College of Humanities and Social Sciences Articles and Features

Visiting Writer Seminar to Welcome Author Diane Glancy March 3-4

OBU will welcome renowned author Diane Glancy to campus for the annual Visiting Writer Seminars. The event will be held in-person March 3-4, 2021, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The opportunity to hear from and talk with…

OBU to Host Lamppost Literary Conference March 5, 2021

OBU will host the inaugural Lamppost Literary Conference March 5, 2021, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The conference promotes the reading and teaching of the Great Books and is designed for classical educators, home…

Newsom Wins Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award for Poetry

Dr. Brent Newsom, associate professor of English and chair of the Division of Language and Literature at OBU, has won the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award for Poetry. The prestigious award is supported by Maureen Mahon Egen, a member of the…

Deason Named Outstanding Senior in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Scholarship Winners Announced

Dannie Deason has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. She was informed of her award by a Zoom call with Dr.…

Division of Language and Literature Names Wood Outstanding Senior, Announces Award and Scholarship Winners

Jonathan Wood has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Language and Literature. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions…

Fisher Named Outstanding Senior in Health and Human Performance

Ryan Fisher has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Health and Human Performance. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Fisher was informed of his award by a surprise visit to his…

Justice Wins Outstanding Senior in Teacher Education Award

Emily Justice has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Teacher Education. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Justice was informed of her award by a surprise visit to her home by…

Teacher Education Majors Inspire Local Fifth Graders at “Real-Life Heroes” Interactive Museum

Teacher education students at OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth-grade students Wednesday, Oct. 30, on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme was, “Real-Life Heroes: A Study of…

Bebbington to Speak Nov. 1 on History of Baptists and Seminoles in Indian Territory

Dr. David Bebbington will return to Bison Hill Friday, Nov. 1, to deliver a lecture on Baptists and Seminoles in Indian territory in the 1840’s to 1907. The lecture will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…

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.…

OBU Alumna Katie Thompson Named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalist

OBU alumna Katie Thompson has been named a finalist for the 2020 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award. The announcement was made July 23. The 2020 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year will be named Sept. 17 in a ceremony at the State Fair Park of…

OBU Earns Seven Recognitions as ‘2019-20 College of Distinction’

OBU has been named as a 2019-20 College of Distinction, a nationally prestigious designation for universities that demonstrate an innovative application of high impact educational practices. The University was honored as a national College of…

OBU Hosts Annual Awards Assembly May 8, Recognizes Outstanding Students

OBU recognized outstanding students during its annual awards chapel Wednesday, May 8. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium, with seniors Chandler Warren and Libby Unruh receiving the highest awards given. The…

Philosophy Forum to Feature Faculty Panel on Climate Change and Creation Care May 3

The 2019 Philosophy Forum series will continue Friday, May 3, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The forum will feature a faculty panel discussing the theme “What Should Christians Think (and Do) about Climate Change and Creation…

OBU Teacher Education Students Host STEM Event for Area Fourth-Graders

Education majors in OBU’s teacher education math and science methods courses recently hosted a STEM Day of Learning titled “Avengers: Becoming Junior Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Fourth-grade students from Will Rogers…

Teacher Education Majors Inspire Local Fifth Graders at “Undercover Mission Around the World” Interactive Museum

Teacher education students at OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth-grade students Friday, March 29, on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme was titled, “Undercover Mission…

Seven Who Care Honored by SGA During Hyde Park Chapel

OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 3, 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…

Discover Teaching Event Coming to Firelake Arena Feb. 12

OBU’s Division of Teacher Education along with Seminole State College will host the Discover Teaching Event at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Firelake Arena is located at 18145 Rangeline Road. This free…

OBU Honors 108 Graduates During Winter Commencement

OBU conferred degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 36 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 14. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Blake Gideon, senior pastor of First Baptist Church…

OBU Teacher Education Students Host STEM Event for Area 4th Graders

Education majors in OBU’s Teacher Education Science Methods course recently hosted a STEM Day of Learning titled “The Sizzling Science Show: A STEM Study of Matter and Chemical Change.” Fourth grade students from…