February 2022 Articles and Features

President Thomas Calls the OBU Community to Day of Prayer Feb. 25 for Ukraine, Peace

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas issued a call to prayer for all members of the Oklahoma Baptist University community to pray Feb. 25 for Ukraine and all areas of the world affected by war. He asked the OBU community to specifically lift up…

Wilson to Speak at Next Courage and Connection Feb. 25

Update on 2/23/22: The Courage and Connection scheduled for Friday, Feb. 25, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Watch for future updates on the next Courage and Connection event. OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas will welcome…

OBU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program to Host Virtual Info Session Feb. 24

Update as of 2/24/22: This event has moved to virtual only due to inclement weather. The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at OBU will host a virtual information session for prospective students Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Attendees…

Bisonettes to Perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Weatherford Feb. 20

The Bisonette Glee Club, OBU's premier women’s chorus, will perform Sunday, Feb. 20, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Weatherford, Oklahoma. The Bisonettes will sing during the morning worship service, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The…

Stephens Delivers Chapel Message Feb. 16

Dr. Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, delivered the OBU chapel message Feb. 16. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. A native of Louisiana, Stephens earned a…

University Celebrates Black History Month with Unveiling of Exhibit on Walter Mason, Discussion Panel

OBU unveiled a special exhibit Feb. 9 on Walter O. Mason Jr., the first Black professor at OBU. The ceremony took place in the main student lounge area on the first floor of the Geiger Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The exhibit features…

Seven Students to Perform as Soloists in OBU’s Concerto-Aria Concert Feb. 20

The OBU Division of Music will present the 48th annual Concerto-Aria concert in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 20, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Seven students will perform as soloists, all accompanied by a full…

Cabal to Deliver Philosophy Forum Lecture Feb. 11

Dr. Ted Cabal, professor of philosophy of religion at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will deliver the first Philosophy Forum lecture of the spring 2022 semester Friday, Feb. 11. His lecture, titled “The Christian Promise…

Roberson Delivers Second Focus Week Chapel Message Feb. 9

Matt Roberson, OBU alumnus and senior pastor of TheMET Church in Houston, delivered the chapel message Feb. 9 during Focus Week. Roberson also spoke during the first chapel of the week, held Feb. 7. Focus Week is an annual week on the OBU…

OBU to Host ‘andPlay’ Violin and Viola Duo in Concert Feb. 15

The OBU Division of Music will present the violin/viola duo “andPlay” in concert Feb. 15. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to the free…

Lilite to Perform in Faculty Voice Recital Feb. 11

***UPDATE: This recital has been rescheduled to Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.*** Dr. Louima Lilite, McGavern-Montgomery Professor of Music and professor of music, will perform in faculty voice recital Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The recital…

OBU to Commemorate Black History Month, Unveil Exhibit on Walter O. Mason Jr.

OBU will commemorate Black History Month with a series of events, including the unveiling of a special exhibit Feb. 9 on Walter O. Mason Jr., the first Black professor at OBU, followed by a panel discussion on Mason’s impact on Bison…

Melton Delivers Founders’ Day Address Feb. 2

Dr. Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the Founders’ Day chapel address at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 2. The service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU…