University Calendar

Student Juried Art Exhibit, Hammons Gallery  

 

 

Social Clubs meet every Monday @ 6-8pm

 

Lives of Meaningful Work and is entitled,  How Might Our Studying Be Meaningful Work? The leaders in chapel are: Ryan Lewis & Percussion Ensemble offer the call to worship Grace Steiner, one of the percussionists, reads scripture and prays Joe Hernandez, Theater Arts, responds to scripture Johnny Wink, Language and Literature, responds to scripture Amy Sonheim, Language and Literature, responds to...read more →

The 3 C’s of College Transitions (for first-time Freshmen) – led by Mrs. Amber Goodrum Lile Hall 330 A Workshop on Understanding the Expectations of College

Dr. Myra Houser presents colloquium Wednesday, September 5th: “Between Diamonds and a Hard Place: Botswana’s Legal Infrastructure on the Frontline.” Noon / Walker C Everyone is invited!​

Goal-Setting: Keep Calm & Get Stuff Done – led by Mrs. Nicole Porchia Lile Hall 127 A Workshop on Goal-Setting

 

 

 

Come enjoy some free pancakes, hangout, and watch some shows from when you were a kid!  

It’s time for a great day in Creation!  Come explore the Cossatot Falls and all they have to offer.  There are pools to swim in, cliffs to jump off, and cool rocks to find.  Lunch is provided.  We will drive about an hour and a half to the trailhead where there are bathrooms to change in.  We will eat lunch...read more →

 

vs Southwestern Oklahoma State University

 

 

Social Clubs meet every Monday @ 6-8pm

Rachel Pool Assistant Professor of Education • Ouachita Alumna

University Support Staff

 

 

 

faculty-staff reading groups of Steven Garber’s Visions of Vocation in Walker C, from 12-1:00 p.m.

 

Successful Student Panel – led by ASC Tutors and OSF Members Young Auditorium (tentative) An Open Invitation to Hear from Successful OBU Students

  An information meeting about the new chapter’s plan and purpose. We will also discuss committee member elections.

 

 

Mentoring luncheon for new tenure-track faculty and their mentors.

KX and EEE will host a mixer at the intramural fields. We will be doing the waterslide kickball game.  

 

Social Clubs meet every Monday @ 6-8pm

International Opportunities: Study Abroad & Missions Grant Center for International Education & Campus Ministries

You are cordially invited to join in celebrating the dedication of KLUCK HILLSIDE APARTMENTS on the campus of OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (on the corner of McNutt and North 8th Streets) Tuesday, September 18, 2018  3:30 p.m. Dedication Building Tours to follow  Please RSVP to the Ouachita Office of Development by Thursday, September 13: development@obu.edu or 870.245.5169  

Pinnacle Mountain is a beautiful peak to hike with friends.  We will ride in a van and carpool to the trailhead.  The hike will get us to the summit in time to watch the sunset.  After the hike we will go out to dinner together. Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Place: Pinnacle Mountain Price: FREE, plus your money for dinner Registration Deadline: Time of...read more →

Tuesday September 18, 2018: Civilian Response to Active Shooter/ EOP training at 6-8pm. The Office of Safety and Emergency Management is going to be teaching some courses to students over the university’s EOP, civilian response to active threats, and crime prevention.

Holding for set-up of Pastors Conference

 

You are invited to Wednesday’s Colloquium  “Just Do It: Active Learning Strategies in OBU Mathematics Classes” presented by Darin Buscher, Kayla Dwelle, Steve Hennagin, Jeffery Sykes September 19 / Wednesday / Noon / Walker C

Traffic Court will be held in the Student Senate office on the Bridge this semester!

 

 

Tickets $10 at the box office

 

 

We will have 5 professors’ names/face pictures on boxes and we will hold a donation throughout this time and see who has the most money at the end of the time of the fundraiser. Whoever has the most money donated in their jar will be pied in the face by the student who has donated the most money to that...read more →

Sept 21 Think Odd, It’s Friday, Matt Cleveland, “Language Transforms Lives”

Take a break, release some stress!  Play on some inflatables.

Tickets $10 at the box office

Tiger Serve Day is Saturday, September 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Ouachita volunteers will be “lending a hand” to Arkadelphia residents and non-profits in order to meet practical and relational needs.  Sign up today at www.obu.edu/elrod/serve!

vs East Central University

Tickets $10 at the box office

Tickets $10 at the box office

Tuesday, September 25 Homecoming Chapel 10:00 am Jones Performing Arts Center Enjoy worship led by the 2018 Tiger Tunes Hosts & Hostesses and hear a special message from Ouachita alums and founders of Tacos 4 Life Grill Austin (’08) and Ashton (Berry ’08) Samuelson. You can also watch live at http://livestream.com/obu.

Description: Little Rock photographer, Gary Cawood, will be giving a gallery talk about his exhibition “Night Patrol.” The talk will be located in the Rosemary Adam’s Gallery on the second floor and begin at 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the campus and public. Gary Cawood’s series of photographs are exquisitely crafted gelatin silver prints. “Night Patrol”...read more →

Explore Ouachita! September 26-28 High school juniors and seniors are invited to experience life as a Ouachita student by attending classes, spending the night in a residence hall and visiting with current students and faculty members. Call Ouachita admissions at (800) DIAL-OBU or visit obu.edu/explore for registration information.  

For our second meeting of this season’s Gutenberg Conspiracy, Myra Houser will lead a discussion of David A. Hollinger’s Protestants Abroad on this next Wednesday, September 26th.  We will be meeting in the Walker Conference Center (Room C) at 12noon; feel free to bring a sack lunch if you are not inclined to grab something from the cafeteria.  Note that...read more →

Research Rescue – led by Mrs. Margaret Reed Lile Hall 127 A Workshop on Researching Smarter, Not Harder (bring laptop or tablet if possible)

Preview Performance | Wednesday, September 26 Our student organizations will participate in a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday, September 26. A limited number of tickets will be available to this Preview Performance. This show will be ticketed, but tickets will be available to students, faculty and staff, church groups and Clark County residents first. These tickets will go on sale...read more →

Berry-Peeples Bible Building & Horne Center for Biblical Preaching Dedication 3:00 p.m. Berry-Peeples Bible Building Join us for the dedication of the newly renovated Berry-Peeples Bible Building and the Horne Center for Biblical Preaching. An open house with building tours will follow the dedication ceremony. Rain Location: Berry Chapel

Thursday, September 27, 4:30  — Thursday Night Fiction: Eli Cranor

purchase tickets at obutigertunes.com

 

 

Homecoming Purple Plaza Party 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Grant Plaza/Campus Lawn Join students, faculty, staff and prospective students and their families for our annual Purple Plaza Party! Amidst waving purple banners you’ll find games and activities planned by campus clubs and organizations, live music, a pep rally and a barbecue lunch on the lawn. Lunch can by purchased on-site...read more →

A drop-in of MORE students with Dwight McKissic

Senior Walk Ribbon Cutting | Class of 2017 5:30 p.m. Senior Walk Join classmates for the official opening of the Class of 2017 Senior Walk! Hear words from special guests and class officers, take photos with your name in Senior Walk and more. Then stick around for dinner together at the Ouachita Family Reunion Dinner! Note: The first 30 classmates in attendance will...read more →

Ouachita Family Reunion Dinner Celebrating the classes of 1973, 1978, 1988, 1998 & 2008 | All Classes Welcome 6:00 p.m. Walker Conference Center Southern fare will be served including carved ham, fried chicken, freshly-baked biscuits, fried okra, macaroni and cheese, green beans, pecan pie and more for just $15 per person ($5 for children under 12 and free for children...read more →

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Alumni Swim Meet 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Waggoner Pool, SPEC Participant fee is $20. Proceeds benefit the Jim & Sally Dann endowment. Alumni events include: 50 FLY, 50 Back, 50 Breast, 50 Free& 200 Free Relay Contact Bosticks@obu.edu for info and to register.

Tiger Fest! 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Grant Plaza/Campus Lawn Join us for a time of fellowship and reunion with alumni, friends and current faculty and students. Campus groups – including social clubs, organizations, academic departments and more – will host drop-ins. Rain Location: Walker Conference Center A delicious game day brunch, including chicken & waffles, biscuit bar, green chile breakfast...read more →

Pre-Game Activities 11:30 a.m. Cliff Harris Stadium | Benson – Williams Field Presentation of the Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2018 Homecoming Queen.

Homecoming Football Game vs Arkansas Tech University 12:00 p.m. Cliff Harris Stadium | Benson-Williams Field Help cheer the Tigers to victory! Due to the seating arrangement at Cliff Harris Stadium, there will be no alumni section. Please plan accordingly and arrive early to find and sit with classmates. Game tickets available soon.

Homecoming After Party  After the Football Game Evans Food Court | Evans Student Center No tickets required. Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse, Chick-fil-A, Sandella’s and the Tiger Grill will be open and offer food and beverages for purchase. Ouachita’s signature blend of “Tiger Crunch” Popcorn from Hill City Popcorn in Fayetteville will be provided free courtesy of the Alumni Relations Office. Campus...read more →

Homecoming Street Festival 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Tiger Alley (5th St. between JPAC and JSC) Grilled Fajitas and more will be served for just $10 per person ($5 for children under 12 and free for children under 3.) Tickets available onsite (cash or credit/debit cards accepted). Rain Location: Ouachita Commons  

purchase tickets at obutigertunes.com

purchase tickets at obutigertunes.com

Eta Alpha Omega wants to host their annual party where we hand out root beer to the people after Saturday night Tunes as a way to celebrate Homecoming and Tunes. There will be root beer, music, and dancing.