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Tracey Knight
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From the "Ouachitonian": Tracey Knight

December 02, 2019

When Tracey Knight moved into Cone-Bottoms dormitory in 1981, she never dreamed that 36 years later she would be walking up its front steps to work every day. For her, Ouachita was a good life. It was home.

McBeth recital hall
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Holland to present senior voice recital at Ouachita Dec. 6

November 27, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Abigail Holland in her senior voice recital on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The recital is free and open to the public.

Clay Mobley
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From the "Ouachitonian": Clay Mobley

November 25, 2019

For Clay Mobley, a junior music industry major from Wylie, Texas, music is much more than a mere performance; music is a way of life. “I grew up singing in church choir, and I grew up watching my dad singing country music opries,” said Mobley. It was only natural that Mobley decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Dr. Hamilton conducts the Ouachita Baptist University Band
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Ouachita's Band Christmas concert to be held Dec. 2

November 25, 2019

The Ouachita Baptist University Band will present its annual Christmas concert on Monday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

A student plays a bongo during percussion ensemble practice
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Ouachita Percussion Ensemble to present concert Nov. 25

November 22, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Percussion Ensemble will present a concert on Monday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

Choir members sing as conductor leads
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Ouachita to present A Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 3

November 22, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University will present A Service of Lessons and Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall located in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The service is free and open to the public.

A student plays the steel drum
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Ouachita's steel drum bands to present concert Dec. 4

November 22, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s steel drum bands will join together to present their fall concert on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. The concert will be free and open to the public.

The 12 finalists and their professors pose with their certificates
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Ouachita vocal studies students earn 12 finalist honors in Southern Region NATS auditions

November 19, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University music students earned 12 finalist honors at the 2019 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Southern Region Conference and Student Auditions. More than 300 students from colleges in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi attended the competition, which was held at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., Nov. 6-9. Of all of those competing, 26 Ouachita students earned finalist or semifinalist honors.

Students walking on campus
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How do I not stress out about a campus tour? #askingforafriend

November 14, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: college hunting season! For some, this time is filled with excitement and joy. For others, it is a little scary and overwhelming, or a mixture of both! Below are six tips that may answer a few questions you have and give you confidence in becoming a college tourist.

Ouachita News
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Ouachita's Bethany Hicks authors "Germany" chapter essay in published Cold War handbook

November 12, 2019

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.

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