November 2018 Articles and Features

Dr. Mitch Glaser Brings Chapel Message Nov. 28

Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries, delivered the chapel message to students and staff Wednesday, Nov. 28. He spoke from Romans and talked about his personal testimony coming from a strong Jewish family. The service took…

OBU Students and Faculty to Host Benefit Recital Nov. 27 for Shawnee Choir Program

The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Division of Music will present a special benefit concert, “The Classroom Partners Benefit Piano Recital.” The recital will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…

Freeman Challenges Students with Message on “Trusting God in Death and Life”

Jeremy Freeman delivered the chapel message to OBU students, faculty and staff Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Freeman is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Freeman’s…

OBU Invites Community to 81st Annual Hanging of the Green Dec. 1

OBU will present its 81st annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the free holiday celebration, titled “Gloria in…

Dr. Hance Dilbeck to Speak in Chapel Nov. 14

Dr. Hance Dilbeck, executive director-treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, will deliver OBU’s chapel message Wednesday, Nov. 14. The service will take place at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.…

OBU Hosts Pastors and Ministry Leaders for Annual Winter Bible Study Clinic Nov. 9

OBU hosted its annual Winter Bible Study Clinic Friday, Nov. 9. The event took place in Stavros Hall on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The study covered Revelation 1-3 and featured speakers from OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and…

Dr. Emerson Falls Delivers Chapel Message Nov. 7 at OBU

Dr. Emerson Falls, Native American ministries specialist with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, Nov. 7, at OBU in Shawnee. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter…

Waddell Delivers 2018 Minter Lecture Nov. 5

President and CEO of The Lynn Institute for Healthcare Research and The Lynn Health Science Institute Karen Vinyard Waddell delivered the 2018 Minter Lecture on Monday, Nov. 5. OBU hosted the lecture in Tulsa Royalties Auditorium, located…

OBU Crowns 2018 Harvest Court During Homecoming Football Game

OBU announced winners of the 2018 Harvest Court Saturday, Nov. 3, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus…

OBU Recognizes Outstanding Alumni During Annual Homecoming Harvest Dinner

OBU recognized exceptional alumni with special awards during its Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 2. The annual event is part of the University’s “Zip! Bang! OBU! Homecoming 2018” weekend celebration Nov. 2-4. The…

Bison Glee Club to Celebrate 80 Years with Reunion Concert Nov. 3

OBU’s famed Bison Glee Club will celebrate its 80th anniversary during Homecoming Weekend Nov. 2-3. Their 80th anniversary reunion will begin Friday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. and conclude on Saturday with a spectacular concert in Raley…

Teacher Education Majors Inspire Kids at “Ancient Civilizations” Interactive Museum

Teacher education students at OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth grade students Tuesday, Oct. 30, on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme was titled, “Ancient Civilizations:…

Tickets Remain for OBU’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Opening Tonight

The theatre department at Oklahoma Baptist University will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare tonight, Nov. 1, in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on OBU’s campus in…