OBU Trustees approve faculty promotions and dedicate classroom
OBU
The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions and participated in a ribbon-cutting and classroom dedication during their May meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee.
In his report to the board, OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas shared the vision for the university that will guide OBU in “equipping future shapers to live all of life, all for Jesus,” he said. “Just as the little boy in John 6:1-15 gave what he had to our Lord, we give what we have to Jesus, looking to Him to multiply our excellence, our influence, our service and our value.”
The Shawnee News-Star
Whether it s shopping or entertainment, there s activities going on this weekend for the whole family. Here are some of the things going on this weekend:
1. Enjoy a play: OBU Theatre will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:20 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on the university’s campus in Shawnee. Tickets are now on sale online at okbu.edu/theatre. Adults are $12 and students are $5. Advance purchase is required as seats will be assigned in family/friend groups to maintain physical distancing.
2. Watch some racing: The Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker will have a free night beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The track is located on the north side of Meeker on Highway 18. Find more information on the official website, RedDirtRaceway.com.
The Shawnee News-Star
OBU Theatre will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” April 30 to May 2 in Shawnee Hall’s Craig-Dorland Theatre on the university’s campus in Shawnee. Showtimes include April 30 and May 1 at 7:30 p.m. and May 1 and 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale online at okbu.edu/theatre. Adults are $12 and students are $5. Advance purchase is required as seats will be assigned in family/friend groups to maintain physical distancing.
In the play, Edward Tulane, a toy rabbit made of china, becomes unwillingly tossed into a journey he didn’t plan on taking. Yet, through this miraculous journey, Edward learns what it is to love, the sorrow of losing that love, and how to find the courage to love again. Adapted by Dwayne Hartford from Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, this music-filled play for children and youth is adult-friendly.