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Finke Explores Religious Freedom In Birkett Williams Lecture, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Finke Explores Religious Freedom In Birkett Williams Lecture, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Emphasizing that "almost every country has some sort of assurance of religious freedoms," Dr. Roger Finke recently delivered Ouachita Baptist University's spring 2014 Birkett Williams Lecture.


Ouachita Students Recognized At American Chemical Society National Meeting, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Students Recognized At American Chemical Society National Meeting, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Six students from Ouachita Baptist University earned the "Speak Simply" award in the Undergraduate Research Poster Contest at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in Dallas March 17. A total of 13 students from the J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences presented their work.


Ewart & Mcculloch's "Color Through The Eyes Of A Designer" Graphic Design Exhibit To Open April 1, Bethany Peevy, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ewart & Mcculloch's "Color Through The Eyes Of A Designer" Graphic Design Exhibit To Open April 1, Bethany Peevy, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will host Brittany Ewart and Anna McCulloch's senior art exhibit, "Color Through the Eyes of a Designer," in Mabee Fine Arts Center's Hammons Art Gallery April 1-10. A reception will be held Wednesday, April 2, from 6-7 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public.


Obu Trustees Elect Two New Faculty Members, Honor Keck And Webster As Emeriti Professors, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Obu Trustees Elect Two New Faculty Members, Honor Keck And Webster As Emeriti Professors, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University trustees approved two new faculty members and honored two retiring professors during the university's quarterly Board of Trustees meeting on the Arkadelphia campus. The two new faculty, Myra Ann Houser and Allyson Phillips, were named to Ouachita's Sutton School of Social Sciences effective this fall. Houser was named assistant professor of history and Phillips was named assistant professor of psychology. The two retiring faculty members, Dr. Ouida Keck and Dr. Robert L. Webster, were named emeriti faculty.


Ouachita Students Earn Third Place In Acxiom Collegiate Programming Contest, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Students Earn Third Place In Acxiom Collegiate Programming Contest, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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A team of Ouachita Baptist University computer science students earned third place in Acxiom Collegiate Programming Contest, held at Hendrix College March 10.


Gov. Beebe Urges Ouachita Students To Support Cornerstones Of Education, Economic Development, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Gov. Beebe Urges Ouachita Students To Support Cornerstones Of Education, Economic Development, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Declaring that education and economic development are "the two cornerstones of how you build quality of life for your people and how you build he state," Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe delivered the keynote address at Ouachita Baptist University's annual Business Administration Day luncheon March 19.


270 Ouachita Students Named To President's List, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

270 Ouachita Students Named To President's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 270 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President's List for the fall 2013 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.


395 Ouachita Students Named To Dean's List, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

395 Ouachita Students Named To Dean's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 395 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the Dean's List for the fall of 2013 semester. The students will receive a certificate of recognition from Ouachita and will be included in the "national Dean's List" for 2013-2014.


Ouachita To Dedicate Studio April 3 In Memory Of Gary & Matt Turner, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita To Dedicate Studio April 3 In Memory Of Gary & Matt Turner, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's video production studio will be named in memory of Gary and Matt Turner, two noted communicators with ties to Ouachita and Arkadelphia. A dedication service for the Gary and Matt Turner Studio is set for Thursday, April 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Lile Hall on the Ouachita campus.


Elizabeth Baker To Present Senior Flute Recital March 20 At Ouachita, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Elizabeth Baker To Present Senior Flute Recital March 20 At Ouachita, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University senior Elizabeth Baker, a music performance major from Grapevine, Texas, will present her senior flute recital Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall.


Ouachita Wrestlers Rank 4th Nationally In Ncaa Tourney; Ward Named D-Ii Coach Of The Year, Kyle Parris, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Wrestlers Rank 4th Nationally In Ncaa Tourney; Ward Named D-Ii Coach Of The Year, Kyle Parris, Ouachita News Bureau

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In just its fourth year of competition, the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers wrestling program sent five qualifiers to the NCAA Division II Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, and finished fourth in the nation. All five Tigers earned All-American honors during the tournament and Head Coach Kevin Ward was named the NCAA D-II Coach of the Year.


Nine Ouachita Students Honored As State Nats Finalists, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Nine Ouachita Students Honored As State Nats Finalists, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Nine Ouachita Baptist University students were named finalists at the 39th annual Arkansas National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference held at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark., earlier this month.


Four Ouachita Students Named Finalists At Kcactf Regional Auditions, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Four Ouachita Students Named Finalists At Kcactf Regional Auditions, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Four Ouachita Baptist University students were named finalists in recent auditions at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). The festival took place at Centenary College in Shreveport, La., Feb. 25-March 1.


Emma Patterson, Evan Rogers To Present Senior Recitals March 21, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Emma Patterson, Evan Rogers To Present Senior Recitals March 21, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will host Emma Patterson and Evan Rogers in their senior recitals on Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.


Ouachita Students To Compete In Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition March 18-19, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Students To Compete In Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition March 18-19, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University seniors Michael Crowe, Evan Malcolm and Alex Nelson were recently awarded named undergraduate innovation finalists in the 14th annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition for their plan, PUREnovation, Inc. Two other Ouachita teams also will deliver oral presentations in the Governor's Cup March 18-19 as undergraduate semifinalists.


Carl Goodson Honors Program Celebrates 50 Years Of Academic Excellence, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Carl Goodson Honors Program Celebrates 50 Years Of Academic Excellence, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Highlighting its 50-year commitment to academic excellence, Ouachita Baptist University's Carl Goodson Honors Program recently hosted its fourth annual Black and White Reception. In addition to presenting awards to several current students, the 50th anniversary celebration featured reflections from several individuals connected with the program, including Dr. Tim Goodson, the son of honors program namesake Dr. Carl Goodson.


Ouachita To Host Dr. Scott Herring With Obu Percussion Ensemble In Concert March 18, Chelsea Whelpley, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita To Host Dr. Scott Herring With Obu Percussion Ensemble In Concert March 18, Chelsea Whelpley, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's School of Fine Arts will present the OBU Percussion Ensemble in concert featuring a special guest appearance by acclaimed percussionist Dr. Scott Herring on March 18. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.


Ouachita To Host Civil Rights Panel Discussion March 17, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita To Host Civil Rights Panel Discussion March 17, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist Univeristy's Riely-Hickingbotham Library will host a panel disuccion on civil rights Monday, March 17, at 6 p.m. in Walker Conference Center Room A. The event, which is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Created Equal Project, is free and open to the public.


Martin, Sasser To Present Senior Voice Recital At Ouachita March 14, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Martin, Sasser To Present Senior Voice Recital At Ouachita March 14, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will host Meredith Martin and Carli Sasser in their senior voice recital Friday, March 14. The recital will be held in Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public.


Ouachita Symphonic Band Concert Set For March 13, Molly Bowman, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Symphonic Band Concert Set For March 13, Molly Bowman, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Symphonic Band will perform in concert on Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free of charge and open to the public.


Ouachita Students Earn Carl Goodson Honors Program Research Grants, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Ouachita Students Earn Carl Goodson Honors Program Research Grants, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ouachita Baptist University's Carl Goodson Honors Program, the program recently hosted its fourth annual Black and White Reception. The reception, held in Walker Conference Center, featured research grant awards for current honors program students.


Caitlin Secrest Wins Ouachita's 16th Annual Shambarger Competition, Bethany Peevy, Ouachita News Bureau Mar 2014

Caitlin Secrest Wins Ouachita's 16th Annual Shambarger Competition, Bethany Peevy, Ouachita News Bureau

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Caitlin Secrest, a senior vocal performance major from Arkadelphia, Ark., was awarded first place in Ouachita Baptist University's 16th annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Feb. 25.


Postcolonial Critique: A Threshold Concept In Organizational Communication Studies, James Fortney Jan 2014

Postcolonial Critique: A Threshold Concept In Organizational Communication Studies, James Fortney

Backward by Design Mini-Studies

In 2014, I attended the Backwards By Design professional development retreat as a way to enhance my writing instruction in the field of communication studies. The retreat workshops provided an opportunity for me to create and transform one of my courses by envisioning where I wanted to end up and working backwards on how to get there. By giving attention to design, enactment, and result, I was able to re-consider the overall learning goals of the course, with particular attention to the core concepts that potentially hold the power to transform student perception of communication studies. Below, I provide a …


Ua68/6/1 Emeriti, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku English Jan 2014

Ua68/6/1 Emeriti, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Wku English

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by the Editing and Publishing Class regarding the work of retired English department faculty. This issue includes articles about Karen Schneider, Joseph Millichap, James Flynn, Elizabeth Oakes and Joe Survant.


Ua3/9/1 Wku Annual Progress Report, 2013-2014, Wku President's Office Jan 2014

Ua3/9/1 Wku Annual Progress Report, 2013-2014, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Progress report regarding Challenging the Spirit (2012-2018) action plan.


Ua42/3/2 Challenging The Spirit Strategic Plan, Wku Glasgow Jan 2014

Ua42/3/2 Challenging The Spirit Strategic Plan, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Strategic plan for 2014-2019.


Ua42/3/2 Challenging The Spirit Action Plan, Wku Glasgow Jan 2014

Ua42/3/2 Challenging The Spirit Action Plan, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Strategic plan workbook for 2014-2019.