Wintley Phipps (Oakwood, class of 1976), founder of the U.S. Dream Academy, award-winning vocalist and pastor, is scheduled as a featured soloist for the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m.

Wintley Phipps scheduled as soloist for inaugural prayer service.

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, interfaith leaders and other dignitaries will attend. The service will be webcast live at www.nationalcathedral.org. 

While we congratulate Wintley for this esteemed second consecutive invitation, he's not the only Oakwoodite scheduled to witness, or participate in, inauguration weekend activities.

Five current Oakwood students -- Julia Phipps (lead), Stephanie Campbell, Temar Ellis, David McNair and Andrews Sellers -- will be chaperoning a group of 14 boys and girls from the John McClure Snook Youth Club in Foley, Alabama.  Read how al.com reporter Carol McPhail describes their story here. 

Julia Phipps and Andrew Sellers were also interviewed by Daniela Perallon from the local CBS affiliate station, WHNT-TV News 19.  Watch the interview here.

(l-r) Julia Phipps and Andrew Sellers share story with TV reporter at the Clara Peterson-Rock Museum.

Because "prior learning" may be converted to academic credits toward a college degree through Oakwood's LEAP program, the Adult and Continuing Education Department will be hosting two Credit for Prior Learning Workshops.

The first workshop, scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., is for Deans and Chairs of the Psychology, Business, Religion, and Information Technology/ Computer Science departments. The second workshop, for LEAP students, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, at 6:00 p.m.  Both workshops will be held in the Committee of 100 Auditorium of the McKee Business & Technology Complex.

Special presenter will be Dr. Sandra Price, former Vice President of Academic Affairs and professor in Oakwood's Adult & Continuing Education Department. 

Welcome!

  ~ by Cheri Wilson, Director of Adult & Continuing Education

The Office of Adult and Continuing Education is pleased to welcome Ms. Alexandrea Frye as the new Office Manager and Admissions Coordinator. Ms. Frye comes to us highly recommended for her professionalism, efficiency, tenacity, and exceptional customer service.

As an Oakwood alumna, Ms. Frye recognizes the importance of a college education as a path to improving the quality of life for the whole family. She "hit the ground running" and has already started application files for more than 30 students for Fall 2013. Ms. Frye is a team player and the Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Team is ecstatic to have her join the team! God bless Ms. Frye as she grows and serves at Oakwood University.

 Oakwood University's Leadership Academy  

On page 32 of the January 2013 issue of the Southern Tidings, read about Oakwood University's Leadership Academy.

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