News/Publications
News/Publications
Bishop Hayes, Dean Oden to give lectures
1/27/2012
Bishop Robert Hayes and Dean Amy Oden will speak at OCU Feb. 16.
OCU School of Religion will mark 30 years
The Lemon Lectures on campus Feb. 16 will feature two...OCU contributes to Skyline at Christmas
1/27/2012
The chapel offices overflowed again this Christmas season, with an outpouring of gifts from the OCU community for the Angel Tree families at Skyline Urban Ministry, a United Methodist-related mission in Oklahoma City.
A total of 82 individuals-16 families and 14 senior citizens—were the happy recipients of those gifts.
As part of the project, the OCU Athletic Department again sponsored a canned food drive. Results far...Steeple restored to OCU chapel
1/6/2012
The new spire is secured atop Smith Chapel on the day before Thanksgiving at Oklahoma City University by a specialty installation crew from Belger Cartage Service.
On May 5, 2008,...Fogle named outstanding graduate by School of Religion
12/9/2011
Audra Fogle of Tulsa recently was named a Distinguished Alumna for the Wimberly School of Religion at Oklahoma City University.
This honor was presented at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner, held Nov. 5 at the Oklahoma History Center as part of OCU’s Homecoming Week festivities.
For more than 23 years, Fogle has served in full-time ministry with youth and children, in United Methodist churches of the Oklahoma and Central...Wesley volunteers assist Habitat for Humanity
11/11/2011
Two students from OCU paint trim for a Habitat for Humanity house.
Twenty-four Oklahoma City University students participated in the annual Wesley Center day of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on Oct. 22.
Students of many majors, including dance, nursing, and religion, took...OCU plans merry holiday
11/11/2011
OCU has long filled the first two weeks of December with holiday celebrations. The current semester concludes Dec. 16.
You are invited to participate in the following events to make this season even brighter.
Dec. 1—Hanging of the Greens. We mark the beginning of the Advent season in our chapel service at 1 p.m. with hymns, readings, and the presentation of the greens by the Spirit of Grace liturgical dancers.
...Chapel honors military personnel, OCU police
11/11/2011
Military veterans and active-duty personnel who also are students, faculty, and staff of the OCU community were honored in a special chapel service on Oct. 27.
Also honored were the members of the OCU Police Department, for their work on behalf of the university.
Margaret Ball, vice president for University-Church Relations, led a special commendation and prayer of thanksgiving recognizing all the honorees. The bulletin...Cafeteria uses innovative food service techniques
10/21/2011
A Sodexo employee prepares the salad bar at
the OCU cafeteria.
Serving 17,000 meals each week, the cafeteria at Oklahoma City University buzzes with conversation and activity.
Food...SEMINARY LITE
9/30/2011
Elaine Robinson introduces about 85 UM laymen and women to Christian theology on Sept. 17 at Oklahoma City University. She taught the first of six courses in "Seminary Lite," designed especially for laity and offered through Saint Paul School of Theology at OCU. The one-day courses continue this fall: Oct. 15, "Introduction to the New Testament," taught by Sharon Betsworth; and Nov. 12, "Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible,"...'The Spirituality of Shopping'
9/30/2011
Willson Lectures:
"The Spirituality of Shopping" is the topic Nov. 10 for the 2011 Willson Lectures at Oklahoma City University. All lectures are free and open to the public.
Three presentations will be given by Michelle Gonzalez, associate professor of Religious Studies at the University of Miami.
What Does Jerusalem Have To Say to Madison Avenue?...Native American statue now stands in campus garden
9/30/2011
Dedication at OCU
Tribal, church, and university leaders attend a garden dedication Sept. 6 at Oklahoma City University for the Chickasaw Warrior statue, designed by Native American artist Enoch Kelly Haney.
From left are: David Wilson, a Choctaw and superintendent of...'Caring for Our HOME' conference to be held Sept. 23-24
9/9/2011
OCU will host the conference "Caring for Our HOME: Educating Moral Leaders for Ecological Sustainability" on Sept. 23-24.
This will focus on higher education’s work to create educational programs and student-community partnerships to care for Earth. The event will explore curriculum, service learning, and community engagement, along with advocacy on issues of sustainability.
Speakers include Daniel Wallach and Catherine...A first for Saint Paul at OCU --'We thank you for these 5'
9/9/2011
During the academic hooding ritual, Tari Carbaugh is assisted by professors Young-Ho Chun, left, and Harold Washington.
The inaugural graduating class of Saint Paul School of Theology at OCU...New school year begins
9/9/2011
Viola Tallent, left, an OCU police dispatcher, assists students on dormitory move-in day.
The 2011-12 academic year at Oklahoma City University officially opened with the matriculation convocation in the Kirkpatrick Auditorium on the morning of Aug. 17. University President Robert Henry welcomed the freshman class, along with families and friends, in this opening worship service.
This event...Bishop Milhouse legacy continues
8/19/2011
Deadline is Oct. 1 to nominate a layperson for the 2011 Milhouse Award. For an application, contact Maggie Ball at OCU, mball@okcu.edu, 405-208-5060.
Beginning in 1982, OCU has given this award to recognize outstanding United Methodist laypersons who are devoted to strengthening the partnership between OCU and the Church.
...Saint Paul designs Seminary Lite for laity
8/19/2011
By Holly McCray
Classes with no tests and no writing assignments. That’s one attraction of Seminary Lite, designed especially for laypersons and launching in September.
"I often find laity who are hungry to grow in their understanding of the faith, but they don’t want to go to seminary; that’s not their calling," said Elaine Robinson, dean of Saint Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University.
...5 are first to finish at new seminary
7/29/2011
By Holly McCray
On Aug. 19, five women and men will become the first graduates of Saint Paul School of Theology at Oklahoma City University.
Each will receive a Master of Divinity degree, which requires 90 credit hours. Together they are completing a unique three-year journey at the only United Methodist-affiliated seminary in Oklahoma.
They will always carry the distinction of being the...A message of gratitude, fond memories from the McDaniels
7/29/2011
Tom and Brenda McDaniel
On July 1, Brenda and I completed 10 years at Oklahoma City University, and we are now moving on to a new opportunity with American Fidelity Foundation.
Our time...Leslie Long joins Wimberly School of Religion faculty
7/29/2011
Leslie Long, in the OCU chapel
The Wimberly School of Religion is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Long as assistant professor of religious education. She fills the position opened upon...OCU announces 2011 Bishop's Scholars
7/8/2011
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Frye
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