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President Thomas Leads Chapel Panel Discussion on Cultural Intelligence Oct. 14
October 14, 2020
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas led a panel discussion about challenges we are facing regarding racial and cultural issues, both on our campus and in our world, for the Wednesday chapel service Oct. 14. The panel included Dr. Hephzibah Dutt,…
Freshmen Find 'Home Away From Home' on Bison Hill
October 13, 2020
Freshman year. When it comes to planning for college, the thought of being a freshman seems at once exciting and electric, while also yielding some anxiety and uncertainty. Adjusting to college life is a big step for all college-bound high…
OBU Offering Medical Services, Doctor’s Appointments on Campus
October 12, 2020
OBU recently added new medical services on campus, available to both students and employees, to improve the health and well-being of the campus community. The University welcomed Kayla Gibson as the campus nurse in September and also announced…
Newsom Wins Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award for Poetry
October 9, 2020
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…
Ridenour to Discuss “Epistemic Virtues” During Philosophy Forum Oct. 9
October 8, 2020
The philosophy department at OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry will host the second Philosophy Forum of the academic year Friday, Oct. 9. The forum will take place at 4 p.m. in Stavros Hall, room 214. The forum will feature…
OBU Announces Details, Speakers for Winter Commencement Nov. 21
October 7, 2020
OBU will host its Winter Commencement ceremony for fall 2020 graduates Saturday, Nov. 21. The ceremony will be divided into three separate events in order to facilitate social distancing. The first ceremony of the day will begin at 9 a.m. in…
NOBTS President Dr. Jamie Dew Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 7
October 7, 2020
OBU students and faculty heard from Dr. Jamie Dew as he delivered the virtual chapel message Wednesday, Oct. 7. Dew is the ninth president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and delivered the message from NOBTS. Dew began his message…
Fine Arts to Host Beethoven 250 Concert Oct. 5 Featuring Dr. Michael Dean, University Chorale
October 5, 2020
The Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU will host a special “Beethoven 250” concert Monday, Oct. 5. The performance will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and…
OBU to Host Outdoor Edition of ‘Night of Jazz’ Oct. 2
October 2, 2020
The OBU Division of Music is hosting its next Night of Jazz Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The performance will take place on the lawn on the east side of the Geiger Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for…
Students Invited to Attend Virtual Career Fairs Oct. 6-8
October 1, 2020
OBU students are invited to attend three upcoming virtual career fairs, hosted by the University’s Career Development office. Upcoming fairs include a summer camp recruitment fair, a career and internship fair, and a graduate school…
Author Jen Wilkin Delivers Chapel Message Sept. 30
September 30, 2020
Jen Wilkin, author and Bible teacher, delivered the message during the University’s virtual chapel service Sept. 30. Wilkin is an author and public speaker from Dallas, Texas, who teaches biblical truths to audiences around the…
Food Pantry Provides Food Security to University Students
September 29, 2020
Food security is a major issue on college campuses around the country. While it may come as a surprise to some, this is no different on Bison Hill. Many students hit times during the week and during the semester where they may need a little…

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