Yesterday, the Office of Spiritual Life held a prayer service for unity and peace after the tragic events that have recently occurred in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Oakwood University currently has eight students who are from the Baltimore area, as well as three staff members who have ties to "Charm City," who were surrounded by the group of fellow students and employees on the Eva B. Dykes Library patio.

Local Huntsville news affiliate stations WHNT, WAAY, and WAFF came to cover the story. 

The Department of Social Work at Oakwood University has partnered with Manna House to provide assistance to people in need in the Huntsville area.

Members of Phi Alpha, the local chapter of the social work national honor society, collected clothing, feminine products, and money during the months of February, March. and April. Items were delivered to the Manna House on April 22, the last day of the spring semester.

According to Aleece Holliman, president of Phi Alpha, "although classes have ended, we continue to minister in this capacity." Mrs. Fran Fluhler, director of the Manna House (second from the right), paused for a photo with the chapter members. 

According to the Registrar's Office, 348 individuals have completed the requirements for graduation and will participate in Commencement activities, May 7-9, 2015.

Friday, May 8 - 8:00 p.m. - Oakwood University Church

Speaker:  Michael Polite, Associate Chaplain, Andrews University

Saturday, May 9 - 10:45 a.m. - Baccalaureate - Von Braun Center, Propst Arena

Speaker:  William L. Winston, President, South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 

Saturday, May 9 - 8:00 p.m. - Commencement - Von Braun Center, Propst Arena

Speaker:  Andrew Hugine, Jr., President, Alabama A & M University

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Oakwood University and Crisis Services of North Alabama provided an awareness program to students, faculty and staff, on April 20.

Presenters focused on the myths and facts about sexual assault and on prevention methods. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions and engage the presenters at the conclusion of the program. Local ABC news affiliate station WAAY Channel 31 reported on the event.

In March, Oakwood University Police Department's Captain Melvin Harris successfully completed training at the Executive Development Institute sponsored by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This annual training program is designed to prepare command-level campus law enforcement executives, and newly appointed chiefs and directors with leadership and management skills that are germane to a campus environment. This is the only executive-level law enforcement development program that is specifically designed for campus law enforcement. This year's week-long training program was held at George Washington University in Ashburn, Virginia.

The  computer technology class at Oakwood Adventist Academy visited the Office of Integrated Marketing & Public Relations yesterday. In this photograph, graphic designer Ron Pride (seated) explains some of his design processes to the class. (Photo by George Johnson)