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Johnson to present senior recital at Ouachita Feb. 21

February 12, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Emily Johnson in her senior recital on Friday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Black History Month recommendations
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12 book recommendations by notable African American authors

February 12, 2020

February is Black History Month – a time to remember the contributions that African Americans have made to our country and our world. Celebrate, commemorate and learn something new about black history as Ouachita’s Riley-Hickingbotham Library spotlights four distinguished African American authors and their books.

Ouachita signs affiliation agreement with ACHE
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Ouachita and Arkansas Colleges of Health Education sign Affiliation Agreement

February 11, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University recently signed an Affiliation Agreement with Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) in Fort Smith, Ark., streamlining the admission process for Ouachita’s highest academic performers.

Ouachita's Division of Music to host Jazz Band concert Feb. 24
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Ouachita's Division of Music to host Jazz Band concert Feb. 24

February 11, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the Jazz Band’s spring concert on Monday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

McBeth Recital Hall
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Ouachita's 22nd annual Shambarger Competition for Singers to be held Feb. 25

February 11, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the 22nd annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in McBeth Recital Hall located in Mabee Fine Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders returns to alma mater for lecture March 2

February 10, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia announced today that Sarah Huckabee Sanders will speak on March 2 as part of the university’s Birkett Williams Lecture Series. The lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus.

ben-sells
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All the wiser: Making good choices in our search for happiness

February 10, 2020

As we begin a new semester, I want to share a brief reflection on this year’s theme, taken from our mission statement, “intellectual and spiritual growth.” Here's what I've been reflecting on: How do we make choices that will help us become the person God intends us to be?

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Value at Ouachita

February 07, 2020

Value is subjective. What is priceless to one person may be worthless to another. Furthermore, there are many potential choices in between.

Ouachita’s Department of Theatre Arts to present “Almost, Maine” Feb. 13-17
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Ouachita's Department of Theatre Arts to present "Almost, Maine" Feb. 13-17

February 06, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present the student-led production “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani for the department’s annual Muse Project. Performances will be held in Ouachita’s Verser Theatre Feb. 13-17 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m.

International Food Festival
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Ouachita to host International Food Festival Feb. 18

February 06, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University’s International Club and Daniel and Betty Jo Grant Center for International Education will host the 2020 International Food Festival (IFF) on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in Walker Conference Center. Tickets will be $5 each at the door.

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