Advancement Articles and Features

OBU Launches Tom Elliff Center for Missions

OBU announced the launch of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions Jan. 24. The University likewise announced the appointment of Dr. Elbert Smith as director of the center and assistant professor of missions; Dr. Mike Hand as special assistant to…

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…

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…

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

OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 on its campus in Shawnee. All pastors, church staff ministers and those who preach and teach the Word of God are invited to attend the free event. The conference kicks off activities for…

Jennie Allen, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Coming to OBU March 10

Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Out of Your Head,” is coming to Oklahoma Baptist University March 10 for Women’s Missions and Ministry Day, an annual event promoting the profound impact…

Glover to Speak at Bison Connections Webinar Feb. 11

B.J. Glover, interim vice president for university culture, will be the featured speaker at OBU’s next “Bison Connections” webinar Thursday, Feb. 11, at noon. Her presentation is titled, “Diversity,…

OBU Welcomes Rasnic as Vice President for University Advancement

OBU is pleased to welcome Tim Rasnic as vice president for university advancement. He assumed his duties effective Dec. 10. In this role, Rasnic’s primary responsibilities include overseeing development and alumni relations,…

Giving Tuesday to Raise Endowment for OBU Food Pantry Dec. 1

OBU is sponsoring a very special cause this year for Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. The University’s advancement office is leading an effort to raise funds to endow the Good Things Food Pantry, a food ministry on campus which began in early…

RSVP to Attend OBU’s Women of Vision Annual Luncheon Oct. 8

OBU will host the annual Women of Vision giving circle event and luncheon Thursday, Oct. 8., at 11 a.m. All women are invited to attend, both current members and those interested in learning more. RSVP’s are requested by Oct. 2. The…

Registration Open for ‘Bison Connections’ Webinar on Diversity Coming Sept. 10

OBU is hosting its next “Bison Connections” event as an online webinar on diversity. The webinar is free and will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, at 12 p.m. Speakers include author and human resources consultant Mona Sabah…

Winkler Inspires Audience at Eighth Annual Green and Gold Gala

Henry Winkler, Emmy-winning actor, director, producer and New York Times best-selling author, inspired more than 370 attendees at OBU’s eighth annual Green and Gold Gala Tuesday evening, March 3, at the Bricktown Events Center in…

Reservations Available for OBU Bison Connections Luncheon in OKC Feb. 6 Featuring Dilbeck, Thomas

Reservations are now being accepted for OBU’s next Bison Connections Luncheon, to be held Feb. 6, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Dr. Hance Dilbeck, OBU alumnus and executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists, will be the keynote…

Tickets Now on Sale to Hear Henry Winkler at 2020 Green and Gold Gala

Henry Winkler, Emmy-winning actor, director, producer and New York Times best-selling author, will be the keynote speaker at OBU’s annual Green and Gold Gala. The event will take place on March 3, 2020, at the Bricktown Events Center…

Hobby Lobby and Green Family Donate Campus to OBU

Hobby Lobby and the Green Family formally announced their donation of the former St. Gregory’s University campus to Oklahoma Baptist University during a special event Wednesday, Dec. 11. The event took place at the Rockwood Center on…

Hobby Lobby and Green Family to Announce Donation of Former SGU Campus

Hobby Lobby and the Green Family will formally announce their donation of the former St. Gregory’s University campus to Oklahoma Baptist University during a special event Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the…

OBU Selects Heath Thomas as University’s 16th President

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…

Visiting Writer Seminars to Welcome Author Ron Hansen Oct. 7-8

The Visiting Writer Seminars at OBU will welcome gifted author Ron Hansen to campus Oct. 7-8. Hansen is the author of nine novels, two collections of stories, a children’s book, a collection of essays and several screenplays.…

Five Professors to be Installed to Academic Positions During OBU Convocation Aug. 28

Five OBU professors will be installed into academic positions during the University’s annual Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 28. Convocation is the first Wednesday chapel service during the fall semester in which the university president…

OBU Marketing and Communications Team Earns Five Awards at College PR Conference

The OBU marketing and communications staff was recently recognized with five awards at the annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (OCPRA) conference, hosted July 14-16. The five-member marketing and communications team includes…