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Ouachita alumna Lori Leavell to speak on campus Feb. 8

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Dr. Lori Leavell, a 2000 Ouachita Baptist University graduate and currently an assistant professor of English at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, will return to Ouachita on Friday, Feb. 8, to present her research about 18th century American print culture…

Ouachita to host International Food Festival Feb. 19

ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Ouachita Baptist University will host the International Food Festival, a collaborative effort of the Daniel & Betty Jo Grant Center for International Education and the OBU International Club, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Walker Conference Center. Tickets are $5 each…

OBU students can gain resume writing skills at Feb. 15 workshop

Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Career Services will host “Future Focus: Resume Writing 20.13” on Feb. 15. The workshop, provided for current students to enhance their resume writing skills, will be held in the Ouachita Commons Alumni Room beginning at 12:10 p.m. Lauren Land, director…

Bookstore Continues Expanding Merchandise Selection

In Arkadelphia, Walmart is typically the go-to store for student shoppers, but next time the food supply or other dorm necessities start to run low, think twice about hopping in the car and making the drive to “Wally World.” For the past two semesters, the…

Enactus Empowers Honduran Community

For the second year in a row, Enactus (formerly SIFE) has traveled to Honduras to partner with World Gospel Outreach in efforts to empower local business leaders to make a difference in their communities. Dr. Bryan McKinney, dean of the Hickingbotham School of Business, Dr.…

Ouachita Sounds to perform spring concert Feb. 8

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – On Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University will host the 10-member show choir Ouachita Sounds in their spring concert. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased at www.obu.edu/boxoffice. Among the pieces selected for this…

Ouachita Cheerleaders earn seventh-place finish in national competition

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Ouachita Baptist University’s cheerleading squad has earned a seventh-place finish nationally for the second consecutive year. Walt Disney World Resort in Florida hosted the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Jan. 18-20.…

MLK Day of Service Project

In preparation for this year’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, 65 volunteers with Ouachita Baptist University’s Foster Grandparent Program made hand-tied fleece blankets during their in-service meetings the past three months. Shirley McMillan (right), Foster Grandparent director with the Elrod Center for Family &…

CAB Coffeehouse set for Jan. 23 at Dr. Jack’s

Ouachita Baptist University’s Campus Activities Board will host a CAB Coffeehouse at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse in Evans Student Center. The event, the first of many for the spring semester, offers all Ouachita students the opportunity to relax with friends…