The Ouachita Circle Spring 2011

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Ouachita Baptist University

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Pursuing & promoting scholarship: Dr. Stan Poole, vice president for academic affairs, emphasizes that Ouachita’s commitment to scholarship is consistently explored at the crossroads of faith and knowledge.

International connection: Seventeen Ouachita students are participating this spring in the university’s new international education partnership with Liverpool Hope University in the United Kingdom.

Fostering foresight & faithfulness: Ouachita’s three-year self-study process in preparation for reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission will help set university priorities and direction for years to come.

Pastors & Presidents Symposium: As Ouachita launched its 125th anniversary celebration this spring, presidential scholars from across the nation gathered on campus to lead a two-day Pastors & Presidents Symposium.

Defining the Difference: In preparation for Ouachita’s “Defining the Difference” campaign set to debut on Founders Day in September, university trustee Phil Baldwin has been named campaign chairman.

Sports Update: Legendary OBU football coach Buddy Benson dies at age 77

Campus Update: 2011 International Food Festival highlights “The Amazin’ Graze”

Class Notes: OBU alumnus Tom Elliff named International Mission Board president

Faculty Profile: Deborah Root leads Rogers Department of Communications transition

Staff Profile: Keldon Henley earns national honor for work with first-year students

Closing Thoughts: President Horne details Ouachita’s focus on scholarly pursuits

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Spring 2011

Recommended Citation

University, Ouachita Baptist, "The Ouachita Circle Spring 2011" (2011). The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University. 10.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/alumni_mag/10