November 2019 Stories and Features

Dr. Heath Thomas, OBU President-Elect, to Speak at Winter Commencement Dec. 13

November 22, 2019

Dr. Heath Thomas, OBU’s president-elect, will deliver the address during the University’s Winter Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 13. The commencement will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2…

OBU Teacher Ed Majors Host Christmas-Themed STEM Day for Local 4th Graders

November 22, 2019

Teacher education students at OBU who are part of this semester’s science and math methods course hosted a special Christmas-themed STEM day Nov. 21 for local students. The STEM day (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)…

CAB to Host ‘Kerr Christmas’ Variety Show Dec. 2

November 21, 2019

OBU’s Campus Activities Board will host its annual “Kerr Christmas” variety show Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. The show will take place in Kerr Residence Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The show is open to all…

OBU Music Prep to Host Christmas Choir Concert and Student Recitals Dec. 8, 14

November 21, 2019

The OBU Music Preparatory Department will host a Christmas choir concert Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. The concert will take place in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The performance will feature the Shawnee Honor Choir as well as…

Jeremy and Caleb Freeman Deliver Inspirational Chapel Message Nov. 20

November 20, 2019

Jeremy Freeman and his son, Caleb, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The Freemans shared Caleb’s story and how God miraculously healed him following a tragic car…

Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra to Host Free Concert Nov. 21

November 19, 2019

The OBU Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra will host a free concert in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Nov. 21. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. and the community is invited. Under the direction of Dr. Justin…

OBU Commissions Students for 2020 Global Service During Nov. 15 Chapel

November 19, 2019

OBU recently hosted its Global Outreach Commissioning service Friday, Nov. 15, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The University recognized students, faculty and staff who will be serving others across the world and throughout the…

OBU Presents JM Carrol Award to Dr. Alton Fannin at BGCO Annual Meeting

November 15, 2019

During the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s annual meeting Nov. 12, OBU presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Dr. Alton Fannin, pastor of First Baptist Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The event took place at Quail Springs Baptist…

Evangelist and Pastor Warren “Jr.” Pratt Delivers Chapel Message Nov. 13

November 13, 2019

Warren “Jr.” Pratt spoke during OBU’s chapel service Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Pratt is the pastor of Cushing Indian Baptist Church in Cushing, Oklahoma. Pratt is a full…

Debate Team Continues Success with Top Finishes at LSU Tournament

November 13, 2019

The OBU debate team continued their winning ways at their third tournament of the semester Nov. 1-3 in Louisiana. The Red River Swing tournament was hosted by Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University in Shreveport. The…

OBU Alumnus and Former Harvard Professor Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones to Speak at Philosophy Forum Nov. 15

November 12, 2019

Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones, 2004 OBU graduate, is returning to Bison Hill to speak at the next Philosophy Forum Friday, Nov. 15. The Forum will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in the Bailey Business Center on…

OBU Confers Honorary Doctorate Upon Garland During FBC BA Celebration Nov. 10

November 12, 2019

Oklahoma Baptist University conferred an honorary Doctor of Ministry upon Nick Garland during a special service Sunday, Nov. 10, at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The service was a celebration of Garland’s 33 years as…

OBU Board of Trustees Elects New President, Approves Staff Council During Nov. 8 Meeting

November 11, 2019

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees elected a new OBU president, approved a new staff council, approved new faculty contracts and elected new officers during their fall semester meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee Nov. 8. Dr.…

OBU Selects Heath Thomas as University’s 16th President

November 8, 2019

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees voted Friday, Nov. 8, to select Dr. Heath Thomas as the University’s 16th president during its fall meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Thomas currently serves at OBU as the dean of…

Local Kids Enjoy a Special Musical Treat with Free OBU Concert Oct. 31

November 7, 2019

The Music Preparatory Department at OBU hosted a free concert for children Thursday morning, Oct. 31, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. More than 275 fourth and fifth grade students attended the event along with others from the…

Keahbone, Senior Pastor of Cherokee Hills, Delivers Chapel Message Nov. 6

November 6, 2019

Mike Keahbone, senior pastor of Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, spoke during OBU chapel Wednesday, Nov. 6. The service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Keahbone is a…

Mike Keahbone to Speak Nov. 6 During OBU Chapel Service

November 5, 2019

Mike Keahbone, senior pastor of Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, will speak during OBU chapel service Wednesday, Nov. 6. He is a well-known pastor and speaker, having spoken at Falls Creek and many other venues. Keahbone grew up…

Angell College of Fine Arts to Host Fall Choral Concert Nov. 5

November 4, 2019

The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Division of Music at OBU will present their Fall Choral Concert Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium in Raley Chapel. The concert is free and will showcase many of the fine arts…

MidFirst Bank Executive Shares Experiences with Students During Business Forum

November 4, 2019

Stephen Ellis, executive vice president and director of personal banking at MidFirst Bank, was the featured speaker during OBU’s Business Forum Monday, Nov. 4. The event was hosted by the Paul Dickinson College of Business and took…

Teacher Education Majors Inspire Local Fifth Graders at “Real-Life Heroes” Interactive Museum

November 4, 2019

Teacher education students at OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth-grade students Wednesday, Oct. 30, on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme was, “Real-Life Heroes: A Study of…

MidFirst Bank EVP Ellis to Speak at OBU Business Forum Nov. 4

November 1, 2019

Stephen Ellis, executive vice president and director of personal banking at MidFirst Bank, will be the featured speaker during OBU’s business forum Monday, Nov. 4. The event is hosted by the Paul Dickinson College of Business and will…