College of Humanities and Social Sciences Articles and Features

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…

Teacher Education Majors Inspire Kids at “Ancient Civilizations” Interactive Museum

Teacher education students at OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth grade students Tuesday, Oct. 30, on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. This semester’s theme was titled, “Ancient Civilizations:…

OBU Welcomes Alumni for “Zip, Bang, OBU!” Homecoming 2018 Celebration Nov. 2-4

In a few short days, Bison Hill will once again be buzzing with the excitement of homecoming festivities. Bison of all ages can enjoy a weekend packed with events and even some surprises. Register for Homecoming.This year’s…

Visiting Writer Seminars to Welcome Author Mark Jarman Sept. 27-28

The Visiting Writer Seminars at Oklahoma Baptist University will welcome accomplished author Mark Jarman to campus Sept. 27-28. Jarman is a poet and the author of “The Heronry” and “Bone Fires: New and Selected…

OBU Honors 136 Graduates During Winter Commencement

Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 80 undergraduate and 56 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 15. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Anthony Jordan, executive…

OBU to Honor 136 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 15

Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees upon 80 undergraduate and 56 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 15. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dr. Anthony Jordan,…

Education Majors Take Fifth Graders on Tour Through Ancient Greece

Teacher education students at Oklahoma Baptist University hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth graders Wednesday, Nov. 1, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. This semester’s museum was titled, “Ancient…

Foundations, Folk Tales, and Moving Forward: A Conversation with Gina Ochsner

OBU senior Creative Writing major Ruthee Ivers spoke with novelist Gina Ochsner prior to Ochsner’s trip to Bison Hill for the 2017 Visiting Writer Seminars. Their conversation touched on Ochsner’s first forays into fiction…