Oakwood Hosts Town Hall Meeting: A Plan for Peace

On July 19, Oakwood University's Peters Media Center was the site of WAAY TV's Town Hall: A Plan for Peace, a program that sought to engage community leaders, clergy, law enforcement, activists and concerned citizens in a dialogue about being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to race relations in the community.

The panel discussion was moderated by news anchors Demetria McClenton, Justin McFarland, and Bill Young from Huntsville's ABC affiliate station. Panel members included (l-r) Dr. Leslie Pollard, president of Oakwood University; Kirk Giles, deputy chief of police in Huntsville; Nate Allen, police chief in Decatur, Alabama; James Russell, FBI supervisory agent; Brian Davis, CEO of Wellstone Behavioral Health; and Pastor Troy Garner of the Fellowship of Faith Church in Huntsville. Special guests included Aladin Beshir from the Huntsville Islamic Center; Black Lives Matter activist Afu Okosun; Sherrie Saunders, radio blog talk show host; and Laura Hodge of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Northern Alabama.

The first half hour of the program was broadcast live and the follow-up discussion was streamed on the WAAY website. Click here to watch the town hall meeting.

Oakwood to Host Beautification Awards Ceremony

On July 29 at 9:00 a.m., Oakwood University will host the Huntsville Beautification Awards for the second consecutive year. The work of Oakwood's Grounds Department has been recognized on the city's Beautification Honor Roll for more than 15 years.

The award, marked with a green and gold sign at the main entrance of Oakwood's campus, is indicative of an exacting standard that must be maintained. Grounds Director Carlos Cole says: "They can pull your sign at any time."

Properties are judged on:

First Impression
Originality
Distinction
Design
Selection and Quality of Plants (Trees, Shrubs, Flowers, Grass, Ground Cover)
Maintenance
Hardscape Design & Maintenance
Litter Control

Oakwood's Grounds Department is responsible for approximately 600 acres of Oakwood's 1,200-acre campus. They are to be commended for their selfless dedication to maintaining a beautiful campus.

The City Beautification Board was created in 1956, to improve the appearance of Huntsville through ordinances and by recognizing the efforts of private and public sectors in making a more healthful and beautiful city. The beautification awards have been presented for 36 years.

Countdown to New School Year at Oakwood University

August 1-4 - University Colloquium

August 10 - Registration begins for new and transfer students

August 10-12 - New Student Orientation

August 12 - Freshmen Consecration

August 15-16 - Registration for Returning Students

August 17 - Instruction Begins

Oakwood Offers Fall Registration Incentives

All new and returning students (full time, traditional program only) -- including incoming Freshmen -- who register and financially clear for the 2016 Fall semester by Thursday, July 28 by 5:00 p.m. (CST) will have the opportunity to have their name registered in a drawing for one of the following prizes:

Free tuition for one (1) school year - valued at over $16,000
$500 gift certificate from Target
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.

Questions? Call our Admissions & Recruitment Team at (256) 726-7356.

Register 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.

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

On July 13, online TV talk show host JoAnne Powell Lightford, '83, interviewed Dr. MyRon Edmonds, '99, Chico Webster, LAPD Officer Simpson Brown (middle), and pastor/community activist Dr. Nosakhere Thomas (right). The program titled, America in Crisis, focused on the aftermath of recent shootings and violence. The JoAnne Powell Show is streamed live on wcobm.com, a multi-studio, live-streaming television network. Viewers are invited to join discussions live as on-air guests through the integrated chat forum, allowing questions to be answered and information to be shared in real time.

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.