February 2020 Articles and Features

Amy Cordova to Speak During OBU’s Women's Missions and Ministry Chapel March 11
February 29, 2020
Amy Cordova, the missions and women’s ministry partner for Oklahoma Baptists (formerly BGCO), will speak during OBU’s Women’s Missions and Ministry Chapel Wednesday, March 11. The service will take place at 10 a.m.…
Head Speaks with OBU Students About Black Wall Street During Feb. 24 Presentation
February 27, 2020
Andre Head, president of The Coltrane Group, spoke to OBU students and faculty Feb. 24. The lecture was a special event as part of the University’s schedule for black history month. The message was titled, “Black Wall Street…
Turner Shares Chapel Message Feb. 26, Encourages Students
February 26, 2020
Dr. Ricky Turner, pastor of Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, delivered the chapel message Feb. 26. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Turner…
President Thomas Shares About the Impact of an OBU Education During Messenger Insight Podcast
February 25, 2020
OBU President Dr. Heath Thomas was the guest on the Baptist Messenger’s Insight Podcast, posted Feb. 20, 2020. Thomas was interviewed by Brian Hobbs, editor of the Baptist Messenger and communications director for Oklahoma Baptists,…
Himaya Delivers Chapel Message Feb. 19 on Significance of Christ Conquering Death
February 19, 2020
Dr. Alex Himaya, senior pastor of BattleCreek Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, Feb. 19. The chapel service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 10 a.m. on OBU’s campus in…
Himaya to Speak During Chapel Service Feb. 19
February 18, 2020
OBU will welcome Dr. Alex Himaya Feb. 19 to Raley Chapel, where he will deliver the chapel message at 10 a.m. Himaya is the founding and senior pastor of BattleCreek Church, located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. BattleCreek Church was founded in…
Gambo Delivers Chapel Message Feb. 14, Challenges Students to Share Their Testimony
February 14, 2020
Dr. David Gambo, assistant professor of Christian ministry, delivered the chapel message Friday, Feb. 14. He preached from John 14. The message was the conclusion of OBU’s Focus Week and was delivered in Raley Chapel’s…
Bisonette Glee Club Announces March 1 Performances in Fairview, Newalla
February 13, 2020
The Bisonette Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. Jim Vernon, will perform at two local churches Sunday, March 1. The Bisonettes will perform at Fairview Church in Fairview, Oklahoma, at 10:40 a.m. and at the First Baptist Church, in Newalla,…
Inserra Shares Second Focus Week Message Feb. 12
February 12, 2020
OBU had the opportunity to hear from pastor Dean Inserra for a second time in three days, as he preached during the second chapel of Focus Week. The service took place Feb. 12 inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Inserra brought…
OBU Alumni Invited to Alumni Day During Bison Basketball Feb. 29
February 11, 2020
OBU alumni are invited to herd to Bison Hill Saturday, Feb. 29, for Alumni Day during the OBU basketball games. The Bison will take on Southern Arkansas that afternoon, with the women tipping off at 1 p.m. and the men’s game to follow…
OBU Campus Invited to Celebrate World Cultures at RAWC the World Event Feb. 20
February 11, 2020
The Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) and International Student Services will co-host a new campus event, “RAWC the World,” Thursday evening, Feb. 20. This is a campus-wide event for OBU students, faculty and staff…
Inserra Kicks Off Focus Week with Feb. 10 Chapel Message
February 10, 2020
Dean Inserra, pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida, delivered the first message of Focus Week 2020 during a Monday chapel service held Feb. 10 in OBU’s Raley Chapel. Inserra will also deliver the Focus Week message Feb. 12.…
High School Seniors Invited to OBU’s Fine Arts Main Event Feb. 17
February 10, 2020
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts invites all high school seniors to attend the annual Fine Arts Main Event (FAME) Monday, Feb. 17, on the OBU Campus in Shawnee. FAME is an opportunity for high school seniors to experience the…
OBU President Thomas Shares About University’s Impact at OKC Event Feb. 6
February 7, 2020
OBU President Dr. Heath Thomas shared about the impact OBU makes on its students during a recent event in Oklahoma City. He spoke with a group of alumni, friends and members of the Oklahoma City business community Feb. 6 during the Bison…
Ridenour, Arbo to Kick-Off Spring Philosophy Forum Series Feb. 7
February 7, 2020
The first Philosophy Forum of the new year will take place Friday, Feb. 7, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus. The forum will feature a philosophical conversation between faculty members Dr. Randy…
OBU Students to Perform in Annual Concerto-Aria Feb. 16
February 4, 2020
Nine OBU students will perform during the 46th annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 16. The concert will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The first…