October 2021 Articles and Features

OBU Celebrates Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of McCabe Family School of Education Oct. 23

OBU held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony Oct. 23 for the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education. The event took place in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre during The Weekend, OBU’s homecoming celebration. Tim…

Petersen Speaks on Bridging Gap Between Your Life and Beliefs During Oct. 27 Chapel

Amy Petersen, ministry wives ministry partner for Oklahoma Baptists, delivered the chapel message Oct. 27. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Petersen shared about how to…

OBU’s Campus Activities Board to Host Freshman Follies Oct. 30

Freshman Follies is coming once again to Bison Hill. This year’s show, hosted by OBU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB), will take place Saturday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Freshman…

OBU Theatre to Present “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 5-13

OBU Theatre will present “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 5 to 13 in Sarkeys Black Box Theater on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The play was written by Joe Landry and is directed by Jennifer Ezell.…

University Recognizes Outstanding Alumni During Harvest Dinner Oct. 22

OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 22. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration Oct. 21-23 on OBU’s campus in…

Dr. Chan Hellman Discusses the Science of Hope During Oct. 25 Chapel

Dr. Chan Hellman spoke on “The Science of Hope” during a special chapel service Monday, Oct. 25, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. He was joined on stage by OBU President Dr. Heath…

OBU to Host Fall Choral Concert Oct. 26

The Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts at OBU will host its annual Fall Choral Concert Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The concert will feature the Bison Glee Club, the…

OBU to Host Scribes and Scripture Event on Biblical History Oct. 26

OBU will host a special event for students with two of the top scholars on the history of the Bible. “Scribes and Scripture: A Conference on the History of the Bible” will take place Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. inside…

OBU Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 23

OBU announced the 2022 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 23 football game against Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…

Women of Vision Select Annual Project During Meeting Oct. 21

The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner Oct. 21 in the backyard of the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. More than 70 women attended the event, helping to generate substantial contributions…

University Hosts Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 During ‘The Weekend’

OBU hosted a Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 on its campus in Shawnee. Around 55 pastors, church staff and members of the OBU community attended the free event. The conference kicked off activities for “The Weekend,”…

Thompson Speaks on Overcoming Fear by Trusting in God During Oct. 20 Chapel

Dr. Rick Thompson, senior pastor of Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, Oklahoma, spoke during the OBU chapel service Oct. 20. The service took place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Thompson…

James, Alumnus and Former GE VP, to Speak at Business Forum Oct. 22

Update: 9 a.m., 10/22/21 - This event has been canceled. The speaker experienced flight delays and was unable to make it to campus in time.   The Paul Dickinson School of Business at OBU will host its next Business Forum Friday, Oct.…

University Announces Harvest Court Candidates

OBU recently announced candidates for its 2022 Harvest Court. These outstanding seniors will be honored during the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23, during halftime of the Bison football game against Southeastern Oklahoma State…

Allen Speaks on “A Seeking Savior” During Oct. 13 Chapel

Dr. Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, delivered the OBU chapel address Oct. 13 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Allen taught from Luke 19:1-10, highlighting the…

Community Invited to Homecoming Musical Gala Oct. 22 on Bison Hill

OBU will host the annual Musical Gala featuring numerous ensembles from the Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The concert is free and members of the community…

OBU Welcomes Quirk as Alumni Director

OBU is pleased to welcome Lea Ann Quirk as the director of the OBU Alumni Association. Quirk assumed her duties on Bison Hill effective Oct. 12. Quirk is an OBU alumna, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications. She worked…

What Can You Do with A Criminal Justice Degree in Oklahoma?

Whether you are just starting to consider your career goals or you are contemplating changing careers, a Criminal Justice degree offers a wealth of opportunities. When thinking of career paths related to the field Criminal Justice, many of us…

Houghton Wins Prestigious Chewning Award for Christian Business Faculty

Dr. David Houghton, chair of the Paul Dickinson School of Business at OBU, recently received the Richard C. Chewning Award from the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA). The award was presented to Houghton Oct. 2 during the…

Registration Open for Bison Stampede 5K and Fun Run Oct. 23

Registration is open for the 6th annual Bison Stampede 5K and Fun Run. The event will take place at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, during “The Weekend,” OBU’s annual homecoming event on Bison Hill. The Bison Stampede is…

Boss Speaks on Engaging the Nations During Chapel Oct. 6

Jacob Boss, affinity leader for the European peoples with the International Mission Board (IMB), delivered the chapel message Oct. 6 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Boss spoke about his missionary experience and the state of the…

Busler Shares Powerful Mental Health Story with Students at Courage and Connection Oct. 1

OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas and guest speaker Julie Busler hosted a special Courage and Connection event Oct. 1 in the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the University’s campus in Shawnee. All female students were…

Gebhart Delivers Minter Lecture on Business Oct. 4

Jim Gebhart, community president of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, delivered OBU’s Minter Lecture Oct. 4. The event took place inside Bailey Business Center on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The annual Minter Lecture…

Thomas Inspires Alumni, Business Leaders at OKC Bison Connections Sept. 30

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the keynote during the University’s Bison Connections event in Oklahoma City Sept. 30. The luncheon took place in the Great Hall on the Hobby Lobby corporate office campus. Bison Connections…

OBU Recognizes First Recipient of 1921 Memorial Scholarship During Campus Event

OBU recognized its first recipient of the 1921 Memorial Scholarship during a special event Sept. 27 on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The scholarship was established last year in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa…