New Student Orientation - Seven Days and Counting

Colloquium 2015 Begins New Year; New Focus

The annual Faculty and Staff Colloquium 2015 was held on August 3-6, 2015, in the Committee of 100 Auditorium of the McKee Business & Technology Complex, under the theme "Making Wholistic Education a 21st Century Reality."

The Healthy Campus 2020 subtheme was threaded throughout the program, from start to finish. Guest speakers included Dr. Ernie Medina, from Loma Linda University, whose topic "Sitting is the New Smoking" was well received.

A foundational guide to teach the "STAND OUT" principles (Sunlight, Temperance, Adequate Rest, Nutrition, Drink Water, Outdoors, Use Physical Activity, and Trust in God) was distributed to faculty and staff, and was the basis of several workshops. New employees were introduced and welcomed into the Oakwood army, and updates on the vision of the institution were presented.

WJOU Hosts Back-to-School Bash

Oakwood's radio station, WJOU 90.1 FM, partnered with the Breath of Life Ministries to host a back-to-school bash on August 2 at the Mason Court Community Center in Huntsville. More than 500 elementary school-aged children received school supplies, free hair cuts, physical exams,and food from a local Dominos. Other activities such as inflatable slides, face painting and games rounded out the activities for all ages.

Oakwood's Academic Calendar Features Eight Laws of Health

The 2015-2016 academic calendar features the eight laws of health that are the basis for the "Healthy Campus 2020" initiative.

Themed "STAND OUT," each month features one of the eight laws of health. The calendar is available on the Oakwood website.

Alumni Notes

Jessica Cartwright, '12, recently graduated from Andrews University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Jessica is the daughter of Roengsak and Denise Cartwright, employees at Oakwood University. Her aunt Mishelle Cartwright (far right) is also on the nursing department faculty at Oakwood. Pictured are (l-r) Dr. Jessica Cartwright, her brother Christopher, father Roengsak, mother Denise, and aunt Mishelle Cartwright.

Employee News

Keith Augustus Burton, Ph.D., '87, director of Oakwood University's Center for Adventist Muslim Relations (CAMROU) recently participated in workshops at the 60th General Conference session in San Antonio, Texas.

The first presentation was to the Adventist Chaplain's World Congress on July 1, 2015, where Burton presented "Meaningful Ministry with Muslims," which included practical advice for reaching out to Muslim students on Adventist and secular university campuses.

The second presentation on July 10 was delivered to the Ethiopian Adventist College Alumni Association. Faced with serious challenges in recent years, Ethiopian Adventist College is prayerfully working towards recovery. Burton shared specific ways in which the institution could operate effectively in its current geographical location which has a heavy Muslim and Orthodox constituency. His presentation, "Ehad, Tewahedo, Tawhid: Ethiopian Adventist College and the Power of One," focused on how the religious history of Ethiopia can help to enhance the curriculum and create an inclusive academic environment.

About Oakwood

The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity.