Classes Have Begun at Oakwood University!

Dr. Kayla Ward leads a section of Freshman Composition, in the English & Foreign Languages Department.

Classroom instruction began today on the campus of Oakwood University. "We are looking forward to another school year filled with God's blessings on our students and employees," said Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, president of Oakwood University.

To renew institutional commitment to the Oakwood University mission of transforming lives, Academic Convocation is scheduled for Thursday, September 1, beginning at 9:50 a.m. Participants will include administrators, faculty, staff, university students, and students from all grades at Oakwood Adventist Academy.

Oakwood's School of Arts & Sciences Kicks Off School Year

by Cherryl A. Galley, Ph.D., Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

On August 10, the School of Arts and Sciences had its first all-faculty and staff meeting for the 2016/2017 academic year under the leadership of Dr. Cherryl Galley, Dean. What a great opportunity it was to see familiar faces and welcome first-timers to the University!

After a moving devotion by Elder T. Marshall Kelly, chairpersons from each of the seven departments introduced new and returning faculty members and gave a bird's-eye view of their goals for the new year. Chairpersons in the School are:

Dr. Juliet Penrod	Biology
Dr. Kenneth LaiHing	Chemistry
Dr. Rennae Elliott	Communication
Dr. Benson Prigg	English & Foreign Languages
Dr. Jason Ferdinand	Music
Dr. Martin Hodnett	Psychological Sciences
Dr. Lisa James	Mathematics & Computer Science

Recognition was given to those who conducted summer research. Others had traveled during the summer, and all enjoyed some well-deserved relaxation. Prayer was offered for the spiritual oversight of Institution, for the consecration of faculty and staff in each department, and for the incoming student body.

Voter Registration Drive Scheduled

On August 25, Oakwood University has scheduled a voter registration drive at Blake Center. In order to vote in the historic presidential election in November, it is crucial that first-time voters, and those who are racial minorities, verify that they are registered to vote well ahead of any local, state or national election. State voter registration deadlines vary.

Assistant Professor of Public Policy Preston Foster emphasized the importance of voting, by quoting Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting."

Register for Oakwood Live!

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

Oakwood Live! immerses prospective students into life at Oakwood University. During the event, guests will meet people from all over the world and participate in a variety of activities allowing 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.

Employee Notes

Edith C. Fraser, Ph.D., is scheduled to receive the 2016 Day-Garrett Award from the Smith College School of Social Work during their graduation ceremonies on August 19. Established in 1978, the Day-Garrett Award is presented annually to individuals who have personified the high purpose of professional service for which the Smith College School for Social Work is renowned. Fraser has served at Oakwood University as director of field instruction and chair of the social work department, and is currently a contract professor in the Department of Social Work. She has been a Fulbright Scholar to several countries including Egypt and China, and has visited South Africa and Tanzania on mission trips. Last year she was inducted into the University of Alabama School of Social Work Hall of Fame.

Keith Augustus Burton, Ph.D., director of the Center for Adventist-Muslim Relations, has been invited to contribute to The Huffington Post. His first entry, about the recent unrest in Milwaukee, is entitled, "The Language of Violence: Can You Hear Us Now?"

Alumni News

Antoinette Marie Davis, Ed.D., '04, lecturer at Eastern Kentucky University, was recently featured in the July 28, 2016, edition of Diverse Issues in Higher Education. She wrote the Opinion Editorial (Last Word) entitled, "5 Ways That Educators Can Help Young Women Succeed in STEM Fields."

Picture of the Week

NASA/SAIC administrators and summer interns take a moment to pose for a group picture this past Monday. Back row: Bruce Emerson, Kerry Webb, Chris Knoell, Trent Robertson, Scott Hyatt, Jeannie Furin, and Everett Roper. Front row: Daniel Stephenson and Oakwood students Talik Taylor, Jayde Beale, Brianna Marshall, Elliott Hinton, and Phillip Leslie.

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.