Golfers Support Students at UNCF Event

Despite local weather predictions of a chance of thunderstorms, 59 dedicated golfers enthusiastically teed off for the UNCF Golf Classic on October 6, at The Ledges of Huntsville, an 18-hole championship golf course. Golfers were from local corporate sponsors, as well as Oakwood University students, faculty, staff, and friends. The UNCF Golf Classic is one of three annual events hosted by Oakwood University to raise funds for the UNCF North Alabama Campaign for student scholarships.

Highlights of the day included gifts and awards for the longest drive and closest-to-the-pin, as well as a chance to win a Ford Escape at a hole-in-one contest. Thanks to Regions Bank, an added feature this year was a golf swing analysis for each golfer.

Golfers finished the day with an awards dinner sponsored by Woody Anderson Ford, which included a meal, distribution of awards and trophies, and music from guitarist Roland Gresham. Third place prize was won by Alabama A&M University; second place by Parsons Corporation; and first place by Pretium Valuation Group.

We are grateful to our returning and new sponsors, donors, and volunteers that have invested in the UNCF North Alabama Campaign and the lives of our future leaders. For more information about the giving opportunities, visit the UNCF North Alabama Campaign website.

Oakwood Hosts Graduate & Professional School Fair

The Career Development and Testing Department hosted the annual Graduate & Professional School Expo, on October 6, in the Millet Activity Center. Area universities take turns hosting the event each year on the first Monday of October. This year, a record-breaking 600 students from Oakwood University and Alabama A&M University attended and took advantage of the opportunity to explore their options to further their education.

Senior Bio-Chemistry major Amanda Hendricks expressed her appreciation: "I have enjoyed the fair. They have a school here that I am applying to, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. This fair helps with my admission process because I get to interact with the staff in person while I am applying."

Among the 63 graduate schools participating were the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Florida International University, Florida State University, Georgia School of Psychology, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Sonia Paul, director of Career Development and Testing, explained that the "purpose for this event is to assist students in selecting the right graduate school and program. This event is also intended to allow sophomore and freshman students to gain the experience of interacting with recruiters." (Photo by George Johnson)

What R U Waiting For?

Oakwood University is preparing for over 700 guests during the annual "College Days," scheduled for October 12-14. College Days is an opportunity for high school seniors and transfer students to explore the unique qualities of an Oakwood University education. Prospective Oakwoodites and their chaperones will spend three jam-packed days touring the campus, attending classroom presentations, concerts and sports activities, and connecting with "future roommates" from across the US and other territories. Registered attendees who complete an application can be awarded a $500 College Days Scholarship just for participating!

For more information, call (256) 726-7356, or click here to register. You can also watch the video here.

Students Participate in Community Action Forum

On September 30, the Oakwood University Church hosted a 2014 Nonpartisan Candidates Community Action Forum. The event was an opportunity for the citizens of Huntsville to meet the candidates and learn about their qualifications for office.

Nia Langley, president of the Oakwood University Chapter of NAACP, Alexandria Carrington, and member of the United Student Movement, and Leandra Joseph, vice president of the Pre-Law Society, offered a warm welcome to the audience on behalf of the University.

Daneal Barnaby, president of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International, more commonly known as the Pre-Law Society, explained that the purpose of the event was to allow the candidates to introduce themselves to the general public and provide the audience an opportunity to ask questions.

Alumni Notes

The three newest administrators of the Bermuda Conference are all graduates of Oakwood. Kenneth Manders, '92, has recently been elected as the president of the Bermuda Conference. Manders take the presidency after working as ministerial secretary and personal ministries director at the Bermuda Conference. The departing president is Jeffrey O. Brown who is now the director of the Bradford Cleveland Brooks Leadership Center. The newly elected executive secretary is William DeJaun Tull, '04. The treasurer is W. Aaron Spencer, '80. (Photo by Hamilton Adventist Church)

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Pollard's Places

This past weekend, I was blessed to worship with Oakwood alumni and friends with the members of the Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chicago, Ill. This service was part of "Oakwood on the Road," coordinated by Oakwood's Advancement & Development team, and the Chicagoland Youth Federation. Several current students, faculty and staff fellowshipped with Oakwoodites at the Chicago Independence Boulevard and Shiloh churches. Dynamic Praise ministered in music at both the Divine Worship service, and in concert on Sabbath evening. (Photo by Kisha Norris)

OU Picture of the Week

On October 4, in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Oakwood University Latino Association, the Spanish Club, and the Office of Student Activities hosted the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Millet Activity Center. More than 14 countries were represented, sharing information about their culture and various foods. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observation that started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. (Photo by Raymond King)

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