On the Hill Summer 2016

Faculty and Staff Honored as ‘Seven Who Care’

OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members this spring for their work and dedication to the campus community. Members of OBU’s Student Government Association presented the Seven Who Care Awards during the university’s annual Hyde Park chapel service in Raley Chapel.

The Seven Who Care recipients are selected based upon nominations by students, faculty and staff. The 2016 recipients include Dr. Matthew Arbo, assistant professor of biblical and theological studies; Dr. Kaylene Barbe, professor of communication studies; Dr. Debbie Bosch, dean of the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics; Dawn Chester, secretary of the Division of Teacher Education; Rhonda Jones, director of Kerr, Howard, Midland and Devereaux residence centers; Dr. Lucrecia Litherland, professor of language; and Dr. Yvonne Mbote, assistant professor of chemistry.