Oakwood to Celebrate Founder's Day

Oakwood University, a historically Black SDA institution of higher learning, offers quality Christian Education that emphasizes academic excellence, promotes harmonious development of mind, body, and spirit, and prepares leaders in service for God and humanity. The school's motto, shared by faculty and students, is: Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve. In everything it does, it believes and practices God First, its current slogan. Consistent with its Mission Statement, Oakwood University is in the business of transforming lives - both for now and, more importantly, for eternity.

One hundred twenty years ago, on November 16, 1896, Oakwood

was founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In celebration of Founder's Day, the following activities have been planned:

Wednesday, November 9

7:00 p.m. - Oakwood University Church

Wednesday night prayer meeting with Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, '94, featuring the Oakwood Adventist Academy Choir

Thursday, November 10

9:50 a.m. - Oakwood University Church

University Chapel with Pastor Anthony Bolden, '15, featuring Voices of Triumph

11:00 a.m. - Soccer Field

Join us for a commemorative group photo session. We will form a giant "OU" and take aerial photos. EVERYBODY is invited.

2:00 p.m. - C.T. Richard Chapel - Moseley Complex

Dedication of the E.E. Rogers Biblical Languages & Resource Center

4:30 p.m. - J.L.Moran Hall

Honoring J.L. Moran, Oakwood's first African-American president

Friday, November 11

8:00 p.m. - Oakwood University Church

AYM with Dr. MyRon Edmonds, '99, featuring Dynamic Praise

Sabbath, November 12

11:00 a.m. - Oakwood University Church

Divine Worship with Dr. Calvin Rock, '54, featuring the Oakwood University Aeolians and Orchestra

4:30 p.m. - Oakwood University Church

Gospel Music Fest, featuring the Oakwood University Aeolains, Bethune-Cookman Gospel Choir and Alabama A&M University Choir

Founder's Day - Wednesday, November 16

12:00 p.m. - Blake Center

Happy Birthday Oakwood! Join us at Blake Center to share in our birthday cake celebrating 120 years. Mr. and Miss Oakwood encourage you to wear Oakwood gear on Founder's Day and receive a FREE commemorative t-shirt at this event.

8:30 pm. - Lawrence Jacobs Historic Silos Plaza

Fireworks display following Prayer Meeting

School of Business Club Serves at the Downtown Rescue Mission

by Dillon Sinyard, School of Business, marketing major


	Taking a break from serving at the Downtown Rescue Mission are (l-r) Alex Ogboenyiya, Dillon Sinyard, David Campbell, Thea Benjamin, Ronel Wilson, Kenisha Malcolm,Oneal Thomas, and Cardell Carolina.

On October 21, 2016, the members of Oakwood's Phi Beta Lambda (business club) 'departed to serve' and lent their services to the Downtown Rescue Mission in Huntsville. The students were very eager and excited to give a helping hand in any area that was needed. Being able to "put a smile on others' faces kept us motivated," they said.

Reflecting on the experience, we are reminded of Jesus' encounters with the needy of the New Testament. Going into the Mission, we were a little apprehensive about what to expect, and what would be entailed. As we entered, we were greeted by friendly individuals and were ushered into the main auditorium, which also functions as the cafeteria. This is where the Mission and service would take place.

It was evident that when we arrived in the kitchen that the cook, organizer, cleaner and server were all the same individual. He was in desperate need of assistance, but our God is an on time God. He sent us to rescue the young man and to also socialize with the less fortunate. Members of Phi Beta Lambda worked to assist the needy by serving the food (baked beans, rolls, fish and baked potatoes) to about 40 residents of the rehab program during the first dinner. The rehab program is specifically provided for those attempting to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.

After the first shift was done, we cleaned up and prepared the cafeteria for the next rotation. The second dinner was particularly for individuals that spent one night and came in from the street for dinner. We served beef tips, barbecue chicken, french fries and corn-on-the-cob. There were about 150 individuals present for the second dinner.

From the experience we found a deep sense of need. While we may not relate on the poverty level, we were able to relate to the sense that all humans desperately desire to be loved and cared for. Our service at the Mission helped us bring in the Sabbath just as we feel Jesus would. We were really appreciative of the warm hospitality shown to us by the staff and the residents. We look forward to returning every other Friday, when we can serve our new brothers and sisters in Christ.

4th Annual Community Health Fair Awards

(L-r) Reggie Hicks, General Manager, WJOU: Artis and Edna Sidney, owners of Garden Cove Produce; Jim Pride, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospice.

During the 4th annual Community Health Fair on October 27, WJOU-FM/Good Samaritan Hospice Health Fair Community Awards were presented to Artis and Edna Sidney, owners of Garden Cove Produce, and Cathy Miller, Community Impact Director for the United Way of Madison County.

Organizers also presented four scholarships to Oakwood University students: Chidinma Nwadike, senior accounting major; Cherillee Lewis, senior communications major; Dennis Jefferson, freshman nursing major; and Tatiana Cruse, senior communication major. "Not only do we want to make sure we let the community know about health, we want to help students out as well who are pursuing education in these health and communication-related fields," said Reggie Hicks, general manager of WJOU.

Vendors provided health screenings, BMI Testing, dental consultation, flu shots, healthy product presentations, affordable healthcare act counseling, senior citizens info, home health care services, and healthy cooking demonstrations. The two women pictured are demonstrating that exercise can be fun.

The presenting sponsors for this year's health fair included Saria Services Group, Inc., Breath of Life Television Ministries, and the Oakwood University Church.

Oakwood to Host Women's Leadership Tea to Benefit UNCF

The Division of Advancement & Development invites you to save the date and purchase your ticket for the Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Women's Leadership Tea, on Sunday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m. The Tea will be held in the The Ledges of Huntsville Ballroom.

This occasion is filled with delightful conversation, delicious goodies, beautiful art and music. Proceeds will be directed toward scholarships

The UNCF is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization. The 37-member organization provides operating funds for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions, and faculty and administrative professional training. For more than 70 years, UNCF has raised more than $3.6 billion to help more than 400,000 students attend college and graduate from college.

For more information about the Gala, sponsorship or to purchase tickets, visit www.ougiving.com; contact (256) 726-7201; or email uncf@oakwood.edu.

Oakwood Awarded for Partnership Against Domestic Violence


	One in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime.

On October 27, Crisis Services of North Alabama, the Madison County Taskforce Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, and Oakwood University presented a candlelight service to celebrate survivors and honors those whose lives have been taken as a result of domestic violence. The annual program is held in Wade Hall.

This year's event also celebrated a special 10-year community partnership. Oakwood University was honored for its continued support and housing for the Candlelight Vigil since 2006. Approximately 50 individuals and supporters attended. Helen Fischle, MSW, Dean for Student Success, Academic Administration, coordinates the annual gathering.

Stamp Honors Church Reformer, Oakwood Founder

Oakwood's founders were all prominent Seventh-day Adventist World Church leaders, including co-founder/author Mrs. Ellen G. White.

The goals of the Ellen G. White Research Center at Oakwood University are to:

expose the public to the heritage of the Advent movement;
foster pride in the heritage of the church;
"Keep the Vision Alive" by presenting the writings of Ellen White;
link Advent pioneers of yesterday with Advent trailblazers of today, and
provide scholarships for students embracing the spirit of the pioneers and humanitarian causes.

Their efforts include a postage stamp recognizing Mrs. White, who, along with her husband James White and retired sea Captain Joseph Bates, rallied the small remnant of fragmented and severely disappointed Millerites to forge what has become a global movement with a worldwide impacting presence (www.adventist.org).

An avid believer in the abolition of slavery and the moral, economic, educational, and social development of freed men and women, Mrs. White urged the leadership of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to purchase 380 acres of property near Huntsville, Alabama, to be developed into an industrial school to educate African-Americans in the South. That "industrial school" is now Oakwood University.

The stamps recognizing Mrs. White are available through the Ellen G. White Research Center, located in the Eva B. Dykes Library on the campus of Oakwood University. For more information, contact the EGW Research Center at (256) 726-8397 or egw@oakwood.edu.

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. The Department of Communication is currently looking to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor. This position is ideal for someone with university teaching experience, and/or a minimum of 10 years professional experience in the broadcast industry.

HOW TO APPLY:

Persons interested in this position, and any other positions listed, 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

Ty-Ron M.O. Douglas, Ph.D., '00, has released his latest book, Border Crossing Brothas: Black Males Navigating Race, Place and Complex Space. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and an affiliate faculty member of the Black Studies program at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Border Crossing Brothas examines how Black males form identities, define success, and utilize community-based pedagogical spaces (e.g., sport venues, barbershops, churches) to cross literal and figurative borders. Douglas earned a Ph.D. in Educational Studies/Curriculum and Teaching with a concentration in Cultural Studies and a Post-Master's Certificate in School Administration. He has taught in K-12 and post-secondary settings in the U.S. and Bermuda, founded and directed a GED Community School, and served on the executive committee of the American Educational Studies Association.

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.