Oakwood's President Calls for Action

As a response to the tragedies of July 5-6, on Thursday, July 7, Leslie N. Pollard, president of Oakwood University, utilized Facebook in a Live message to ask one question - what could be done to ensure the safety of our black men. His question was a direct response to that week's report of two fatal shootings of African-American males, both occurring within 24 hours of each other. Like many in the country,

President Pollard's heart was heavy with the weight of grief as he proposed a "call to action," which would ultimately be grounded in the faith perspectives of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and consistent with the aims of biblical passages such as Micah 6:6-8, Isaiah 58:1-14, Proverbs 31:8-9, and Revelation 14:6-12.

The Facebook Live "Call to Action" specifically invited Oakwood graduates, who are practicing law, to come together on a conference call and brainstorm on solutions of how to end the violence and be a redemptive force for justice. In addition to the 300 conference call participants, Facebook Live registered almost 6,800 viewers for the live feed, with an audience reach of 329,000 persons, according to Facebook analytics. Participants included alumni and friends who felt compelled to find out how they could help.

Various topics were discussed including:

Education on how to interact with law enforcement
Sensitivity training/education for law enforcement
How to serve communities by engaging with the creation of public policy
Establishment of a core group of attorneys who can help students
Establishment of a national standard for reasonable force
Lobbying members of Congress for peace initiatives

President Pollard and a selected team of advisors will continue to sift through the information, organize for action, and meet with this newly developed action team. If you would like to participate, please send your contact information to pr@oakwood.edu.

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Student comments include: "You will also meet many teachers and professors whom you will greatly appreciate and love, and who will go above and beyond to help you succeed."

"The alumni network is actually really good. I have actually had a lot of opportunities given to me just by participating in certain events. As long as you get involved in something, you will find an opportunity."

OUBN and Local Television Station Plan Town Hall Meeting: A Plan for Peace

On July 19, Oakwood University Broadcast Network studios, in the Peters Media Center, will be the site of a town hall meeting hosted by local ABC affiliate WAAY-TV Ch. 31.

The topic will be "A Plan for Peace," seeking to continue the dialogue in the Huntsville community regarding racial relations. The discussion will be moderated by news reporters from the station, and the in-studio audience will be individuals from Huntsville and the surrounding areas.

WAAY staff and the broadcast team from Oakwood University have met to work out the logistics.

The program will be broadcast live on WAAY Ch. 31, on Tuesday, July 19, at 6:30-7:00 p.m., and the follow-up discussion will be streamed on WAAY website beginning at 7:00 p.m. CDT. OUBN will replay the program at a later date.

Oakwood Student Participates in Internship in Bermuda

Senior business major Chelsea N. Warren (far left) is one of 11 Bermudian university students currently participating in a 12-week cultivating internship program with KPMG. The program is aimed at securing the students' professional success and career development.

KPMG is a professional services firm of over 180 outstanding professionals delivering audit, tax and advisory services to a broad cross section of local and international companies, with a principal focus on financial services. KPMG provides industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in the dynamic and challenging environments in which they do business.

Wanda Armstrong, Senior Manager in the firm's HR department said: "KPMG in Bermuda seeks to identify talented, career-oriented Bermudian university students capable of maintaining high standards of integrity, service and academics who are interested in a career in accounting, finance or business."

For further information on the KPMG Internship Program, visit www.kpmg.bm

and click "Careers."

Registration Now Open for Oakwood Live!

Oakwood University cordially invites potential students to meet and fellowship with current students, administrators, and employees during Oakwood Live! (formerly known as College Days), on October 5-9.

Oakwood Live! is an event that immerses prospective students into life at Oakwood University. During the event, guests will meet people from all over the world and participate in an array of activities that will allow them a chance to explore the unique qualities of an Oakwood University education. This annual event is offered to high school seniors and college transfer students, so don't let your youth miss out on the excitement.

For more information about Oakwood University or the Oakwood Live! event, call (256) 726-7356 or click here.

Oakwood Offers Fall Registration Incentives

Oakwood University is excited to announce its Fall 2016 Registration Incentives!

All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) who register and financially clear by Thursday, July 28 by 5:00 p.m. (CST) will have the opportunity to have their name registered in a drawing for one the following prizes:

One (1) year free tuition (valued at over $16,000)
Two $500 gift certificates from Target
A roundtrip airline ticket during any academic break (value not to exceed $500)
Free room and board for one year (valued at over $9,000)

All students who financially clear before July 28 at 5:00 p.m. (CST) will automatically receive a $100 gift certificate for the Oakwood University Bookstore for the purchase of textbooks.

Students will also receive one (1) free meal ticket for food trucks during the 2016 Oakwood Live! event.

If students have any questions, they should call our Admissions & Recruitment Team at (256) 726-7356.

Join the Oakwood Family - Employment Opportunities

Oakwood continues to build the quality of personnel that will serve our students and constituents in the best possible way.

HOW TO APPLY:

Persons interested in any position must submit an Oakwood University Employment Application (online at oakwood.edu under Human Resources), along with a resume, copy of transcript(s)/diploma(s) to Human Resource Management. Application and supporting documents may be emailed, mailed, faxed, etc.

Click here to see the listed positions.

Thank you for your interest in Oakwood University.

Alumni News

Suzette Millington, '12, was among the 260 graduates awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, on June 5, 2016. Dr. Millington earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Oakwood University in 2012. She is continuing her medical training in internal medicine at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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.