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OBU Honors 49 Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony May 14
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OBU to Hold 107th Spring Commencement to Honor 277 Graduates
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OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions and Dedicate Classroom
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OBU Announces Dennis and Emerson as New Academic Deans
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OBU Honors 49 Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony May 14
OBU honored 49 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 14. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Dr.…
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OBU to Hold 107th Spring Commencement to Honor 277 Graduates
OBU will confer degrees upon 277 students during the University’s 107th Spring Commencement, held in five separate ceremonies Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15. The ceremonies will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter…
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OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions and Dedicate Classroom
The OBU Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions and participated in a ribbon-cutting and classroom dedication during their May 7 meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee. In his report to the board, OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas shared…
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OBU Announces Dennis and Emerson as New Academic Deans
OBU has selected two candidates to fill the newly established roles of dean of theology, arts and humanities and dean of business, health science and education. Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU,…
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University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors, Retirees During Awards Chapel May 5
Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual awards chapel May 5 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors in various disciplines and honored retiring faculty…
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Melton and Swyden to Speak During OBU Commencement Ceremonies May 14-15
Dr. Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, and Kim Swyden, executive director of ministries of Jesus in Edmond, will serve as guest speakers during Spring Commencement ceremonies at Oklahoma Baptist University.…
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OBU Announces Return to Normal Operations for Fall 2021
OBU will return to normal campus operations beginning June 1 for the summer and upcoming fall 2021 semesters, the University announced April 30 via a video featuring OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas. With the…
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Staff Council Hosts Customer Service and Brand Development Workshop April 22
The Staff Council at OBU hosted a special professional development opportunity for staff members Thursday, April 22. The group welcomed guest speakers Jeff and Kathy Madison, owner/operators of the Shawnee Chick-fil-A, to lead two identical…
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OBU Commissions Students and Employees April 28 for Worldwide Summer Service
OBU held a special chapel service April 28 to commission more than 100 students, faculty and staff who will be serving this summer on Global Outreach trips (GO trips), in internships or at camps. The commissioning service took place inside…
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OBU Teacher Education Students Host STEM Day of Learning April 26 at Sequoyah
Students in the Division of Teacher Education at OBU presented a special hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning opportunity April 26 for more than 50 fourth grade students at Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee. A…
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Symphonic Winds to Perform in Spring Concert April 29
The Symphonic Winds, the premier wind band at OBU, will perform during their spring concert Thursday evening, April 29. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Admission is free but advanced…
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Fields Delivers Lecture, Meadough Wins Scholarship, During ‘Celebrating Black Achievers in Business’ April 26
Darryl K. Fields, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee, delivered the “Celebrating Black Achievers in Business” lecture Monday, April 26, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The event was hosted by the Dickinson…
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