February 2019 Articles and Features
Dr. Robert Stewart Coming to Bison Hill for Philosophy Forum Feb. 28 - March 1
OBU will host Dr. Robert Stewart Feb. 28 and March 1 for two lectures as part of the Philosophy Forum series. Stewart is the Greer-Heard Chair of Faith and Culture and professor of philosophy and theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological…
OBU to Host Black History Month Lecture and Film Screening Feb. 27
OBU will host two Black History Month events Wednesday, Feb. 27. Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston will present a lecture in Stavros Hall 214 at 4 p.m. A screening of the documentary film, "13th," will follow that evening at 8…
Tickets remain for Green and Gold Gala March 5
Tickets remain for OBU's annual Green and Gold Gala March 5 at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City. NASCAR driver, TV personality and humanitarian Kyle Petty, son of Richard "The King" Petty and…
Moore Challenges Students to "Find Your Story"
Dr. Walker Moore, internationally recognized speaker, author and missionary, delivered the OBU chapel address Wednesday, Feb. 20, to students, faculty and staff gathered in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. His message was about…
Bisonette Glee Club to Perform in Texas, Oklahoma During Spring Tour March 7-10
The 50-voice Bisonette Glee Club, the women's choir from Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform several concerts for the public during their spring 2019 tour March 7-10. The group performs regionally each year in churches, schools…
OBU Music to Present "Laugh It Is" Opera Scenes Performance Feb. 21-22
Oklahoma Baptist University's Division of Music presents, "Laugh It Is: An Evening of Fun and Laughter," Feb. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. The…
Lawless Delivers Focus Week Chapel Message Feb. 13
Dr. Chuck Lawless, professor of evangelism and missions, dean of doctoral studies, and vice president for spiritual formation and ministry centers at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered the chapel message Wednesday, Feb. 13, in…
OBU Trustees Name Interim President, Approve Presidential Search Committee
During their spring semester meeting Friday, Feb. 8, Oklahoma Baptist University trustees approved a recommendation to employ former Southwest Baptist University President Dr. C. Pat Taylor as OBU's interim president. Trustees also…
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…
Oklahoma Information Security Tour Coming to Bison Hill Feb. 13
OBU will be hosting the Oklahoma Information Security Tour Wednesday, Feb. 13, on the University's Shawnee campus. The event is hosted by OneNet along with Alias Forensics. Alias Forensics held a similar event, a CyberSecurity…
Lawless, Phillips to Speak During Focus Week Feb. 11-15
OBU will welcome Dr. Chuck Lawless to campus for its annual Focus Week event Feb. 11-15. Lawless will speak during chapel services Feb. 11 and 13 at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Clay Phillips, director of student…
Fisher Delivers Message as OBU Celebrates Annual Founder's Day Chapel
OBU observed its annual Founder's Day celebration during the chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 6. The event was held in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Founder's Day is held annually to…
Spring Philosophy Forum Series to Feature Dr. Paul Gould Feb. 8
The spring 2019 Philosophy Forum series will begin Friday, Feb. 8, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Paul Gould, author and lecturer, will deliver a talk themed, "Rediscovering the Discarded Image." The event will take place…
Dr. Todd Fisher to speak at Founder's Day Chapel Feb. 6
OBU will observe its annual Founder's Day celebration during the chapel service Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. Dr. Todd Fisher, senior pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church of Shawnee, will…
OBU Theatre to Stage Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Feb. 15-17
The theatre department at OBU will perform "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Feb. 15-17. The play is based on the novel by Lewis Carroll and adapted by Simon Reade. Performances will take place in Shawnee…