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Ouachita Student Achievers Honored During May 5 Ceremony, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University students were honored for scholastic achievement Thursday, May 5, in Jones Performing Arts Center during an academic awards ceremony sponsored by Ouachita’s Student Senate.

Dr. Justin K. Hardin Named Ouachita's Vice President For Academic Affairs, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Justin K. Hardin has been named Ouachita Baptist University’s vice president for academic affairs, effective in summer 2022. He brings a strong background in teaching, scholarship and administration to his new role as the university’s chief academic officer.

Hardin succeeds Dr. Stan Poole, who is returning to the classroom as full-time professor of English after serving for 19 years as Ouachita’s VPAA.

Hardin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Biblical studies from Ouachita in 1998, a Master of Divinity degree from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School in 2001 and two degrees from the University of Cambridge: …

Scholarship Endowed In Rothwell's Honor At Ouachita Hickingbotham School Of Business, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

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An endowed scholarship has been established in Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business honoring Jim Rothwell, assistant dean of the Hickingbotham School and assistant professor of accounting at Ouachita. The Jim Rothwell Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to a freshman business major, was announced Friday, March 11, during the Hickingbotham School’s annual Business Administration Day luncheon held on campus.

The scholarship was established by the school’s executive advisory board in recognition of Rothwell’s dedication and service to Ouachita during his 40-year tenure as a member of the university’s business faculty. It was presented by John T. Hampton, chair …

Ouachita To Host Faculty Recital Featuring Drs. Chung And Feller On March 4, Lydia Dean, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host Dr. Mary Chung, pianist, and Dr. Carlos Feller, flutist, in concert on Monday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Ouachita's Dr. Natilan Crutcher Releases Album Of Original Compositions, Mackenzie Hall, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Natilan Crutcher, visiting assistant professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University, released an album of original instrumental compositions in November titled “Awakening.” The album was composed, recorded and edited by Crutcher.

“’Awakening’ was inspired by my relationship with Jesus Christ,” Crutcher said. “Composing music is a gift from the Lord that I did not ask for or expect but that I now cherish and honor. I knew that if the Lord wanted me to produce this album, then it was going to be a blessing to someone.”

Ouachita Recognizes Faculty, Staff For Combined 720 Years Of Service To The University, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Faculty and staff marking from 10 to 40 years of service to Ouachita Baptist University were recognized during a January 18 meeting on campus. Service awards were presented by Jason Tolbert, chief financial officer; Sherri Phelps, director of human resources; and Kathy Green, payroll & fringe benefits specialist.

“Our institutional commitments and our highly personalized approach to students’ academic progress, personal development and spiritual growth distinguish Ouachita from all public universities and most private colleges,” said Dr. Ben R. Sells, Ouachita president. “Our faculty and staff help set us apart by making time to know, encourage, challenge and support our …

Ouachita's Dr. Jerusa Carvajal Gives Presentation At The Park School Of Baltimore, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Jerusa Carvajal, assistant professor of Spanish at Ouachita Baptist University, was a guest speaker during The Park School of Baltimore’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in October. Hosted by the Spanish section of the school’s modern language department, Carvajal gave a cultural presentation on Ecuador, her homeland, and lectured on Latin American literature written by women.

Located in the Baltimore suburb of Brooklandville, Md., The Park School is a private day school for students in pre-K through grade 12. Carvajal’s background well-prepared her to play an important role in the school’s celebration, which was held to highlight and emphasize the …

From The "Ouachitonian": Drs. Mary Chung And Carlos Feller, Mackenzie Hall, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita music professors Mary Chung and Carlos Feller have been traveling the world together for 11 years sharing their love and passion for music by performing and educating others. At a young age, Chung and Feller both found music as their refuge. Chung moved to the Dominican Republic where she encountered a language and culture barrier; she retreated to music as her escape. This led her to enroll at a conservatory where she began to earnestly study music. Feller attended a technical school, a specialized high school, at the age of 15. At that mere age, Feller was living in …

From The "Ouachitonian": Eric Phillips, Mallory Wallace, Ouachita News Bureau

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Emily Watson’s family owns Joyhouse Coffee Company, a premium Haitian coffee company dedicated to providing joy with every cup of coffee. Being a part of such a special exchange represents everything Watson loves.

From The "Ouachitonian": Dr. Wesley Kluck, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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After moving back to Arkadelphia, his hometown and town of his alma mater, following his time in medical school and residency, Dr. Wesley Kluck was asked what his dream job was while playing a newlywed game at church. “My answer was always to work at Ouachita Baptist University,” said Kluck.

Ouachita's Dr. Nathan Reyna Receives National Innovation In Education Award, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Nathan Reyna, associate professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist University, has won the first Innovation in Education Award from the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB).

The Cell Bio Virtual 2021 conference was held online Dec. 1-10. Cell Bio is a joint international annual meeting of the ASCB and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). Reyna spoke and was presented with his award on the first day of the virtual meeting.

Dr. Julyse Horr: A Scientist-Practitioner Led By Faith, Kiki Schleiff Cherry, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Julyse Migan-Gandonou Horr, Ouachita’s new director of applied behavior analysis, credits her faith with bringing her to where she is today. “I can look back now and see how God was guiding me every step of the way,” said Horr (pronounced “haw”). “In each chapter of my life, he put the right people in place at just the right time.”

Dr. Jeremy Greer Named Dean Of Ouachita's Pruet School Of Christian Studies, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. Jeremy Greer is the new dean of Ouachita Baptist University’s Pruet School of Christian Studies. Greer, a Ouachita graduate and second generation pastor, has long ties to the university as well as Arkansas Baptists in addition to higher education experience through teaching and administrative roles.

“My overarching feeling is gratitude,” Greer said. “I am grateful to once again be an Arkansas Baptist. I am grateful to serve an institution for which I have such deep affections and appreciation. I am grateful to serve alongside faithful men and women whom God has used to transform me and countless others.

“As …

Professor Proposal: Two New Faculty Members Find Love, Mark D. Weinstein

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All educators know that the first year of teaching is the hardest. But for two recent Cedarville University hires, that first year struggle has also come with a life-changing perk.

Ouachita To Host Visual Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibit Through Feb. 26, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts is hosting its Visual Arts Faculty Biennial Exhibit in the Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery, located in Moses-Provine Hall, through Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. The exhibit features the work of the Ouachita’s visual arts faculty members and is free and open to the public.

Faculty members featured in the exhibit include: Donnie Copeland, chair of the Department of Visual Arts and professor of visual arts; Kara Gunter, adjunct instructor of visual arts; Cary Roberson, associate professor of visual arts; Ferris Williams, associate professor of visual arts; and René Zimny, assistant professor of …

Ouachita Awarded $37,000 Netvue Development Grant To Encourage Discovery Through Reflective Writing, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Earlier this year, Ouachita Baptist University was awarded a $37,000 program development grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for its proposal “Discerning Vocation Through Writing.” The two-year grant is intended to equip faculty to better assist students in discerning their vocation through reflective writing exercises.

Ouachita's Bethany Hicks Authors "Germany" Chapter Essay In Published Cold War Handbook, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Dr. Bethany Hicks, associate professor of history, authored a chapter essay titled “Germany” in the book East Central European Migrations During the Cold War: A Handbook, published in May 2019. The volume is a compilation of essays written by historians, sociologists and political scientists from eight countries.

Ouachita's Jon Merryman Appointed Council For Christian Colleges And Universities Alumni Affairs Commissioner, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Jon Merryman, Ouachita Baptist University’s director of alumni relations and the Ouachita Student Foundation, recently was appointed as a commissioner to the Alumni Affairs Directors Group with the national Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). Merryman is one of seven directors from the U.S. and Canada appointed to the group by the president of CCCU, Shirley Hoogstra.

Ouachita's Carvajal-Villamar Presents Paper At Society For Amazonian & Andean Studies Meeting, Ashly Stracener, 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 biennial meeting of the Society for Amazonian & Andean Studies (SAAS). The conference was held Oct. 5-6 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and was hosted by the University of Alabama.

The SAAS national conference is dedicated to studying, featuring and promoting research about the Amazonian and Andean regions of South America. Attendees represent a wide diversity of disciplines and fields, such as literature, ethnography, cultural studies, dietetics, contemporary themes, archaeology and more.

Trustees Focus On Mission, Comprehensive Campaign, And New Physician Assistant Program, Mark D. Weinstein

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Advancing the institution and expanding graduate programs were the focus of the Cedarville University Board of Trustees at its annual spring meeting May 3, 2019. Trustees approved new mission and vision statements, five new graduate programs and 10 faculty members, while also moving forward on a comprehensive fundraising initiative that would expand the university’s infrastructure, fund scholarships, and advance academic and student life initiatives.

Steve Cuymon To Lead Ouachita Women's Cross Country And Competitive Club Sports, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University announced that Steve Guymon has been hired as head women’s cross country coach and director of competitive club sports. He previously served as head coach for track and cross country at Harding University since 2002.

Robert Dallimore To Lead Ouachita Women's Basketball, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University Director of Athletics David Sharp announced that Robert Dallimore has been hired as women’s basketball head coach. Dallimore previously served as associate head coach for the Little Rock Trojans since 2009.

Trustees Approve 2019-20 Budget, New Academic Certificate Programs, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University Board of Trustees approved the 2019-20 budget, advanced key initiatives in the 10-year master plan, authorized three new certificate programs for the Master of Business Administration and granted tenure and/or promotions to 21 faculty members at its meeting held January 25.

Ouachita's Chung And Feller Appear As Guest Artists At International Music And Opera Festival, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University music faculty members Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller appeared as guest artists at the Clínicas Instrumentales Festival held in Cartagena, Colombia, last fall. An international orchestral music and opera festival, the event is an educational project for music students as well as professional musicians.

New Residence Hall, Increased Financial Aid Approved By Trustees, Mark D. Weinstein

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A new residence hall to accommodate recent record enrollments, increased financial aid designed to help incoming Cedarville University students make college more affordable, and celebration of the largest estate gift in the university’s 131-year history were key items addressed by Cedarville University’s board of trustees at its October meeting last week.

Ouachita Faculty And Staff Honored For Combined 575 Years Of Service, Ouachita News Bureau

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Gathering for Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Faculty/Staff Banquet, the university recently honored 29 faculty and staff members who have served a combined total of 575 years at Ouachita. Among the longtime faculty and staff members honored, Clark Kuyper and David Sharp were recognized for 35 years of service each.

“Congratulations to our 29 faculty and staff members who were honored for significant service milestones,” said Ouachita President Ben Sells. “Ouachita is known for its commitment to a love of God and a love of learning. Our dedicated faculty and staff are deeply involved in modeling and instilling those values as …

Ouachita To Host Faculty Showcase Recital Sept. 12, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts Division of Music will present its annual Faculty Showcase Recital on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The recital, which will be held in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus, is free and open to the public.

Designed as a musical celebration in which faculty and collaborative pianists demonstrate their love for music and performance, the recital will feature faculty members from the three areas of Ouachita’s music program: instrumental, piano and voice.

Ouachita Professor Detri Brech Named To Endowed Chair By University Trustees, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University trustees addressed a number of personnel-related actions during their summer board meeting June 8 on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus, including naming a professor to an endowed chair and approving several faculty and staff positions.

Trustees named Dr. Detri Brech, professor of dietetics in the Patterson School of Natural Sciences, to the Charles S. and Elma Grey Goodwin Holt Chair of Dietetics and Pre-Medical Studies. The endowed chair was established in 1987 through a generous bequest from the estate of Dr. Charles S. Holt, a 1930 Ouachita graduate. Dr. Brech, who has taught at Ouachita since 2000, is a …

Everett Slavens, Lontime Ouachita History Professor, Remembered As "Profile In Courage", Ouachita News Bureau

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Dr. G. Everett Slavens, professor emeritus of history at Ouachita Baptist University, passed away at the age of 85 on May 15 in Las Cruces, N.M., where he had lived since 2010.

Dr. Slavens was known as a dedicated teacher and mentor for many students and young colleagues throughout his career and maintained lifelong relationships with them. He earned his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and PhD degrees in history at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He taught at the School of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo., and began a 36-year teaching career at Ouachita in 1961, where …

Five Ouachita Retirees Honored For Combined Total Of 133 Years Of Service, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Five retiring faculty and staff members with a combined total of more than 130 years of service to Ouachita Baptist University were honored during a campus retirement reception held May 3 in Walker Conference Center.

The honorees included Dr. Joe Jeffers, professor emeritus of chemistry, who taught 46 years at his alma mater; Charolette Allison, executive secretary to the president emerita, who served with six Ouachita presidents over 31 years; Julia Jones, assistant professor emerita of Spanish, who taught at Ouachita for 16 years; Jacque Cash who served 21 years in the campus post office; and Vicki Crossno who served …