April 2021 Articles and Features

OBU Announces Return to Normal Operations for Fall 2021

OBU will return to normal campus operations beginning June 1 for the summer and upcoming fall 2021 semesters, the University announced April 30 via a video featuring OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas. With the…

Staff Council Hosts Customer Service and Brand Development Workshop April 22

The Staff Council at OBU hosted a special professional development opportunity for staff members Thursday, April 22. The group welcomed guest speakers Jeff and Kathy Madison, owner/operators of the Shawnee Chick-fil-A, to lead two identical…

OBU Commissions Students and Employees April 28 for Worldwide Summer Service

OBU held a special chapel service April 28 to commission more than 100 students, faculty and staff who will be serving this summer on Global Outreach trips (GO trips), in internships or at camps. The commissioning service took place inside…

OBU Teacher Education Students Host STEM Day of Learning April 26 at Sequoyah

Students in the Division of Teacher Education at OBU presented a special hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning opportunity April 26 for more than 50 fourth grade students at Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee. A…

Symphonic Winds to Perform in Spring Concert April 29

The Symphonic Winds, the premier wind band at OBU, will perform during their spring concert Thursday evening, April 29. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Admission is free but advanced…

Fields Delivers Lecture, Meadough Wins Scholarship, During ‘Celebrating Black Achievers in Business’ April 26

Darryl K. Fields, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee, delivered the “Celebrating Black Achievers in Business” lecture Monday, April 26, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The event was hosted by the Dickinson…

University Chorale to Perform in Spring Concert April 27

The University Chorale, the mixed chorus at OBU, will perform during their spring concert Tuesday evening, April 27. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Admission is free but advanced…

OBU Teacher Education Students Teach Fifth Graders About Colonial Life

Students in the Division of Teacher Education at Oklahoma Baptist University presented a special hands-on social studies learning opportunity April 20 for fifth grade students at Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee. A class of OBU teacher…

OBU Theatre to Present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” April 30 – May 2

OBU Theatre will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” April 30 to May 2 in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on the University’s campus in Shawnee. Showtimes include April 30 and May 1 at…

Bison Glee Club to Perform in Spring Concert April 26

The Bison Glee Club, the men’s chorus at Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform during their spring concert Monday evening, April 26. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Admission…

Loyd Delivers Chapel Message April 21

Scot Loyd, assistant professor of communication studies and director of forensics and debate, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, April 21, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He taught from Galatians 1:6-10, focusing on…

Enrollment Now Open for OBU Music Prep Summer Lessons

Enrollment is now open for the OBU Music Preparatory Department’s summer 2021 session. Private lessons are available in piano, voice, violin, viola, guitar and brass instruments, as well as a special summer session for the OBU Concert…

'RAWC the World' Event to Celebrate World Cultures on OBU Campus April 29

OBU Campus Life invites all students, faculty, staff and their families to attend the upcoming “RAWC the World” event taking place Thursday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the OBU Intramural Fields. The event celebrates…

CAB to Host ‘Spring Affair Awards’ Variety Show April 17

OBU’s Campus Activities Board will present the 2021 edition of Spring Affair Saturday evening, April 17, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The “Spring Affair Awards” show kicks off at 8 p.m. with doors…

Seven Who Care and Presidential Award Winners Announced During Chapel April 14

OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 14, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university’s annual Hyde Park Day chapel service in…

Halsted to Speak on God and Suffering at Next Philosophy Forum April 16

Dr. Matthew Halsted, instructor with Grace Bible College and former pastor of First Baptist Church of McLoud, Oklahoma, will speak during OBU’s next Philosophy Forum event Friday, April 16. The lecture will take place from 4 to 5:15…

Arbo Delivers Special Blitz Week Chapel Message April 12

Dr. Matthew Arbo, the Jewell and Joe Huitt Professor of Religious Education and associate professor of biblical and theological studies at OBU, delivered a special Blitz Week chapel message Monday, April 12. The service took place in Raley…

Bisonette Glee Club and University Ringers to Perform in Spring Concert April 24

The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the OBU Division of Music will present the Bisonette Glee Club and University Ringers in a combined spring concert Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.…

University Announces Spring Commencement Dates and Times for May 14-15

Oklahoma Baptist University has planned multiple spring commencement ceremonies in order to facilitate physical distancing for graduates and their guests as required by the CDC. The ceremonies will take place May 14-15 inside Raley…

OBU Music to Host Panel Discussion on Transformational Worship April 18

The Division of Music and the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU will host a panel discussion April 18 titled, “Transformational Worship: Rethinking the Formative Nature of Weekly Corporate Worship.” The event will…

University to Reorganize Academic Structure Effective June 1

Oklahoma Baptist University will reorganize its academic structure from its current six college configuration to nine academic schools and divisions for the 2021-22 academic year. The academic organization changes will provide cost savings,…

Graves Delivers Chapel Message April 7

Noah Graves, senior biblical and theological studies major and business administration minor from Ada, Oklahoma, delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, April 7, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He was selected as this…

Fullbright Appointed to Serve as Director of Admissions

OBU has appointed Kalyn Fullbright to serve as director of admissions, effective April 1. She previously served as assistant director of admissions for prospective student experience. Fullbright graduated from OBU with honors, earning a…

Fields to Deliver 'Celebrating Black Achievers in Business' Lecture April 26

Darryl K. Fields, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee, will deliver a special Celebrating Black Achievers in Business lecture Monday, April 26, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. His lecture is titled “Managing Differences…

‘Celebrate Excellence’ Event to Recognize 20 Outstanding Seniors April 6

OBU will honor 20 outstanding seniors during its “Celebrate Excellence” event Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The students will be recognized for their dedication to excellence in…