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Oakwood University Welcomes Provost
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Colwick Wilson, Ph.D., will assume responsibilities as Oakwood's Provost and Senior Vice President on Friday, September 1, 2017.
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Dr. Wilson brings a wealth of experience and training to the position of Provost. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan in 2003, and holds two masters degrees, one in sociology, and the other in counseling and leadership. He comes to Oakwood from the Kettering Health Network, where he served as Director of Resarch, Innovation and Grants. Dr. Wilson has served as an Associate Dean at Loma Linda University, Chair and Director of research activities for the department of counseling and family sciences, as well as a number of leadership positions in academia. He has also been a professor at a number of institutions, including Loma Linda
and the Universtiy of Michigan.
"The entire team eagerly looks forward to working with Dr. Wilson as he brings a level of academic excellence, demonstrated data proficiency, and a deep spiritual commitment to the task of faith-based education," commented President Leslie Pollard. 'Dr. Wilson can assist us because he has been where we want to go,' observed one faculty member after Dr. Wilson's recent presentation to our Deans and Chairs. His leadership will accelerate our trajectory to the next level."
Dr. Wilson shared that he is "excited, grateful and humbled by the invitation to join with President Pollard, the Board of Trustees, the Oakwood University faculty and staff, and our students in advancing Vision 2020, and the strategic initiatives of this outstanding university that has impacted the world through its graduates."
We welcome Dr. Wilson to the Oakwood University administrative team.
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Oakwood Launches GEM Connect
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| President Leslie Pollard recently introduced the GEM Connect app in an informative video. |
As part of the Career Pathways Initiative, Oakwood University has launched a platform called GEMConnect for students and alumni to connect, and bridge the path from matriculation to graduation to employment. You can sign up online at https://www.gemconnect.io/, or download
this easy-to-use app! All alumni are invited to become career mentors for our students, so sign up today.
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Healthy Campus 2020 Plans Fall Semester Activities
 With the goal of making Oakwood University the "healthiest campus in America," the Healthy Campus 2020 office has planned a variety of fun and physical activities for the Fall semester. These activities are designed to help participants understand laws of health outlined in the acronym STANDOUT (sunlight, temperance, adequate rest, nutrition, drink water, outdoors, use physical activity, and trust in God).
In August, a series of health fairs have been scheduled, where students and employees can get a variety of health screenings. Students are pictured here participating in a step fitness test. Screening results are included in each individual's "health transcript." Click the graphic below to see the video coverage of the student health fair.
On September 8, emphasizing temperance and adequate rest, a Back to School Coloring Contest is scheduled in Blake Center. A few days later,
"Fruits and Veggies Day" will focus on the principle of Nutrition.
Kyna Sterling, a certified fitness instructor and adjunct instructor at Oakwood, will conduct an activity on September 24, called "Move'n on the Lawn," to draw attention to sunlight, outdoors, and use of physical activity.
All of the eight STANDOUT health principles will be emphasized during Healthy Campus 2020 Week, September 25 to October 1.
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| Click here to see a short video about the Healthy Campus 2020 Day/Student Health Fair. |
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Register for Oakwood Live!
Oakwood University cordially invites potential students to Oakwood Live!, scheduled for October 4-8. Although the name of this annual event may have changed from "College Days," the concept is still the same -- an opportunity for prospective students, who are high school seniors and college transfer students, to be immersed into
life at Oakwood University, and fellowship with current students, administrators and employees.
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. Don't let your youth miss out on the excitement.
For more information about Oakwood Live!, click here, or call (256) 726-7356.
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UNCF Golf Classic Scheduled to Raise Funds
 The first fundraising event of the 2017-18 UNCF North Alabama Campaign is the UNCF Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, October 30, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the shotgun start will be 12:00 p.m. The fee for individual golfers is $250.
All proceeds from the campaign support the 37 UNCF member colleges and universities, including the five schools in Alabama:
- Miles College
- Oakwood University
- Stillman College
- Talladega College
- Tuskegee University
and the thousands of students attending member institutions.
The following sponsorships are available:
| Hole Sponsor: $1000 |
1 foursome at the UNCF Golf Classic |
| Bronze: $2,500 |
1 foursome at the UNCF Golf Classic OR 1 table of 8 at the 40th Annual UNCF Gala |
| Silver: $5,000 |
1 foursome at the UNCF Golf Classic AND 1 table of 8 at the 40th Annual UNCF Gala |
| Gold: $10,000 |
2 foursomes at the UNCF Golf Classic, and two tables of 8 at the 40th Annual UNCF Gala |
For more information about the local UNCF campaign and to register for the golf classic, visit
www.ougiving.com (write UNCF Golf Classic in comment section), or email
[email protected]. To learn more about UNCF, visit:
www.uncf.org.
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Oakwood - A Place Where Dreams Can Grow
Oakwood is not only a place with a rich past and an accomplished present, but a bright future as well. Being prepared for society's needs and challenges has always been the foundation of education. At Oakwood, the "future focus" is one of the cornerstones of our educational practices.
Whether our students are learning in the classroom for their intended career, or bowing their heads in worship, the focus will always be the future.
A growing enrollment, competitively-priced tuition, a lifelong "family" of relationships, a dedicated alumni, a highly-accomplished faculty, a caring and dedicated staff and a committed Board of Trustees, combine to make Oakwood a compelling place to study and an attractive, safe place where dreams can grow.
We want to thank the staff of the Child Development Laboratory in the Cooper Science Complex) and the Oakwood Adventist Academy, and the parents of our younger models in this year's academic calendar, which is available
online.
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Alumni News
 Dr. Keith E. Lindsey, '99,
has been named Interim President at Knoxville College, effective July 1, 2017. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from Oakwood University, a Master of Public Health from East Tennessee State University, and a Ph.D. in Public Health from Walden University.
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Picture of the Week
To celebrate the rare total solar eclipse on August 21, the School of Arts and Sciences and Enrollment Management engaged the K-16 student body (Oakwood University, Academy and Elementary schools), who gathered on the soccer field between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m., to view the eclipse. This was the first time i
n 38 years that a total solar eclipse occurred in the contiguous United States.
The path of totality was very close to North Alabama and we experienced 97% coverage. E
clipse glasses, ice cream and water were provided for all
. Click here or the graphic below to see a short video.
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Get Your OU Gear Here
Visit our new online store to purchase t-shirts, DVDs, puzzles, and more.
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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.
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