening…
Space Remains for Bison Connections Luncheon Nov. 2 Featuring Kubicek
October 27, 2017
The next Oklahoma Baptist University Bison Connections luncheon is set to take place at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2, at Jasco’s Paul K. Thompson Event Center in Oklahoma City, located at 10 E. Memorial Road. OBU alumnus Jeremie Kubicek, CEO and…
Public Invited to OBU Fine Arts Showcase Oct. 27
October 26, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Fine Arts Showcase will take place Friday, Oct. 27, at 8:30 p.m., in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus. The Showcase is free and open to the public. The event takes…
“October Baby” Actress Shari Rigby Delivers Chapel Message
October 25, 2017
Note: Due to technical difficulties, a short section of video is missing starting at 23:36. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Shari Rigby, renowned speaker, author, director and actress, delivered the chapel message Wednesday,…
Tickets Remain for “The Addams Family Musical” Opening Oct. 26
October 25, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s production of the new musical, “The Addams Family Musical,” will hit the stage Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The musical features music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It is based on…
Cyber-Security Conference Coming to Bison Hill Oct. 25
October 20, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University and Alias Forensics, Inc., are partnering to host a cyber-security conference Oct. 25, 2017. The conference will take place from 11:30 am to 4 pm in the Geiger Center on Oklahoma Baptist University’s campus…
Yarnell Delivers Annual Hobbs Lecture Oct. 18
October 18, 2017
Dr. Malcolm B. Yarnell, research professor of systematic theology, director of the Oxford Study Program and director of the Center for Theological Research at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered the annual Hobbs…
Blade Joins Bison Hill as Assistant Dean of Students
October 17, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University recently welcomed Maliek Blade to the student development office as assistant dean of students, diversity and multicultural student services. He assumed his duties Monday, Oct. 16. Moving halfway across the U.S. from…
BancFirst’s Daniel Delivers 2017 Minter Lecture
October 17, 2017
BancFirst Vice Chairman James R. Daniel delivered the 2017 Minter Lecture in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry Monday, Oct. 16. The lecture was held in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of the Bailey Business Center on OBU’s…
OBU’s Production of ‘The Addams Family Musical’ Hits the Stage Oct. 26
October 13, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s production of the new musical, “The Addams Family Musical,” will soon hit the stage, opening Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The musical features music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It…
OBU to Host Homecoming Weekend Oct. 27-28
October 12, 2017
OBU invites alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and community members to join in the fun as the University hosts Zip! Bang! OBU! Homecoming 2017, Oct. 27-28. Tickets for special events may be purchased online. The homecoming…
Frequently Asked Questions: Applying to OBU
October 11, 2017
Picking a university can be one of the most daunting and important decisions you’ll ever make. With so many factors involved in finding the right campus to fit your personality and needs, you’re sure to have a few questions.…
BancFirst Vice Chairman to Deliver Minter Lecture Oct. 16
October 10, 2017
James R. Daniel, vice chairman of BancFirst, will deliver Oklahoma Baptist University’s 2017 Minter Lecture at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of the Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in…
OBU Trustees Adopt Budget, Celebrate Enrollment Growth
October 6, 2017
The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved a $78.06 million operating budget and the tuition and fee structure for the 2018-19 academic year, while celebrating another large freshman class during their fall semester meeting on…
Reed Delivers OBU Chapel Message Oct. 4
October 4, 2017
Rev. Dr. John A. Reed, Jr., senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the chapel message Oct. 4 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His message came from Luke 7 and was titled, “Are you the…
Davis Delivers Gaskin Lecture on History of African American Baptist Churches in Oklahoma
October 2, 2017
France A. Davis, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Salt Lake City, delivered the Gaskin Lecture at Oklahoma Baptist University Oct. 2. His topic was “The History of African American Baptist Churches in Oklahoma from 1990 to…
OBU Student Emphasizes “What Lies Ahead” with Senior Art Show
October 2, 2017
Katrina Stevens, Oklahoma Baptist University pre-counseling major with a minor in art, will present her senior art show Friday, Oct. 6, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Art Building on OBU’s campus. Her art will be on display for at least a…