Vol. 3, No. 21
 
May 24, 2013
 
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Oakwood Hosts Faith and Learning Conference

 

The first Faculty and Staff Think Tank continued on May 21 and 22, focusing on different ways to integrate faith into the classroom and office environment.

 

Speakers included: Ed Zinke, Carlos Fayard, Timothy Standish, Humberto Rasi, Garland Duland, Howard Weems, George Ashley, and the University's CSO ('chief spiritual officer') Leslie Pollard.

  

In his opening remarks, President Pollard, asked: "What makes Seventh-day Adventist Education Unique?"

 

1) The Attitude of Urgency

  

2) Our Understanding of History and Reality (playing out the Great Controversy)

 

3) Every Man, Woman and Child has a Date with Destiny ("we're preparing our students for that destiny")

 

Enthusiastic discussions throughout the conference reflected attendees' interest in sharing their faith in a way that enhances the spirituality of the Oakwood University community.

 

   

OU Trustee Ed Zinke (pictured, right) addressed the question "Faith, Learning and Living: What are the issues in this conversation?" 

 

The Think Tank concluded on May 23, with an all-day service learning workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proud nursing graduates during the pinning service on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

 

Individual DVDs of the 2013 Commencement Weekend services are  available through the OU Communication Department. Give them a call at (256) 726-7533. 

  
  
Big smiles during the President's Reception for the Class of 2013 on Friday, May 10, 2013.
  
Dr. David Williams, of Harvard University, illustrates a point during his Commencement address, Saturday night,
May 11, 2013. 
    
 

  

President Pollard addresses, "Leadership, Oakwood Style: How does OU sharpen the ax, the Oakwood way?" on OU-sponsored "Ask the Experts" on WAAY-TV's midday news segment.  View the segment here.

  

 

al.com: OU Partner SAIC's corporate split won't mean big changes to 2,500 Huntsville employees or government customers

 

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), one of Huntsville's key high-technology companies, is splitting into two companies later this year, but top executives say it will not cause major changes for the company's approximately 2,500 employees here or its major government customers.

  
After the split will be a new SAIC, a smaller company retaining the original name and focused on federal government contracting, and Leidos, a new, larger company focused on energy, security and health care markets. For comparison, SAIC will be valued at $4 billion, and Leidos will be a $7 billion company. 
  

SAIC is known as a sponsor of civic programs from education to culture. It has helped underwrite the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and NASA's Great Moonbuggy Race, among other things, and is a partner with Oakwood University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville in developing young engineers and technicians and programs at both schools.  Read the entire article here.

  

   

Allegheny West Conference Re-Elects Oakwood Alum as President

 

The Allegheny West Conference of Seventh-day Adventists recently announced the election of its Executive Officers:  (l-r) Mrs. Grace Brown, Elder Marvin Brown (elected as Executive Secretary); Miss Zenobia Seward, re-elected as Chief Financial Officer; Dr. William T. Cox, re-elected as President, and First Lady Mrs. LaTonya Cox.  Dr. Cox and Elder Brown are alumni of Oakwood University.

   

Dr. David Richardson, Jr., will take office on July 1, 2013.

 

Sister Institution Appoints Oakwood Alum as new VP of Student Life 

 

Walla Walla University President John McVay has announced the appointment of David Richardson, Jr. as WWU's new vice president for student life and mission. Richardson, who lives in Riverside, Calif., will begin his duties on July 1.

 

In this position, Richardson will oversee all areas of student residential life, including housing, spiritual and social extracurricular programs, food services, student government, counseling, and health services.
 

"Dr. Richardson brings energy, verve, and a passion for excellence to his new role," says John McVay, WWU president. "He possesses valuable experience in linking student life outside of the classroom with success in the classroom and personifies a rock solid commitment to the mission of Seventh-day Adventist higher education. We look forward to the contributions he will make to Walla Walla University."

 

Richardson holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Argosy University, and a master's degree in counseling from University of Phoenix. He is also a 1995 graduate of Andrews University, earning his master of divinity degree. He also received his undergraduate degree in 1993 from Oakwood University in physical education with a minor in religion.

 

Read the rest of the story here.

 

 

Available Positions at "The Oaks"

 
Currently, the available positions at Oakwood include:
 
 
Interested persons must submit:
  1. Application
  2. References
  3. Copy of degree 

An equal opportunity employer, Oakwood University particpates in: 

  

  

 

What's next, citizens of Oakwood Nation, winners of 2013 Home Depot "Retool Your School" Contest?

 

Thanks again for your tireless daily voting, which allowed us to win the coveted and competitive $50,000 Home Depot grand prize.

   

So what's next, champs? Two initiatives:

  

Initiative #1:  Oakwood Nation, let's come together again and let's all vote "Miss Oakwood" on to the pages of the HBCU Queens issue (September 2013) of EBONY magazine - another "David vs. Goliath" campaign; AND

 

Let's move from the Home Depot "Retool Your School" contest, to now the Oakwood Nation "Reclaim Your Name" initiative!

 

Initiative #2: Not only do we wish to again say "thank you for your marathon support of the successful Home Depot contest," BUT

 

We want to honor your individual commitment and participation in this historic milestone victory, by including your individual name by listing you on our "Reclaim Your Name" Champions Roll Call.

 

  
  
Yes, the $50,000 outdoor pavilion by the campus' Unity Pond, which The Home Depot folks have already started marking off to begin construction work, will now include not only the outdoor grills and fireplaces, but also your name(s) - once you email it to us individually (please: no group of names, just yours)!

 

Bottom line: if during the February 19-April 15 Home Depot contest, you voted for Oakwood University at least one time, please send us your individual name by May 31, so that we can include your name to be displayed in our "Reclaim Your Name" Champions Roll Call.

 

Email us your name to p[email protected]Thanks, Oakwood Nation.