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Ouachita’S Patterson Summer Research Program Sees Record Student Participation, Recognition, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Aug 2019

Ouachita’S Patterson Summer Research Program Sees Record Student Participation, Recognition, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences had a record number of 28 students conducting faculty-advised research during summer break through its Patterson Summer Research Program. Twenty-five of these summer researchers also attended the Central Arkansas Undergraduate Symposium, held July 24 at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark., and presented their findings.


Ouachita Student Foundation Named National Outstanding Student Advancement Organization By Case Asap, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Aug 2019

Ouachita Student Foundation Named National Outstanding Student Advancement Organization By Case Asap, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF) was named one of three Outstanding Student Advancement Organizations in the nation by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (ASAP) at its national conference and competition, held Aug. 1-3 in Baltimore. The award was presented to Ouachita, Ohio University and University of Missouri out of 700 CASE ASAP member schools.


Ouachita’S Annual Spotlight On Arkadelphia Set For Aug. 20, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Aug 2019

Ouachita’S Annual Spotlight On Arkadelphia Set For Aug. 20, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia community showcase on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the first day of the 2019 fall semester. It will be held from 8-9:30 p.m. in Ouachita’s Heflin Plaza and the Student Village circle.


Ouachita’S Cross Brandon Participates In Broadway Winds Summer Program In New York, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Aug 2019

Ouachita’S Cross Brandon Participates In Broadway Winds Summer Program In New York, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Cross Brandon, a sophomore instrumental music education major from Little Rock, Ark., was one of 10 participants from around the country selected to study in the Broadway Winds intensive program this summer in New York. The program, held July 14-18, was hosted by New York University Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions.


Ouachita Baptist University Online Catalog 2019-2020, Ouachita Baptist University Aug 2019

Ouachita Baptist University Online Catalog 2019-2020, Ouachita Baptist University

OBU Catalogs

This is the Online Catalog of Ouachita Baptist University for the 2019-2020 school year in Arkadelphia, AR.


Ouachita Is First University In Arkansas To Earn Gold Status Credential From American College Of Sports Medicine, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jul 2019

Ouachita Is First University In Arkansas To Earn Gold Status Credential From American College Of Sports Medicine, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University recently became the first university in Arkansas to earn a Gold Status credential from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for its participation and excellence in the organization’s Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) program. This marks the third time Ouachita’s program has been recognized by ACSM, following two Silver Status recognitions in 2018 and 2016.


Thirty-Three Ouachita Students Named To Who’S Who, Tiffany Lee, Ouachita News Bureau Jul 2019

Thirty-Three Ouachita Students Named To Who’S Who, Tiffany Lee, Ouachita News Bureau

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Thirty-three students from Ouachita Baptist University will be included in the latest edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.


Ouachita’S Department Of Biological Sciences Promotes Undergraduate Research Through Ar-Cure Workshop, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jul 2019

Ouachita’S Department Of Biological Sciences Promotes Undergraduate Research Through Ar-Cure Workshop, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Biological Sciences recently hosted its third AR-CURE Synthetic Biology Workshop to share its innovative course-based research project with institutions seeking to conduct semester-long undergraduate research. The 2019 workshop, held June 16-19 on Ouachita’s campus, was attended by 30 faculty members representing institutions in 17 states.


Ouachita Announces Students Named To Spring 2019 President’S List, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Ouachita Announces Students Named To Spring 2019 President’S List, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University has named more than 300 students to its Spring 2019 President’s List.


Ouachita Announces Students Named To Spring 2019 Dean’S List, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Ouachita Announces Students Named To Spring 2019 Dean’S List, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University has named approximately 375 students to its Spring 2019 Dean’s List. The students will be included in the “National Dean’s List” for 2018-19.


Ouachita’S Chung And Feller Perform As Guest Artists At International Flute Workshop, Italy, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Ouachita’S Chung And Feller Perform As Guest Artists At International Flute Workshop, Italy, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University faculty members Dr. Mary Chung, assistant professor of music, and Dr. Carlos Feller, visiting assistant professor of music, appeared as guest recitalists and clinicians at the first International Flute Workshop held in Roccasecca, Italy, May 15-21. The festival was attended by American and Italian students and facilitated the exchange of knowledge and artistry from both countries’ musicians.


Ouachita’S American Chemical Society Student Chapter Presents At National Meeting, Receives Honorable Mention Award, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Ouachita’S American Chemical Society Student Chapter Presents At National Meeting, Receives Honorable Mention Award, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Four Ouachita Baptist University chemistry faculty and seven student researchers attended the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting and Exposition this spring in Orlando, Fla., to present individual research. Ouachita’s student ACS chapter also received the Honorable Mention ACS Student Chapter Award for the 2017-18 school year during the meeting’s Student Awards Ceremony.


Three Ouachita Women Place In Top Five At Miss Arkansas Pageant, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Three Ouachita Women Place In Top Five At Miss Arkansas Pageant, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Three Ouachita Baptist University women were named Top Five finalists in the 2019 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, which was held at the Robinson Center in Little Rock June 11-15. Of the 44 contestants from around the state, nine were from Ouachita, and four placed in the Top 10 overall.


Carvajal-Villamar Presents Paper At Spanish Golden Age Theater Symposium, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau Jun 2019

Carvajal-Villamar Presents Paper At Spanish Golden Age Theater Symposium, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Dr. Jerusa Carvajal-Villamar, assistant professor of Spanish, recently presented a paper at the annual Spanish Golden Age Theater Symposium hosted by the Association for Hispanic Classical Theater (AHCT). The symposium was held April 11-13 in El Paso, Texas.


Flight 1420 Crash Anniversary Brings Ouachita Singers Home, Jon Merryman Jun 2019

Flight 1420 Crash Anniversary Brings Ouachita Singers Home, Jon Merryman

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It’s been 20 years since a group of Ouachita Baptist University students and three of their professors, returning from a mission trip to Europe, crashed on the final leg of their trip in Little Rock on American Airlines Flight 1420. Survivors returned to Arkadelphia this past weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of that fateful night, June 1, 1999.


Ouachita Baptist University General Catalog 2019-2020, Ouachita Baptist University Jun 2019

Ouachita Baptist University General Catalog 2019-2020, Ouachita Baptist University

OBU Catalogs

This is the Bulletin of Ouachita Baptist University with Announcements for the 2019-2020 school year in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.


Ouachita’S Academic Awards Banquet Honors Student Achievements, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita’S Academic Awards Banquet Honors Student Achievements, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University recently honored students at its 2019 Academic Awards Banquet. The event recognized various academic and leadership achievements by students throughout the 2018-2019 academic year. The annual banquet is sponsored by Ouachita’s Student Senate.


Ouachita Honors 345 Graduates During 132nd Spring Commencement, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita Honors 345 Graduates During 132nd Spring Commencement, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 345 graduates during its 132nd spring commencement on Saturday, May 11, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees. Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, presided over the annual commencement exercises.


Melissa Lee Wins Ouachita’S 2019 Virginia Queen Piano Competition, Tiffany Lee, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Melissa Lee Wins Ouachita’S 2019 Virginia Queen Piano Competition, Tiffany Lee, Ouachita News Bureau

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Melissa Lee, a sophomore music major from Singapore, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 2019 Virginia Queen Piano Competition on May 3.


Stepping Up For Ouachita 10th Anniversary Luncheon To Honor Three Ouachita Mothers: Livia Dunklin, Betty Tollett And Kathy Whisenhunt, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Stepping Up For Ouachita 10th Anniversary Luncheon To Honor Three Ouachita Mothers: Livia Dunklin, Betty Tollett And Kathy Whisenhunt, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in its efforts to raise scholarships for female Ouachita students. This year’s benefit will honor three Ouachita mothers: Livia Dunklin, Betty Tollett and Kathy Whisenhunt. It will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Chenal Country Club in Little Rock, Ark.


Focus On Graduates, Not Speakers, Ben Sells May 2019

Focus On Graduates, Not Speakers, Ben Sells

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I love the pomp and circumstance that marks commencement. It's the most important, picture-perfect day in the life of a university. And as a president, it's a great honor to present a diploma, shake hands and congratulate each graduate.

The tradition of commencement, one that spans hundreds of years, has a modern addition: the high-profile speaker. It's an approach I once supported. But my mind changed after becoming president of Ouachita Baptist University in 2016. I learned Ouachita's practice was not having an outside commencement speaker. It's a practice I've come to deeply affirm.

Here's why


Commencement Location Changed To Vining Arena, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Commencement Location Changed To Vining Arena, Ouachita News Bureau

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Due to expected rain, Ouachita Baptist University’s 132nd spring commencement will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Bill Vining Arena, located in Sturgis Physical Education Center. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will honor 345 graduates.


Six Ouachita Science Students Selected To Present At National Conference On Undergraduate Research, Madison Creswell, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Six Ouachita Science Students Selected To Present At National Conference On Undergraduate Research, Madison Creswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Six Ouachita Baptist University students from the Patterson School of Natural Sciences were selected to present their independent research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga., April 11-13. NCUR is a biennial event that brings together students, faculty and academic professionals interested in the improvement and promotion of undergraduate research.


Ouachita’S Cole Jester Wins Ouachita-Henderson State’S Annual Business Plan Competition, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita’S Cole Jester Wins Ouachita-Henderson State’S Annual Business Plan Competition, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University teams won first, second and fifth place in this year’s OBU/HSU Business Plan Competition, held on Henderson State University’s campus April 23. Senior Cole Jester earned first place in the competition for his business plan, Bone Dri, along with a $4,000 cash prize.


Ouachita Senior Cole Jester Wins Third Place In Statewide Governor’S Cup Business Plan Competition, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita Senior Cole Jester Wins Third Place In Statewide Governor’S Cup Business Plan Competition, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Cole Jester, a senior Christian studies/biblical studies and political science double major from Benton, Ark., received third place and a $10,000 cash prize in the undergraduate division of the annual Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition, held in Little Rock earlier this spring, for his business plan Bone Dri. Following the competition March 28-29, the Governor’s Cup winners were announced at an awards luncheon on April 11.


Ouachita’S Mark Mcgraw Publishes Short Story In “The Blue Mountain Review”, Katelyn Myers, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita’S Mark Mcgraw Publishes Short Story In “The Blue Mountain Review”, Katelyn Myers, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Dr. Mark McGraw, assistant professor of Spanish, authored a short story titled “Mr. DeLeon” that was published recently in the 14th issue of “The Blue Mountain Review,” a journal of culture poetry, literature and the arts by The Southern Collective Experience.


Ouachita Receives Gold Status Credential, National Recognition From The American College Of Sports Medicine, Mercedes Mata, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita Receives Gold Status Credential, National Recognition From The American College Of Sports Medicine, Mercedes Mata, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University recently received the credential of Gold Status from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for its Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies’ participation and excellence in the organization’s Exercise Is Medicine® (EIM) program. In addition to the national recognition, the department also secured a mini-grant of $1,000 from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue & You Foundation to support the campus program.


Ouachita’S Annual Elrod Center Service Awards Banquet Honored Linda Burns And Student Volunteers, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita’S Annual Elrod Center Service Awards Banquet Honored Linda Burns And Student Volunteers, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community held its annual community service awards banquet on Tuesday, April 16. Linda Burns was honored with the Foster Grandparent Service Award for 25 years of service with the program. Numerous other students, faculty and staff who serve through the Elrod Center during the academic year also were recognized.


Ouachita To Hold 132nd Spring Commencement Ceremony May 11, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau May 2019

Ouachita To Hold 132nd Spring Commencement Ceremony May 11, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 132nd spring commencement on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 345 graduates earning Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Associate of Arts degrees.


Melba Pattillo Beals Of The Little Rock Nine Presents Birkett Williams Lecture At Ouachita, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau Apr 2019

Melba Pattillo Beals Of The Little Rock Nine Presents Birkett Williams Lecture At Ouachita, Abby Turner, Ouachita News Bureau

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Melba Pattillo Beals visited Ouachita Baptist University on April 2 as part of the university’s Birkett Williams Lecture Series, hosted this semester by Ouachita’s Huckabee School of Education. Dr. Beals, a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, spoke on equality, faith and her experience integrating into Little Rock Central High School as a member of the Little Rock Nine.