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Ouachtia To Host Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez In Birkett Williams Lecture Oct. 14, Chelsea Whelpley, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist Univeristy will host Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, assistant professor of Spanish at Georgia Insititute of Techonology, as part of Ouachita's endowed Birkett Williams Lecture Series on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. The lecture, "Urban Projections, Cinematic Bricks: Cities as Construction Sites in Latin American Documentaries," will be held in Mabee Fine Art Center's McBeth Recital Hall on Ouachita's campus.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Homecoming on the Hill
• 42 WKU Students Earn National Scholarships
• WKU Student Wins Heart’s 2014 National Photojournalism Title – Jabin Botsford
• WKU Elizabethtown/Fort Knox Selects Regional Chancellor – Evelyn Ellis
• Lynette Breedlove Named Director of Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science at WKU
• Jace Lux Named WKU’s Director of Recruitment & Admissions
• $249,978 National Science Foundation Grant Aids Chemistry Research at WKU, South Korea
• WKU Researcher Shines in Science Idol Competition at Symposium – Jill Maples
• Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Named Top High School in the US
• Gatton Academy Students …

Cedarville Magazine, Fall 2014: Be Bold, Cedarville University

Cedarville Magazine

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Ouachita’S Tiger Serve Day Involves 950 Volunteers And 117 Projects, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Tiger Serve Day, one of the largest community service efforts in Arkansas, made another huge impact today for the benefit of the Arkadelphia community.

Ouachita's Department Of Theatre Arts To Present "The Giver" Sept. 25-30, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Department of Theatre Arts will present its fall children's play, The Giver, with the opening performance on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in Verser Theatre. Performances continue Sept. 26-27 and 29-30 at 7 p.m., plus a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sept. 28. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at www.obu.edu/boxoffice.

Ouachita Unveils Updated Athletics Branding Initiative, Ouachita News Bureau

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“I am really excited about the new branding initiative we are unveiling for Ouachita Athletics,” said Athletic Director David Sharp. He noted that the updated branding is designed to “give our athletic program, which is already rich in tradition, enhanced visibility.”

Chris Chionuma Named Interim Wrestling Coach At Ouachita, Ouachita News Bureau

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Chris Chionuma, a three-time All-American wrestler, has been named interim head coach of Ouachita Baptist University wrestling, according to Athletic Director David Sharp.

Ouachita Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Ward Named New Head Coach At Army, Ouachita News Bureau

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Kevin Ward, Ouachita Baptist University's wrestling head coach, is leaving Ouachita to take the head coaching position for the Army Black Knights in West Point, N.Y., Ouachita Athletic Director David Sharp announced today.

Ouachita To Co-Sponsor Arkansas Traveler's Faith & Family Night On Aug. 9, Ouachita News Bureau

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Get ready for some Travelers' baseball and a summer concert. Ouachita Baptist University is co-sponsoring the Arkansas Traveler's second annual Faith & Family Night on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

Ouachita Ranks #8 In The Nation Forbes' #Mytopcollege Campaign, Ouachita News Bureau

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With students and faculty enthusiastically sharing why Ouachita Baptist University is #MyTopCollege, Ouachita earned a national Top 10 finish in Forbes' social media campaign announced today.

Ouachita And Dean Film & Video Selected As Winners In 35th Annual Telly Awards, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Telly Awards has named Ouachita Baptist University and Dean Film & Video as a Bronze winner in 35th annual Telly Awards for their video "Discover the Ouachita Difference." The awards typically receive about 12,000 entries from all 50 states and several countries.

Jaalen Watkins, Former Obu Football Player, Dies In Car Accident At Age 21, Ouachita News Bureau

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Jaalen Watkins, a junior kinesiology major at Ouachita Baptist University, died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Thursday, July 3. He was a passenger in a car that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on I-630 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Police.

Newsletter Summer 2014, Grant Center For International Education

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Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2014: Biblical Leadership, Cedarville University

Cedarville Magazine

There are roughly as many definitions of leadership as there are books, seminars, TED Talks, and blogs. While these resources can inspire and shape best practices, the bedrock foundation for leadership is Scripture. Jesus taught — and lived — that “whoever would be great among you must be your servant” (Mark 10:43). The Omnipotent Creator turned the world’s top-down power structure on its head and “did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant” (Phil. 2:6–7). His ultimate act of service to humankind was taking our sin upon …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Downing University Center
• All 4 WKU Nominees Recognized by Goldwater Scholarship Program
• Michael McClellan Named Diplomat-in-Residence at WKU
• WKU Meteorology Major Awarded Internship with NASA Program – Victoria Hampton
• WKU Youth in Government Chapter Honored at National Assembly
• WKU Ties for 2^nd in Overall Hearst Competition
• WKU Earns Tree Campus USA Recognition for 4^th Straight Year
• WKU Forensics Team Sweeps Major Championships
• 2013 Talisman Wins Gold Crown
• Record 6 WKU Students Awarded Critical Language Scholarships
• Gift Supports Nursing & Honors Life of Bowling Green Nurse – Helen Turner
• Farhad Ashrafzadeh …

Ua68/8 History Alumni Newsletter, Wku History

WKU Archives Records

WKU History alumni newsletter reporting on activities of the department, faculty, staff and students.

Ouachita Professor Raouf Halaby Presents At Hemingway Conference In Venice, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University professor Dr. Raouf J. Halaby presented a paper at the 16th biennial international conference of The Ernest Hemingway Foundation and Society. The conference was held at Venice International University in Venice, Italy, June 22-27.

2014 Miracle Yearbook, Cedarville University

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Ouachita Trustees Approve Three New Faculty, Honor Jim Sally Dann As Emeriti Faculty, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Board of Trustees approved three new faculty members and hornored two retiring faculty members during the board's June 12 meeting on Ouachtia's Arkadelphia campus.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Construction Of New Elrod Center, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Declaring that "life is found in reality only when you give your life away in the service of other people," Dr. Ben M. Elrod helped break ground June 12 for Ouachita Baptist University's new Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community.

336 Ouachita Students Named To Spring 2014 Dean's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 336 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester. The students will receive a certificate of recognition from Ouachita and will be included in the "National Dean's List" for 2013-2014.

U.S. Senate Confirms Ouachita Alumna Jane Chu As National Endowment For The Arts Chairman, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Jane Chu, a 1979 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, was confirmed today by the U.S. Senate as chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Chu was nominated for the post in February by President Obama.

The White House is expected to make the official appointment in the coming days and Chu will begin her new role shortly thereafter, according to the National Endowment for the Arts.

300 Ouachita Student Named To Spring 2014 President's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 300 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President's List for the spring 2014 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

Jeffers Named Professor Of The Year By Central Arkansas Section Of American Chemical Society, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Joe Jeffers, a longtime chemistry professor at Ouachita Baptist University, has been named the 2014 Professor of the Year by the Central Arkansas section of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

New Life Church And Ouachita Partner To Launch New Degree Program In Conway, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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New Life Church in Conway will host a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. to celebrate a new educational partnership between NLC and Ouachita Baptist University.

School District Bond Campaigns: Strategies That Ensure Successful Outcomes, Linda L. Florence

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When the polls close and the ballots are counted, the best sound is the roar of ecstatic cheering from delighted but exhausted campaign committee members. A bond campaign takes an inordinate amount of work, but the results are worth the effort when the campaign is managed in a systematic way. Districts can be successful bond recipients when they effectively market their schools to gain the support of their constituents.

Public schools across the U.S. are in dire need of major repairs, remodeling, and rebuilding to meet the educational needs of students. Unfortunately, passing a school bond election is entrusted to …

Ouachita Biology Team Discovers Rare Beetle In Clark County, Molly Bowman, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Jess Kelly, assistant professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist University, made a recent presentation to the Arkansas Academy of Science, making public Ouachita's discovery in Clark County of the American Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus americanus, a rare insect bordering on global extinction.

Ouachita To Introduce New Sport Management Emphasis This Fall, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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For students interested in pursuing careers in the buisness side of the sports industry, Ouachita Baptist University is launching a new sport management emphasis this fall.

Ouachita Honors 357 Graduates In Largest Graduating Class In 30 Years, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University President Rex M. Home, Jr. honored Ouachita's largest graduating class since the early 1980's at the university's May 10 commencement ceremony.

Joanna Horton Wins Obu's Virginia Queen Piano Competition, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Joanna Horton, a sophomore piano performance major from Arkadelphia, Ark., won first place in Ouachita Baptist University's annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition on May 2.