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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.

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.

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 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 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.

Ouachita Honors Student Achievements At Annual Academic Awards Banquet, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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More than 100 students from Ouachita Baptist University were recently honored at the university's 2014 Academic Awards Banquet. The event recognized various academic and leadership achievements of the students throughout the past year.

Ouachita Singers Earn Showcase Performace At Acda Southwestern Division Conference, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Ouachita Singers, Ouachita Baptist University's premier choral ensemble, recently was selected by audition to perform at the Southwestern Division of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). The concert was held at Robinson Center Music Hall in Little Rock, Ark.

Ouachita Students Present Scientic Research At National Conference, Mckenzie Cranford, Ouachita News Bureau

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Four students from Ouachita Baptist University and their faculty mentors recently participated in the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), the premier national research meeting for undergraduates, in Lexington, Ky.

Ouachtia Sophomore Tori Clark Wins Hot Springs Music Club Scholarship Auditions, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University sophomore Tori Clark recently was awarded the Hot Springs Music Club Scholarship through recent auditions at First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs.

Tammy Barnes Named Obu's 2014 Support Staff Member Of The Year, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Tammy Barnes, administrative assistant in the Office of Campus Activities, recently was honored as Ouachita Baptist University's 2014 Support Staff Member of the Year.

Nagasaki Cross On Display At Ouachita Reflects Call For Cultural, Spiritual Peace, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Standing just over 14 inches high by 6.75 inches wide and weighing less than seven pounds, the Nagasaki Cross does not strike an imposing presence. But its meaning does.

Ouachita To Hold 2014 Spring Commencement Service May 10, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 127th spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university's historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 357 graduates earning degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees.

Ouachita Students Share Passion For Music With Ahdc Residents, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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As a residential program for special needs individuals, the Arkadelphia Human Development Center (AHDC) seeks to care for its residents while preparing them for an independent life within the community. With a desire to serve, the Ouachita Baptist University Student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (SNATS) is using their passion for music to provide these residents with a fun and educational outlet to develop new skills.

Obu's Elrod Center Donates Books To Ascent Children's Health Services, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recently donated more that 150 new books to Ascent Children's Health Services in Arkadelphia.

Jacob Watson, 2011 Obu Alum, Performs In Broadway Musical "Violet", Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Jacob Keith Watson, a 2011 Ouachita Baptist University alumnus, made his Broadway debut last weekend in the award-winning musical Violet. Presented by Roundabout Theatre Company, the production opened April 20 at the historic American Airlines Theatre and will run through August 10.

T.J. Bailey To Present Senior Piano Recital May 2 At Ouachita, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will present T.J. Bailey in his senior piano recital Friday, May 2, at 2 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 To Host Annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition May 2, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachit Baptist University's Division of Music will host the annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition Friday, May 2, at 3:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The competition performances are free and open to the public.

Ouachita Professor Jay Curlin Chosen For National Endowment Fjor The Humanitites Summer Scholar Program, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University professor Dr. Jay Curlin was selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool. Curlin will attend one of 30 seminars and institutes supported by the NEH.

Linton, Sturgeon To Present Senior Musical Theater Recitals April 30 At Ouachita, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will present Lauren Linton and Jacob Sturgeon in their senior musical Theater recitals April 30 at 8 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Department Of Theatre Arts To Present One-Act Play Festival May 1-2, Taylor Tomlinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Department of Theatre Arts will host its student-directed One-Act Play Festival on Thursday and Friday, May 1-2, at 8 p.m. in Verser Theatre. The performances are free and open to the public.

Ouachita Student Foundation To Host Annual Tiger Traks Competition April 25-26, Bethany Peevy, Ouachita News Bureau

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Spring is here, the sun is out and Ouachita Baptist University students are gearing up for "Arkansas' most exciting college weekend." On April 25 and 26, the Ouachita Student Foundation will host the university's annual Tiger Traks.

Elrod Center Community Service Awards Honor Sharon Heflin & Students, Jessica Stewart, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University's Elrod Center for Family and Community honored Ouachita alumnus Sharon Heflin with the Community Service Excellence Award at its recent University Community Service Awards banquet. Dozens of Ouachita students, faculty and staff were also recognized for their service during the past year.

Caitlin Secrest To Present Senior Recital April 23 At Ouachita, Taylor Tomlinson

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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will present Caitlin Secrest in her senior voice recital Wednesday, April 23, at 8 p.m. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Mabee Fine Arts Center's McBeth Recital Hall.